29" or 36"

Wheel diameter isn't the only variable. However, with identical
pedalling cadence (rpm) the 29 would be 29/36 as fast as the 36.

The 29 is smaller, more portable and storable, more versatile, and
safer when mixed with pedestrians. The 36 is faster once it's rolling,
and many would say more fun.

Spare tyres and tubes (and even rims) are more readily available for
the 29.

You can get away with shorter cranks on a smaller wheel. Shorter
cranks usually make it possible to spin the wheel faster. That will
eat into some of the difference in speed, but will be more "frantic"
and more tiring.

When I had a Coker, I could sustain 12 mph or so for an hour or more.
(That was at 40 years old - younger riders will be faster!) and the
best I have sustained for that sort of time on my 28 is 10 mph. A 29,
having a heavier wheel and fatter tyre than a 28 would be faster than
the 28, though.

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If you're looking to do any distances larger than just riding to the
shops, etc. then I say the 36 would be better.

I have a 29, and yes, I admitt at first it feels really really nice to
get a good crusing speed going and actually get somewhere, like you can
on a bike, but eventually you ust want the bigger and better 36er.
Which, I don't have yet 🙁.

The 29 is a good compromise for people who want to do some distance,
and maybe do some Muni on the side. Of course you can still do muni on
a 36, but the 29 does it better, just as the 24 does it better than the
29.

I confused myself, but I hope i haven't confused you.

What I'm saying is, get a 36er.

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Kieron said:

I tell u wat they would have to be a very commited pedo to learn to ride
a unicycle in order to mingle with us, steel one of us and rape us in a
bush.

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martyn said:

Hi, could anybody tell me how much slower a 29" uni with big road tyre
is compared with a 36"? Also is a 29" much more usable for commuting
generally?

I commute through Central London every day and used to do this on a 29"
with 114mm cranks. It was quite speedy and very nimble, but on some of
the faster stretches of road I was having to spin really fast.

So, I bought a Nimbus 36. This was a fair bit faster on the long
stretches. However, because it wasn't so agile around traffic, and
starting/stopping at lights and stuff was more of a hassle, I found
that on an 8 mile commute the speed was almost identical.

I now ride a geared 29" which is the best of both worlds and much much
quicker :-)

As has already been pointed out, the 29er is a much more versatile
unicycle, and can also be accommodated on public transport and such a
lot more easily than a 36".

STM

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Thanks for the feedback so far, I am thinking a Nimbus 29" ISIS Unicycle
might be the best all round for me as I am not to tall and like to ride
out of the way of traffic where there is usually people. My commute
journey also has a lot of junctions or main road crossings.

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I tried a 36" and I didn't get on with it at all. I now have a 29" Kris
Holm which I love.

I was advised, and now have a 2.0" Big Apple tyre instead of the 2.3"
Big Apple, and it is much better. Keep the tyre firm as well.

I like the look of the Nimbus 29" ISIS, the reason I went for the KH 29
was that I wanted to fit brakes, and Kris Holm Unicycles are really
cool as well.

Innes

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im thinking about getting a bigger wheel, but im short and fat and
deffinetly not fit a 36. so im hopefully giong to get a 29😄 , but it
wont be till next year🙁 id absolutly love a geared 29. its the best
of both worlds.

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i have a 36 which i love to ride but I avoid busy areas because I do not
feel comfortable enough to ride in high traffic. If I had to do again
I think I would have got a 29 for commuting to work. Don't get me
wrong, I love the the 36 but only in rural areas at this time.

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I feel safer on the road in traffic on a 36. You are up higher and more
noticeable to traffic on the bigger wheel. I don't find the 36 to be
hard to control, especially while on the road. A 36er is way more fun
than a 29er from my experience and I found myself using it far more
than I ever used my Yuni 29er...it is just a really fun ride. Geared
29ers are another story though.

As far as the Big Apple Tyre goes...I have only tried the 2.3 out on my
geared 29er and I love it so far...I may eventually try out the 2.0 but
I see no problem with my 2.3 thus far.

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I expect that when my 36 arrives I'll be able to give some non-biased
comparison of 29 to 36 (expect couple of weeks till it arrives)

Can't wait to try 36 with new nightrider tire in the snow.
My 29 handles the snow really well so not sure what to expect of 36
yet.

Over the next few months I'll be doing my training on the 36 for RTL.

As far a fun factor, I'm hoping its not going to take to long to
familiarize myself with the big wheel.

During the winter months I've been practicing idling and riding
backwards on 29". Hoping I don't have to much effort on 36 learning
these same items.

More to come.

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legtod2 said:

…During the winter months I've been practicing idling and riding
backwards on 29". Hoping I don't have to much effort on 36 learning
these same items. /QUOTE]

Is road salt an issue in your area?
They pour it on so thick here in Northern Illinois that I decided to
park my KH29 until spring. Riding in snow sounds very inviting, once I
gain enough skills to ride off-road at all, but for now I'm confined to
pavement. Just can't bring myself to practice on our gritty, grimy
streets in February.

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Quoted message said:

Is road salt an issue in your area?
They pour it on so thick here in Northern Illinois that I decided to
park my KH29 until spring. Riding in snow sounds very inviting, once I
gain enough skills to ride off-road at all, but for now I'm confined to
pavement. Just can't bring myself to practice on our gritty, grimy
streets in February

Parking lots, sidewalks, and roads here are all covered in salt and
gritty sand also.

This year has been one for the record books as far a snow is concerned.
We received it by the foot, not inch at a time. Snow banks arround our
streets are 4 - 5ft and difficult to see arround turns.

When the parking lots are too snow bound, I go to indoor parking lots.
I wait till the evening (when office is is closed and no activity in
parking lot.).

Since I'm in training for RTL, I really need to ride as often as
possible to keep in shape. Yes I also ride in the snow. Riding in snow
helps tune my balance and adds resistance to the ride. With the weather
as cold as its been, I can't remain outside as long.

My motto is: ride when you can and be safe.

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martyn said:

Hi, could anybody tell me how much slower a 29" uni with big road tyre
is compared with a 36"? Also is a 29" much more usable for commuting
generally?

I prefer 36" for long distances because my 28" is not geared. The 28"
feels like a toy after being on the big one, and it makes me wonder how
I ever made it around lake taupo (160km) and around the mountain
(150km) on the 700c. If you are going to get 700c, why get a 29" unless
you are going offroad? It will just add extra weight and cost a lot
more money. You can get a huge range of 700c tires- get a lightweight
700x23c tire and pump it right up- the standard unicycle rims might be
getting a bit wide now it would probably be best to build your own
wheel with a narrow rim. If you are riding on the road you will
appreciate the lightweight quality of the narrow tires and the high
pressure capacity. You may get more punctures than on a 29 but it is
definitely faster til you lose your air.

I don't know why Unicycle.com phased out the 28" Unicycles (I guess the
consumers didn't buy many). I think everyone who uses 29" for road
riding should try a 28" instead next time they replace their tire.

I feel safe on a 36" around pedestrians and traffic. It is the same
concept to control as a smaller unicycle, just use a bit of caution
and go slow!

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