The idea here is to make this page a wiki so anyone can adjust the table / add in their points of view or just change it if they donβt agree.
Itβs WIP
- but I think when building a Schlumpf wheel/unicycle, choosing a size can be a bit of a dilemma.
I hope this draft helps - itβs just a basic outline of my understanding of the general pros and cons for each size out there β¦ and how they work when geared up ![]()
| Wheel Size | 1:1.5 | Portable Y/N | Pros | Cons | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20β | 30β | Yes | Really portable | Slower, heavy, most likely impractical | Ride street really fast, pop it into low gear for when you grind, put it back into high gear for hella speed |
| 24β | 36β | Yes | Agile/MUni | Slower | Compact ideal travel GUni - Fun for those who want to do MUni and then some speed runs on paths to or from. Small bumps and potholes can trigger sudden UPDs if youβre not 100% concentrated |
| 26β | 39β | Yes | Versatile | Lack of tyres | Great all rounder size MUni & XC roles into one - more capable speed-wise in 1:1 than 24β |
| 27.5β | 41.25β | Yes | Do-it-all | Not a 29er! | The best size for those that want a wheel that will excel in 1:1 and be still speedy enough to matter |
| 29β | 43.5β | No | XC Cruising | Not a 36er! | For those that enjoy road and path riding and XC style MUni. With a higher gear that really make this an all rounder in high speed cruising. Manoeuvrable size with good roll over to dampen bumps. |
| 32β | 48β | No | Nimble Big Wheel | Not a 36er!! | A good road and path cruiser and good for those that want a nimble 36er. Behaves a bit like a 29er but with that big wheel feel. Meaningful speed in 1:1.5! |
| 36β | 54β | No! | Road / Distance | Not a smaller wheel | THE choice for road and distance riding. Huge momentum and roll over. Smooth cadence rate in high gear |