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    flyer
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    So here's the deal. I need a new unicyle, so I'm going for a proper
    freestyle. Since all the parts I want don't exist on any prebuilt uni,
    I'm gonna get them all individually from UDC and put them together
    myself.

    After much debate with myself, and forum-searching, reading and
    research, this is what I've come up with as my dream freestyle uni
    (minus a Wyganowski (sp?) frame, because those cost an arm and a
    leg!):

    Semcycle blue airseat conversion
    Sem XL seatpost, 300mm
    Sem XL longneck frame (these look sweet!)
    Primo 'The Wall', blue
    Nimbus II wheelset, 48 spoke
    110mm Bike Euro Cranks
    United Deluxe Pedals

    I think the blue tire and blue seat will look awesome. My 127's on my
    current uni really feel like they're restricting my speed, and I can
    idle for hours, or more realistically until I get bored and fall over,
    so I'm not worried on that front.

    The goal with this unicycle is to get myself something that's
    high-quality, designed for freestyle and that will last me a long time.
    I think I've got it figured - I didn't want anything black because black
    is boring, so I didn't bother with the KH. This is a bit more expensive,
    but worth it IMO. I figured I'd ask you guys before I went ahead and
    placed the order though, just to check and make sure there's nothing I'm
    really missing.

    I'll post pictures when it comes in at the very least. 😄

    p.s. - also have the rim strip/tube etc included in my order - should I
    go with the Velox rim tape or just the rubber strip? what's the
    difference?

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  2. sevenasterisks
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    That looks pretty similar to my freestyle unicyle...except that a bunch
    of stuff is different🙂

    The frame is really awsome, there is (as far as I know) nothing better
    except for custom stuff (which is too expensive) I have one, and
    reccomend them without hesitation to anyone wanting a good freestyle
    frame.

    The pedals, cranks, and saddle seam fine (I haven't actually used that
    saddle for freestyle, but I am going to switch for it soon- right after
    I get done posting this)

    The primo tire is good, right now I have a hookworm, but it doesn't come
    in that awsome blue color🙂

    The only thing I would question is I think you would be better off with
    a higher quality wheel, as it is used most of the time. For certain
    tricks it seams like having a stronger/truer rim would be helpfull. The
    wheelset I use is here
    http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=698
    although I am sure there are other good choices.

    I am sure it will be an awsome uni, it will really help with
    freestyle skills, just give yourself a week or so to
    completely adjust to it.

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  3. john_childs
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    The 'Koxx freestyle uni' (http://tinyurl.com/6v3x9) looks good too.
    Unicycle.com USA doesn't have them (although I'm sure they will at some
    time). Unicycle.com UK does have them. If I was looking for a new
    freestyle uni I'd be tempted to get the Koxx shipped from the UK.

    A uni built up with the Sem Long Neck frame would also be good.

    You don't want an air seat on a freestyle uni. The air seat causes too
    much of a disconnect with the uni. An air seat makes it more difficult
    to make subtle changes to balance using the hips. Air seats work for
    muni and Coker riding. They don't work for freestyle. Playing with the
    foam is a better solution. Trying a foam like Neoprene or some closed
    cell foam from a backpacking sleeping pad is a better way to go than
    air.

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  4. flyer
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    Just posting to say it's arrived, I've got to do some .. 'custom work'
    on the Sem saddle to make it up to snuff with a KH, but the saddle
    absolutely has to be blue, so that's that.

    Also posting to say that I am enjoying the hell out of it, this thing
    makes spins effortless, and when I drop it it makes a nice solid twang
    instead of the sound of many individual parts hitting the ground. I love
    the longer cranks and already won't go back to 127's. Amazing! You can't
    go wrong with snazzy blue.

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  5. UniTyler
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    I'm glad to hear all these awsome reviews for the sem longneck because
    I'm placing an order for mine today. That makes my uni a lot like
    yours:

    Nimbus X Wheelset
    Red Primo Tire
    Semcycle Longneck Frame
    114 Qu-Ax Cranks
    Plastic Platform Pedals
    KH Seat w/ Torker CX Post

    Yay, I love my cycle, and your's too!!!

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  6. dinmamma
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    Flyer, your new uni looks really sweet!

    I'm currently riding a qu-ax professional, but I wanna upgrade it with a
    Koxx longneck frame and a red primo tire, to match my red hub. I'll also
    pimp my ride further, with a red die valvecap 😎 , but I'll need a
    schrader tube for this gadget to fit..

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  7. cathwood
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    That's lovely.

    Cathy

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