is the frame that important?

I dont know how heavy the kh frame is, but the only downside to the dx
is where the frame is welded in the middle, after you get that rewelded
its fine, the only ime i think the frames get much abuse is when landing
wrong, if you dont mess up it wont break...

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thebluerajah said:

*is the frame a really important part of the unicycle? *

Yes; without it the seat would fall off 🙂

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onewheeldave said:

*Yes; without it the seat would fall off 🙂 *

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Hmmmm....

(contemplates a cardboard frame)

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It wasn't me.

Yoopers framed me.

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Frames with lollipop bearings get broken....frequently.

I personally don't use a frame. It just adds extra weight.

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Help me out,,which muni frame should i get??
Needs to be a 26" with brake mounts.
Needs to have 3.0 clearance.
Candidates so far: Bedford, hunter(?$?),
Anyone with any other ideas for me please.

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Get a GB4

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And the question is how long time it will last!

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thebluerajah said:

*i mean, is frame strength really that important? *

im still waiting to hear about a cracked KH 2005 frame. its bound to
happen at some point since Aluminum (sp?) gets brittle over time leading
to stess cracks. i think it will occur in the seat tube to crown weld
area. a Hunter style AL frame would last much longer in that
respect,less torsion.

its cool that we havent heard about one yet but its just what happens to
AL over time.

the resale value of a used 2005 KH frame will be less like all AL items
that support rider stress. thats somthing to be consitered too.

edit: r

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Is there anybody out there who has any experience with Dirtuni
frames??

Anyone,,anyone,,,bueller.

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harper said:

*I personally don't use a frame. It just adds extra weight. *

Unicycles and endoskeletons a both too heavy. Ever consider getting rid
of those non-essential bones to save on weight?

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the frame is important where would you sit if you didnt have a frame?

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brockfisher05 said:

*the frame is important where would you sit if you didnt have a frame?
*

I think he means is it important to have a really really strong frame,
since the frame doesn't get that much beating compared to the rest of
the uni.

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My frame is taking a beating...

mostly from bashes & stuff though. not from giant drops.

EDIT: frame lightness matters if you want to hop high. I really like my
light MUni.

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true the frame does get scratched and hit and banged up a lot. but it
doesn't take that much stress from big drops or anything like that, not
compared to the rest of the uni.

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battlescargallactica said:

*Is there anybody out there who has any experience with Dirtuni
frames?? *

they are a little on the heavy side and fairly expensive (300) compared
to other frames available.

they may have lightened them up by now, the only one i checked out was a
long time ago. i almost got one last year but decided to save 75 bucks
and go with the steel KH24 frame.

get one, tell us all about it because those Bend riders never post here.

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I find a lightweight unluminum frame is a big plus for Muni. Mine is
getting thrashed from frequent wrecks on the rocks, but with the new
KH24 alum. frames now (or soon to be) offered at around $150, I figure
just to swap out the frame every year or so. A Profile hub is good
years, Scott Wallis seats will last at least a few seasons, so swapping
out a frame here and there makes Muniing about the cheapest adventure
sport out there.

JL

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battlescargallactica said:

*Anyone,,anyone,,,bueller. *

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