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Seatpost clamps
The seatpost clamp secures the seatpost to the frame.
This component must be reliable and of high quality as
it is very stressed, even during casual riding. Of course,
these stresses are even greater during Muni, Trials
and Downhill riding, or during certain tricks.
There are single-bolt, twin-bolt and
quick-release seatpost clamps; the lat-
ter are most commonly used in clubs,
schools and other situations where
the seat height may need to be
adjusted frequently and without
tools, but bolted clamps have the
advantage of being more secure and
able to withstand being tightened to a
much greater torque.
Saddles
On a unicycle, the design and performance of the saddle
is more important than on a bicycle; it is the only in-
strument of control and, without handlebars to lean on,
must bear the entire weight of the rider. Different riders,
of course, may have quite different ideas about what
saddles are comfortable!
A good saddle ought to have a tough, rigid baseplate for
security and responsiveness. For Trials, Muni and certain
tricks, it will need a handle at the front, which must
also be tough and rigid, as under some conditions it
bears a very large part of the riders weight.
An integrated handle makes the saddle
more handy and compact for tricks. A
smooth surface underneath prevents fin-
gers from getting injured. As the handlebar
and/or bumpers are located at the
very front and rear of the saddle,
they bear the brunt of any impact
when the unicycle is dropped or falls
over; they ought to be replaceable. In
this way they can protect the rest of the
saddle from being damaged. All
QU-AX
Luxus unicycles from a 20” wheel and
upwards are equipped with such a handle.
For smaller unicycles (12” to 18”), look for a smaller,
child-sized saddle.
QU-AX
also offers special saddles
for long distance riders, the
QX
-Eleven saddle is built
with a special dual-compound material for maximum
comfort.
