Digital Hippie – Page 110

Muckleford Railway Station

Castlemaine – Maldon Rail Trail

Post published:December 21, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 36"

Had a fun ride today, and my first riding with another unicyclist. I met up with Matt at the Castlemaine Railway Station in the morning and we headed out to Maldon on the back roads, via Muckleford and Walmer. After a coffee in Maldon we headed up Mt Tarrengower. Matt made it to the top, I piked out half way, my 137’s didn’t have the cranking power and neither did I on the day. I’ll have to return with 150’s for another attempt! (more…)

KH29 Schlumpf GUNI

Thoughts on Gear Shifting

Post published:December 19, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 29"

Only my second day out on the GUNI but it’s going well. Some things I’ve noticed with gear changing: (more…)

GUNI MUNI

KH29 GUNI

Post published:December 17, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 29"Schlumpf Hub

With the frame compatibility problems sorted out it was finally time to assemble the KH29 GUNI! (more…)

Schlumpf Day, Great Success!

Schlumpf Hub Arrives!

Post published:December 10, 2008
Post category:Schlumpf Hub

My Schlumpf hub arrived today! It’s a 2 speed unicycle hub with 1:1 and 1:1.5 gearing. 1:1.5 for example turns a 29″ uni into a virtual 43″ – crazy stuff! After a lot of indecision I’ve decided my first GUNI (Geared Unicycle) will be a 29″, primarily because I expect it will take some time to master the gear shift technique and crashing on a 29″ is far more comfortable vs crashing on a 36″. (more…)

Kris Holm Brake Bracket, KH36

Kris Holm Brake Bracket

Post published:December 3, 2008
Post category:Mountain Unicycling

The KH Brake Bracket is a cool little gizmo that bolts to the four front bumper bolts, providing a great location to mount brake levers – so braking can be done with one or two fingers while holding the front bumper. The KH36 comes with a brake bracket. Note the nuts without the flange on the front bolts. (more…)

A Circle of One

6 Hour Cyclic Navigator 2008

Post published:November 30, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 36"

6 Hours of your own Amazing Race! I’ve been looking forward to the Cyclic Navigator, a 6 hour MTB Orienteering style event where the aim is to reach as many control points hidden in the forest as you can within the time available, all the while riding the route of your choice. (more…)

Bridge Road Single Track

Post published:November 16, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 29"

The Wombat Forest is so large and used by so many people (and animals) there’s no shortage of single tracks – the trick is finding them! (more…)

KH36 Afternoon MUNI Cruise, Wombat Forest

Post published:November 11, 2008
Post category:Kris Holm 36"Mountain Unicycling Videos

I’ve been loving cruising the tracks and trails in the Wombat State Forest on my KH36 – the speed and smooth rolling of the big wheel is a blast off road. It’s amazing the off road terrain you can cover with 125 cranks – I guess the lack of control is offset by the speed! (more…)