Thanks for the video. For now i use a homemade muni, but finally decided to build a new one. Out of better components and crank size/ wheel width that fit better local terrain and my riding style.
I usually carry 2 bags on me if my rides are 2 hours or longer. My waist bag will hold the heavier stuff such as water, tools, spare tube and pump. My backpack carries the snacks, medkit, wet tissues, bandana, and a small roll of toilet paper (for those more serious type of nature calls). It's quite a hassle but my back would appreciate this combi, especially since I've passed the half century mark. 😄
you can differentiate noobs from professionals by just looking at their protective gears, only noobs ride without protections. Same as in every sport, like for instance horse riding where only noobs don't wear helmets
What is your opinion on freewheeling hubs, like the flick flocks sold on mad4one? Those options are very pricy, are they worth the money? Not to mention learning to freewheel seems like a big challenge in itself. Thank you for the video.
For now, I think they are a great extra challenge if you want to challenge yourself with something new, but as of right now, they never have an "objective" advantage (meaning being faster or easier) over a fixed unicycle. How hard it is to learn depends a lot on how good you are with braking I think. The flikflok is great, I haven't ridden one for very long, the opinions seem a bit mixed. Everyone agrees that it works well as a freewheel, but some say that it is great and they never have to decide between bringing a freewheel or a fixed uni, because it works good as both. Someone else said that in the fixed position there is too much play for them, so it only works in fixed for easy terrain. If I get a freewheel, it will probably not be the flikflok and I will build a second wheelset for a normal freewheel hub (either Qu-ax when that comes out, or something else). So far I have only tried other peoples freewheels and I liked it, but I only want it as something extra, not to replace my fixed uni. I can see why the flikflok costs as much as it does and it does deliver something that no one else offers, but it's currently too much money for me.
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Thanks for the video. For now i use a homemade muni, but finally decided to build a new one. Out of better components and crank size/ wheel width that fit better local terrain and my riding style.
Thank you very much. I am beginer and your videos are a good new for my practice of muni. I would like to use my break better...
Glad I can help! Using the brake will probably be in the video next week, so stay tuned for that! :)
Super-helpful video!
Glad I could help! :)
I usually carry 2 bags on me if my rides are 2 hours or longer. My waist bag will hold the heavier stuff such as water, tools, spare tube and pump. My backpack carries the snacks, medkit, wet tissues, bandana, and a small roll of toilet paper (for those more serious type of nature calls). It's quite a hassle but my back would appreciate this combi, especially since I've passed the half century mark. 😄
Seems like you found a good setup for yourself! I've been looking at small saddle bags recently, to maybe offload the tools there.
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Saddle bags are a good idea.
you can differentiate noobs from professionals by just looking at their protective gears, only noobs ride without protections. Same as in every sport, like for instance horse riding where only noobs don't wear helmets
What is your opinion on freewheeling hubs, like the flick flocks sold on mad4one? Those options are very pricy, are they worth the money? Not to mention learning to freewheel seems like a big challenge in itself. Thank you for the video.
For now, I think they are a great extra challenge if you want to challenge yourself with something new, but as of right now, they never have an "objective" advantage (meaning being faster or easier) over a fixed unicycle. How hard it is to learn depends a lot on how good you are with braking I think.
The flikflok is great, I haven't ridden one for very long, the opinions seem a bit mixed. Everyone agrees that it works well as a freewheel, but some say that it is great and they never have to decide between bringing a freewheel or a fixed uni, because it works good as both. Someone else said that in the fixed position there is too much play for them, so it only works in fixed for easy terrain.
If I get a freewheel, it will probably not be the flikflok and I will build a second wheelset for a normal freewheel hub (either Qu-ax when that comes out, or something else). So far I have only tried other peoples freewheels and I liked it, but I only want it as something extra, not to replace my fixed uni. I can see why the flikflok costs as much as it does and it does deliver something that no one else offers, but it's currently too much money for me.
Thank you for the reply. I will stick with fixed unis for now.