That's something I didn't think about, but you nicely illustrated; making smaller turns seem easier on a unicycle with small wheels, than on a unicycle with larger wheels. So, you can't have just one unicyle!! Need each one for different purposes!!
I just bought a 20" have spent a couple hours and can ride in a line(not controlled) for awhile. How hard is it to learn how to idle and do you have any tips? My eventual goal is to be able to stay in a smaller space facing forward idling back and forth juggling or something.
I've been practicing idling for more than a year until being able to do it properly (well, my age doesn't help with fast improving unicycling skills). More weight in the seat was the key in my case and also variating the amplitude and frequency while trying to maintain the same position for the upper part of the body. I can juggle while idling for a few seconds only. Trying to idle with one foot improved my idling. It's good to practice both idling and riding backwards.
@@bogdandebuzau Awesome thanks for the advice. It is definitely something that I underestimated the difficulty of and have a much bigger respect for unicycle riders!
I would've chosen a 20" unicycle with long enough cranks. But yes, a 16" uni is a good size to start with (if practicing mostly indoors). Good luck! And have fun!
I used to unicycle when 11-12 years old. I would ride carrying bags of groceries in the Bronx. I’m 58 now and wonder if I could still do it and enjoy without getting hurt?
Nice! I've learned how to ride a unicycle at 47 years old and took me many months until feeling comfortable enough to start practicing the most basic unicycling skills. If you learned how to ride a unicycle when you were so young, probably it's a matter of days until getting back on a unicycle. Just go back to basics and build skills from scratch. While improving your skills you regain confidence. I found somehow easier riding a unicycle with something heavy in one of my hands or both hands. This allows me to balance better. I enjoy every minute of riding a unicycle. I have a lot of "toys" with wheels in my collection, but nothing compares to unicycling. You may start loving unicycling more than ever. Of course, you will be able to enjoy unicycling without getting hurt. Just get some protective equipment and start practicing!
Thank you for the words of advice. I remember my cousin and I bought unicycles at the same time. She was four years older and got the hang of it quicker than I did. I was very frustrated. Then all of a sudden I got it. Funny how that happens. I only rode that one year. I don’t know why I stopped. I can juggle now which I couldn’t then. Wonder if I could ride and juggle 😂 Do you think I should get a 20 or 24. I’m pretty sure I had a 20 back then.
@@dean2663 Juggling while unicycling is pretty hard. I'm still working on it and mostly fail. It's better to start with a 20" unicycle with longer cranks before migrating to a bigger wheel and/ or shorter cranks. Even after getting a uni with a bigger wheel, a 20" uni is still necessary for learning new skills/ improving skills before transferring them to a uni with a bigger wheel.
I Am "Learning" & Have A 24 !!! Having Alot Of Trouble !!! I Found A Used 20 With A Wide Tire !!! (Nimbus 20 Purple Monster) I Weigh 250 lbs & 6 feet tall !! Will The Wide Tire Cause Any More Problems With Learning ??? Thanks, Paul
You shoud use a 20" freestyle unicycle for learning. Wide tires are strongly affected by road camber and have high rolling resistence (you also need long cranks to deal with them). Increasing or reducing the pressure in the tire changes the way you ride the unicycle, but doesn't change the fact that it's harder to balance on them... They're better off-road or on ice and snow. On roads is hard to ride them.
Thank you. If you want to buy a 24" uni, make sure it's got long cranks. It's faster and you get better control, especially on bumpy roads. It will feel a little harder at first (compared to the 20" uni) until you get used to it (I only needed a few minutes to adjust to it), but switching between the 20" and the 24" uni is not a problem any more for me. I think you will like it.
Im just starting to get good at riding on my 20 inch uni with pretty long (5 inch) cranks. However, after just riding down the street my legs get super tired. Maybe its just bc im practicing a lot / I need better strength, but would you recommend upgrading to a 24 inch wheel? Im hoping to use it to ride to campus each morning in college (1 mile). Thanks!
