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    innes
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    My V brake adaptors came in the post today from Unicycle.com, so I
    looked out my old V brakes, some new pads, and fitted them to my Kris
    Holm XC 24.

    I was out for about half an hour on my lunch break, and managed to fit
    in a couple of steep short hills to test the brake on. There is a short
    steep hill in some woods near home, and I just manage to unicycle down
    it, maybe about one out of six attempts, but today, once I got used to
    it, I was able to unicycle down with a bit of control, and cleared it
    every second time.

    I am looking forward to trying it out on some local hill tracks where
    there are some very long, very steep hills, the last time I was there,
    my legs were really tired after a while, I had to have a break, so I am
    keen to see how I get on again.

    I ordered a new seat post for my 20" uni as well, it has been cut down
    to size, and the uni cleaned up ready for my ten year old daughter to
    start learning.

    Could be a good summer.

    Innes

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    It's good to hear that you're having fun and i think it's sweet that
    you're letting your 10 year old daughter experience the world of
    unicycling.

    BTW it was a nice read also. 😄 😄

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  3. tobbogonist
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    you couldn't post a picture by chance?

    How do the V brake adaptors work? i am looking to fight my 24" with
    brakes but have no brake mounts? i have never seen these adaptors on
    UDC..

    Nice write up though. i wonder how long it takes your daughter to get
    the hang of it. you better watch yourself, she will overtake you in
    time 🙂

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  4. innes
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    The adaptors fit on the bottom brake mount on the unicycle frame. The
    frame is fitted with mounts for hydraulic brakes.

    My daughter had the first shot on the unicycle tonight, she seems very
    keen. It will be good if she gets on well, I like the idea of two
    unicyclists in the family.

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    The adaptors fit on the bottom brake mount on the unicycle frame. The
    frame is fitted with mounts for hydraulic brakes.

    My daughter had the first shot on the unicycle tonight, she seems very
    keen. It will be good if she gets on well, I like the idea of two
    unicyclists in the family.

    Innes

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    Nice to get a report on the V brake set up. I've been considering this
    for my 24" Muni.

    And, a very hearty congratulations on writing possibly the first post
    that I've read where 'brake' and 'break' were both used correctly in
    the same post.😉

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    And, a very hearty congratulations on writing possibly the first post
    that I've read where 'brake' and 'break' were both used correctly in
    the same post.😉

    I'd actually come to the conclusion that 'break' was an Americanism for
    'brake' as it's used so often on here.

    Innes, thanks for the review, what made you go fo the V-brake setup?

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    kington99 said:

    I'd actually come to the conclusion that 'break' was an Americanism for
    'brake' as it's used so often on here.

    for some of us trigger happy american coker riders, they mean the same
    thing 😉 when we do one, the other happens :p

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  9. innes
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    I went for the V brake set up for a few reasons. Mainly price, I had old
    V brakes left over from upgrading my Mountain Bike to disks, so it was
    just the adaptors to buy.

    I also thought that I really didn't need Hydraulic brakes for the type
    of riding I do, I can see the need for some people where they need to
    really lock the wheel to jump from one obstacle to the next, but all I
    need to do is keep control going down some steep hills.

    The V brake option is also very easy to set up, and change if you feel
    the need.

    Innes

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