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Subtle
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Something Different

Post by Subtle »

And Now For Something Completely Different.

In driving up one of the mountain passes east of Vancouver there were a few cyclists--some roadies and some tourists with panniers. The rise from 700 feet to over 4000 must be a grind. :?

Ahead on a straight there appeared to be the tallest bike or cyclist I've seen. In getting closer--it was a guy, with a pack--on a unicycle. :shock: :shock:

It was a large wheel with a mountain bike tire, a tallish seat with a small handle bar.

Googled the subject and the guy is on a cross-country tour.

The rider posted that it was difficult going downhill. I guess so :!:
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Post by 93forestpearl »

Damn, cross country unicycle trip? Yikes.


I can imagine how going downhill on a solid axle unicycle would be difficult. Much harder to regulate your speed going downhill. Uphill you can *just* pedal harder to stay up. Down hill if you pedal harder you face-plant, and if you resist you face-plant.
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Post by jeffast »

this thread needs pics.
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Post by Subtle »

Some pics and video:

www.unicycleacrosscanada.ca/
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Post by Apex3 »

You guys ever see the Columbia commercial?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5deSsyl ... re=related
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Post by jamal »

I see the occasional unicycle rider, and it just makes me laugh my ass off.
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Post by Subtle »

The nearby trails I ride with my mountain bike are good, but modest stuff. Only ten minutes drive away.

Have seen a unicyle in there twice--which does not make it a bicycle. :roll:
Subtle (normally aspirated engines suck):
05 Legacy GT Wagon with Cobb chip.
62 Alfa Romeo Spider- had a 1.6 L with 80 hp, now 2 L with 160 torque. Curb weight 2050 lbs.
93 Leg Twgn fmic, vf34, etc. ((sold))
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