You need a lot of practice on a 20" uni before "upgrading" to a bigger wheel. Just place almost all your weight in the seat and learn how to control your unicycle this way. This isn't easy (it took me more than a year to do this), but after learning how to do it I'm able to ride for hours and hours without getting tired. Actually unicycling is much easier than walking, if you learn how to relax while riding.
Bogdan Popescu Ok I thought that might be the case. Sounds like it’ll get easier as I get better so I can go longer distances. Also I definitely tense up when I ride so relaxing would help a lot too. Thanks for the tip!
Hi. It is pretty low (lower than the average speed of a kick scooter). Today my average speed with a 20" unicycle was 7.2 Km/h (it was a pretty relaxed ride): www.strava.com/activities/6398074381 My highest average speed was 9.1 Km/h with a 20" unicycle (but I was pedalling pretty fast): th-cam.com/video/sEi_xOk9Vjk/w-d-xo.html Usually my average speed when riding 19"/20" unicycle is between 7.5 - 8 Km/h. The speed of a unicycle depends on more variables: wheel size (bigger wheel = more speed), cranks length (shorter cranks = higher speed), tyre profile, tyre volume and pressure, characteristics of the road, direction of the wind, saddle height etc. (But the most important is the size of the wheel. In my case, a difference of 4" in the diameter of the wheel increases/ decreases my average speed with about 1 Km/h.)
Hi. The best choice for you is a 20" unicycle. Its cranks should be between 100mm and 130mm. If it doesn't come with two seatposts (different lenghts), you will have to cut the seatpost (preferably with a pipe cutter) or buy another one with the same diameter (making sure that it's designed for the same type of saddle). There are tutorials on how to cut the seat post. I should allow you to ride the unicycle with the seat either in a high position or low position, depending on how you want to use the unicycle.
I physically have to move my ball sack up and out of the way every time I mount sometimes I have to turn around if there are people around how do you not need to do this? And I got a 16" unicycle for free and I ride it pretty good should I get a 20 or 24 next? I mainly want to juggle while riding and ride in circles and do easy tricks
Just proper underwear and less weight in the seat while mounting... I prefer 20" unicycles for their versatility. 24" is for covering a little more distance in less time. It's a little faster and rolls better over obstacles, but not proper for riding in crowded areas.
Hi Bogdan, I know you also prefere the 20"s and I have a lot in the meantime. But what would be the 24" you recommend for roads and sometimes light off-road. I tried the Nimbus Oracle Muni 24" but it feels not perfect on streets for me. Maybe the 24" Nimbus II is a good one, have you tried this? It should be midrange one, between 300-400Eur.
Hi. I haven't tried the Nimbus Oracle. But since you ride both 20" and 24" unicyles, you already know that they're not very different. A 29er with a road tire would be the best option for riding on roads and light off-road. It takes a while to get used to it, but it's more effective than a 24" uni. With a 24" uni, you won't cover much distance. This is cheap and do the job (also feels easy to control): th-cam.com/video/zsb7kYSp1pE/w-d-xo.html
Make sure your saddle is friendly to male anatomy! LOL It's pretty scary at first. It may even seem impossible. During the first days I would recommend practicing idling between two tables (if you don't know what "idling on a unicycle" means, just Google for it!). Idling is a very difficult skill to learn, but trying it with each feet develops the required balance and coordination to safely ride a unicycle forward. After a few days of practice you may try riding your unicycle by using a fence or a wall. When you get enough confidence, you should try riding it with both hands in the air and make sure you land on your feet when you fall. At first you will only ride for half a revolution (of the wheel), then for a whole revolution, then for two revolutions a.s.o. It will take more months of riding until it becomes your 2nd nature... Until then, you will fall for thousands of times (in 99% cases on your feet). Just avoid any risk (there is no reason to hurry) and practice regularly (every day, if possible - even for only a few minutes once or more times a day)! The brain needs time, food, continuous stimulation and a lot of sleep to adjust itself to this kind of activity.
