hectorqlucero said:Comming from a bike background my major interest was getting the bike to
be as light as possible.
I think people who race bikes want them to be as *fast* as possible. If
weight is the only concern your answer is obvious. But let me ask. On
your bike did you use a full handlebar or cut it down to just a few
inches on each side of the stem? That should be pretty light while
still allowing you to steer. 🙂
If I'm comfortable I can ride farther and maintain a higher average
speed. I really like the handle on my old Coker (pictured below) but
don't know if it's going to break off someday, as it's been through a
lot. I fully expect it to break off during RTL. :p
That handle gives me something to lean on and makes me slightly more
aerodynamic, which is a factor for RTL-type riding unless there's a
tailwind. It works great for me, and the new handle we're waiting for
from Coker may do a similar job. Mine is a Wyganowski handle, with
bar-ends attached to what was originally intended as a front bumper. I
also hold the T-handle when going slower. Paul Wyganowski has retired,
I believe, and no longer makes his nice stuff for us unicyclists.
I have a borrowed Nimbus 36 with T7 handle. I like it better than no
handle, but it doesn't take any of my weight off the seat, and it
doesn't really give me anything to pull on for uphill riding, it's just
kind of "there." I'd like it if it were quite a bit lower. Or
adjustable, like the Coker handle is supposed to be. The T7 does give
you a lot of options for attaching accessories, which is nice.
I've also done long rides with just a regular seat. I hate it, perhaps
because I'm spoiled by my Wyganowski handle. I definitely know I don't
want to do another ride on a borrowed Coker with a Viscount seat,
yuck!
Coker or (non-Coker 36"😉 wheels are heavy, no matter what you do.
You're going to have a relatively heavy unicycle with any of the
components on the market today, even if you select all the lightest
ones. So from that point, the question is whether a handle will make
your riding more enjoyable (or faster if that's what you want). If it
will, it's probably worth it for you. I know it is for me.
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