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2002-10-20, 03:26 AM
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Nimbus??
Iv heard good things about the nimbus2, is it really that good ?My unicycle is from a brand called "Torker".Is that a good Brand?
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2002-10-20, 03:30 AM
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Re: Nimbus??
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2002-10-20, 04:06 PM
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I think I will stick to the Torker,but I might get a nimbus later.Um,If I don't kill myself on a giraffe first!
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2002-10-20, 08:59 PM
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Roland Hope School of Unicycling
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, England.
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Nimbus: I have one of each. Nimbus I is a fair quality uni with a basic design of frame. Nimbus II has a prettier and more versatile frame, and a slightly better wheel. I don't do trials, but I've done plenty of MUni and road riding and can't fault either of 'em.
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2002-10-21, 07:05 AM
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Currently I have a 20-inch Torker. It was great for learning on, ie. it worked and didn’t break. Now I’m looking for a 24-inch for longer rides. On a previous thread I was told that the Nimbus would be a good choice, but that was all the information I received about it. I was just wondering about the specifics especially the price and where to get one.
One last note on my Torker now has a slightly bent wheel and a bit of rust. I live in Hawaii close to the ocean, where the salt air will make anything rust. Any idea how well the Nimbus will hold up under these conditions?
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2002-10-21, 03:37 PM
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768 - It's in your DNA
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I have a SH MUni which has an aluminum frame, seatpost, cranks and wheel, and stainless steel hub, axle, spokes, and hardware. I have ridden it through 6 inch deep tidal waters in Puget Sound. The only rust on it is a fine patina on the bearing race surfaces.
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2002-10-21, 03:43 PM
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I've got a Nimbus II frame on both my unis... I like it; it looks a lot better than a rounded frame, IMHO. It looks more rugged and less like a bit of a plaything, which can only be a good thing if it makes people take it a bit more seriously instead of saying "clown!"...
Phil, just me
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2002-10-25, 09:18 PM
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Re: Nimbus??
heidi <heidi.csyom@timelimit.unicyclist.com> wrote:
> Iv heard good things about the nimbus2, is it really that good ?My > unicycle is from a brand called "Torker".Is that a good Brand? > I'm still a newbie. The Nimbus 2 looks great doesn't it.I have a N2 28inch frame which I ride every day and like a lot. On the flip side I played uni hockey last night on a N2 20inch ( borrowed) and hated it. The crown rubbed agaist my calf on both sides and left me with bruises and hurt too. So I guess the N2 is good for me for distance riding , but not for me playing hockey. If you get the opotunity to try any brands out, take that chance. Sarah -- 2nd Darmstadt International Unicycle Hockey Tournament Nov 30th - Dec. 1st 2002 http://www.dieschaubs.de/einrad/ieht/english/Da2002.htm |
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