Unicycle Training

[Deleted member 26715]

So I had a mad moment on FB the other day & bought a brand new unicycle, went to try my first attempt today only to find it already had a puncture

I did wonder why it came with a spare innertube , anyone got any tips on how to start?, other than carefully

 

[matticus]

I did wonder why it came with a spare innertube , anyone got any tips on how to start?

Probably take the wheel off. Then you might need tyre-levers, but worth trying without, first, if you don't have any handy 👍

 

[classic33]

Clear space all round, and don't put your hands out should you fall off.
When you feel yourself losing it, get off landing on your feet.
Ban anyone with a camera.

 

[slowmotion]

I would rig up a rope/cable parallel to the ground and then attach a sliding sling to it that fixes to something like a climbing harness. That way you can practice riding knowing that you are never going to fall to the ground. Wobbling will be a problem. In no time, you'll be like these guys.....

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]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVYixKzQSs[/media]


BTW, maximum respect!

 

[classic33]

I would rig up a rope/cable parallel to the ground and then attach a sliding sling to it that fixes to something like a climbing harness*. That way you can practice riding knowing that you are never going to fall to the ground. Wobbling will be a problem. In no time, you'll be like these guys.....

[media]

]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVYixKzQSs[/media]


BTW, maximum respect!

*Chest harness or fall arrest harness. Climbing harness could have the heavier end getting nearer the ground first

 

[T4tomo]

you should switch the peddles to spd's, you dont want your foot slipping off them

 

[vickster]

you should switch the peddles to spd's, you dont want your foot slipping off them

Even the pedals

I guess if you can ride no handed on a bike, a unicycle should be easy?

 

[PeteXXX]

Once you're an accomplished uni-cycler, you will have to try to wheelie it

 

[classic33]

Even the pedals

I guess if you can ride no handed on a bike, a unicycle should be easy?

You've only the one contact point with the ground, which shifts your centre of gravity. Compared to sitting between the two on a bike.

 

[vickster]

You've only the one contact point with the ground, which shifts your centre of gravity. Compared to sitting between the two on a bike.

I wasn’t being entirely serious

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Took the tube out today to find it's not a puncture as such it's a manufacturing fault the leak is on the join of the 2 halves where it's been moulded, can't find any patches, so no worries I'll use the 2nd tube that was in the bag only to find it looks like a mouse has had some of it for dinner

 

[classic33]

Innertube replaced, how's the riding coming on.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Need a seat post clamp can't get it tight enough been off colour for the last couple of weeks so not had chance to sort one yet

 

[craigwend]

Here's a helpful video

View: https://youtu.be/7djz88WlYxk

 

[I like Skol]

Not seen this thread before, I need an update!

I'm very interested as I have excellent bike balance, can trackstand forever, but despite repeated attempts and much browsing of the internet and youtube I cannot perfect the wheelie (a similar skill IMO?). Is riding a unicycle that much different?