I was thinking of getting one of the interesting looking ultimate wheels from
Tom Miller - from
http://www.unicyclesource.com/Courtesy_of_The_Unicycle_Factory133469.html Has
anyone tried this? Is it beefy enough for an adult (170 lbs)?
It’s a 20" wheel, and I’m not sure which length cranks to order: 4.5, 5 or
5.5". I’m thinking either 4.5 or 5. Is there any benefit to the long length?
Thanks, Nathan
RE: Unicycle Factory UW at unicyclesource
> I was thinking of getting one of the interesting looking ultimate wheels from
> Tom Miller - from
> http://www.unicyclesource.com/Courtesy_of_The_Unicycle_Factory 133469.html Has
> anyone tried this? Is it beefy enough for an adult (170 lbs)?
According to the description it’s “ultimately strong”. Knowing Tom Miller’s
building methods, I’m sure you can’t hurt it unless you try real hard.
I don’t know how well an unsupported rim holds up to things like hopping
(jumping rope for instance) or MUni, but how many ultimate wheel owners are
going to do those things? Uh oh, you’re a famous MUni rider. What are your
intentions??
> I’m thinking either 4.5 or 5. Is there any benefit to the long length?
I can’t answer that. If I got one I would get the 4.5, as I expect it would be a
smoother and faster ride. But I am not an ultimate wheel expert.
If I ordered one I would want it to be chrome. Any plans of making one of those?
Also, how much does it weigh? My decision to leave my creaky old wood one would
be if the replacement were lighter.
Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com
“Palm Beach County: We put the “duh” in Florida” – just having fun,
don’t flame me!
RE: Unicycle Factory UW at unicyclesource
Thanks for the advice re crank length. As to my intentions…maybe next year
I’ll start showing up at our rides with it instead of my Telford!? No, just
kidding. I’d just like to be able to ride it. I’m sure learning it can’t hurt my
Muni skills. Also, it would push me over into the “fanatical” category on the
Unicycle Fanatic Test!
—Nathan
From: “John Foss” <john_foss@asinet.com> Subject: RE: Unicycle Factory UW at
unicyclesource Date: Monday, December 04, 2000 3:59 PM
> I was thinking of getting one of the interesting looking ultimate wheels from
> Tom Miller - from
> http://www.unicyclesource.com/Courtesy_of_The_Unicycle_Factory133469.html Has
> anyone tried this? Is it beefy enough for an adult (170 lbs)?
According to the description it’s “ultimately strong”. Knowing Tom Miller’s
building methods, I’m sure you can’t hurt it unless you try real hard.
I don’t know how well an unsupported rim holds up to things like hopping
(jumping rope for instance) or MUni, but how many ultimate wheel owners are
going to do those things? Uh oh, you’re a famous MUni rider. What are your
intentions??
> I’m thinking either 4.5 or 5. Is there any benefit to the long length?
I can’t answer that. If I got one I would get the 4.5, as I expect it would be a
smoother and faster ride. But I am not an ultimate wheel expert.
If I ordered one I would want it to be chrome. Any plans of making one of those?
Also, how much does it weigh? My decision to leave my creaky old wood one would
be if the replacement were lighter.
Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com
“Palm Beach County: We put the “duh” in Florida” – just having fun,
don’t flame me!
Re: Unicycle Factory UW at unicyclesource
Nathan, btw these UW’s are not for sale through Tommy as they were specifically
ordered by the Unicyclesource.com. If you choose to buy the 20" wheel, then
definitely I’d go for the smaller crank arms. This model is not available in the
24". If you want a 24" you can still buy the kit from the Unicycle Factory
(approx. $30? plus shipping but then you’d also have to buy a rim, pedals, tube,
liner & wood cut to fit & and make it yourself or have TUF make it which might
run $200? (don’t quote me)
I’m sure it is beefy for 170 lbs but I think the actual weight it will hold is
207 lbs. My question is, what happens when 170 lbs. of beef hits the ground :-).
Protective gear is always advised & most of all shin guards
w/any UW.
Unicycle Lady http://users.aol.com/unilady/
In a message dated 12/4/0 4:34:18 PM, nathan@paper2net.com wrote:
>I was thinking of getting one of the interesting looking ultimate wheels from
>Tom Miller - from
>http://www.unicyclesource.com/Courtesy_of_The_Unicycle_Factory133469.html Has
>anyone tried this? Is it beefy enough for an adult (170 lbs)?
>
>It’s a 20" wheel, and I’m not sure which length cranks to order: 4.5, 5 or
>5.5". I’m thinking either 4.5 or 5. Is there any benefit to the long length?
>
>Thanks, Nathan
RE: Unicycle Factory UW at unicyclesource
I use Tommi’s 4.5/5.5 adjustable ultimate wheel crank kit on my 26 inch homemade
ultimate wheel. I can move between 4.5 and 5.5–but find that I prefer
4.5 most of the time. I can’t imagine using a 5.5 on a 20 inch ultimate wheel.
Can Tommi build an ultralight ultimate around a Sun Doublewide? Actually, I
still find offroad ultimate fairly impossible so far.
My big tip–buy and wear Active Ankle supports whenever you ride your ultiimate.
Unlike a unicycle, you will land on your ultimate wheel when you fall.
David Maxfield Bainbridge Island, WA
David Maxfield Bainbridge Island, WA