dogbowl Wrote:
> I’m also 44 and I got back into it after a 30(!) year hiatis. One of the
> best things I’ve ever done, getting back onto the unicycle…
> I purchased the Nimbus Muni also–I totally love it! But, I did get the
> 26 inch instead of the 24 inch (I’m 6’3"–I thought taller people would
> need a bigger wheel–wrong!) Before I got the 26er, everyone I knew who
> rode told me that it would be harder to re-learn on a bigger wheel, and
> that a 24 inch would be better. Well, I didn’t listen, and here I am
> months later, riding as well as I want, but still trying to get
> freemounting down. I often think that if I got the 24 inch, my
> freemounting would not be an issue. Still, the 26 is a nice smooth
> cruising ride…
>
> I too would suggest the 24 inch Nimbus Muni. Also, you might consider
> getting a Hookworm tire to have in addition to the Duro Leopard that
> comes with the Nimbus–I switch them back and fourth sometimes because
> one can accomplish something on one tire, then switch, and the change
> of
> perspective helps to progress in another way–I’m always switching them
> back and forth, and it has helped my riding a lot.
> Cheers, have fun!
> Steve
>
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> dogbowl - Freemounting–Now 30% of the time!
>
> All I want out of life is to be able to ride the unicycle while smoking
> a cigar at the same time. Is that too much to ask for?
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Thanks guys I got the Nimbus 24. I love it. Am riding pretty strong.
But this hill climbing thing. Balance isn’t the problem. It take
tremendous effort to make hills that don’t seem too big. Maybe I need
the 170 cranks or maybe my legs are just not strong enough. Any
thoughts on crank length?
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pknchap