rec.sport.unicycling · Public discussion

Re: Old Pro Unicycle

Started by uri · · Last activity · 6 posts · 437 views

← Back to rec.sport.unicycling

Thread navigation

Jump through the discussion

Go to the original post, the replies on this page, or the latest preserved contribution.

01 / Original postRe: Old Pro Unicycleuri · 16 Jun 2005 02 / This pagePosts 1–6Page 1 of 1 · chronological order 03 / Latest replyPost #6Uniwitold · 16 Jun 2005

Thread details

What we know about this thread

Original section
rec.sport.unicycling
Published
16 June 2005
Last activity
16 June 2005
Original author
uri
Posts
6
Discussion status
Public discussion
Total views
437
Views / 30 days
0

The navigation and discussion metadata provide context. Posts remain in their original chronological order.

Showing posts 1–6 of 6
Posts remain in their original chronological order.

Text size
  1. Original post
    uri
    Archived post
    #1

    So, I have an old Pro Unicycle in what seems to be pretty good
    condition. I just put a new tire on. The only problem is that it's got
    an old banana-style seat that rubs on the inner-thighs in a slightly
    unfriendly way. The seat is the original and it's a cute red and gold to
    match the rest of the unicycle. It'd feel wrong to take off the seat as
    it's key to the cool nostalgic character of the unicycle. What's more,
    the local bike-shop quoted me $45 to put in a new seat (which would need
    a new bar somehow made to fit), and i'm a cheapskate. Should I try to
    e-bay it to someone out there who might feel re-united with a long lost
    friend and go buy me a new one?

    Any advice?

    Thanks,
    Uri

    --
    uri
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    uri's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10187
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report
  2. unicyclepa
    Archived post
    #2

    i have no idea what you are talking about can you take a pic or draw one

    --
    unicyclepa

    www.unicyclepa.com
    we suck
    but its all good
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    unicyclepa's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9246
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report
  3. carsonpalooza
    Archived post
    #3

    If your going to be riding a lot or for long distances you'll want to
    change the seat but if you plan to ride a little bit you could slide
    away with out changing the seat.(Also just spread your thighs out ward
    so they aren’t constantly rubbing, that could help) What do you mean by
    the "new bar" that would need to be placed in. Depending how serious
    the "new bar" would be I would try eBay or the trading post. Pictures
    would help

    --
    carsonpalooza

    If at first you don't succeed , skydiving is not for you
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    carsonpalooza's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10085
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report
  4. TonyMelton
    Archived post
    #4

    I wouldn't get too nostalgic over an uncomfortable seat. The first thing
    I did to my first unicycle (1970s vintage Matthews unicycle) was to
    change the seat. I'm guessing that the 'new bar' you need is a new seat
    post. You could ask your local bike shop to measure the diameter of your
    existing seatpost with vernier calipers, so you can be sure that you'll
    get the right sized seatpost. Seats and posts are available from
    www.unicycle.com

    +()|\|>-

    --
    TonyMelton - Cloud 9

    The way to a man's heart is through his veins.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    TonyMelton's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/2118
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report
  5. roadkill
    Archived post
    #5

    -"Should I try to e-bay it to someone out there who might feel re-united
    with a long lost friend and go buy me a new one? "-

    If you plan on riding for any period of time - then Yes, it's time to
    upgrade.
    To make the one you have safe, sturdy and enjoyable, you will probably
    need to replace a few things.
    Unicycles have come a long way since your Banana-seat ride was created.
    So, if you have any notions of sticking with unicycling consider a new
    machine.

    There are a few people who collect unicycles - whether they are
    interested in yours...only God knows ( and maybe the pope). 🙂

    --
    roadkill - Crash Test Dummy

    "Anger is like an acid that eventually eats away it's own container"
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    roadkill's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9784
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report
  6. Uniwitold
    Archived post
    #6

    Hi!Looknig forward to hear from U.😄 Uniwitold.

    --
    Uniwitold

    Veni !Vidi !Mount ! ' Public does not perceive it reacts'. Greg
    Harper.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Uniwitold's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/2181
    View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/41206

    Report

Keep exploring

Browse the sectionrec.sport.unicycling Return to CyclingForumsStart at the home page Search discussionsFind another thread

Active in the last 60 minutes

Active in this thread

0 users · 0 guests ·0 bots ·0 total

No signed-in users are active right now.

No known search crawlers active right now.