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New unicycler, need help

Val88 · 2008-01-15T01:40:21+00:00

Hey all. I just got my unicycle a couple of days ago, I've been practicing anywhere from half an hour a day to 2 hours a day, every day since Thursday. I can roll forward, idle a bit, but I still have trouble stopping and I still have trouble with my left/right balance. I figure the latter is something that's going to come to me eventually, as is everything else with practice. So my first question is are there any exercises or things I should focus on to improve, or should I just keep doing what I'm doing (getting on, rolling forward and trying to fix what I did wrong in the previous run. Rinse and repeat)? My second and more serious question. When I practice a lot, like I did today, my groin hurts something fierce. I'm not sure if it's the way I'm sitting or my saddle or something else entirely. I have an Axiom saddle, sorta hourglass shaped with a good 1-2 inch difference in dip from middle to ends. When I ride I make a conscious effort to put most of my weight on the saddle, but I inevitably end up putting about half on the pedals. I'm getting better at this though. I figure it's the way I mount and seat myself, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance. -- Val88 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Val88's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16308 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/66989 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com

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Val88
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15 January 2008, 01:40 UTC #1

Hey all. I just got my unicycle a couple of days ago, I've been
practicing anywhere from half an hour a day to 2 hours a day, every day
since Thursday. I can roll forward, idle a bit, but I still have
trouble stopping and I still have trouble with my left/right balance. I
figure the latter is something that's going to come to me eventually,
as is everything else with practice. So my first question is are there
any exercises or things I should focus on to improve, or should I just
keep doing what I'm doing (getting on, rolling forward and trying to
fix what I did wrong in the previous run. Rinse and repeat)?
My second and more serious question. When I practice a lot, like I did
today, my groin hurts something fierce. I'm not sure if it's the way
I'm sitting or my saddle or something else entirely. I have an Axiom
saddle, sorta hourglass shaped with a good 1-2 inch difference in dip
from middle to ends. When I ride I make a conscious effort to put most
of my weight on the saddle, but I inevitably end up putting about half
on the pedals. I'm getting better at this though. I figure it's the way
I mount and seat myself, but any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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15 January 2008, 01:53 UTC #2

Practice. The only way to get good at anything is to do it. It took me a
full week of 5 hours + day to be able to ride forever, on grass, mild
hills, and freemount. Just keep at it!
Regarding the seat: that seat sucks, it is not due to lack of
technique. I'd suggest buying some spandex padded cycling shorts for
leg rash, and a new seat. Depending what you want to do with your
unicycle later on, I would suggest a kris holm (KH) freeride or street
seat, purchasable @ unicycle.com (UDC)
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15 January 2008, 02:10 UTC #3

That may be the most concise, perfectly stated answer I've ever read on
the forums. I'm going to have post more here. No fear of flaming,
finally 😄.
In any case, thanks for quick response. I'll get on that.
EDIT: Do you recommend any seats? I'm looking around and I honestly
don't know what to get.
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15 January 2008, 02:22 UTC #4

If you are a rider that leans towards riding long distance and less
towards street and trials, the KH freeride seat is the way to go. Of
course, it won't beat a custom molded/cut foam seat, (sculpted to the
genitals), it is still a very comfy seat. Stay away from all crescent
shaped seats.
http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=952
The KH street seat is low profile. While still being comfortable, it is
meant more towards trials and street. I would personally get this one,
because while it is still agreeable for long distance, it is a wicked
seat for trials/street.
http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=953
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15 January 2008, 02:24 UTC #5

Both seats are available @ toronto, http://www.bedfordunicycles.ca/
Ignore the out of date price list and email him directly. Darren will
answer quickly and answer all your questions.
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15 January 2008, 02:29 UTC #6

cycling shorts (no underwear) + Chamois Butter (at your LBS)
Val88 said:
EDIT: Do you recommend any seats? I'm looking around and I honestly
don't know what to get.
Nimbus Gel - not the most comfortable, but good, realatively easy to
hold onto for SIF
KH Street - never tried it, but I imagine it'd be even easier to hold
onto. I've heard it's not as comfortable for long rides.
KH Fusion Freeride - THE most comfortable seat I've tried (all but KH
Street and Wallis). Kind of hard to hold onto while SIF.
2005 KH Freeride style - Not too bad, slightly less comfortable than
the Nimbus. Very hard to hold onto SIF.
All available from UDC
Edit: I've heard the Koxx saddle is essentially the same as the
Nimbus, asside from the cover.
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yunisyko said:
it's all about balls. i lose them often and then get em back.

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15 January 2008, 02:30 UTC #7

Thank you kindly. I'll keep at her 😄
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15 January 2008, 02:55 UTC #8

And here in Ottawa you may want to check out the Nanaimo Park Jugglers.
They do uni and juggle. And there is a unicycle club in Constance Bay.
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15 January 2008, 03:09 UTC #9

Hey, cool. Constance bay is a bit of a ways away though. I got my uni at
Rebec and Kroes. Hopefully I see you around one day 😄
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15 January 2008, 16:16 UTC #10

I'll meet you there 😄
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15 January 2008, 17:47 UTC #11

Val88. In regards to seats. if you are female then you might want to
check out this post
http://tinyurl.com/3dts2o
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16 January 2008, 00:30 UTC #12

No sir, I'm all man. Val is the first three letters of my last name.
Thanks for the input though, my girlfriend should find it handy.
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16 January 2008, 16:02 UTC #13

Val88 said:
No sir, I'm all man. Val is the first three letters of my last name.
Thanks for the input though, my girlfriend should find it handy.
Ok. Just making sure, as Danni was talking about "(sculpted to the
genitals)" and we wouldn't want to be talking about the wrong parts.
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16 January 2008, 16:32 UTC #14

Not a problem. I went and ordered the recommended seat. It's on its way
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