Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Unicycles


Unicycles come in different sizes.

Small wheels are good for precision movements. Big wheels let you travel faster, which is helpful in a parade.

Torker's 20" wheel on the Unistar DX will fit a 26"-32" inseam
Torker's 24" wheel on the Unistar DX will fit a 29.5"-35.5" inseam
http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/unicycles/2012-unistar-dx


Some unicycles with large rims/wheels and thin tires are good for faster speed. These unicycles are generally around $100-$250.

Unicycles with smaller rims/wheels and super fat tires are better for bouncing and doing tricks. I rode a Torker DX and was able to jump quite a bit on it because the wheel was way fatter than most other unicycles.

The Torker DX retails at $329 and $349. A dealer said it costs them $230 and they have to pay shipping to the store. I have heard that the rim can taco if you land a large jump and the rim is hard to replace. I saw this new on eBay for $279 with free shipping.

I looked at a forum and 'Hunter' and 'Kris Holms' were also brands that were mentioned.

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