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Bennedetto · 2007-07-25T18:33:18+00:00

Hey, So I'm still in the process of learning how to ride my uni, but I can feel that pretty soon I'll be ready to move away from my learning zone and on to bigger and better things. That's what this post is about, my next unicycle. Currently I am riding some POS 24" that I purchased at my LBS. It is fine for learning on, but I know that once I start doing anything other than just basic riding... it's going to fall apart on me. It's time for me to start looking at getting my first "real" unicycle, something that will last a while. I'm a big guy (6'4" and like... 250lbs) and b*ke parts have a habit of enjoying a short life span when I use them. Basically, I want something tough and beefy. Weight really isn't an issue (I'm used to climbing hills on my downhill b*ke) but obviously the lighter the better. I am still not sure whether I am going to get a 20" or a 24"... probably a 20" as I think I will enjoy riding street more than riding muni, at least at first. One of my LBS carries Kris Holm unicycles, and currently they have both a 20 and a 24 in stock. So, one of my questions is, will a KH withstand the abuse that I will be putting on it? I realize that if I am smooth and controlled, it will do fine... I just have to -get- smooth and controlled first. I would really like to buy a KH if I can, as Kris is a Canadian, and I would like to support a fellow Canuck 😄 So yeah, will a KH be able to handle abuse? or is there something else I should be looking at? (i.e. a surly or something) Thanks -- Bennedetto I don't mind straight people as long as they act gay in public. - Dennis Rodman ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bennedetto's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15404 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/62935 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com

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Published: 25 July 2007
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Bennedetto
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25 July 2007, 18:33 UTC #1

Hey,
So I'm still in the process of learning how to ride my uni, but I can
feel that pretty soon I'll be ready to move away from my learning zone
and on to bigger and better things.
That's what this post is about, my next unicycle. Currently I am riding
some POS 24" that I purchased at my LBS. It is fine for learning on,
but I know that once I start doing anything other than just basic
riding... it's going to fall apart on me.
It's time for me to start looking at getting my first "real" unicycle,
something that will last a while. I'm a big guy (6'4" and like...
250lbs) and b*ke parts have a habit of enjoying a short life span when
I use them. Basically, I want something tough and beefy. Weight really
isn't an issue (I'm used to climbing hills on my downhill b*ke) but
obviously the lighter the better.
I am still not sure whether I am going to get a 20" or a 24"...
probably a 20" as I think I will enjoy riding street more than riding
muni, at least at first. One of my LBS carries Kris Holm unicycles, and
currently they have both a 20 and a 24 in stock. So, one of my
questions is, will a KH withstand the abuse that I will be putting on
it? I realize that if I am smooth and controlled, it will do fine... I
just have to -get- smooth and controlled first.
I would really like to buy a KH if I can, as Kris is a Canadian, and I
would like to support a fellow Canuck 😄
So yeah, will a KH be able to handle abuse? or is there something else
I should be looking at? (i.e. a surly or something)
Thanks
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25 July 2007, 18:36 UTC #2

A KH will be perfect for you, they're extremely strong, I think the only
thing that could suffer from you weight is the rim, but they're cheap,
like $40USD. Also, if you get a 24 and use if for MUni, I suggest a
Surly Large Marge 24" rim, then you will rarely break anything.
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25 July 2007, 18:37 UTC #3

Yeah, I realize that parts will bend and break. I can deal with
replacing rims... I just don't want a cracked frame, or bent cranks,
etc.
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25 July 2007, 18:41 UTC #4

cranks aren't an issue (never heard of any breaking or bending, from
people of your weight doing 10 foot drops, etc). I have only seen two
cracked frames, and those are older 2005 ones that have been beat to
all hell. Frame strength in a unicycle is not as important on a bike,
because most forces are spread through the wheel. Welcome to the one
wheeled brotherhood.
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25 July 2007, 18:51 UTC #5

kerosian said:
cranks aren't an issue (never heard of any breaking or bending, from
people of your weight doing 10 foot drops, etc). I have only seen two
cracked frames, and those are older 2005 ones that have been beat to
all hell. Frame strength in a unicycle is not as important on a bike,
because most forces are spread through the wheel. Welcome to the one
wheeled brotherhood.
You meant to say frames not cranks right?
If so I agree, frames very rarely break, even cheap ones, your wheelset
and cranks are by far the most strength important component.
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25 July 2007, 18:57 UTC #6

ya, I meant frames, I'm tired for some reason, just one of those days. I
doubt you'll break the cranks either, they're pretty beastly.
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25 July 2007, 19:01 UTC #7

Ok, another quick question.
I'm still pretty new on the unicycle lingo, and as such have never
heard of the term q-factor.
Is it something I need to be worried about?
Better yet, what is it?
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25 July 2007, 19:07 UTC #8

q-factor is (how I explain it) the distance between your feet on the
pedals, less Q-factor, the closer your feet, the less of a bend in the
cranks. Many bicycle cranks are farther apart and have more q-factor.
KH cranks have 10mm Q-factor on each crank and 100mm on the hub (as
with basically all unicycles) so you have 120mm spacing in between you
feet. It helps so you don't hit you ankle on your crank. Some people
like it, others don't. I think the KH cranks are just perfect for me.
correct me if I'm wrong kington, I"m unsure.
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25 July 2007, 19:18 UTC #9

kerosian said:
q-factor is (how I explain it) the distance between your feet on the
pedals, less Q-factor, the closer your feet, the less of a bend in the
cranks. Many bicycle cranks are farther apart and have more q-factor.
KH cranks have 10mm Q-factor on each crank and 100mm on the hub (as
with basically all unicycles) so you have 120mm spacing in between you
feet. It helps so you don't hit you ankle on your crank. Some people
like it, others don't. I think the KH cranks are just perfect for me.
correct me if I'm wrong kington, I"m unsure.
No you're pretty spot on, although I'm not sure about the exact
measurements. Genreally a higher q-factor gives mroe control but is
slower as it causes you to wobble. Conversley less q makes for a faster
smoother ride. The q actually stands for 'quack', as in how much your
feet point out like a duck.
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25 July 2007, 19:38 UTC #10

ok, I was right, there's a first time for everything I guess. :p
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