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Seatclamps
The seatclamp is the connection between the
frame and the seatpost. The quality of the clamp
is important, as this connection is already loaded
during normal riding and is even more stressed
with freestylers and muni riders. There are
clamps with quick-releases or with fixed screw
connections. The quick-release is often used in
clubs and schools because it is easy to operate
and requires no tools. The saddle clamps with
hey-key-screws can, however, clamp even tighter.
Saddles
The saddle takes over the important steering
function of the unicycle, because the unicycle
does not have a handlebar.
As with the bicycle, opinions differ about the best
saddle. Here, everyone must find out for himself
which saddle is suitable for him. A good saddle
should have a firm base plate, which bends little.
For saddles that are used for trial riding, this is
absolutely necessary as the saddle is equipped
with a front handle that is heavily loaded during
jumps upwards as well as downwards. The pro-
tective corners in the back and front (handle) are
important for the saddle. The unicycle always falls
on the front or rear side of the saddle. The saddle
corners protect the upholstery from damage. The
QU-AX Luxus unicycles from the 20“ models are
always equipped with a handy handle. An integrat-
ed handle makes the saddle more compact, which
is helpful with some tricks, a smooth underside
protects the fingertips from getting injured.
It is also important to make sure that small uni-
cycles (12“-18“) have a child‘s saddle, as only such a child can provide sufficient support. For
long-distance riders there are also special saddles such as the QX-Eleven saddle. This has a
special two-component filling for long-distance comfort.
Stands
It is not easy to park the unicycle, because it has the peculiarity to fall to all sides. QU-AX
offers stands for 1 to 8 unicycles.
Pedals
Plastic pedals are sufficient in most cases. It is important to have a surface that offers the
foot enough tread area and prevents slipping. The ends should be rounded, as this protects
the sports hall floor and also reduces the risk of injury.
In the trial and cross riding area, aluminium pedals are preferred because they are subject
to extreme strains. Here the pedal often lands on ground or obstacles (e.g. when grinding).
Particularly sturdy axles and bearings are therefore used. Pins or spikes give the shoe a par-
ticularly secure hold. On high quality pedals these pins are also replaceable. We recommend
using protective equipment for these pedals and this area of use.
