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  1. ok so im thinking about getting a new unicycle. i went riding today and
    bent my axle. the local bike shop said $80 to fix/new one. But i figure
    im just gunna bend it again and want something beefier. Any
    suggestions.
    oh and im looking to do trials, big drops and maybe some Muni.
    Current unicycle Torker AX.

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  2. Welcome to the forum! There are many unicyclists in the South Bay... PM
    me if you want to get onto our mailing list(s)...

    A 'new cotterless hub'
    (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=738) costs $25... the
    rest of the cost, presumably, comes in 'the wheel build'
    (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html).

    If you're adventurous, you might try rebuilding the wheel yourself.
    You'd definitely learn a lot!

    Of course, the $25 hub won't stand for much trials or muni. You'd best
    look into getting 'a splined hub' (http://tinyurl.com/7frxc)... they're
    more expensive, but they'll last much, much longer than any cotterless
    hub.

    Good luck! Let us know how things work out.

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  3. The Torker DX is a option they have them here at 'The Unicycle Shop'
    (http://theunicycleshop.com)

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  4. The Torker DX won't break, but it is kind of heavy. If you want to do
    trials, that implies some big hops - which will be aided by a lighter
    uni.

    24" tires seem most common on MUnis, but 20" is preferred for trials.
    So what do you really want to do? That being said, I see more 20"
    uni's doing Muni than I see 24" uni's doing trials. The 24"ers are
    kind of big to be throwing around trials-fashion.

    Nimbus, Qu-AX and Onza (all available from UDC) make some great
    trials/MUni product. And, of course, for even more $$$ you can get a
    KH. I ride a 24" Onza for MUni and I LOVE it (granted my uni exceeds
    my limited ability to use it! :p )

    Good luck!

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  5. In order from strongest to least strong for the least amount of money.

    Nimbus ISIS Trials with KH Moment cranks=$300ish (a LOT stronger than
    the DX and Qu-Ax Crossfire, strength is comparable to a Kris Holm)

    Qu-Ax Crossfire 1400 ties with Torker DX=$250-$280ish

    Best Choice: Nimbus ISIS Trials with KH Moment cranks.

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  6. wow thanks for the suggestions,
    got some good news from the local bike shop the wheel is under warranty
    so i get a new wheel for FREE hooray.
    However i think im selling it and buying a stronger uni.
    how strong are most MUnis compared to most trials unis?

    edit:
    Azvwbug you wouldnt happen to drive a baja bug would you, anyway check
    out thesamba.com cool forum

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  7. strictlyone said:


    how strong are most MUnis compared to most trials unis?

    theoretically trials wheels are stronger, just because they're smaller.
    The thing is, trials on a 24" is ok, muni on a 20" is pretty [censored], they
    just don't roll over stuff, and are very slow, and prone to pedal
    strike.

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