It must be funny but also a challenge. I don't own a 12" unicycle. I would try one but I'm not sure if I can ride any. The distance between the low pedal and the ground may be too short for me (I almost touch the ground with my shoes when riding the 16" unicycle and it has very short cranks. That happens because I don't keep the feet parallel to the ground all the time). I would also need a really long seatpost (which must be hard or impossible to find). And there is another thing... Somebody told me that I look like a clown when riding the 16" uni. LOL
It is true that the smaller the wheel, the more clown-like you appear, which is why it's only ridden in private lol As for dragging the feet, on a 12" you can drag your heels if you're careful enough 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
unicycle.com (UK, Germany etc.) and unaruota.com (high price, but cheap shipment) are the most important. You may also find bigger unicycles at juggling stores.
When I started to learn how to ride a unicycle somebody recommended me to use a low pressure (as low as possible), but that didn't really help. A high pressure was even worse. It's different for everybody, I guess. Start from a lower pressure, then see what works for you!
Hey. I think that any wheel size (greater or equal to 19") is all right with the proper crank length. You definitely need longer cranks. A 19"/20" unicycle with cranks no longer than 140mm with a 20"x2.5" tyre should be all right, if you're interested in learning more advanced unicycling skills. A 24" unicycle with 150mm cranks would be almost as good for tricking, but much better for general riding. If you're only interested in riding on roads then you may choose shorter cranks (130mm, for example). In my case, a few milimeters difference for the cranks make a big difference. For example, too short cranks make hopping impossible and too long cranks make idling impossible. It's very hard to find the perfect length in-between for doing both tricks at a reasonable performance. Short cranks are excellent for riding on roads (they improve the speed and comfort) and long cranks are perfect for riding off-road or on bumpy roads and for ridind uphill (they offer better leverage and stability). So, it's harder to choose the best crank length that suits you than choosing between a 20" or a 24" wheel. The axel of a 24" wheel is only 2" higher from the ground compared to a 20" wheel, but the bigger wheel rolls much easier over obstacles with the proper tire and long enough cranks. Well, it all depends on what you want to use the unicycle for. If you're just interested in general riding then go for a 24" unicycle with not too short cranks...
@@bogdandebuzau Thank you for taking the time to write about this subject - crank length/wheel height - very interesting discussion!! I'm just learning - and haven't bought a unicycle - yet! Your contribution makes things much more clear!
Good evening, Bogdan Popescu! I no speak english! Tem como você ajudar - me? Preciso comprar um monociclo e, no Brasil é complicado. Você me venderia um!? Seu vídeo ficou muito bom! Tchau.
Good morning. In almost all countries it is hard to buy a unicycle. In my country (Romania, Europe) there is not even one unicycle store. We order unicycles from other countries (or buy used ones when finding ones). You should search online for a local store (Brasil is a big country). Or you may just order from here: www.unicycle-la.com/
Not really. I only found it useful for learning some tricks, then transfer the skills to a 20" uni. But it is not necessary to buy an 18" uni for that.
@@bogdandebuzau I have a small budget, I'm torn between getting an 18 inch or nothing. The price difference is out of my budget. I can wait until after Christmas to purchase the 20 inch.
@@kelbeegee4454 The wheel of 18" diameter is too small for riding this unicycle on uneven ground. It doesn't allow long enough cranks for better leverage or for hopping. The tyre options are also limited for 18". In my case, it helped me to learn/ improve my idling skills and backwards riding a little faster, after practicing them on the 16" unicycle in this video, but after getting used to a 20" uni, I found harder to control both the 16" and the 18" uni. Now the 20" uni feels the best for learning any unicycling skill. I've also got bigger size unicycles, but I couldn't realy transfer most of the tricks that I've learned on 16"/ 18"/ 19"/ 20" to these bigger unicycles (excepting the 24" unicycle which seems a little better for doing some tricks due to its long cranks). The 18" unicycle that I'm talking about is the one in this video: th-cam.com/video/qUmJXc3BizI/w-d-xo.html
@@kelbeegee4454 Forget about 18" or smaller unicycles! Buy a 19"/20" unicycle or (maybe) a 24" unicycle if you are very tall. This is my message in its simplest form. If there is something in particular that you didn't understand, just ask more specific questions...
