hey all, im new to unicycling but i have been riding bike trials for a while now and i was looking at the kh20 trials unicycle.
I met someone who has this unicycle and it looks really good, but im wondering if there are other good trials cycles for the same price or less.
thanks for any help
oh and whats a municycle
A municycle or MUni is a mountain unicycle. Like a mountain bike, it has a wide knobby tire and a heavy duty frame. Sometimes it also has brakes. I don’t do trials, so I can’t answer your main question.
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If you want a trials unicycle, anything with a splined hub, a strong wheel, and a wide 20" trials tire is good. Being a trials rider, you probably know what makes a good wheel.
If you’re in the US, have a look at unicycle.com
In Canada, look up Darren Bedford (I don’t know how to contact him)
In europe check out municycle.com (in german until you click the english flag), unicycle.uk.com, unicycle.se or ajata.de (in german only)
I forgot Australia and New Zealand, sorry 
unicycles.com.au
and
unicycle.co.nz
The Onza costs a little less, but seems to be just as good (Someone else want to field this one?)
If you’re new to unicycling, and don’t want to invest $400 right off the bat, you might want to look at a Torker DX 20". Splined hub, good wheel, great saddle, although the frame is not wide enough to accomidate one of the 20"X2.5" trials tires. But, for someone just starting out, it might do you just fine.
Re: which cycle
Originally, my take on “municycle” is that it’s a word made up by the press. I don’t remember us calling our unicycles municycles, just munis (or MUnis). But I’ve read many press articles about mountain unicycling where the word “municycle” pops up, even when I was the main source for the story.
But now that there’s a shop called municycle.com, it’s definitely a more recognized word among us unicyclists. The site is an interesting mix of English and German. I like the way it has an explanation up front of what’s the meaning of unicycle, einrad, muni and municycle. I just wish I could read it better.
Einrad translates directly into German as “one wheel.” That’s their word for unicycle. That’s totally rad, man.
thanks for the help so far guys,
sockmonster-I am afraid that if i buy a non specific trials uni or a cheap one like the torker that it will give out on me after a bit. The person i met said that his original uni, a norco one broke after he learnt to hop up stairs. Im pretty sure that im going to want to stick with it if i get one.
oh and im in canada
and another thing, after reading some other topics im wondering wether my height will be a problem. Im 6’3" tall so is a 20 inch wheel going to be a problem.
thanks
another question lol.
how big of a problem is the cranks hitting your ankles on the kris holm uni.
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can anyone answer my questions?
You can have the best equipment available, but it won’t help your technique. I say get something in the lower middle range, then upgrade as you become more interested. However, it would be just plain sad if you got a KH, and it ended up sitting in the garage.
Don’t worry about your height. Just get a seatpost that’s long enough. The axle is not sticking out on the new KH hubs, so that shouldn’t be a problem either.
sockmonster- i already do bike trials so i know that learning things like this takes patience, so im quite sure it wouldnt sit around unless i got injured or something. Wouldnt i end up spending more money if i got a cheaper uni then it broke.
If you are in Canada then you should definitely give Darren Bedford of Bedford Unicycles a call. He is in Toronto and will answer all of your questions and then provide you with the right uni for your situation. His number is (416) 729-9696. His “sparse” web site is at http://www.bedfordunicyles.ca . He provides excellent advice, product and support. My family has 14 unicycles bought from Darren hanging in our garage!
Cheers,
Carl from Ottawa.
Sorry, the link should have been http://www.bedfordunicycles.ca .
You are so right on. You are answering your own questions better than some of the other people here in my opinion. haha
Id go with either the KH or the Onza. I’ve got a kh and its a tank. I’m 6’ and still have plenty of extra room on my stock KH seat post. I dont think it will be a problem for you.
The new Kh’s have the axle(spindle) nub fixed. The old ones (like i have) really were a beast. My right ankle is raw. 
From what ive heard, darren beford is great. I’d check with him on a uni first. Unicycle.com is your other bet. They are building a reputation for screwing up orders but they are still wonderful people and will promptly correct their errors!
Im excited to see a trials biker getting into this. Im curious to hear what you think and maybe some comaparisons and maybe you can come up with some new techniques. (no pressure or anything :D)
When you refer to it as a ‘cycle’ it reminds me of george peck in rough terrain unicycling.
Keep the questions coming. -erik
Just to let you know, I’ve purchased 3 unicyles from Unicycle.com in the past 6 months, and I got exactly what I ordered. No screw ups at all. Two orders was placed online and one was done by phone.
you’re right thats a good thing to add. I’ve always used unicycle.com and never had anything messed up. They are always very pleasant on the phone as well. I did not mean to burn them, just stating what could happen.