A unicycle is a one-wheeled human powered vehicle. Unicycles are similar to, but less complex than, bicycles.

Construction

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Unicycles are composed of a few key parts: the wheel, which includes the tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub and axle; the cranks and pedals; the frame; the seatpost; and the saddle. The wheel is the main part of the unicycle; it is usually a bicycle wheel rim and spokes with a special hub that doesn't freewheel, which means the axle can't turn independently of the hub. This makes it so the rotation of the cranks directly control the rotation of the wheel. This is called direct drive. The frame sits on top of the axle, and cranks attach to the ends of the axle. The seatpost links the frame to the saddle.

Some modern unicycles use gears in the hub to increase riding distance, but the basic construction remains the same; the seat is located on the frame and the frame sits above the wheel.

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@Yahoocycling I'm in as long as I can ride my unicycle
ptarjan (Paul Tarjan) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:39:58 -0000
@Yahoocycling I'm in as long as I can ride my unicycle
can pull a wheelie on a unicycle
mannners (Chris Jackson) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:22:22 -0000
can pull a wheelie on a unicycle
The unicyclist.org IUF official Unicycle Levels page now has videos of each level being performed. Cool! (I'm level 1?) http://bit.ly/613LqG
reynardfx (Reynard Faux) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:07:29 -0000
The unicyclist.org IUF official Unicycle Levels page now has videos of each level being performed. Cool! (I'm level 1?) http://bit.ly/613LqG
RT @PetLions: Come see us 12/26 at The Empty Bottle w/ Unicycle Loves You. It's going to be a rocking holiday party! http://bit.ly/5l1qEc
brianzieske (Brian Zieske) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:57:09 -0000
RT @PetLions: Come see us 12/26 at The Empty Bottle w/ Unicycle Loves You. It's going to be a rocking holiday party! http://bit.ly/5l1qEc
RT @PetLions Come see us 12/26 at The Empty Bottle w/ Unicycle Loves You. It's going to be a rocking holiday party! http://bit.ly/5l1qEc
JudeeB (JudeeB) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:36:54 -0000
RT @PetLions Come see us 12/26 at The Empty Bottle w/ Unicycle Loves You. It's going to be a rocking holiday party! http://bit.ly/5l1qEc
Decided I would try to find some unicycle friends on Twitter. Anyone out there.
Wendiraejames (Wendi James) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:36:19 -0000
Decided I would try to find some unicycle friends on Twitter. Anyone out there.

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