A bicycle doesn't need a strong rim. Dedicated unicycle rims (for trials and street are reinforced, doubled, even tripled). Unicycles with high prices also have a high quality axel and very strong cranks. But the high price is also caused by the low production of dedicated components.
I've never tried 12". But somehow it is easier to do some basic tricks on 16". In my case 19"-20" unis allow doing better most of the basic tricks. I've stopped riding the 16" uni because it is too slow. Now I prefer 20"-24" unicycles for practicing tricks (it is a little harder on 24", but it isn't a big difference), 26" for Muni and 29" for distance. I've also got a 36er, but I don't feel too safe when riding it.
Nice job for a long haired mute ! ..... I was going to Buy a 20" Unicycle for fun .... but , after watching ...... I can see No Practical Purpose for it ........ Cheers !
Haha. It's either for fun or for practical reasons. You can't have them both. If you think that walking is better than unicycling, then enjoy walking! Sorry, I'm not a native English speaker and I don't think you'd understand Romanian language. :) Cheers!
@@bogdandebuzau Tres Bon ..... You're a Fit handsome man with blond hair most Women would die for , and a Foreign Accent to make them Swoon ( rumor ) .... But Walking cuts my risk of personal injury and let's the Fun , be uninterrupted ! ..... I will stick to 2 wheels ! ;-D Bab.la !
@@robertbrander2074 Thanks. I've learned how to ride a unicycle at 47 years old. And I really started to love unicycling. I also ride bicycles and own more types of bicycles, but unicycling is more fun. I also consider unicycling safer, because the speed of a unicycle is pretty low and in case of a UPD (unplanned dismount) there are more chances to land on your feet (while your unicycle is falling behind you) compared to falling from a bike. I've experienced pretty bad falls while riding a bike, but never while riding a uni, because I never try anything too extreme and the first thing that I've learned was how to fall safely from a unicycle.
@@bogdandebuzau You Definitely have Talent ! ..... But going down a bumpy sidewalk with curbs and people .... plus constantly jumping on and off all the time , deters my initial interest ! ..... A 2 Wheeler is now my choice , even though I've fallen off a bike 3 times ... All from stupidity ! ... A Unicycle for me would only be for Tricks and Entertainment plus Unwanted risk ! ... A fun Novelty .... but 2 , 3 or 4 wheels is the path for me .... Cheers !
That's something I didn't think about, but you nicely illustrated; making smaller turns seem easier on a unicycle with small wheels, than on a unicycle with larger wheels.
So, you can't have just one unicyle!! Need each one for different purposes!!
Thank you. Exactly. The number of unicycles that you need is always +1. ;)
Great video! Thanks for making it! You make a unicycle look fun.
Hola 👋.
Felicidades por el vídeo 😊.
Saludos Paz y bien desde España ❤❤❤
Hola. Muchas gracias.
I just bought a 20" have spent a couple hours and can ride in a line(not controlled) for awhile. How hard is it to learn how to idle and do you have any tips? My eventual goal is to be able to stay in a smaller space facing forward idling back and forth juggling or something.
I've been practicing idling for more than a year until being able to do it properly (well, my age doesn't help with fast improving unicycling skills). More weight in the seat was the key in my case and also variating the amplitude and frequency while trying to maintain the same position for the upper part of the body. I can juggle while idling for a few seconds only. Trying to idle with one foot improved my idling. It's good to practice both idling and riding backwards.
