Square Taper Crank
Why It’s Critical Never to Ride with Loose Square Taper Cranks
Many beginner unicycles, and on top of that, many affordable unicycles, are made with what’s called a square taper crank. The interface between the crank arm and the hub axle is, in this case, square in cross section. These are affordable to manufacture and therefore are popular on many affordable models. That being said, if […]
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Why Square Taper Cranks Are Popular on Beginner Unicycles
Square taper cranks, also known as cotterless cranks, are a type of crank arm configuration that are relatively common on beginner and other affordable unicycles. The square taper crank has a cross-sectionally square profile at the hub axle-interface. This streamlines manufacturing as well as installation. Here are a few things you need to know. Why […]
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Why You Need to Be Careful When Braking Some Odd Bikes
Have you ever heard the term “taking a header?” In the unlikely event that you have, are you familiar with the origin of the term? It’s a bit more arcane than you might have expected. It originates from lingo associated with the penny farthing, a certain species of odd bike that developed in Europe in […]
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4 Things to Know About Unicycle.com’s UDC Penny Farthing Bikes
For those of you that have been giving serious thought to the prospect of learning how to ride a penny farthing bike in the near future, let one thing be said candidly: not all penny farthings, or “pennies” as riders call them, are created equal. Some are, shall we say, more up to the task […]
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Pros and Cons of Bolted and Quick-Release Seatpost Clamps
One of the most innocuous parts of a bike or unicycle, the seatpost clamp is, nonetheless, a critical piece of hardware for a most important reason. It is the part you need to loosen in order to adjust the seatpost up or down within the frame, and therefore, is essential to adjusting saddle height. Now, […]
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4 Things That Have Made Quite an Impact on Unicycle Riding
We unicycle riders are no longer living in a world entirely dominated by (outdated) BMX technology. Things have come a long way. Specifically, these things, which represent some of the most impactful changes in the world of unicycling. The ISIS Hub The ISIS hub is probably the biggest (and most welcome) change that has occurred […]
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What Safety Gear Should You Get with a Unicycle?
Whether you ride a unicycle or an odd bike like a clown bike or a mini bike, being prepared with the proper unicycle safety gear is absolutely imperative. These are the essentials. Don’t ride without them! A Helmet (It’s a Good Idea to Ride with Sunglasses, Too!) This is the single most important piece of […]
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Unicycle or Bike Seatpost Clamp Not Letting You Adjust Seat Height Fully? Don’t Blame the Clamp, Cut Down the Seatpost!
We’ve all been there, whether on a unicycle or a bike (although most of us have probably experienced this more frequently with a bike). You get on to go for a ride, and something feels off. Maybe you’re wearing different clothing or you just haven’t ridden in a few months – but this isn’t a […]
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Unicycle Clamp Q&A
One of the most innocuous of all parts of unicycles, but one of the most important, is the frame’s seatpost clamp. This little unicycle part secures the seatpost at a given height and makes it possible for you to adjust the comfort of your ride. Here are a few things you need to know. What […]
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Quality in a Minibike: Get the Best You Can Afford
Some people always need a new peak to summit. There’s a rush associated with the chase that some people can’t get enough of. Athletes, performers, and entertainers experience this to some degree or other. Some just like a challenge. If you’re already tamed the unicycle and the circus bike, what other wheeled machine is left […]
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