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Jordan300 Offline
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I just found an old unicycle in my dad's attic and I'd like to fix it up and learn to ride it. It looks like it just needs a new seat and tire/tube. Any tips on how to ride one of these things?
May 14, 2009 12:19 PM
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Well I am slowly learning to ride this thing, no one has any experince? I have fallen twice now, most of the time I can catch myself, but not always. I was thinking about getting two hicking sticks and using those for balance.
May 16, 2009 12:03 PM
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http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/howtoride.html
U-Tube?

Lots of others on U-tube.
May 16, 2009 01:38 PM
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oh sweet thanks, I'm looking at more now
May 16, 2009 04:53 PM
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Easy. Start by using a wall or something to hang onto. Pedals at 3 and 6 o'clock. Seat height is important. Tire psi rock hard. Push off and pedal, weight on seat. You will only get one or two cranks before you fall off. Pick up bike and do it again. And again. For days you won't get anywhere, until the one time it just goes! Now you have to learn the mount and ride. Pedals at 3 and 6. Start off with favored foot at the rear, as you sit up, rock back onto rear pedal, then push with other foot. Voila'. It takes time but I learned it.
Jun 10, 2009 06:31 PM
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Jordan300 Offline
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Thanks man. I am working on it still, I am only to the 2 cranks and fall stage. I am hoping to get the hang of this soon. I just need to practice more. I have only been doing about 10 minutes a day.
Jun 11, 2009 01:38 PM
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Jordan300 Offline
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RE: Anyone have any experience with unicycles?
I still am unable to ride this unicycle. Although I only pull it out once in a while and practice.
Nov 17, 2009 06:39 AM
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Alex Ramon Offline
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RE: Anyone have any experience with unicycles?
Good Luck Jordan. I used Nick's method years ago and it took two full days to master. Don't give up... it'll just click all of a sudden and you'll be off and rolling!
Nov 17, 2009 11:25 AM
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