Unicycles

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Permalink Reply by Mark Donnellan on February 4, 2011 at 10:48am

according to my unicycling mate, Jeremy:

smaller wheels are easier to balance
bigger wheels travel more distance and cope better with undulating surfaces
24" is preferred by many as a good compromise of manouvreability and distance capability
24" is my preferred off road tyre with a Maxxis High Roller 2.3"(?) tyre giving nice shock absorbsion and good all round grip
as an indication, pedalling a 24" uni on flat ground is faster than walking but slower than jogging

 Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Jack on February 4, 2011 at 10:49am

For me it would be one with training wheels. I have hopeless balance and a unicycle would be a disaster for me. Goodonya for having a go on one. I am sure there will be one or two people who can help you on your quest.

 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Jay on February 4, 2011 at 11:35am

The unicycle can be learned in afternoon but takes a lifetime to master... or so the quote goes. I can nearly find balance on a 20" but have only managed to lose skin trying a 24" - I'd recommend the 20" to start with, then if you manage to learn how to ride the sucker well enough, upgrade to the 24. They're usually quite cheap if you shop around.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen on February 4, 2011 at 11:41am

Thanks Steve.  Would you still say the 20" given I'm 6'1" and 85kg?  And to add to this, the good lady wife is 5'2" and would most definitely want to get involved.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Jay on February 7, 2011 at 8:15am

You can pick up beginners' 20" jobs for as little as $99 new online, start on a 20 and, if it sticks, get the 24 and you can both do it together ;-)

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