Yes these are self-made. I started making my own in early 2002, no muni’s existed that I could not break off-road. Also no in frame disc that I liked so well. Everything from 20" up to the 36" Making better/stronger hubs for disc because old square taper wasn’t strong enough, used 3/4" square Primo bmx cranks back then and improved them ever since.
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I knew you had made suspension uni’s but I didn’t realize you made 5 of them!
I have more suspension uni’s in the garage. Some are in the hands of my brothers, and sister. In total there are 21 out there with suspension and disc brake, (1) 20" prototype no brake, two tandems and several custom shaft drive giraffes for, as you guess, circus performers. I also have made disc brake adapters for the schlumpf hubs but thanks to Roger those will be available soon.
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Do you have any pictures of the giraffes or tandems suspension uni’s?
sorry I misled you, the tandems are rigid just uni/tandem, the giraffes made shaft drive to not tangle costume have been owned by Ringling bros. circus clowns for more than twenty years.(Too bad they are gone) I was describing the types of unicycles I have made. I still have more in the garage tho.
This arrived in the post today. Used KH26 Schlumpf #274 model with Hookworm tyre.
All this for £800 shipped UK and it looks and feels hardly ridden / used.
This photo is it basically as it arrived. I’ve just swapped the older KH/Nimbus saddle that was on it for a newer one from my 29er.
Due to get Maguras set up by end of week, as I realised why rock the boat on this nice set up trying to install a disc system.
Had first taste for high gear. Mind blown. Such a weird and WONDERFUL feeling. Riding down the street with cadence you’d get on a b*ke.
Suffice it to say I’m a Schlumpf convert even at this first outing! Tons to learn, I know. But first impressions can make or break that process.
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I put this pic together for a facebook post, here’s my Uni family. My son also has a QU-AX 20" so it’s really a family of 6 hanging in the garage.
The DM was my first uni for my 30th. I use the DM & the Pashley for teaching others to ride. My main ride is my 36er which I love.
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Bargain! The Schlumpf alone is worth the purchase.
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Love the NightRider there, such a great frame and look.
I have a NightRider frame and I feel it is destined to form a 32” one day.
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It’s a pleasure to ride and feels bomb-proof
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How often do you ride your Nimbus Nightrider Pro?
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Is it bomb proof though? IIRC @UniMyra broke his and I often wondered if this happened to others and was the reason the design was abandoned.
It looks great though!
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It’s certainly quite flexy. I can hear the disc brake rub on mine when I corner.
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Usually twice a week for about 20ks
I’ve never had a problem and it certainly feels very stiff.
I did ask on Roger from UDC on another thread why they stopped using this design but he’s not replied yet.
Can’t say I’ve ever noticed any flexing. The disc rubbing can easily be overcome by adjusting the brake.
The brake is adjusted so that there’s clearance on both sides of the rotor, but there’s enough movement while cornering that it touches.
The problem can be circumvented by using a d’Brake, which isolates the caliper from any frame flex. Or just live with it 
If yours doesn’t rub then 
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And you don’t think it is slow in responding or heavy and cumbersome to mount? I also have one, but I’ve been thinking of getting a lighter 36". That is why I like my 32", which is quick in response and easier to mount too.
I ride the 36" only a few times per year, because it also feels nice to try it every now and then.
I’m very lazy in mounting and often use a post or streetlamp to help me. 
As for the responsiveness, it feels pretty nimble. I’m regularly navigating my way around people and fixed objects on the beach front promenade and the Nimbus feels very maneuverable.
I reckon it depends on what you’re getting used to. With 40kms a week you will get a good feel for it. With as little as I ride with my 36er, every time I find it a bit scary to ride with and try to find places where there aren’t that many peeps. I also don’t feel very secure on narrow bike paths when other bicyclists get quite close when overtaking or ride in the opposite direction.
The other day when riding the 26", which I feel very secure on, I decided to step off before a busy crossing and a bicyclist behind me had to brake very hard not to crash into me, because he didn’t keep a proper distance. I always point my arm in the air to show I am gonna stop.
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