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  1. So I recently realized how much I'm riding my bike. I ride it to work, I
    ride it to my friends' houses, and I ride it around town. I try doing
    that with my unicycle (A 24" Schwinn from the 60's) but I end up
    getting really tired after a mile or so. I decided to save up for a
    coker (hopefully by my birthday in october)

    I decided on 'This one'
    (http://unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=568) and realized it had a
    lot of extra features.

    So the saddle. I'll get the KH for sure, but is the fusion worth it? I
    mean, I don't think I need a removeable cover, but is that a very
    helpful feature?

    Also, the crank length. I don't have to worry about lots of hills or
    rough terrain. I also don't plan on going as fast as possible. Should I
    go with the longer cranks?

    Is the brake even worth it? I mean, don't you still have to slow down
    to avoid an UPD? Can you throttle the brake, like, press it down a
    little to create a little friction, and slowly ease to a stop? I would
    like the brake, but I don't know if it would be worth the extra 100
    (but if it would be useful in a city setting, I would like to get it)

    And finally, the spokes. Is 12 gauge going to suit me for normal
    sidewalk/road terrain? Or should I go the extra 40 bucks for the 14
    gauge? Is it a noticeable difference?

    Thanks for any and all help.

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  2. Quoted message said:

    So the saddle. I'll get the KH for sure, but is the fusion worth it? I
    mean, I don't think I need a removeable cover, but is that a very
    helpful feature?

    its worth geting the reomvable cover if your planing on converting it
    to an air saddle

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    Also, the crank length. I don't have to worry about lots of hills or
    rough terrain. I also don't plan on going as fast as possible. Should I
    go with the longer cranks?

    if i where you i would get the 125's for now than upgrade to pdc's
    kookas (i have them)

    Quoted message said:

    Is the brake even worth it? I mean, don't you still have to slow down to
    avoid an UPD? Can you throttle the brake, like, press it down a little
    to create a little friction, and slowly ease to a stop? I would like
    the brake, but I don't know if it would be worth the extra 100 (but if
    it would be useful in a city setting, I would like to get it)

    if you not gona be rideing steep hills of in the city than i would say
    there not needed and you can alwyas get the later

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    And finally, the spokes. Is 12 gauge going to suit me for normal
    sidewalk/road terrain? Or should I go the extra 40 bucks for the 14
    gauge? Is it a noticeable difference?

    thats what i have and i ride muni and have only ajusted them like twice
    so i would say the 12s are fine

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  3. Fusion seat: I love mine, but I don't know of any difference between it
    and the standard KH seat

    Crank length: the 150 length is generally too big, and 125 may take you
    some getting used to. I recommend switching to Dotek 140mm cranks. I
    have them and I love them. I've climbed some pretty big hills with my
    140s. As you get more comfortable on your Coker you will move to 125s.
    I'm going to switch to 125s.

    Brakes: Most people don't use or need them, but I'd love to have them
    when I'm riding a steep hill descent. I'm thinking about getting some
    sort of brake for that reason. If you don't live in a hilly area you
    don't need them.

    Spokes: I have the standard spokes on a standard steel Coker wheel and
    I've had no problem. That being said, this would be a worthwhile
    investment for you. Any performace improvement you can get out of your
    wheel is worth it. I am going to upgrade to the UDC Airfoil rim
    wheelset with the spoke upgrade.

    I upgraded my pedals to Twisted PC pedals.

    Hope that helps. You will love Cokering.

    -Reid J.
    Atlanta, GA

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