please help me :)

[mongeh]

hey guys, i have just been given a unicycle and its the size reccomended for my legs..problem is i cant reach the pedal if its at the bottom of the rotation.. just wondering if i can cut maybe 5cm off the seat post so i can reach and try to learn?

thanks

[ally1776]

Originally Posted by mongeh

hey guys, i have just been given a unicycle and its the size reccomended for my legs..problem is i cant reach the pedal if its at the bottom of the rotation.. just wondering if i can cut maybe 5cm off the seat post so i can reach and try to learn?

thanks

I don't know how tall you are or what you purchased but you can cut the seat post to whatever you need, I usually sit on it and try to speculate how much of the seat post has to go. I always have to cut my seat posts, in fact the last time I went out and bought a pipe cutter so I am prepared for all uni's I get.
I'm sure someone else can give you a little bit better advice since I'm still a newbie, but I always cut my posts.

[unicycler100]

yes you can cut your seat post. but you wont have to cut heaps of as you can still lower seat. I normaly cut about 3 inchs which is heaps because once the seat is lowered as much as possible (with out the seat post hitting the wheel)

[nimblelight]

First, try to move the seat down. Unless you have a quick release seatpost clamp, this will require the appropriate hex key.

If the seatpost is too long, cut it with a hacksaw or a pipe cutter. If you use a hacksaw, file down the sharp edges.
Only take off as much as you have to.

[mongeh]

awesome, thank you guys. i was getting worried that i would have to find a way to return the uni :\ but now ill cut the post and get onto learning! cant wait! i want to go out and practice now but its way to dark and cold outside!