Mini cooper VS 36" uni - Page 2

4umfreak · 2010-04-12, 08:44 PM

Maybe you could save yourself about 3-4" if you let the air out of the tire prior to loading!

Tak · 2010-04-12, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hung Like Saddam

looking at the thread title I thought you were going to buy a 36" or a mini cooper.

Yes, I hoped it was going to be a racing thread.

Michaelgoround · 2010-04-12, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hung Like Saddam

looking at the thread title I thought you were going to buy a 36" or a mini cooper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tak

Yes, I hoped it was going to be a racing thread.

I was thinking it was someone getting hit head on by a Mini Cooper. Kinda glad that didn't happen.

tsilcycinu · 2010-04-13, 12:13 AM

See this thread..."Unicycle carrier for the car"...may be helpful.

Tribe · 2010-04-13, 12:26 AM

I thought someone was going to ride over a mini cooper with a 36er. Oh well, here's to dreaming.

kb1jki · 2010-04-13, 12:50 AM

Is there a bicycle rack available for the mini cooper?

saskatchewanian · 2010-04-13, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minkuni

That would require readjusting the seat height when the ride starts. In my case I would spend at least as much time getting the seat height "just right" as bolting the wheel back on.

I vote for roof or rear rack with one pedal removed

I also like kb1jki's idea. I might eventually do the same.

magnustudios · 2010-04-13, 05:34 AM

not sure I'm totally understanding that picture but in it I see two awesome ideas, the markings, and the clamp on the seatpost itself.

I like the clamp on the seatpost idea. That's how it's done on my drumset for both the throne height and the tom-tom height. Neither ever sinks once they're clamped, and the height is "saved" when I have to take them apart to move them. Awesome.

saskatchewanian · 2010-04-13, 05:42 AM

The top clamp is holding my handle but that is also a good idea using a clamp to "save" your seatpost setting if your setup is really dialed in.

johnfoss · 2010-04-13, 05:57 AM

Remember, it's not just fitting the wheel in. If your 36er has brakes like mine does, taking the seat off can be a pain (mine's a pain because of the handle vs. clamp, but that's another story). A seat with handle can take up a lot of space attached to a 36er.

That said, I'm surprised it doesn't fit in the back of a Mini. Based on your Seattle location, I'm guessing it's one of the newer, fat ones, not the "real" Minis (the mini ones).

I think mine could be made to fit in Lance Thornton's Mini (below), assuming no passenger and possibly sticking the handle out the window. The old VW Beetles could fit a 40" Big Wheel in the back, but not my 45" because it was bigger than the largest dimension of the door.

If you want to show off, of course the coolest way to go is with the MTB roof rack and have it sticking up like a big round shark fin. For better gas mileage, a rack on the back would probably be a lot better (and no surprises when pulling into the garage).

I love the original Minis. Lance brought his back from New Zealand; it has the steering wheel on the right!

wobbling bear · 2010-04-13, 11:22 AM

I went to a car dealer and asked for the smaller car that could contain 2 MTB and a Coker.
got one (Toyota yaris verso: a very fine car)

YESS · 2010-04-13, 12:43 PM

I really dig the Kb1jki idea, where did you find that clamp at? That's the answer I've been looking for.

YESS · 2010-04-13, 12:50 PM

Never mind dumb statement as I now see that you have a Thule bike rack. I have already the 'base' rack for the cooper so perhaps the cooper bike rack will do the same. Otherwise I'll get a Thule.

Into the blue · 2010-04-13, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnfoss

I love the original Minis. Lance brought his back from New Zealand; it has the steering wheel on the right!

As all good Minis should.

Into the blue · 2010-04-13, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saskatchewanian

The top clamp is holding my handle but that is also a good idea using a clamp to "save" your seatpost setting if your setup is really dialed in.

I have a dirt ring around my seatpost that does the same job.

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magnustudios while(!try()); Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kingston Age: 22 Posts: 244	not sure I'm totally understanding that picture but in it I see two awesome ideas, the markings, and the clamp on the seatpost itself. I like the clamp on the seatpost idea. That's how it's done on my drumset for both the throne height and the tom-tom height. Neither ever sinks once they're clamped, and the height is "saved" when I have to take them apart to move them. Awesome. __________________ @unicyclephil 100 mile record attempt

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saskatchewanian ERIC P Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 5,258	The top clamp is holding my handle but that is also a good idea using a clamp to "save" your seatpost setting if your setup is really dialed in. __________________ My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. - Jack Layton

2010-04-13, 05:57 AM	#25
johnfoss North Shore ridin' Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 14,966	Remember, it's not just fitting the wheel in. If your 36er has brakes like mine does, taking the seat off can be a pain (mine's a pain because of the handle vs. clamp, but that's another story). A seat with handle can take up a lot of space attached to a 36er. That said, I'm surprised it doesn't fit in the back of a Mini. Based on your Seattle location, I'm guessing it's one of the newer, fat ones, not the "real" Minis (the mini ones). I think mine could be made to fit in Lance Thornton's Mini (below), assuming no passenger and possibly sticking the handle out the window. The old VW Beetles could fit a 40" Big Wheel in the back, but not my 45" because it was bigger than the largest dimension of the door. If you want to show off, of course the coolest way to go is with the MTB roof rack and have it sticking up like a big round shark fin. For better gas mileage, a rack on the back would probably be a lot better (and no surprises when pulling into the garage). I love the original Minis. Lance brought his back from New Zealand; it has the steering wheel on the right! Attached Images __________________ John Foss "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" www.unicycling.com "Unicycling is a way of looking at the world, making a choice to slow down, finish what you start, doing things not because they're easy, but because they're a challenge." -- Nurse Ben

2010-04-13, 12:13 AM	#19
tsilcycinu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 102	See this thread..."Unicycle carrier for the car"...may be helpful.

2010-04-13, 12:26 AM	#20
Tribe Wheel of Morality turn, turn, turn Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN Age: 37 Posts: 44	I thought someone was going to ride over a mini cooper with a 36er. Oh well, here's to dreaming.

2010-04-13, 11:22 AM	#26
wobbling bear GranPa goes-a-wobblin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: European Union (S-W) Age: 64 Posts: 2,115	I went to a car dealer and asked for the smaller car that could contain 2 MTB and a Coker. got one (Toyota yaris verso: a very fine car) __________________ One Wheel : bear necessity

2010-04-13, 12:43 PM	#27
YESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 7	I really dig the Kb1jki idea, where did you find that clamp at? That's the answer I've been looking for.

2010-04-13, 12:50 PM	#28
YESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 7	Never mind dumb statement as I now see that you have a Thule bike rack. I have already the 'base' rack for the cooper so perhaps the cooper bike rack will do the same. Otherwise I'll get a Thule.

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