Road ridin

Also looking at SEM XL lite wth skiiny tire but is it squrrly with the
skinny tire? is it any faster with the skinny? or should I just go cheap
and get the sun and modify? It seems like no matter what I get i always
change it somehow

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Listen carefully ... I shall say this only once

Bump!

You deserved a constructive reply.

I can't compare the frames etc. because I'm not familiar with the two
unicycles. I have a Nimbus 1, which is the same as the original Yuni, I
believe.

I have changed the seat, cranks, pedals tube and tyre, and plan to
change the wheel.

But that aside, any frame you buy from Unicycle dot com or any other
reputable supplier will be good enough for general road use. Obviously
get one with main cap bearing holders, and avoid cheap lollipop bearing
holders. I don't like pashley frames (I have a 26) as they are heavy
and the bearing holders are difficult to remove. Other than that, any
frame will do for now.

You choose your ideal seat. I prefer a standard Miyata for road use.
It is light, thinly padded, but well shaped, adn the handle is good
enough for road use. Deeper padding is OK for riding on rough stuff,
but it can be a disadvantage when riding far and fast.

Look at photos on the websites - you'll probably see very similar cranks
and cheap pedals on both unis. Length of cranks is a personal choice,
with 125s being a safe starting point. Choice of pedals is personal
too.

That leaves the tyre - and as I've remarked elsewhere, I am exactly the
worst person to advise on tyres. I use a 700c x 28mm, and daydream
about something thinner and lighter. Most people prefer a much fatter
tyre!

The time spent making the perfect choice is time spent not riding it.
Until you ride it, you won't know what the perfect choice is anyway. I
suggest you buy either of the two you've mentioned, then tinker and
upgrade until it suits you.

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Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling

So, do you ride with a club?

No, but I carry a heavy spanner.
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