Light MUNI on a 29" and seat q's

Unicycles and Equipment
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Hey everyone, after constantly researching through this forum and on the internet about a second unicycle, I have decided that I will eventually purchase a Torker AX 29". I am wondering if this will be okay for light/beginner muni trails and possibly urban trial stuff (steps/rails…). Other than that, I think I am pretty sure about everything else.

Thanks!

(P.S. I am not quite sure on a seat, I am thinking just upgrade the stock one myself (tempurpedic foam/air/gel/nice leather), but if anyone has anything to say on that, I would appreciate it! The search function will probably keep me covered.)

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Tempurpedic huh?..nice.

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The Torker AX 29" is fine for road riding and light MUni, but I wouldn’t expect it to hold up to stairs and rails; it has a square-taper hub that wouldn’t last long if you’re doing drops on it.

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haha thanks Unislab, once I get through with it I will write up on it.

Tholub, thanks for the advice. I will remember that.

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Agreed

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I’d suggest the nimbus 29" for that and its only a few dollars more. It’ll be much stronger and comes with a better tire stock for that.

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Is the numbus 29" that much better? Because I can actually get the Torker for very very cheap because my cousin works at a bikeshop that stocks them.:smiley:

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The Nimbus is more or less equivalent to the Torker AX in terms of durability, and it looks like the unicycle.com model doesn’t have a handle, which is a big problem for a distance unicycle.

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Hmm…okay, so I guess it’s cool to get a Torker. As previously said, I plan to heavily upgrade the seat.

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The AX will be fine then, even with the tire on it, I dont think you are going to be going on things steep enough for you that you will slip out all too easily.

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Cool. Thanks very much for the advice. Can’t wait!

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Really? The Big Apple is better than the ExiWolf for muni? I’d heard okay things about the ExiWolf. Or is it better for hopping because of the larger air volume?