29" Torker AX with alum frame.

MuniAddict · 2007-08-15, 03:47 AM

First time I've seen these. It might be an inexpensive alternative for a 29er. The cranks seem a bit long though. I'd probably want 125's, which are torker does make. The one thumnail pic with the white background appears to look different than the other pics; the frame and the seatpost.

http://cgi.ebay.com/29-UNICYCLE-TORK...em220140067569

NKahler · 2007-08-15, 03:50 AM

Whats an AX? I really want a big wheeled unicycle but i cant spend very much.... is this like the cheapest one?

kerosian · 2007-08-15, 03:51 AM

thats a torker AX terry

mornish · 2007-08-15, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MuniAddict

First time I've seen these. It might be an inexpensive alternative for a 29er. The cranks seem a bit long though. I'd probably want 125's, which are torker does make. The one thumnail pic with the white background appears to look different than the other pics; the frame and the seatpost.

http://cgi.ebay.com/29-UNICYCLE-TORK...em220140067569

thats the torker AX. its been out for a while now. They look pretty nice in real life, with a little gusset thing on the crown for strength. Ive only examined the 20" version though.

MuniAddict · 2007-08-15, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kerosian

thats a torker AX terry

Thanks I edited the title. It just looks like a larger vers. of the LX.

mouse · 2007-08-15, 01:04 PM

yeah, the AX is a lightweight aluminum framed LX. They do come in 29" but the seat still doesn't suggest any long rides. This is the one thing torker should improve on the higher end cycles. I think the DX comes with a nicer seat but these do not.

mark williamson · 2007-08-15, 01:06 PM

Looks like the frame would be a great upgrade to any 29er, really. Unfortunately, Torker kit doesn't seem to be available in the UK, or I might consider getting one. Getting a KH frame for my Nimbus wheelset seems like overkill in terms of strength and cost.

zfreak220 · 2007-08-15, 01:38 PM

torker uses weird bearing sizes and spacing, so depending on your hub, this might not even work for you.

Brian O. · 2007-08-15, 09:37 PM

I've ridden on one of these before, its really light.

skilewis74 · 2007-08-15, 09:52 PM

I'm seriously considering one of these. Stuck between this and a Nimbus 29er (heavier, but better quality and nicer seat).

They are available in 20, 24, and 29". They have a rounded crown frame, hard to notice in that pick, so they suck for foot on frame tricks. IMO this is a non issue for the 29 though.

If I get it I'm thinking of putting on a 29X2.3 nobby, a brake, 165's like Terry's and go for some XC.

My LBS puts on some 25 min. mtb races. I was thinking It would be fun do it and try to stay on the lead lap in the "beginners race". The only race I went to this year had 5 riders who all would have been in the top 15 (0f 24, making it 29 riders) in the intermediate race and on the lead lap (4) in the expert race.
Edit: I guess not, I'd have to average over 105 rpm on the 1mi. course. Maybe 3 laps that's only 80 rpm avg.

And the cheepest 29 is a Sun. NEVER get a Sun uni.

mark williamson · 2007-08-15, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by skilewis74

I'm seriously considering one of these. Stuck between this and a Nimbus 29er (heavier, but better quality and nicer seat).

The Nimbus (in its UK incarnation, at least) is a nice bit of kit, and quite versatile. No frills, but a solid base. Mine's been well worth the money and is still going strong.

torkerdx · 2007-08-15, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mouse

yeah, the AX is a lightweight aluminum framed LX. They do come in 29" but the seat still doesn't suggest any long rides. This is the one thing torker should improve on the higher end cycles. I think the DX comes with a nicer seat but these do not.

the LX seat pwns the dx seat. and miyata/ lx arent horrible as people make them out to be. the dx handle wont break nearly as fast as the lx, but other than that the lx is nicer.

skilewis74 · 2007-08-15, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by torkerdx

the LX seat pwns the dx seat. and miyata/ lx arent horrible as people make them out to be. the dx handle wont break nearly as fast as the lx, but other than that the lx is nicer.

I briefly tried out the LX seat and thought it was like a well shaped brick. Probably very good once it's broken in, but until then...OUCH!!!

Joe2005 · 2007-08-15, 11:58 PM

Very Rare...We have an Overstock...I hate it when people do this.

pkittle · 2007-08-16, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by skilewis74

If I get it I'm thinking of putting on a 29X2.3 nobby, a brake, 165's like Terry's and go for some XC.

I believe it comes stock with a WTB Exiwolf, which is about as fat as a 29er tire comes, unless you go to the WTB Weirwolf (29 x 2.55), but that tire gets really bad reviews from 29er mountain bikers (the sidewall is apparently paper thin, which is a really big problem on a muni). If you're not doing big drops, this would be a nice XC rig out of the box.

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mark williamson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Age: 30 Posts: 878	Looks like the frame would be a great upgrade to any 29er, really. Unfortunately, Torker kit doesn't seem to be available in the UK, or I might consider getting one. Getting a KH frame for my Nimbus wheelset seems like overkill in terms of strength and cost. __________________ Dave: Just a question. What use is a unicyle with no seat? And no pedals! Mark: To answer a question with a question: What use is a skateboard? Dave: Skateboards have wheels. Mark: My wheel has a wheel!

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2007-08-15, 09:52 PM	#10
skilewis74 Stupidity gets you 2 of these: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Age: 38 Posts: 3,827	I'm seriously considering one of these. Stuck between this and a Nimbus 29er (heavier, but better quality and nicer seat). They are available in 20, 24, and 29". They have a rounded crown frame, hard to notice in that pick, so they suck for foot on frame tricks. IMO this is a non issue for the 29 though. If I get it I'm thinking of putting on a 29X2.3 nobby, a brake, 165's like Terry's and go for some XC. My LBS puts on some 25 min. mtb races. I was thinking It would be fun do it and try to stay on the lead lap in the "beginners race". The only race I went to this year had 5 riders who all would have been in the top 15 (0f 24, making it 29 riders) in the intermediate race and on the lead lap (4) in the expert race. Edit: I guess not, I'd have to average over 105 rpm on the 1mi. course. Maybe 3 laps that's only 80 rpm avg. And the cheepest 29 is a Sun. NEVER get a Sun uni. __________________ Ride everywhere and never just ride anywhere. If you can ride where you are going within a hour, do it, and if you can do a trick 50-75% of the time do it along the way.- Bob Burnquist What's next? Learn2Ride&doTricks TrialsClasses&Building Last edited by skilewis74; 2007-08-15 at 10:01 PM.

2007-08-15, 01:04 PM	#6
mouse Purdue University Unicyclists Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 498	yeah, the AX is a lightweight aluminum framed LX. They do come in 29" but the seat still doesn't suggest any long rides. This is the one thing torker should improve on the higher end cycles. I think the DX comes with a nicer seat but these do not.

2007-08-15, 01:38 PM	#8
zfreak220 Polska Możność Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,706	torker uses weird bearing sizes and spacing, so depending on your hub, this might not even work for you.

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