31.8 Seatpost Clamp
Two Practical Upgrades
There’s not much complexity involved in the engineering of a unicycle, which means there are in turn relatively few parts, and of those that there are, many are basically the same as what the bike industry uses. This means two things: there aren’t too many opportunities for making upgrades, and if you need parts, they’re […]
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Why You Need to Be Careful When Braking Some Odd Bikes
Have you ever heard the term “taking a header?” In the unlikely event that you have, are you familiar with the origin of the term? It’s a bit more arcane than you might have expected. It originates from lingo associated with the penny farthing, a certain species of odd bike that developed in Europe in […]
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4 Things to Know About Unicycle.com’s UDC Penny Farthing Bikes
For those of you that have been giving serious thought to the prospect of learning how to ride a penny farthing bike in the near future, let one thing be said candidly: not all penny farthings, or “pennies” as riders call them, are created equal. Some are, shall we say, more up to the task […]
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Need a New Unicycle or Bike Seatpost Clamp? Get It at Unicycle.com
Since bikes are largely powered by chain drives and the rider typically does not sit directly over one of the tires, adjusting a bike’s saddle height up or down is easy. With unicycles, the seat can still be adjusted, but only down to a certain point, since the rider sits directly atop the wheel. In […]
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Unicycle or Bike Seatpost Clamp Not Letting You Adjust Seat Height Fully? Don’t Blame the Clamp, Cut Down the Seatpost!
We’ve all been there, whether on a unicycle or a bike (although most of us have probably experienced this more frequently with a bike). You get on to go for a ride, and something feels off. Maybe you’re wearing different clothing or you just haven’t ridden in a few months – but this isn’t a […]
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Why Are Square Taper Cranks So Common on Unicycles?
Square taper cranks are so common on modern unicycles that some sources list them as “standard,” and they certainly are common, but what exactly are they, and why? Also known as cotterless cranks, square taper cranks have a tapered end that is square in cross-section. This tapered end corresponds to a hub axle that has […]
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Quality in a Minibike: Get the Best You Can Afford
Some people always need a new peak to summit. There’s a rush associated with the chase that some people can’t get enough of. Athletes, performers, and entertainers experience this to some degree or other. Some just like a challenge. If you’re already tamed the unicycle and the circus bike, what other wheeled machine is left […]
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Can a Clown Circus Bike Improve Your Skills?
Looking for a creative way to challenge your skills as a rider, try something different or get the attention of a crowd? Consider getting yourself a clown circus bike and getting in the saddle. It just might be what you need to shake things up and break the mold. Challenge Yourself One of the better, more practical […]
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