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    Viverr
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    Something just popped into my head the other day and said "you should
    get on a unicycle again." I think it had something to do with the LeRun
    rider I saw recently, but that's another thing entirely. At any rate, I
    was wondering what bad habits I should look to squash as soon as I try
    riding again. Having taken a few P.E. class periods way back in
    highschool to learn to ride (atleast across the gym) and just having
    read a few hundred pages of how-to's, list archives and general advice,
    I realize that those few classes probably insilled quite a few bad
    habits. Like "Don't hold onto the seat front while you ride. It isn't
    meant for that." Suggestions on things to look for?

    On another note, I'm a 5'5", 125lb guy. Do you think I can get away
    with riding a 24, as opposed to a 20? I'm not terribly interested in
    MUniing (or leaping flights of stairs, etc.), just looking for a decent
    unicycle to learn on and ride to and from college classes, town, etc.
    I'd like to ride a 24 for the slightly faster distance travel, but I'm
    not sure that I can fit it. Thoughts? On a college budget, those
    Torker 24's look tempting...

    V.

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  2. Goatman!
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    if u get a 24" torker, get the dx or the lx. they are the strongest. as
    for u being able to fit on one, i have no doubt that u can

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  3. steveyo
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    Viverr said:

    ... I'm a 5'5", 125lb guy. Do you think I can get away with riding a
    24, as opposed to a 20? I'm ... just looking for a decent unicycle to
    learn on and ride to and from college classes, town, etc. I'd like to
    ride a 24 for the slightly faster distance travel, but I'm not sure
    that I can fit it. Thoughts? On a college budget, those Torker 24's
    look tempting...

    V.

    I'm just one inch taller than you (5'6"😉 This past July I bought the
    Torker LX 24 off eBay and learned to ride it with no experience at all.

    So I'm sure you'll have no trouble, since you body already learned the
    sport once.

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  4. steveyo
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    Viverr said:

    ... I'm a 5'5", 125lb guy. Do you think I can get away with riding a
    24, as opposed to a 20? I'm ... just looking for a decent unicycle to
    learn on and ride to and from college classes, town, etc. I'd like to
    ride a 24 for the slightly faster distance travel, but I'm not sure
    that I can fit it. Thoughts? On a college budget, those Torker 24's
    look tempting...

    V.

    I'm just one inch taller than you (5'6"😉 This past July I bought the
    Torker LX 24 off eBay and learned to ride it with no experience at all.

    So I'm sure you'll have no trouble, since you body already learned the
    sport once.

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  5. steveyo
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    Viverr said:

    ... I'm a 5'5", 125lb guy. Do you think I can get away with riding a
    24, as opposed to a 20? I'm ... just looking for a decent unicycle to
    learn on and ride to and from college classes, town, etc. I'd like to
    ride a 24 for the slightly faster distance travel, but I'm not sure
    that I can fit it. Thoughts? On a college budget, those Torker 24's
    look tempting...

    V.

    I'm just one inch taller than you (5'6"😉 This past July I bought the
    Torker LX 24 off eBay and learned to ride it with no experience at all.

    So I'm sure you'll have no trouble, since you body already learned the
    sport once.

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    steveyo

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  6. unixtc
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    Of course you will fit a 24" or 26" but get the 24". You will be glad
    you did, and not only for the extra speed, but also for the way they
    take bumps.

    Tip of the day: Sit on the seat!!! The majority of your weight is on
    the seat and not on your legs.

    Anytime you start to wonder "Should my weight be on the seat" the
    answer is yes (unless your hopping)

    Good luck and welcome back to the uni!

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  7. Klaas Bil
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    Viverr said:

    On another note, I'm a 5'5", 125lb guy. Do you think I can get away
    with riding a 24, as opposed to a 20?

    (Average sized) kids from the age of about 12 can get on well with a
    24" wheel. Younger is possible but not generally recommended as a
    first unicycle. A 9-y.o. boy (Brad) has ridden a Coker (which has a
    36" wheel) and he was not exceptionally long - but a quite good rider
    he was and still is.

    Since you mention riding to classes and town, i.e. medium distance,
    the 24" will definitely suit you better than a 20".

    Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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