Giraffe riders question.

you could always just replace the sprockets (chainwheels?) on the
cranks/hub to make it geared up better

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evil-nick said:

Trials biker after seeing me jump off a concrete barrier: "How do you
keep from squashing your nuts!?"
Me: "I use those for cushioning!"

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I have a 4.5 foot giraffe that has a 24" wheel, geared up to be like a
26". It's a lot faster than a 20" geared at 1:1. The only problem is
when I fall off I don't usually manage to stay on my feet. Something
about the combination of speed and height. It's pretty easy to get
banged up. Elbow pads and knee pads are helpful.

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ooooh i'm jealous :p

saving up for one! (as well as the juggling knives, glow in the dark
juggling clubs and balls...oh dear i need to get a job)

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Some unicycles can give nasty pedal bites.....i still have the scars to
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:p it takes a while 2 save up for suff when u arent making money

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Beener said:

Does anyone ride a 24" giraffe and if so, is it better than 20" for
speed and distance. The cranks on the giraffe are pretty small as wel,
should I upgrade those too? Thanks, Ben

The old Schwinn Giraffes could also fit a 24" wheel. The logical
question is "why?" Giraffes aren't for going fast. Not that you can't
use one for transportation, but there are better unicycles for that.
You may find that after a while you don't feel the need to use the
giraffe to get places. A 29er is much more effective and fits in the
back of the car.

If you upgrade the wheel remember it's rim, spokes, tire, and
wheelbuilding labor. I wouldn't bother with the cranks unless you find
yourself having problems in the future.

So why do most giraffes have 20" wheels, even 12 footers? I think
because the object is height, and a smaller wheel makes the thing look
taller. Plus, if you're going over head-height, speed is just something
you probably don't want...

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