These were so fragile as you can see the crank holes are so close the the edge and I still had to file them to make them fit the splined axles! 
Yesterday I picked up my first Schlumpf geared uni from Bronson Silva. I’m thrilled to be the newest member of the club.
I immediately broke it in with two back-to-back rides. First, on Saturday, “Tom’s Rob-ish Ride” in Oakland/Alameda hosted by Tom Holub - about 20-22 miles on road and technical trails. Second, on Sunday, “Rob’s Ride” in Santa Cruz hosted by Rob Bowman - 18 miles on road and trails.
So, far, this machine is a blast. I love every bit of it. It feels lighter than the old Coker while riding. I’m sure it’s not actually lighter, but it feels smoother while riding. The T-bar handle makes it way more comfortable and gives me more pedaling leverage. The disk brake is a dream. So far, no high-gear riding. I’ll be working on that over the next few weeks.
I did manage to break the brake lever when I biffed on the trail. However, it looks to be easily fixable - a snap ring popped out of place.
I’m thrilled to introduce…
The Space Cruiser:
KH 36" Frame - custom powdercoat, jet black
KH T-Bar Touring Handle
KH Freeride Saddle
KH Spirit Cranks
KH Starfighter Brake Lever Extender
Shimano Disk Brake
Nimbus Nightrider Tire
Foss Tube
Schlumpf KH Muni hub
…and the secret ingredient: Love
That thing looks amazing, nbrazzi! I love all the black, esecially the frame! I am hoping that I hear from Bronson soon about my completed schlumpf wheelbuild… I really want my hub:o! Have fun with it!
Hi Terry,
You might like these cranks for your 36":
Scott
This is UniDude’s new “big wheel”. It is actually more like 4.7", but to the UniDude it’s like a 36". 
You can see him ride it here:
Nice “Shoe”! Is it for storage or traveling or ?
Thanks! I made it for storage - to avoid black marks on the walls and washing after every ride 
thats nifty. could store it in a garage.
Agreed… but if you have no garage and have to store it at balcony with light walls (like me) it works just fine. Picture made in storage area :o
Re: Terry’s crazy long “cranks”. Sorry I don’t have a better picture, but this shows Gary Kanuch’s Coker with his custom 210mm cranks. This was at the Mt Diablo Challenge in 2003. I have used up to 170mm back in the day, but these are the longest I am aware of someone actually using. Gary is really tall and has long legs, but even he said it felt like pedaling in a square.
200mm! Yowza, that is waaaay long. I have 180’s, rode them one day on single track, swapped to 175’s and rode those for a while, finally worked down to 165’s as a compromise. It is nice to have the extra leverage for climbing and descending steep stuff.
I tried 137’s the other day for the first time in years, worked okay, spun wonderfully, but I had zero control off road compared to 165’s. I’m thinking of dropping to 150’s over the Winter, just to see how I do now that I’m comfortable riding off road on a big wheel.
The new Nimbus Oracle 36er is spec’d with a Foss tube, mineral oil Tektro disc brake (180mm rotor) with adjustable hose angle, and a touring handle!
Not to mention the Stealth 2 rim, disc hub, Nightrider tire, aluminum frame.
I’d upgrade the seat to a KH for another $15, maybe dual hole cranks, otherwise that’s a whole lot of uni for $900!!
I wanna tell you a story, 'bout a uni I know
When it comes to riding, 'bout to steal the show
Ain’t exactly pretty, ain’t exactly small
36" x 2.5" with 150mm cranks you can say it’s got it all…
Never had a uni, never had a uni like this…
A whole lot of uni…
etc., with loud guitar by Angus Young
Funny I started out with theme to Beverly Hillbillies until I saw the directive to think, AC-DC… Thanks
Ha. Me too.
My new rear view mirror, for road riding. I made the little extension so I can see everything behind me clearly. I tried several clip-on types that attach to your glasses or helmet, but didn’t like them. This works much better for me. Just got to be careful not to drop it! 
@Terry,
You just about go more uni in front of the seat than you have below the seat 
Rather have a uni in front of me than a frontal la-uni-me!
With that handlebar setup surely it is crying out for a bike saddle?
Oh and I must stop coming into this thread as I end up going straight to UDC afterwards and start looking/pricing up a 36er 