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  1. so, i've been unicycling for over two years, so i'm not exactly new to
    unicycling, but i really want a coker so i can ride it to school and my
    work, but i have to be honest, i don't know all the parts i need... so,
    if one of you could help a unicycling brotha out, and let me know all
    the parts i need, i'd love you forever.

    also, if you have anything for sale, i'm looking for coker stuff.

    peace,
    Tyrannosaurus

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  2. I've never used a coker before(or know much about them), but couldnt you
    just buy one without getting seperate parts? 😕

    Or do you mean upgrades?

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  3. well, i would, but i don't think it'd last me very long. i'd rather each
    part seperately and get the more expensive parts so it lasts me longer.

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  4. Watch the Trading Post forum on this site, cokers (or other 36"ers) come
    up every so often on there, or look on unicycle.com for a new one. If
    you want to build your own you will need:
    hub (isis is handy, but square taper is ok too)
    spokes and nipples
    rim (aluminum is lighter but steel will be ok for a beginner
    cokeur)
    tire (either coker of wheel TA)
    cranks
    pedals (any are ok, this is mostly personal preference)
    Tube and rim tape
    frame (Nimbus is good, but any frame will do)
    seatpost (make sure it matches the seat and frame)
    seat (Kris Holm saddles are generally accepted as the best stock
    saddle, but carbon fiber is a lighter stronger more expensive option)
    handle (the nimbus handle is great)

    after that it's just assembly and finding some good routes to ride!
    Have fun!

    Seamus

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  5. Just saw 'This'
    (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63379) in the trade
    forum. It would be an excellent choice if you're willing to sped the
    mone on it.

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  6. For buying a 36 uni. Bad because the airfoil rim supply ran out. So you
    can't buy a 36 with the "good" wheel today.
    From there the news gets better. The last set of airfoils was of
    questionable size, and hopefully the new ones will come out soon, that
    can fit both tires.
    The new Coker Co. 36 is due any day now. Perhaps it will be so cool
    that present 36 riders, like Terry, will buy one. So perhaps the market
    of used 36's will expand soon. But for today you are out of luck.
    Actually, assuming you can lace a wheel, you can buy a radial 360
    with the steel wheel today, and upgrade the spokes and rim later. They
    charged so much more for the airfoil-stainless wheel setup, that you
    aren't saving much buying it that way.

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  7. thanks fellas, i have a pretty good idea what to do now.

    peace!

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  8. Tyrannosaurus said:

    i have a pretty good idea what to do now.

    Just a little notice for you and for others:
    next time make a more verbose subject-title.
    Just "i need some help..." can apply to many many things.

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  9. 'This' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1060) looks like
    what you're looking for...

    It's a Nimbus 36er with a nameless double-walled rim. "Special
    Edition" they call it.

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    Butthole.


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  10. feel the light said:


    The last set of airfoils was of questionable size, and hopefully the
    new ones will come out soon, that can fit both tires.

    On UDC US they won't be back until November and will only be avalible
    on a full uni, can't remember which one but not the nimbus.

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