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  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Unicycles are composed of a few key parts: the wheel (which includes the tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub and axle), the cranks, pedals, fork-style frame, seatpost, and saddle (the seat of the unicycle).
of the advent of the unicycle is based on the popularity of the penny-farthing during the late 19th century.
It is not plagued by the normal unicycle balance problems because of the greater gyroscopic properties and lower center of mass.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=unicycle   (1920 words)

  
  Unicycle
Unicycles comprise a few key parts: the wheel and axle, the frame, the seat, and cranks and pedals.
Unicycles are thought to descend from the penny-farthing bicycles of the late 19th century.
Unicycles have traditionally had circus connotations, but in recent years unicycles have gained a following as a means of everyday transportation.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/un/Unicycle.html   (343 words)

  
 How unicycle is made - Background, History, Raw materials, Quality control
A unicycle is a single-wheeled vehicle traditionally used during circus performances.
Unicycles are made like bicycles; individual parts are produced separately then pieced together by the manufacturer.
The unicycle frame is a metal structure with two forks that attach to the wheel and a hollow tube that connects to the seat post.
www.madehow.com /Volume-7/Unicycle.html   (2257 words)

  
 UNIcycle Shop NZ - your family-run unicycle source in Auckland, offering personal service
Giraffes: A giraffe is a unicycle driven by a chain the most common type of giraffe unicycles are 5 or 6ft tall.
Giraffes are easier to ride than normal unicycles because you have more time to make corrective movements so you wont fall off.
After you have over come the fear of being so high, riding a giraffe is relatively easy, however because of the height learning to ride a unicycle on a giraffe is not recommended.
www.unicycleshop.co.nz /faq.html   (627 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Unicycles and Unicycling
Unicycling is, like juggling, a physical skill with hardly any practical application at all, apart from making people shout 'Look at that!'.
Giraffe unicycles start at about five feet tall, and go up to just over a hundred feet.
One of the great secrets of unicycling is that a five foot unicycle is much easier to ride than a normal one.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A630514   (2164 words)

  
 Giraffe Unicycles
A giraffe unicycle is one with a chain, or one where the crank arms are not attached directly to the axle.
Giraffe riders from the Wood One Wheelers, at the 1995 National Unicycling Convention in Bowling Green Ohio.
This was because the crane was attached to the unicycle, not him, and he had to stay on it in the event of a fall.
www.unicycling.com /garage/giraffe.htm   (554 words)

  
 Unicycling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unicycling is the activity of riding a unicycle.
Street unicycling (or simply "street" as it's known within the sport) is a style of unicycling where riders use combinations of objects found in urbanized settings, such as curbs, ledges, handrails, stairs as well as flat areas to perform a wide variety of tricks.
The pedals of a typical unicycle (not a giraffe) are connected directly to the wheel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Unicycling   (1313 words)

  
 Unicycles page at Jugglingworld
This is a children's unicycle, the small wheel makes it only suitable for very smooth areas.
This giraffe unicycle can be extended from 5 feet tall to 7 feet tall.
To extend from 5' to 7' the quick-release between the pedals and the wheel is undone and the chains removed; an extra section of frame is inserted and the longer chains fitted.
www.jugglingworld.biz /shop/products_unicycles.html   (1117 words)

  
 Einräder
Robust unicycle with fl Cionlli saddle and quick release for adjusting the height of the saddle, industrial ball bearings, closed on both sides (exchangeable), standard pedals, chromium-plated steel rims with 36 spokes.
In contrast to the Standard unicycles the Deluxe models have a more solid saddle with exchangeable protecting caps (front and rear) and a hexagon socket clamp instead of the quick-release.
They are, in contrast to the Deluxe unicycles, equipped with anodized aluminium rims and a hardened steel axle, which is very good for skipping and similarly wearing techniques.
www.henrys-online.de /En/E-Einrad.htm   (418 words)

  
 Unicycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unicycles are composed of a few key parts: the wheel (which includes the tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub and axle), the cranks, pedals, fork-style frame, seatpost, and saddle (the seat of the unicycle).
Kangaroo unicycle: unicycle that has both the cranks facing in the same direction and the hub off-center.
Freewheeling unicycle: a unicycle where the hub freewheels, allowing the rider to coast or move forward without pedalling, as a bike would.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Giraffe_unicycle   (1663 words)

