Giraffe Mounting

How most people start is you step on the wheel, then climb up the uni
that way.

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But am I ruining my giraffe by mounting the way I do? I've tried
mounting by stepping on the wheel and it just doesn't seem to work out
for me.

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

But am I ruining my giraffe by mounting the way I do? I've tried
mounting by stepping on the wheel and it just doesn't seem to work out
for me.

no your not, My friend had the same problem, just ask the company you
bought it from, I bet the chain is loose, or you probably stuck the
cranks on backwards and are striping the threads

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that look fine for that uni. I think the wheel method is more for my
giraffe, because the pedals are higher.

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Here are a couple pics of the crank. Note: this is a back view of the
left crank, the one I step up on usually.

[image:
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[image:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5056/n1170660059300329959856sg7.jpg]

So how do I fix this exactly? Never had to put on the crank when I got
it or at least don't remember.

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Is the crank bent, or did it come that way? Hard to tell from the
picture. You can have a bike shop remove it, or buy a crank extractor
tool. If it's only a little bent and it doesn't foul up your riding,
don't worry about it.

Your mount is fine, because it works. No problem going directly to the
pedal if you can reach. To make it a little easier, when you put your
second foot on the top pedal, pull it back a quarter turn. This will
put the unicycle into a falling-forward position, but also put your
feet into a better-leverage position so it's easier to ride away. It
can be hard to start with vertical pedals and dead-center balance.

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It looks to me that the crank was manufactured that way. If it were
that off center it woldnt stay on the axel.

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

I've tried mounting by stepping on the wheel and it just doesn't seem to
work out for me.

"Climbing" the giraffe via the wheel and pedal certainly is
challenging, but if you want to graduate to 6 ft and higher giraffes
you'll def. need to learn this technique.

What happens when you try the wheel method?

One thing that helps me is to imagine that a rope is attached to my
head and it's pulling me straight up. If you can keep your body moving
up in a straight line you're in good shape... keep your head up, your
shoulders square, and do the mount quickly.

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maestro8 said:

"Climbing" the giraffe via the wheel and pedal certainly is challenging,
but if you want to graduate to 6 ft and higher giraffes you'll def.
need to learn this technique.

What happens when you try the wheel method?

One thing that helps me is to imagine that a rope is attached to my
head and it's pulling me straight up. If you can keep your body moving
up in a straight line you're in good shape... keep your head up, your
shoulders square, and do the mount quickly.

But not to quickly, Usually if you just shoot up you get up but have
no ballance. I find that it is easier to do it slowly.

And if you are still having trouble learn to ride sif, then all you
have to do is get up on the pedals ride out till your comfortable and
shove the seat under.

This technique has uped my mounting from 1 in ever 3 tries to about
9 in every 10 tries.

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

Hey all, this is how I mount my 5 ft giraffe:

Is this improper? I didn't look before I started mounting like this,
but I've noticed the left crank is a little crooked now. Could this be
the reason why?

You could 'these' (http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/mg.html)
techniques too also. 😄 😄

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I agree with what was said about that mount not working on a taller uni.
I step on the wheel to mount. I know someone who mounts like you just
stepping on the pedal, but he does it on a 6 ft and he's like 6'6".

Mounting like that would help if you go uni to uni, dismounting a
smaller uni onto the taller one...

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thayr said:

I agree with what was said about that mount not working on a taller uni.
I step on the wheel to mount. I know someone who mounts like you just
stepping on the pedal, but he does it on a 6 ft and he's like 6'6".

Mounting like that would help if you go uni to uni, dismounting a
smaller uni onto the taller one...

Now that would be an impressive little party trick...😎

have you seen this done?

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oldgeezers940 said:

have you seen this done?

I've done it, though not recently. I've seen it done up to maybe a
10-footer.

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

Here are a couple pics of the crank. Note: this is a back view of the
left crank, the one I step up on usually.

[image:
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/508/n1170660059300329949546yt2.jpg]

[image:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5056/n1170660059300329959856sg7.jpg]

So how do I fix this exactly? Never had to put on the crank when I got
it or at least don't remember.

Ok, now I am wondering two things. First, you see on the left side
there's a (I'm at a loss for the name) metal washer-type thing that you
can screw and unscrew? It comes loose every time I ride. Is this a
problem, and what can I do to fix it?

Secondly, what are closed bearings and how do I get them? The bike
shop guy said I have open bearings but didn't explain what they are or
what problems they cause. Help please!

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

I've noticed the left crank is a little crooked now. Could this be the
reason why?

Just do 'this mount' (http://tinyurl.com/34hku4) intensively, and see
what happens with the rest of your giraffe...

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ulyssesnitrate9 said:

Ok, now I am wondering two things. First, you see on the left side
there's a (I'm at a loss for the name) metal washer-type thing that you
can screw and unscrew? It comes loose every time I ride. Is this a
problem, and what can I do to fix it?

I think the part you are describing is called a bottom bracket lock
ring. You do not want this to come loose! It is extremely common to
have these loosen when riding a giraffe. My theory is that they are
not tightened enough at the factory when they are assembled, as I have
had to tighten them on every giraffe I have ever bought. At a pinch
you can tighten them with a screwdriver and a hammer. Place the end of
the screwdriver in one of the little notches and then hit the end of
the screwdriver to rotate the lock ring around. Note that this method
is less than ideal and you may make a mess of the notch.

The proper tool is a special spanner which has little hooks which fit
into the notches in the lock ring. Your local bike shop should have
one in their workshop kit and will be able to tighten it for you. If
it is a recurring problem it may be worth buying one. Park tools do a
nice one. I'll dig out the part code for you. Unfortunately the park
tools website is down at the moment so I can't give you a link to a
picture of the tool.

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leo said:

Just do 'this mount' (http://tinyurl.com/34hku4) intensively, and see
what happens with the rest of your giraffe...

thats how i mount mine every time

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The park tool you need is an HCW 5 crank lock ring spanner.

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peter.bier said:

The park tool you need is an HCW 5 crank lock ring spanner.

It turns out there are a few items with an HCW5 code. The one you want
is called "BB lock ring tool double ended", not a crank lock ring
spanner.

Here is a picture:
http://tinyurl.com/343mgu

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