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  1. Hey, I'm a beginner looking to learn how to unicycle. I'm not really
    sure what to buy. I know I'm going to need a 24" wheel and 300mm seat
    post (but I can cut that, if I need to). I would like a unicycle seat
    that is comfortable for distance, because after I learn I'll most
    likely be using it for travelling to and from school. I also can't
    spend too much money, $300 is probably the most I'm willing to expend
    at the moment. I was looking at the Numbus II and the Torker CX or LX,
    but I think I'd like to get some suggestions from people who know
    better than I do.

    Any suggestions?

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  2. nimbus..

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  3. nimbus 2.

    no matter what, dont get the CX.

    CX unis are [censored].

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    Where did you hear that Bedford unis are not strong? They are the best
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  4. Haha, quick reply and straight answers. 😄 Alright. Nimbus it is.

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  5. i've got a nimbus II 24" and i'm loving it.

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  6. oh yea, welcome to the forums!!!!!

    nimbus just is better overall for not alot more money, it has a nice
    bouncy grippy tire, a comfy saddle, strong parts, and looks very nice.

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    Where did you hear that Bedford unis are not strong? They are the best
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  7. mornish said:

    oh yea, welcome to the forums!!!!!

    nimbus just is better overall for not alot more money, it has a nice
    bouncy grippy tire, a comfy saddle, strong parts, and looks very nice.

    Thank you! 😄 Alright, I'm convinced. I've got 121 saved for it right
    now, so I've only got a little further to go to get it. I'll probably
    order it in a few weeks. Thanks for the assistance.

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  8. firisfirefly said:

    Thank you! 😄 Alright, I'm convinced. I've got 121 saved for it right
    now, so I've only got a little further to go to get it. I'll probably
    order it in a few weeks. Thanks for the assistance.

    I have the 24" LX and I really like it plus I got it for less then $100

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  9. the LX has an unconfortable seat, and firisfirefly will be using it to
    travel to and from school, so I'm guessing comfort is an issue.

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    Where did you hear that Bedford unis are not strong? They are the best
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  10. mornish said:

    the LX has an unconfortable seat, and firisfirefly will be using it to
    travel to and from school, so I'm guessing comfort is an issue.

    you can always add a KH seat and upgrade to 26" if he wanted that

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  11. The nimbus is the better deal, get that.

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  12. adding a KH seat plus a seatpost would equal the cost of the nimbus
    2....

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    Where did you hear that Bedford unis are not strong? They are the best
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  13. mornish said:

    adding a KH seat plus a seatpost would equal the cost of the nimbus
    2....

    Exactly, plus there's the hassle of having to cut the seat post. If I
    can avoid it, I would really like to. 🙂 Thank you all for the input,
    though.

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  14. can't you get a torker dx 24" off of e-bay for under 300 because if you
    can it would be good because of the splined hub

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  15. Ricky W said:

    can't you get a torker dx 24" off of e-bay for under 300 because if you
    can it would be good because of the splined hub

    I considered the DX, but I decided that I don't really need it as of
    right now. I'd rather avoid ebay, because I don't want my first Uni to
    be used. Also, I would have to cut the seat post as well, which is a
    hassle I'd like to avoid. I would like a DX, but I'm just not willing
    to expend so much on a Uni I'll be using for learning mostly. I might
    get one in the future, though there will probably be better models by
    then.

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  16. the. The ones off ebay aren't used but I just thought i would give you
    that option. if you got it now you wouldn't have to get one later and
    you could go on muni rides and do stuff with out worrying about
    breaking the crank/hub. you could get a cheap uni and if you like
    unicycling get something better

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  17. Ricky W said:

    the. The ones off ebay aren't used but I just thought i would give you
    that option. if you got it now you wouldn't have to get one later and
    you could go on muni rides and do stuff with out worrying about
    breaking the crank/hub. you could get a cheap uni and if you like
    unicycling get something better

    Well, I was going to get something that would be good for travelling
    from school because I'm almost positive that's what I'll use it for
    when I learn. I'm doubtful I'll do many muni rides, honestly. I'd
    rather get a DX later if I feel I need it.

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  18. theres a dx on ebay right now for 219... 'link'
    (http://tinyurl.com/mznsz)

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  19. How comfortable are DX seats? Would I have to replace it?

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  20. DX seat, I find to be very comfy. I ended up cutting the foam down
    though for a better SIF grip.

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