I made a handle setup I call the JC Coker Handle. There are pictures
and links in my 'Miscellaneous Stuff gallery'
(http://gallery.unicyclist.com/john_childs_misc). The links go to a
couple of RSU threads that describe the handle and the components.
I have shortened the boom from what was pictured in JC Coker Handle
Beta 3. I ditched the water bottle idea. The weight of a full water
bottle out on the boom like that affected handling of the unicycle. It
was like swinging a weight around when turning. I have found it is
better to carry the water in a hydration backpack or hydration bum bag
(waist mounted pack). The boom extension is now about the length it
was in JC Coker Handle Beta 2.
The seatpost rack was another idea that I thought would work out better
than it did. Again it was a problem of the extra weight on a boom
affecting the handling of the unicycle. For a flat ride that doesn't
require a lot of maneuvering the rack and trunk bag works well. But
for climbing and maneuvering the weight of the bag makes the riding
less fun.
Anyways, the cost for parts for just the JC Coker Handle are going to
be $100+. I got most of the parts from a local bike shop that sells
recycled bicycle parts and I got the stoker stem from eBay. Buying all
the parts at full retail would make it even more expensive. If you get
creative you can find used parts and put something similar together for
less. A nice feature of the JC Coker Handle design is that there is no
welding involved so even those of us with no welding skills can put
something like it together.
If I was starting over I'd likely get a Wallis Design V-Grip Handle
along with the under the saddle brake mount. It's a nifty handle and
suits the way that I typically ride. I usually ride with my right hand
holding the handle on the front of the saddle and my left hand holding
one of the barends on the JC Coker Handle.
One advantage to the JC Coker Handle design is that I have the cycle
computer mounted up forward where it is very easy to read while riding.
I wouldn't be able to put the cycle computer in the same position with
a V-Grip handle. I'm not sure where you could put a cycle computer on
a V-Grip setup where the cycle computer would be easily readable while
riding.
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