I am about to order a new Coker Big One and have some questions :
- Why would I get the XLR street tire rather than the default button tread? - Both of my current unis (24,29) have 125mm cranks. Any reason for going with the 150s? - Handle : What has been the experience with the Coker handle? - Brakes : I don't see an immediate need. The terrain I ride is not that hilly and is primarily on paved road. I could always get the brakes and put them on later. Any other factors I should consider? - Seat post/clamp - the "both" option for seat post and clamp...does that mean I get 2 seat posts and 2 clamps? Why would I do this? - Are there any benefits of ordering through a dealer like Unicycle.com rather than direct from Coker?
Thanks...looking forward to some new experiences....
I am about to order a new Coker Big One and have some questions :
- Why would I get the XLR street tire rather than the default button tread? - Both of my current unis (24,29) have 125mm cranks. Any reason for going with the 150s? - Handle : What has been the experience with the Coker handle? - Brakes : I don't see an immediate need. The terrain I ride is not that hilly and is primarily on paved road. I could always get the brakes and put them on later. Any other factors I should consider? - Seat post/clamp - the "both" option for seat post and clamp...does that mean I get 2 seat posts and 2 clamps? Why would I do this? - Are there any benefits of ordering through a dealer like Unicycle.com rather than direct from Coker?
Thanks...looking forward to some new experiences....
--tom
I just got my coker 2 weeks ago and i love it. This is my first 36er and i picked the xlr tire and for me its working great ! smooth and quiet. I did get the bar with the uni and it works very well, i like the adjustabilty of it. I opted not to get the brakes but after i rode it i thought i should get some. So off to the LBS and picked up a set for 20 bucks. i mounted the lever to my right handle so far i like it out their.The only thing i didnt do was buy the 125s, now i wish i would of spent the 25 bucks more as i feel the need for shorter cranks very soon. The 150s are nice to start on ! MY 2 CENTS !
P.S I ordered mine from coker and was shiped very quickly!
I got the Coker V2 back in February in anticipation of RTL. In five short months I have:
* Replaced the saddle with a KH free-ride. * Trued the wheel which was poorly built. * Replaced the seat post clamp because it stripped out. * Replaced the pedals. * Purchased new crank arms without the q-factor. * Buffed off the rust from my hub (multiple times). * Treated the rust on the frame (you're not likely to have this problem with the aluminum Big One). * Replaced the crappy bearings. Check out this photo of the stock Coker bearings. http://tinyurl.com/5pqkgx And, no... I did not over tighten the cups.
In my opinion, the parts on the Coker unicycles are sub-standard. If you can wait a bit longer I'd suggest holding out for the KH 36.
* Replaced the crappy bearings. Check out this photo of the stock Coker bearings. http://tinyurl.com/5pqkgx And, no... I did not over tighten the cups.
