EVERYTHING UNICYCLE
EVERYTHING UNICYCLE
Size:
20” — standard for children
24” — standard for adults
36” — faster, smoother touring model (”Coker”)
Cost:
$100 — standard beginner model
$600 — top-of-the-line Kris Holm model
$500 — Coker 36”-wheel
Learning time:
10-15 hours for average person
Online community:
www.unicyclist.com
Myth:
It’s dangerous. Unicyclists claim their sport is safer than two-wheeled biking because you ride slower and usually fall on your feet, not your face.
Extreme unicycle videos:
Kris Holm (bridge railing): www.youtube.com/watch?v1uPznTbus3g
Kris Holm (sheer cliff): www.youtube.com/watch?v2hZzYg9YlMo&featurerelated
Other extreme tricks: www.youtube.com/watch?vD1QJfd9Idg8
Source: Terry Peterson, Adam Brody, Jamey Mossengren
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