@@bogdandebuzau Awesome thanks for the advice. It is definitely something that I underestimated the difficulty of and have a much bigger respect for unicycle riders!
oh shoot didnt expect to see you here. hows your unicycling going? seems im at about the same point you were at
I'm 5'9 and brought a 16" inch as my beginner should I be fine with it?
I would've chosen a 20" unicycle with long enough cranks. But yes, a 16" uni is a good size to start with (if practicing mostly indoors). Good luck! And have fun!
I used to unicycle when 11-12 years old. I would ride carrying bags of groceries in the Bronx. I’m 58 now and wonder if I could still do it and enjoy without getting hurt?
Nice! I've learned how to ride a unicycle at 47 years old and took me many months until feeling comfortable enough to start practicing the most basic unicycling skills. If you learned how to ride a unicycle when you were so young, probably it's a matter of days until getting back on a unicycle. Just go back to basics and build skills from scratch. While improving your skills you regain confidence. I found somehow easier riding a unicycle with something heavy in one of my hands or both hands. This allows me to balance better. I enjoy every minute of riding a unicycle. I have a lot of "toys" with wheels in my collection, but nothing compares to unicycling. You may start loving unicycling more than ever. Of course, you will be able to enjoy unicycling without getting hurt. Just get some protective equipment and start practicing!
Thank you for the words of advice. I remember my cousin and I bought unicycles at the same time. She was four years older and got the hang of it quicker than I did. I was very frustrated. Then all of a sudden I got it. Funny how that happens. I only rode that one year. I don’t know why I stopped. I can juggle now which I couldn’t then. Wonder if I could ride and juggle 😂 Do you think I should get a 20 or 24. I’m pretty sure I had a 20 back then.
@@dean2663 Juggling while unicycling is pretty hard. I'm still working on it and mostly fail. It's better to start with a 20" unicycle with longer cranks before migrating to a bigger wheel and/ or shorter cranks. Even after getting a uni with a bigger wheel, a 20" uni is still necessary for learning new skills/ improving skills before transferring them to a uni with a bigger wheel.
. is it easier 2 go up hill with a smaller diameter wheel ?
. TY 4 sharing
The cranks length is the one that matters. Longer cranks = better leverage.
Just starting to learn is a 24in easier than a 20in to learn on??
No. 20" is the best choice, even with short cranks.
@@bogdandebuzau okay hey thank you I appreciate it
I Am "Learning" & Have A 24 !!! Having Alot Of Trouble !!!
I Found A Used 20 With A Wide Tire !!!
(Nimbus 20 Purple Monster)
I Weigh 250 lbs & 6 feet tall !! Will The Wide Tire Cause Any More Problems With Learning ???
Thanks, Paul
You shoud use a 20" freestyle unicycle for learning. Wide tires are strongly affected by road camber and have high rolling resistence (you also need long cranks to deal with them). Increasing or reducing the pressure in the tire changes the way you ride the unicycle, but doesn't change the fact that it's harder to balance on them... They're better off-road or on ice and snow. On roads is hard to ride them.
nice video and interesting size comparison my friend, I buy one 24 wheel.
Thank you. If you want to buy a 24" uni, make sure it's got long cranks. It's faster and you get better control, especially on bumpy roads. It will feel a little harder at first (compared to the 20" uni) until you get used to it (I only needed a few minutes to adjust to it), but switching between the 20" and the 24" uni is not a problem any more for me. I think you will like it.
Im just starting to get good at riding on my 20 inch uni with pretty long (5 inch) cranks. However, after just riding down the street my legs get super tired. Maybe its just bc im practicing a lot / I need better strength, but would you recommend upgrading to a 24 inch wheel? Im hoping to use it to ride to campus each morning in college (1 mile). Thanks!
You need a lot of practice on a 20" uni before "upgrading" to a bigger wheel. Just place almost all your weight in the seat and learn how to control your unicycle this way. This isn't easy (it took me more than a year to do this), but after learning how to do it I'm able to ride for hours and hours without getting tired. Actually unicycling is much easier than walking, if you learn how to relax while riding.
