LanceB:
A friend where I work has started learning to ride. I let him use my old 20" to start with, and he wanted to pick up a used one of his own. I checked the local craigslist, and found this one in a consignment store nearby. We drove out at lunch time, offered $50, and it was a deal.
I never heard of this brand before (“Summit”), but it has a UDC sticker on the seat tube and an old KH seat. It’s got real old-school cottered cranks, so even though it’s got a real fat 20" tire, it’s not going to be doing many big drops. But for a learner I think it’s a great find for a great price. I rode it around the parking lot, and it rides real well. Cool stuff.
Not the greatest picture but those don’t look like cottered cranks to me. They look like pre-Isis splined cranks with pinch bolts. And that looks like it might be a 20" x 2.5" tire (aka 19" wheel). I think your friend did well.
My Summit 20" i love it still, what a tank. i’ll post a picture later.
any other summit riders left out there?
Just got my new (new to me!) Summit Trials uni! Other than the cranks being on the wrong sides, and the bearing caps being a bit uneven and a little too tight it’s in great shape. The Luna tire is unused, and I put my Torker DX saddle on it until I get another KH lift handle to install on the Viscount saddle that came with the Summit. Although the color is alright, I’m going to have it Powder coated KH Blue. Have a look at the pics. I paid $245 for it and only $18 shipping.
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https://unicyclist.com//t/just-ordered-20-summit-trials-uni/59249/1
I was just on unicycle.com and saw this new trial unicycle made by summit. This is new. it looks pretty nice (especially the frame) Does anyone know if the axle/cranks are the same as on the new KH unis?? just wondering.