I tired of my unicycles busting

Unicycles and Equipment
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I weigh about 225 pounds and I enjoy to uncycle alot but I always seem to bust
them by hopping alot…So what unicycle would be recommended for me the most? I
would really perfer to spend less than $500.

Thanks

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Re: I tired of my unicycles busting

Hi,

Unfortunately you get what you pay for. In the long run, if you spend the $$ and
get a really good one, you might even save money since it will last so much
longer. The DM models with a splined axle (such as the Vortex), will stand up
really well (this axle has sustained up to 9 foot drops to level ground without
any damage).

-Kris.

— Jester Rek <lee007@viclink.com> wrote:
> I weigh about 225 pounds and I enjoy to uncycle alot but I always seem to bust
> them by hopping alot…So what unicycle would be recommended for me the most?
> I would really perfer to spend less than $500.
>
> Thanks

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RE: I tired of my unicycles busting

Hopping is very hard on unicycle axles. All conventional axles will break in
time, if you hop constantly. The two strongest axles of “conventional”
construction are found on the Miyata (Suzue) and Semcycle Deluxe (NK). Both are
very strong cycles, and if you beat on your unicycles in general, the Semcycle
might be your best bet. Otherwise I prefer the Miyata, though other parts of its
construction are “lighter”.

But those axles will break in time. If you want to remove yourself from the
agony of axle replacement, Kris Holm had the answer, the splined hubs on the DM
ATU or DM Vortex. Both outside your price range, but maybe worth it depending on
how hard you are on your equipment.

Another possibility is a Telford with the “black” axle. This is a Semcycle NK
hub with additional heat treating to make it even stronger. But the timeframe on
ordering a Telford is questionable…

Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com