Bogdan Popescu Ok I thought that might be the case. Sounds like it’ll get easier as I get better so I can go longer distances. Also I definitely tense up when I ride so relaxing would help a lot too. Thanks for the tip!
Hi. What is the average speed on 20 inch uni? I am thinking about use it to work. Thank you.
Hi. It is pretty low (lower than the average speed of a kick scooter). Today my average speed with a 20" unicycle was 7.2 Km/h (it was a pretty relaxed ride): www.strava.com/activities/6398074381
My highest average speed was 9.1 Km/h with a 20" unicycle (but I was pedalling pretty fast): th-cam.com/video/sEi_xOk9Vjk/w-d-xo.html
Usually my average speed when riding 19"/20" unicycle is between 7.5 - 8 Km/h. The speed of a unicycle depends on more variables: wheel size (bigger wheel = more speed), cranks length (shorter cranks = higher speed), tyre profile, tyre volume and pressure, characteristics of the road, direction of the wind, saddle height etc.
(But the most important is the size of the wheel. In my case, a difference of 4" in the diameter of the wheel increases/ decreases my average speed with about 1 Km/h.)
Hello I want buy a unicycle ..my height is 153 cm ... which is best for me??can you please suggest
Hi. The best choice for you is a 20" unicycle. Its cranks should be between 100mm and 130mm. If it doesn't come with two seatposts (different lenghts), you will have to cut the seatpost (preferably with a pipe cutter) or buy another one with the same diameter (making sure that it's designed for the same type of saddle). There are tutorials on how to cut the seat post. I should allow you to ride the unicycle with the seat either in a high position or low position, depending on how you want to use the unicycle.
I physically have to move my ball sack up and out of the way every time I mount sometimes I have to turn around if there are people around how do you not need to do this? And I got a 16" unicycle for free and I ride it pretty good should I get a 20 or 24 next? I mainly want to juggle while riding and ride in circles and do easy tricks
Just proper underwear and less weight in the seat while mounting... I prefer 20" unicycles for their versatility. 24" is for covering a little more distance in less time. It's a little faster and rolls better over obstacles, but not proper for riding in crowded areas.
@@bogdandebuzau yeah I figured 20 inch was the way to go thank you
Hi Bogdan, I know you also prefere the 20"s and I have a lot in the meantime. But what would be the 24" you recommend for roads and sometimes light off-road. I tried the Nimbus Oracle Muni 24" but it feels not perfect on streets for me. Maybe the 24" Nimbus II is a good one, have you tried this? It should be midrange one, between 300-400Eur.
Hi. I haven't tried the Nimbus Oracle. But since you ride both 20" and 24" unicyles, you already know that they're not very different. A 29er with a road tire would be the best option for riding on roads and light off-road. It takes a while to get used to it, but it's more effective than a 24" uni. With a 24" uni, you won't cover much distance. This is cheap and do the job (also feels easy to control): th-cam.com/video/zsb7kYSp1pE/w-d-xo.html
What brand do you prefer?
Mad4One (better design) or Qu-Ax (probably the most durable).
I'm scared that I would just castrate myself if I try to even learn to ride a unicycle, do you have any beginner tios?
Make sure your saddle is friendly to male anatomy! LOL
It's pretty scary at first. It may even seem impossible. During the first days I would recommend practicing idling between two tables (if you don't know what "idling on a unicycle" means, just Google for it!). Idling is a very difficult skill to learn, but trying it with each feet develops the required balance and coordination to safely ride a unicycle forward. After a few days of practice you may try riding your unicycle by using a fence or a wall. When you get enough confidence, you should try riding it with both hands in the air and make sure you land on your feet when you fall. At first you will only ride for half a revolution (of the wheel), then for a whole revolution, then for two revolutions a.s.o. It will take more months of riding until it becomes your 2nd nature... Until then, you will fall for thousands of times (in 99% cases on your feet). Just avoid any risk (there is no reason to hurry) and practice regularly (every day, if possible - even for only a few minutes once or more times a day)! The brain needs time, food, continuous stimulation and a lot of sleep to adjust itself to this kind of activity.
