i have a trials uni right now but im seriously considering a nimbus x for doing tricks on can i use my trials uni for street or freestyle riding if not can i use the nimbus x for light trials?
I think a trials unicycle is just as bad for freestyle as a freestyle unicycle is for trials. The main difference is that a freestyle unicycle will break if you do much trials on it, whereas a trials unicycle can handle freestyle easily.
If you seriously enjoy freestyle, getting a freestyle unicycle is probably a good idea.
I think a trials unicycle is just as bad for freestyle as a freestyle unicycle is for trials. The main difference is that a freestyle unicycle will break if you do much trials on it, whereas a trials unicycle can handle freestyle easily. If you seriously enjoy freestyle, getting a freestyle unicycle is probably a good idea.
that is true. but the point is that you can do more freestyle on a trials unicycle than you can do trials on a freestyle unicycle, even though a freestyle unicycle is obviously better than a trials unicycle for freestyle.
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I bought the 20" Nimbus X last fall and have nothing but good things to say about it. I got it because I wanted to do more freestyle, and it certainly has been much nicer than the trials uni I was using before. As far as trials, I've been able to do a lot more than you would think by reading this forum. I switched my pinned pedals onto the X and fitted a slightly wider, more aggressive tire. If you have decent landing technique, you'd be amazed at the abuse you can dish out. I don't go huge, but I've done my fair share of 3-4' drops (with rollout) on the stock wheelset without problems. I won't say there aren't any signs of wear, but far less than the "one 3' drop and the cranks will snap" stories I've read on here. Hope this helps.