Muni Questions???

Here are my questions...

1. Is there a formula for determining ideal tire pressure
for Muni. I have a 24x3 Duo Leopard. I have done it too
hard and now I am concerned it is not hard enough.
Anyone bend their rim not having enough air? I have read
some pinching tubes. I feel like I am either too bouncy,
or about to fall with every little bump.

2. Going uphill do you try to pedal fast and go up the hill
with momentum? Do you hold the seat or not? When you get
to the point of stalling do you jam down on the pedals
sort of wiggling your way up? In other words what sort
of technique have you found best to climb hills?

3. Going Downhill do you hold the seat? If you come to a
12-24 inch drop do you try to roll it or fly over it
similiar to on a bike. When you go downhill do you try
to break or pedal fast and hold on for the ride? Again,
What technique do you find best on downhills?

4. On the flats... What is a good cadence for a 24" (3 inch
Duo Leopard) with 170's? What should I set as a goal?
Sometimes I feel like an old lady is going to pass me
walking her beagle! What technique do you find helpful
when riding the flats of a trail? I feel like my legs
are pumping like a locamotive with very little to show
for it, but I don't really know how I am comparing to
others. I don't want to find out in 3 weeks when I get
to Memphis that I am too slow!

Thanks for you input and help in advance. Chirokid need not
respond. You can't be trusted.😄

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There are some good muni tips at Muniac's 'Tips and
Techniques' (muniac.comtips.htm) page. The tips
there cover tire pressure, inclines, declines, and more.

The ideal tire pressure with a fat tire is a compromise.
You want it soft enough so you get some cushion, traction,
and bounce when jumping. But you don't want it so soft
that you get pinch flats, folds over, or gets harder to
control. Tire pressure will also depend on your riding
style and the terrain.

For uphills you need to hold the seat. Let the wheel wiggle
under you as you mash down on the pedals. Don't try to force
the wheel to stay perfectly straight like you're riding a
skinny. Pacing and technique is important. Try to remember
to pedal in circles and not just mash the pedals in a
square. Point the toes down at the bottom of the pedal
stroke. Pull back at the bottom of the pedal stroke like
you're scraping mud off your shoe. Experiment with different
seat heights. A higher seat is generally easier for
climbing. For long climbs I'll often raise my seat a bit
just for the climb. When the climb is over I'll lower the
seat back to my regular muni height.

Hold on the the seat when going downhill. Apply a constant
back pressure on the pedals to keep the speed in control.
Try to apply the back pressure evenly. If you mash on the
pedals to back pedal you'll give up traction and control.
Some people can let the unicycle run and go faster down
hills, I'm not one of those people. I have to take it slow.

Whether to take a drop as just rolling off the drop or by
slowing down and hopping off the drop depends on the landing
and how comfortable you are in hitting the drop at a random
pedal position. If there is a good transition on the landing
(a gentle downhill slope) it will be easier to roll it and
not worry too much about pedal position.

To go faster you pedal faster. Remember to use the ankles.
Point the toes down at the bottom of the stroke. Pedal in
circles. Pull back at the bottom of the stroke like you're
scraping mud off your shoe. Pedal as smoothly as you can.
Hold on to the seat to help maintain control.

I should point out that I consider myself to be a slow
rider. I'm not good at going fast. Take my advice about
speed with a bit of salt.

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