12" wheel is entertaining, you pedal like mad just to stay upright 🤣😂
It must be funny but also a challenge. I don't own a 12" unicycle. I would try one but I'm not sure if I can ride any. The distance between the low pedal and the ground may be too short for me (I almost touch the ground with my shoes when riding the 16" unicycle and it has very short cranks. That happens because I don't keep the feet parallel to the ground all the time). I would also need a really long seatpost (which must be hard or impossible to find). And there is another thing... Somebody told me that I look like a clown when riding the 16" uni. LOL
It is true that the smaller the wheel, the more clown-like you appear, which is why it's only ridden in private lol
As for dragging the feet, on a 12" you can drag your heels if you're careful enough 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Where to buy a unicycle in EU bigger than 24 inches? I can't find much outside US.
unicycle.com (UK, Germany etc.) and unaruota.com (high price, but cheap shipment) are the most important. You may also find bigger unicycles at juggling stores.
how much pressure do you recommend in your tire for a new rider on a 20 inch uni?
When I started to learn how to ride a unicycle somebody recommended me to use a low pressure (as low as possible), but that didn't really help. A high pressure was even worse. It's different for everybody, I guess. Start from a lower pressure, then see what works for you!
@@bogdandebuzau Thanks. Ill try some pressures out.
Hey Bogdan, I was wondering... I am 196cm tall and do you think that the 24 is the best choice for someone as tall as me?
Hey. I think that any wheel size (greater or equal to 19") is all right with the proper crank length. You definitely need longer cranks. A 19"/20" unicycle with cranks no longer than 140mm with a 20"x2.5" tyre should be all right, if you're interested in learning more advanced unicycling skills. A 24" unicycle with 150mm cranks would be almost as good for tricking, but much better for general riding. If you're only interested in riding on roads then you may choose shorter cranks (130mm, for example). In my case, a few milimeters difference for the cranks make a big difference. For example, too short cranks make hopping impossible and too long cranks make idling impossible. It's very hard to find the perfect length in-between for doing both tricks at a reasonable performance. Short cranks are excellent for riding on roads (they improve the speed and comfort) and long cranks are perfect for riding off-road or on bumpy roads and for ridind uphill (they offer better leverage and stability). So, it's harder to choose the best crank length that suits you than choosing between a 20" or a 24" wheel. The axel of a 24" wheel is only 2" higher from the ground compared to a 20" wheel, but the bigger wheel rolls much easier over obstacles with the proper tire and long enough cranks. Well, it all depends on what you want to use the unicycle for. If you're just interested in general riding then go for a 24" unicycle with not too short cranks...
@@bogdandebuzau I'm thinking about buying a 24 inch with a 14cm crank
@@bogdandebuzau Thank you for taking the time to write about this subject - crank length/wheel height - very interesting discussion!!
I'm just learning - and haven't bought a unicycle - yet! Your contribution makes things much more clear!
Good evening, Bogdan Popescu! I no speak english! Tem como você ajudar - me? Preciso comprar um monociclo e, no Brasil é complicado. Você me venderia um!? Seu vídeo ficou muito bom! Tchau.
Good morning. In almost all countries it is hard to buy a unicycle. In my country (Romania, Europe) there is not even one unicycle store. We order unicycles from other countries (or buy used ones when finding ones). You should search online for a local store (Brasil is a big country). Or you may just order from here: www.unicycle-la.com/
So an 18 inch is a good size for a male that's confident?
Not really. I only found it useful for learning some tricks, then transfer the skills to a 20" uni. But it is not necessary to buy an 18" uni for that.
@@bogdandebuzau awesome thanks!
@@bogdandebuzau I have a small budget, I'm torn between getting an 18 inch or nothing. The price difference is out of my budget. I can wait until after Christmas to purchase the 20 inch.
