Which 29" Uni should I order?

I'd go with the Yuni, just because the frame is wider and therefore will
fit more tires. (If Schwalbe comes out with a 2.5" slick you might want
to put it on, and it probably won't fit in the Sem XL).

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Get the Yuni but go to Bedford and get it in one of those outrageous
color schemes... Get you some attention out on that Street.

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Tom,

I didn't know that bedford was selling them with color.

Interesting idea - me like.

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I'm wondering if it would be better to go with an extra-wide 700c rim
like the 'KH 700c rim'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=805). Does the Big
Apple tire behave better on a wider rim? If it makes a positive
difference then it might be worth it to choose the KH rim. My gut
feeling is that a wider rim is better for any of the fat tires.

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John,

Regarding the wider rim - Are you referring to the way the Big Apple
handles on hard surface roads?

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roadkill said:

*John,

Regarding the wider rim - Are you referring to the way the Big Apple
handles on hard surface roads? *

I'm just wondering if anyone has compared the Big Apple handles when
installed on the KH rim compared to a skinny normal rim. The wider rim
could affect how the Big Apple handles on the road or it could have
almost no affect.

I don't know what affect the wider rim will have on the Big Apple. It's
worth finding out before you get your uni. You're looking at unis that
have a custom built wheel so might as well investigate what's the best
rim.

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I'd go with the 29inch nimbus. My sister has one and it's so sweet.
It's only 230 bucks, and has a double walled rim, crmo hub, quax cranks,
big abble tire, KH seat, and it's pedals have threaded studs (so you
won't need to spend 15 extra bucks upgrading from those crappy plastic
pedals). I don't see why you would pay more when you're not getting
more.

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Halfbike wrote:
-"I'd go with the 29inch nimbus"-

Thanks for the suggestion, the Nimbus looks very nice, but has a
rounded-crown fork.

I'm looking for a flat-crowned uni.

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Why? How much free style riding are you gonna be doing on a 29in?

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-"Why? How much free style riding are you gonna be doing on a 29in?"-

It's not really that. A flat-crowned uni really appeals to me in style
- Probably due to being dropped on my head as a child.😄

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I have the Yuni 29" and it's great.

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Cant speak for the Semcycle. Never touched one.

But I also have the Yuni. I also bought it for street use. Now I use it
mostly for crosscountry MUni which includes some moderate climbs and
downhills. This puts a lot more torque pressure on the cranks/hubs than
simple street riding. It has aptly tolerated my 185 pounds pounding on
it for the past 2 yrs. It will be fine for street. (But beware. Soon you
could be stricken with full blown unipsychosis. One symptom is when,
somewhere in the wind, you begin to hear voices... the persistent
whisper: coker...coker...coker )😄

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I bought a 29" Yuni (black) about a month ago with the Big Apple tire. I
too bought this to be a street unicycle. I have not had a lot of time to
ride it yet.

I have found that road crown seems to have a significant impact on how
it handles. I thought it was just me or that I have not riden enough to
get used to it.

If I find a flat surface like a parking lot or sidewalk to ride on it
does much better.

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roadkill said:

*-"Why? How much free style riding are you gonna be doing on a 29in?"-

It's not really that. A flat-crowned uni really appeals to me in
style - Probably due to being dropped on my head as a child.😄 *

Why don't you ask to swap the frame over for the Nimbus II frame, we can
do this in the UK. The reason for the curved forks is that if you are
sensible height (like me) the distance between the saddle and the crown
is so small that frame catches on your thighs because it is wider than
the saddle.

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Oh... forgot mention sensible height is where you can ride under those
low branches without ducking like Sam and Joe. :-D

Roger

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I forgot to mention, I ordered the 125mm cranks. (I actually got 127mm
cranks so I have a little extra leverage 😉 )

Memphis Mud (and others) rides his Coker quite well with 125mm cranks. I
am still a bit unstable riding my 29er with short cranks.

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You guys are great ! I wake-up to find all these replies...

Memphis Mud wrote: -"(But beware. Soon you could be stricken with full
blown unipsychosis. One symptom is when, somewhere in the wind, you
begin to hear voices... the persistent whisper: Coker...Coker...Coker)"-

Hahaha....🙂

TylerHeartless wrote: -"I have the Yuni 29" and it's great."-

Thanks, good to know...

mucRider wrote:
- "I bought a 29" Yuni (black) about a month ago with the Big Apple
tire. I too bought this to be a street unicycle. I have found that road
crown seems to have a significant impact on how it handles. I thought it
was just me or that I have not riden enough to get used to it. I have
not had a lot of time to ride it yet. If I find a flat surface like a
parking lot or sidewalk to ride on it does much better. "-

From previous posts, the "Big Apple" seems great on flat surface but
difficult handling when a road crowns - which they do here where I
live.
But, is there a better option for a 29" tire (The WTB Nocros seems
better for trails than street)?

Rogeratunicycledotcom wrote: -"Why don't you ask to swap the frame over
for the Nimbus II frame, we can do this in the UK. The reason for the
curved forks is that if you are sensible height (like me) the distance
between the saddle and the crown is so small that frame catches on your
thighs because it is wider than the saddle."-

I'm 6' so no worries about being "sensible" - in height that is.

mucRider wrote: -"I forgot to mention, I ordered the 125mm cranks. (I
actually got 127mm cranks so I have a little extra leverage ) "-

So, you feel the 127mm cranks are better for you? I see that the choice
at UDC are either 125 or 150...

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roadkill said:

*You guys are great ! I wake-up to find all these replies...

mucRider wrote: -"I forgot to mention, I ordered the 125mm cranks. (I
actually got 127mm cranks so I have a little extra leverage ) "-

So, you feel the 127mm cranks are better for you? I see that the
choice at UDC are either 125 or 150... *

If you will be riding roads strictly for distance and will have few
obstacles, get the 125mm cranks. If you will be riding, say city streets
where you may need more control, get the 150's. If you have lots of
hills, you may need 150's. It is really hard to stop with 125's when you
are riding down a steep hill.

Yes, the UDC site lists 125 and 150 cranks.

My comment about the 127's was intended as a subtle dig at UDC. (Okay,
so now this is not so subtle.) My experience has been that, while they
provide good service, what you see and order on their web site is not
necessarily what you will get when the UPS truck pulls up to your
door.

As for road crown and tire issues, I have to wonder if there really is a
tire that is not affected by the unlevel road surface. Maybe that is
just the nature of the unicycle to be affected by the curve of the road
crown. I was really bothered by unlevel surfaces when I first started
riding. I have gotten past that now on smaller wheels so I still think
that more 29er riding will get me past this issue too.

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halfbike said:

*I'd go with the 29inch nimbus. My sister has one and it's so sweet.
It's only 230 bucks, and has a double walled rim, crmo hub, quax
cranks, big abble tire, KH seat, and it's pedals have threaded studs
(so you won't need to spend 15 extra bucks upgrading from those crappy
plastic pedals). I don't see why you would pay more when you're not
getting more. *

I agree. It is cheaper and has better parts. If what Roger said is true
over here in the USofA, just request a Yuni frame, and it probably won't
cost much more, if any. By the way, is ther many hills where you live?
If so, go with the long crank arms. It really helps.

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