  
 GeneralFAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Strictly speaking, a “giraffe” unicycle is the term used for Schwinn 6-feet tall unicycles.
Also, while riders most often come off the unicycle and land on their feet, it is possible to fall on your hands.
While bike helmets are important for some kinds of unicycling, normal riding usually does not represent a serious threat of head injuries, as is true of biking.
home.comcast.net /~carol.mclean/Home/GeneralFAQ.htm   (1578 words)

  
 Professional Unicycles at Juggling Store
Torker's original chrome unicycle is the perfect starting point for children wanting to learn how to ride on one wheel.
This Unicycle is great for small to average sized adults and teenagers.
Most giraffes are built with the standard 20 Inch wheel, double walled rims and long frames.
www.jugglingstore.com /products/unicycles.html   (654 words)

  
 Serious Juggling: Unicycles, hokey spokes, unicycle parts
Torker Unicycle Unistar CX The Torker Unistar CX is both inexpensive and well-made, and is highly recommended as a first unicycle.
Torker Unicycle Unistar LX Ride in luxury with the Torker Unistar LX unicycle, which features: a saddle with extra cushioning and front handle; heavy-duty frame and crank arms; and alloy rim with 48 spokes for strength on jumps.
The Torker Unistar TX giraffe unicycle has a stronger frame than other giraffes in the same price range, and is adjustable for riders approx.
www.seriousjuggling.com /OP_Unicycles.htm   (989 words)

  
 rec.sport.unicycling Frequently Asked Questions
The URL is http://www.unicycling.org Unicycling NZ This covers unicycling in New Zealand, the home of unigrid, and includes lots of material of general interest as well.
This definition does include giraffe unicycles, however, which is unfortunate because elsewhere the law requires that bicycles be able to leave skid marks when braking.
Any (non-giraffe) unicycle that has a one piece crank with pedals that are just kind of stuck on the ends of the crank (tricycle technology) was not actually designed with the intention that it would be ridden.
www.cs.uu.nl /wais/html/na-dir/sports/unicycling-faq.html   (7911 words)

  
 Unicycle.UK.com - Product Page - "5' Nimbus Giraffe Unicycle - 2007"
Giraffe unicycles are fun to ride and help you stand out from the crowd.
Most Giraffe unicycles are made of steel but CrMo is much stronger.
Care must be taken when dismounting from giraffe unicycles not to drop them as this can sometimes bend the frame.
www.unicycle.uk.com /shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=71   (325 words)

  
 MUC Members   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Learning to ride a unicycle is one of the craziest, most outrageous things I have ever done.
Members of the Memphis Unicycle Club are a great bunch of people, all with varying interests and backgrounds but all with the same common interest in riding around on one wheel.
Unicycling was on my "10 things I want to do before I die" list.
www.memphisunicycleclub.com /ie/members.shtml   (1259 words)

  
 Rock Climbing Forums: Climbing Disciplines: Slacklining: Unicycle on a slackline
I've just purchased a unicycle, and my goal is to be able to slackline while riding it by the end of the summer.
A friend of mine is insanely good with a unicycle - he said it took him 6 months to a year to really do much with it.
as a unicycle rider i can say that the thought of riding on a slack line has occured to me but it would be pretty friggin hard...so i have not tried...
www.rockclimbing.com /forums/viewtopic.php?p=1370552   (1163 words)

  
 UniGuy.com
The unicycle provides a cardiovascular workout I believe to be comparable to jogging (including the "runners high") without the impact damage of running.
My unicycle riding is dedicated to the children served by H.O.P.E.S. from the Father and the memory of Tracy Tramel who started the work of H.O.P.E.S. nearly seven years ago.
Unicycle.com is the best place to buy your Unicycle and they have a lot of great accessories and information too.
www.rayosxdental.com   (779 words)

  
 Oddballs, England's 1st Juggling Shop > Unicycles
The Chrome Deluxe unicycles are suitable for beginners to intermediate road riders. Built to last, they have one third extra spokes in the wheel compared to a standard bicycle allowing advanced tricks like bunny hops.
Giraffe unicycle designed to take the rigours of professional performance. Can be extended to 7 feet high!
High audience impact! Taller is better. This giraffe unicycle can be extended from 5 feet tall to 7 feet tall. Designed to be tough enough for performing. Can be rapidly dismantled for ease of transportation. It can be disassembled into four sections which fit into an ordinary suitcase, 26x20x7" (65x50x18cm) - ideal for travelling performers.
www.oddballs.co.uk /acatalog/Unicycle.html   (818 words)