@@kelbeegee4454 The wheel of 18" diameter is too small for riding this unicycle on uneven ground. It doesn't allow long enough cranks for better leverage or for hopping. The tyre options are also limited for 18". In my case, it helped me to learn/ improve my idling skills and backwards riding a little faster, after practicing them on the 16" unicycle in this video, but after getting used to a 20" uni, I found harder to control both the 16" and the 18" uni. Now the 20" uni feels the best for learning any unicycling skill. I've also got bigger size unicycles, but I couldn't realy transfer most of the tricks that I've learned on 16"/ 18"/ 19"/ 20" to these bigger unicycles (excepting the 24" unicycle which seems a little better for doing some tricks due to its long cranks).
The 18" unicycle that I'm talking about is the one in this video: th-cam.com/video/qUmJXc3BizI/w-d-xo.html
@@kelbeegee4454 Forget about 18" or smaller unicycles! Buy a 19"/20" unicycle or (maybe) a 24" unicycle if you are very tall. This is my message in its simplest form. If there is something in particular that you didn't understand, just ask more specific questions...
Manny Puig has a lot of time of his hands nowadays.
May i know how tall you are?
183-185 cm (about 6 feet 7⁄16 inch).
Why do unicycles cost so much when they are so simple and 1/4-1/3 the materials of a standard bicycle? Seems like a rip off.
A bicycle doesn't need a strong rim. Dedicated unicycle rims (for trials and street are reinforced, doubled, even tripled). Unicycles with high prices also have a high quality axel and very strong cranks. But the high price is also caused by the low production of dedicated components.
having small wheel-like around 12" to 16" isn't really worth it...
I've never tried 12". But somehow it is easier to do some basic tricks on 16". In my case 19"-20" unis allow doing better most of the basic tricks. I've stopped riding the 16" uni because it is too slow. Now I prefer 20"-24" unicycles for practicing tricks (it is a little harder on 24", but it isn't a big difference), 26" for Muni and 29" for distance. I've also got a 36er, but I don't feel too safe when riding it.
@@bogdandebuzau i got a 29" And I found it really fun to ride it on mtb trails all tough harder...
24! :)
Nice job for a long haired mute ! ..... I was going to Buy a 20" Unicycle for fun .... but , after watching ...... I can see No Practical Purpose for it ........ Cheers !
Haha. It's either for fun or for practical reasons. You can't have them both. If you think that walking is better than unicycling, then enjoy walking! Sorry, I'm not a native English speaker and I don't think you'd understand Romanian language. :) Cheers!
@@bogdandebuzau Tres Bon ..... You're a Fit handsome man with blond hair most Women would die for , and a Foreign Accent to make them Swoon ( rumor ) .... But Walking cuts my risk of personal injury and let's the Fun , be uninterrupted ! ..... I will stick to 2 wheels ! ;-D Bab.la !
@@robertbrander2074 Thanks. I've learned how to ride a unicycle at 47 years old. And I really started to love unicycling. I also ride bicycles and own more types of bicycles, but unicycling is more fun. I also consider unicycling safer, because the speed of a unicycle is pretty low and in case of a UPD (unplanned dismount) there are more chances to land on your feet (while your unicycle is falling behind you) compared to falling from a bike. I've experienced pretty bad falls while riding a bike, but never while riding a uni, because I never try anything too extreme and the first thing that I've learned was how to fall safely from a unicycle.
@@bogdandebuzau You Definitely have Talent ! ..... But going down a bumpy sidewalk with curbs and people .... plus constantly jumping on and off all the time , deters my initial interest ! ..... A 2 Wheeler is now my choice , even though I've fallen off a bike 3 times ... All from stupidity ! ... A Unicycle for me would only be for Tricks and Entertainment plus Unwanted risk ! ... A fun Novelty .... but 2 , 3 or 4 wheels is the path for me .... Cheers !