Dog·gone Crank Lengths

The KH Freeride 29er has already got me riding familiar trails harder and faster. I’m also trying out stuff on the 29er I wouldn’t have before, I guess due to the steamroller go anywhere feel the 29er has with the wider rim. Is it all in the mind? Who knows! The question is do I […]

Topeak BarXtender

A helmet mounted GoPro HERO Wide camera captures a cool point of view but it’s not long before the itch for alternative mounting locations sets in. There aren’t too many mounting options on a unicycle that are readily accessible, just the seat tube and seat post, and my XC GUNI Handlebars.

Wet Wombat Forest Loop

After a few days of wet and cold weather it was time to head back out into the Wombat Forest. The tracks were ultra slippery, many UPD’s and lots of laughs followed.  Sitting on the 36″ starts to feel high when it’s out of control, especially sliding out from under you on slippery tracks.

Kris Holm 2009 Saddle

The announcement of the new Kris Holm Seat and Stiffener plate combination really caught my attention.

Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.4 29″ Tire

At the end of last winter I changed tires on the KH29 from the Panaracer Rampage 2.35 – which had been an excellent winter/wet weather tire – to the Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.4. With its much tighter tread I hoped it would suit the dry summer conditions. As Autumn now heads towards the next Winter […]

29″ Tube Upgrade for 36″ Unicycle

Schwalbe 700C Tube

The best bang for buck upgrade for a 36″ unicycle is to replace the heavy 36″ tube with a 29″ tube. The reduction in weight makes a significant difference in the energy required to accelerate and slow down the wheel. You will definitely notice the difference!