Very tired and feeling a bit lazy. Decided to go out on the 20 and
practise some skills.
My last few hours on a uni have been on a lightweight 700c with 102s, a
heavyweight 26 inch Muni on Dartmoor, and one quick burst on the Coker
with 150s.
So imagine my surprise when I could hardly ride the 20 with its 125s!
My, what a funny little thing! I UPD'd twice in the first minute.
I soon remembered how to idle and ride backwards, and idle one footed
with my foot on the crown. After a while I was able to idle with one
foot unsupported in the air. A sidemount took three attempts and was a
bit clumsy. Riding seat out in front put too much strain on my damaged
wrist (tendonitis). A couple of attempts at riding one footed went
horribly wrong and I squashed my plums twice.:eek: Then I found I just
didn't care enough to ride it any more.
Considering that my first uni was a 20 with 5 inch cranks (125s) and I
used to ride miles on it, off road, and I learned all my basic skill on
a 20, I was surprised that it now feels so unsatisfactory after I've got
used to the bigger wheel.
Obviously, everyone has their own preferences, but I can't see myself
bothering with the 20 again, except when I'm out in my Morris kit.
--
Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling
"As it was, the tip of my nose barely touched the road"
(Steveyo, philosophical in the face of near disaster.)
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