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Seatposts
A unicycle’s seatpost must be the correct length; riders
measuring about up to 1,60 m (5’ 3”) ought to be
able to ride the unicycle without needing a longer one
than that supplied with the uniycycle. If you need a
shorter one, cutting down a seatpost is not difficult.
Seatposts can have a diamond-knurled surface which
prevents it from twisting in the frame. A diameter of at
least 25.4mm offers more stability and a wider choice
of seatpost clamps owing to compatibility with bicycle
seatpost clamps.
When you first slide the seatpost into the frame
you will observe that at some point it stops -
either on the tyre or within the frame. When this
happens, if the saddle is still too high, you need to cut
the seatpost shorter. This is why
QU-AX
Luxus unicycles
come with two seatposts; one is made shorter (200mm)
for smaller riders. This removes the need for cutting
a seatpost to length; simply mount the saddle on the
shorter post!
It is vital that the seatpost is inserted at least 60mm
into the frame. When riding hard or riding muni, trials,
downhill or jumping it ought to be inserted even fur-
ther. For such types of riding,
QU-AX
have developed a
reinforced seatpost with a support gusset (pictured left)
for additional strength.
For very tall riders,
QU-AX
offers 700mm seatposts.
Simply ask your
QU-AX
dealer, who should be able to
order one for you.
Light alloy-seatposts save weight - and a gusset rein-
forces seatposts that need more strength - as for trials or
muni for example.
Long distance riders often attach a handlebar-like device
under their seat to provide a hand-rest, something to
lean on and to make steering easier.
