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  1. i've decided to buy my first unicycle and i really don't know what to
    get. i have never even tryed unicycling but i would really like to
    learn.
    what size wheel would be good?
    any brand that is significantly better than others?

    oh by the way i am about 5'2" if that matters i have no idea

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  2. abbey said:

    i've decided to buy my first unicycle and i really don't know what to
    get. i have never even tryed unicycling but i would really like to
    learn.
    what size wheel would be good?
    any brand that is significantly better than others?

    oh by the way i am about 5'2" if that matters i have no idea

    what kind of riding do you want to do?
    if you just want a cheap entry level uni try this
    http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=36

    you can just look around on unicycle.com

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    Ducttape said:

    sounds like he toook a feild trip to jail.... DON'T DROP THE SOAP
    DUDE!!!

    KOXX-ONE* DOES NOT* SUCK!!!!
    'MRIS!!!!' (http://tinyurl.com/2486qk)
    '1000th Post' (http://tinyurl.com/33shzt)
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  3. A 20 is fine to ride indoors or your yard, but is as slow as walking and
    tiring unless you live in extreme hills where a low gear is cool.
    The KH 24 is the best all around uni. You can get one for around
    425, but only if you read this top secret thread.
    http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60873
    Otherwise it's 575 $
    If cash is short, almost any 20 or 24 is fine for learning, but you
    will want something better later if you go insane like everyone else
    here.😄

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  4. Help:

    1. Read this:
    http://www.unicycle.com/Education.asp

    2. When creating threads on an online forum, put the topic (or
    question) in the subject line. Usually it turns out to be the first
    sentence you write in the Body area.

    3. For help on products, tell us what country you're in. Different
    stuff is available from different vendors in different countries.

    4. Ignore half of what people write here (hard part is figuring out
    which half). For example Feel the Light has been riding 4 months and
    just touted his "lameness on all things" in another thread. His advice
    was okay though, so the confusion continues. You do not need a KH MUni
    unless you plan to ride offroad.

    For learning to ride, a 20" is generally considered best, though 24" is
    fine also. Beyond that, you can stick with something inexpensive or go
    directly for a good unicycle to fit the type of riding you plan to do.
    Got any plans? Don't reply until you've read the link above. Some of
    that information could use updates, but mostly it's very sound.

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  5. I haven't been riding that long but way to go choosing a cool sport.
    johnfoss has got a good bit of advice there, I suggest as he says to
    read his article (http://tinyurl.com/28mam

  6. If you're in the states, this is a terrific buy for just starting out:

    http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=634

    Very cheap, sturdy enough to learn on, and Torker is a very reputable
    unicycle manufacturer.

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    officially ended.
    😎

    mawesome said:

    I haven't cried since they took Melrose place off TV....


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  7. I would say that the "Torker LX" 20" is the best begginers unicycle.

    It will set you back about $220 Australian dollars which is pretty
    cheap for a uni and will take a beating that would destroy any other
    uni aswell.

    Highly reccommended.

    Edit: height will define how low you will cut your seat post.

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    ivan said:

    *I'll just pretend I'm a ninja and disregard all potential pain.*

    *See my profile here -
    http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/member.php?u=15237

    * -NO I did not lose my other wheel and NO I will not do a backflip for
    you!-
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  8. dudewithasock said:

    If you're in the states, this is a terrific buy for just starting out:

    http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=634

    Very cheap, sturdy enough to learn on, and Torker is a very reputable
    unicycle manufacturer.

    That is the ultimate learning unicycle to have. I absolutely agree with
    dudewithasock on this one. 😄

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