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110s for freestyle?

One Wheeled Sta · 2004-05-08T04:25:42+00:00

Would anybody recommend 110mm cranks for freestyle? I currently use 125s and don't have any real problem with them, but I'm toying with the idea of slightly shorter cranks. What are the pros and cons of 110s for this style of riding? Obviously I know the general "long = power/control andshort = quick/smooth" but I'm hoping someone has slightly more specific information! Thanks a lot, James -- one wheeled stallion - Guerilla Unicyclist OWS "It's all in the mind, not the behind" -Mikefule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ one wheeled stallion's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/4832 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/32251

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One Wheeled Sta
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8 May 2004, 04:25 UTC #1

Would anybody recommend 110mm cranks for freestyle? I
currently use 125s and don't have any real problem with
them, but I'm toying with the idea of slightly shorter
cranks. What are the pros and cons of 110s for this style of
riding? Obviously I know the general "long = power/control
andshort = quick/smooth" but I'm hoping someone has slightly
more specific information!
Thanks a lot, James
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Johnfoss
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8 May 2004, 04:25 UTC #2

I went from 125s to 102s. I still think the 102s may be too
short sometimes. Shorter cranks will improve your spinning
ability, both cranking the pedals (like one foot and prep
for coasting or gliding), and the ability to do spins and
transitions in and out of them.
What you will lose will be the stopping power and leverage
you may be used to.
BTW, you will also gain the ability to turn sharper without
hitting your pedals on the ground. That was a common thing
for me with the 125s.
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One Wheeled Sta
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8 May 2004, 22:28 UTC #3

Cool, I'll think I'll give them a try then! Thanks John 🙂
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Merrill
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #4

I put 110s on my 20" a few years ago and love them.
They enable you to ride quite fast and smoothly on a
20." Once you get used to them, I don't think you'll
have any problems.
Joe
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Mikefule
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #5

I have 110s on my 20.
I'm no freestyle expert - my forte is cross country/distance
- but I can do all the basics: idle, idle one footed (foot
on or off frame), reverse, ride seat out in front, and do a
couple of fancy mounts. If I try quite hard, I can still
catch the ground with the pedals. :o)
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Unicycleboy
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #6

I went from 125's to 110's to 102's in one day! 102's are
brilliant but are a little dissadvantage for tricks like
crank idle i find.
Trev
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Dustin
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #7

I endorse the use of 110's for freestyle with 20" wheels.
Nice smooth ride. I used to bend 125's all the time, but the
110's last longer for
me. Less leverage and takes a bit to get used to, but worth
it...but ultimately, remember it's up to you and what
you are trying to accomplish. There are so many things
that one can do on a uni and a lot of different ways to
get there. What works for one person may not be ideal
for the next.
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Little_leigh
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #8

I can also recommend 110s for freestyle, when i only had one
unicycle i use to do the off-rode rides on my 20" with 110
cranks fine but i know some people have difficulty stopping
with 110 cranks, especially if they ride quiet fast.
I ride with 89mm cranks at the moment and have tried 70 but
they felt very wierd! Personally i have noticed shorter
cranks to be much smoother but can have difficulty
occasionally getting a full revolution doing 1 footed when
your out of practice!
Most of all the short cranks are very fun for spins!
Hope that helps though i'm sure you have heard it all before
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Tonymelton
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #9

I use 114mm cranks on my freestyle uni and love them. They
are a faster ride than 125s and never hit the ground in
sharp turns. I've never wished for more leverage with 114s.
I don't know where you can get a pair of 114s, though...
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One Wheeled Sta
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #10

Thanks for all the advice guys! It was a toss up between 110 and 114,
but the 110s are in black which is what I'm after so that was the
deciding factor!😄
The 110s sound promising, I like the idea of having a
smoother pedal stroke. I think I'll definately get a set!
Thanks again, James
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Nickvb123
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #11

judging by all the feed back 110's seem to be a pretty
good choice...
i'll probably get them for my new uni when i buy it.
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Grogboy
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #12

me and my mates have 100 metre sprints, but on unicycles.
i usually win wiv a time of 17 seconds, i use a nimbus 20
incher, whats the thoughts on this? can ne one beat this?
isnt it a good idea for a competiition? unicycle
athletics? boo yah
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Johnfoss
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #13

I think I lied. I haven't measured, but I'm pretty sure my
Freestyle uni has 110's on it. They're black. If that's the
case, I think they are as short as I'd go for all-around
freestyle. Shorter ones would make stopping, idling, direction-
switching type skills a lot harder and impede your ability
to perform them. They would however bring you more toward
the Japanese style of riding, with all the spins and
similar moves.
Like Dustin said, it's also up to you. Experiment and find
what you like best. There is no "perfect" size, it all
depends on your riding style and needs.
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One Wheeled Sta
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #14

Well they only cost £10 and I can always put the 125s back
on if they don't work out! I like the idea of not hitting
the ground on sharp turns too!
Oh, been meaning to ask, does anyone (including Dustin if
you're reading this!) have any vids or links to vids of
Dustin riding? I've heard a lot, but have never seen
you/him ride!
Cheers!
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Grogboy
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #15

you know the tv show circus kids? circus smirkus? has nebody
heard of that? Well i was just wondering, how good they are
at unicycling, level wise. Like level 3 4 5 or whatever. and
also, steve o from jackass, what level would he be. expert
help needed please!:eek: let me smile like a dougnut for u
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Unicycleboy
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8 May 2004, 22:29 UTC #16

Stevo is embarressing, he just learnt it and he trys to do
all these stuff he cant even do.
Trev
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