  
 Giraffe unicycle free mounting (no steps, steps and brake steps) - Unicyclist Community
Giraffe unicycle free mounting (no steps, steps and brake steps)
Giraffe unicycles taller than six feet usually have one or possibly
Unicycles with these are usually at least eight tall and
www.unicyclist.com /forums/showthread.php?t=28780   (476 words)

  
 Willkommen bei Tschepplnick: Einrad Special
The unicycle is a special dicipline of Tschepplnick, therefore own pages are dedicated to unicycling.
He owns a small unicycle, a front wheel with a handle-bar (Quotation of a spectator: "Look, he has a broken bike!") and a giraffe unicycle.
Unicycling in a phonebox is not very exciting, but it is very shaky on top of the phone-box.
www.fortunecity.com /victorian/manet/10/niunicy2.html   (778 words)

  
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Free mounting the giraffe is, from what we've heard, a good feat to master.
Falling is not that bad on a small uni, and it's still not that bad on a giraffe.
Idling is a useful skill - it feels weird at first on a giraffe, because the idles seem to be much bigger.
marsht.tripod.com /giraffe.html   (576 words)

  
 MUC Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Connie Cotter and members of the Memphis Unicycle Club beside the Mighty Mississippi River on April 23, 2006 during her visit to Memphis.
Unicycle students practicing during the Connie Cotter Workshop held at St. George's Independent School in Collierville, TN.
Riders and helpers from the Memphis Unicycle Club and the St. George's Independent School Unicycle Club at the Germantown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10, 2005.
www.memphisunicycleclub.com /ie/photos.shtml   (1387 words)

  
 GeneralFAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Once people learn to unicycle, they hardly ever sell their unicycles, so second-hand unicycles may be hard to find.
For a small child, a 16-inch wheel is recommended, although children soon outgrow 16-inch wheels and go to the 20-inch wheel.
A Coker, named for the tire, is a unicycle with a large, 36-inch wheel.
home.comcast.net /~carol.mclean/FAQ/GeneralFAQ.htm   (1586 words)

  
 Unicycle Jester > Unicycling   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Unicycling is the craziest, most outrageous, most venturesome thing I have ever taken up.
I suggest that everyone reading this tries unicycling at one time or another in their life.
Below are some pics of me unicycling (click to enlarge).
www.unicyclejester.com /unicycling.php   (310 words)

  
 Giraffe unicycle tricks   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Seriously though, I think hopping on a giraffe should be pretty easy.
a standard uni, these should be easy on the giraffe also.
Jonathan (Not a giraffe rider yet, due to lack of funds)
www.cyclingforums.com /t208415.html   (502 words)

  
 Gilby's Website: Unicycling Clipart
The standard unicycle was first created in late 1994 when Kevin Gilbertson was just learning how to make cool things in CorelDRAW.
The standard unicycle was then transformed into a giraffe and a big wheel.
These unicycles were first used in the design of the Twin City Unicycle Club Logo that appears on the front of the TCUC T-shirt.
www.gilby.com /unicycling/clipart   (224 words)

  
 Tim's Adventures
Doing unicycle tricks for a sophomore class skit in high school.
Riding a five-foot giraffe unicycle in the Portland Jr.
No place to remount the unicycle, so I had to stay up for the entire three mile parade.
oregonstate.edu /~parkti/adventures.htm   (351 words)

  
 Performer Giraffe with 7 Foot Extension: Unicycle.com NZ : buy a unicycle or learn unicycling
Giraffe unicycle built to take the rigours of professional performance.
To extend from 5' to 7' the quick release under the pedals is undone, the chains removed and an extra section of frame is inserted.
NZ's widest range of quality unicycles and unicycle parts.
www.unicycle.co.nz /View.php?action=ProductDetail&Code=PerformerGiraffe   (440 words)

  
 YouTube - Giraffe Unicycle Dance
This guy seriously sucks, I bet he's only been unicycling for like 2 months and he thinks he has talent.
Btw, bunny hopping bends the frame on a giraffe unicycle.
Trick riding on a giraffe unicycle at Mondo Fest 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota (less)
www.youtube.com /watch?v=N8Gs2ckKFVA   (433 words)

  
 Unicycle.se - Product Page - "Nimbus H - Two Wheel Giraffe Unicycle"
You pedal the top wheel that then drives the lower wheel - which means you have to pedal backwards to go forwards.
This unicycle will challenge your normal unicycling intuition.
Nimbus chrome plated frame and fork blades with split bearing clamps.
www.unicycle.se /shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=194   (90 words)

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