I’m building a 36" Ultimate Wheel. I plan to weld in places for 2 different “crank lengths,” or distance from the center, so I have the option of switching up if I get better.
Should these lengths be the same as for a 36" unicycle? What should I take into consideration?
Billy
I’m wondering if anyone rides the equivalent of 110s on a 36" UW.
Or should the options be 125 and 150?
Sorry, cant help you there but bring it to Grant’s tomb when your done.
Id love to fall off it a few times 
If I was making it, I’d go for the longest crank length I’ve ever comfortably used on any unicycle for learning, and then have comfortably short lengths for once I’m accomplished on the longer length such as 125 or 114 for real speed.
Could you not put a few holes for adjustability? Having 175, 150, 125, and 100 doesn’t seem like it would be tough to me.
I would probably go with 150 though if you can only do one length.
Hi,
I have built one styled on Brian Mackenzies and it has the equivalent of 165 cranks. I would love to make a new one (time is a problem) that has a bar in the middle with a choice of cranks say from 165/150/137.
I would also add some mesh in the gaps as a slip off the pedal could end up with a broken leg. I have also considered clear plastic like perspex between the holes to prevent the same.
These are neat and easier to ride than 29/24 and 20s
Cheers
Mal
Looks like a clean job.
And yeah, you might want to cover the holes indeed.
A broken leg isn’t much fun…
Why? Why not 125?
By the way, has anyone ever done this with a wood center?
You have already posted in the thread with the guy who just made a wooden one???
I mean with a 36"
I’m sure it could be done, it would just be heavy (I’m thinking about 15-20 pounds). You would also need to use 1/2" pedals. And another thing is you could make more than one pedal mounting points so you could have 125 - 150 lengths.
Hey Billy,
The ultimate wheel feels very similar to riding the 36" uni once you get comfortable with it. 150’s are a great place to start as long as your comfortable with them on an actual 36" Uni.
It’s hard to believe, there’s a ride even more fun and physical than a 36" unicycle.
If you build your cut out properly and out of some sort of metal (all of
my custom goodies are made from aluminum)(watch the pedal mounts)) you can make holes for all crank lenghs.
I hold workshops every Sunday in Plainview, come on down and play with my UW36 for an hour or so. It will be well worth it. Let me know.
Adam
I’ve been using 125s on my Coker for years.
Thanks!
A wood disc would be fine, make it out of plywood and drills lots of holes but I not sure of a design for multiple crank lengths.
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Pedal position is good but not sure how the out of round design would work?
Plywood is a last resort due to the weight at 36" ,
but I wonder in what design I could cut away enough to reduce weight yet keep strength.
