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Smeltz · 2006-06-09T17:57:27+00:00

Weight: Torker DX vs KH Trials (both ’06 and 20”) I know there have been thousands of threads about both of these Uni’s and yes I have searched them, but: Has anyone actually weighed either of these unicycles (as they come, stock from UDC)? I would like to know the *_exact_* weight difference. I have seen 13 lb for the Torker on other threads, but that seemed like a guess. Based on my riding ability, I am going to work under the assumption that I will not break either of these. Would the weight savings + “coolness factor” alone be worth $200? -- Smeltz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Smeltz's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12173 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/50151

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Smeltz
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9 June 2006, 17:57 UTC #1

Weight: Torker DX vs KH Trials (both ’06 and 20”)
I know there have been thousands of threads about both of these Uni’s
and yes I have searched them, but:
Has anyone actually weighed either of these unicycles (as they come,
stock from UDC)?
I would like to know the *_exact_* weight difference. I have seen 13
lb for the Torker on other threads, but that seemed like a guess.
Based on my riding ability, I am going to work under the assumption
that I will not break either of these. Would the weight savings +
“coolness factor” alone be worth $200?
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Smeltz
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9 June 2006, 19:11 UTC #2

Ok, according to the KH website the 05 trials weighs 12 lb (5.7 kg).
And the frame alone weighs 586g.
I am guessing the DX is over 13 lbs.
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Wheel Rider
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9 June 2006, 20:40 UTC #3

Smeltz said:
... Would the weight savings + “coolness factor” alone be worth $200?
I don't know. How much is it worth to you to be cool? 😎
Keep in mind, if you start buying unicycles, you will have to buy a
house to put them in. 😉
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pdc
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9 June 2006, 20:44 UTC #4

I think these are fairly accurate.
Trials weigh in:
'05 KH - 12 lbs
'05 Onza - 13.22 lbs
'05 Qu Ax - 14.44 lbs
'06 Torker DX - 14.80 lbs
Summit - 14.87 lbs
Koxx Red Devil - 14.12 lbs
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9 June 2006, 22:10 UTC #5

i didnt know the koxx ones were that heavy! i thought they were light!
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Smeltz
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9 June 2006, 22:29 UTC #6

pdc said:
I think these are fairly accurate.
Trials weigh in:
'05 KH - 12 lbs
'05 Onza - 13.22 lbs
'05 Qu Ax - 14.44 lbs
'06 Torker DX - 14.80 lbs
Summit - 14.87 lbs
Koxx Red Devil - 14.12 lbs
Thanks, that helps a lot. The DX is a tank compaired to the KH. And
presumably, the KH is stronger.
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irvinegr
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10 June 2006, 00:45 UTC #7

its only 2.8 pound heavier... just loose 2.8 pounds of fat, then it will
be the same... and just work out ur hand and arm for 2 hours, then its
all the same.
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Smeltz
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10 June 2006, 01:23 UTC #8

Wheel Rider said:
I don't know. How much is it worth to you to be cool? 😎
Keep in mind, if you start buying unicycles, you will have to buy a
house to put them in. 😉
I bet I can fit at least 2 more uni's in my closet!
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Smeltz
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10 June 2006, 01:48 UTC #9

irvinegr said:
its only 2.8 pound heavier... just loose 2.8 pounds of fat, then it will
be the same... and just work out ur hand and arm for 2 hours, then its
all the same.
Yeah it doesnt seem like a lot, but the KH only weights 80% of what the
DX does. It would cost me over $1K to drop 3 lb of my mountain bike.
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Jerrick
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10 June 2006, 08:25 UTC #10

Weight is no problem, I can easily lug my 15 pound Torker DX up stairs,
rocks, ledges, benches, its easy, you just gotta get stronger and have
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henkka
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26 May 2007, 20:18 UTC #11

pdc said:
I think these are fairly accurate.
Trials weigh in:
'05 KH - 12 lbs
'05 Onza - 13.22 lbs
'05 Qu Ax - 14.44 lbs
'06 Torker DX - 14.80 lbs
Summit - 14.87 lbs
*Koxx Red Devil - 14.12 lbs*
Koxx-One Devil weights 12.56 lbs
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mornish
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26 May 2007, 20:24 UTC #12

why do you care so much about weight? you should care more about how
good stuff is.
like, the nimbus 2/ koxx frames are heavier, but I like them because
you have a bigger place to put your foot, but you can bang your knees
on them. its such a small difference in weight too I dont really think
its worth spending extra for the kh frame. I can also hop just as high,
and do almost all the same tricks, practically as easily, on my friends
dx, vs my kh 20 06
If I were to rebuy my unicycle right now, it would be like this.
koxx seat with CF base
KH cromo post
hoffman soul mate pedals
bedford 20 by 3 frame
kh 07 wheel
monty eagle claw tire
sure, it would be heavier than a stock kh, but that would just make you
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26 May 2007, 20:32 UTC #13

I can do Treyflips and other stuff on my DX, its a great uni, though ive
never ridden a KH in my life, wonder how much of a difference, because
where the weight is on the uni is important to, the cranks make a huge
difference, how light are they, how fast do they spin for crankflips,
does the frame have a crown good for coasting gliding one foot wheel
walking ect...
wht are the weights for the KH on those, compared to the DX, I've heard
the Kh has like 2ce the weight on its cranks making them spin much
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Jerrick
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26 May 2007, 20:38 UTC #14

Upgrading my DX frame to the Nimbus II frame made my uni lighter than my
friends Stock Qu_Ax. Go weight savings! lol
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26 May 2007, 21:45 UTC #15

Jerrick said:
Upgrading my DX frame to the Nimbus II frame made my uni lighter than my
friends Stock Qu_Ax. Go weight savings! lol
Is the Nimbus 2 frame stronger than the Qu-ax frame and/or Torker DX
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26 May 2007, 22:15 UTC #16

surfer1024 said:
Is the Nimbus 2 frame stronger than the Qu-ax frame and/or Torker DX
frame?
well, its stronger than the dx frame, but it is very similar to the
qu_ax frame.
oh yeah, since I can't edit my post, Id get an aluminum qu_ax frame
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26 May 2007, 22:28 UTC #17

mornish said:
well, its stronger than the dx frame, but it is very similar to the
qu_ax frame.
oh yeah, since I can't edit my post, Id get an aluminum qu_ax frame
Where can you get those? I've never seen one.
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26 May 2007, 22:37 UTC #18

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26 May 2007, 22:58 UTC #19

then you wouldn't be able to use an isis hub. that qu-ax frame only fits
qu-ax hubs&cranks.
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26 May 2007, 22:59 UTC #20

zfreak220 said:
then you wouldn't be able to use an isis hub. that qu-ax frame only fits
qu-ax hubs&cranks.
how so?
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