Originally Posted by MattK

unless you are the Michael Jordan of unicycles you will never have a 0 turning radius.

Originally Posted by sanddrag

The range of the unicyle is limited by the rider's endurance. Also, a Segway can spin on its axis all day long.

Originally Posted by ToMMan b182

if only you could put chrome rims on the segway.. cuz then again its not about how fast it goes... its about how much expensive junk you can put on it right? :yikes:

Originally Posted by HHSJosh

That's next on my list of things to put on a Segway, if only I had one. So, lemme see, 20" chrome rims, spinners, 17-speaker stereo system, dvd player...

Originally Posted by Aignam

Don't forget your neon green ground lights...

Originally Posted by Jeff_Rice

Actually there are many unicyclists who do commute via unicycle. Think about it:

A unicycle is highly maneuverable. Busy sidewalks or even streets (legal definition is sometimes fuzzy, as with segway) are not a problem.

A unicycle can fit pretty much anywhere, and due to its weight can be carried or pushed easily if you are out of "oomph"

A unicycle is a form of personal expression. It says "I am willing to put the time into something that other people would just give up on".

A unicycle is healthy. On a segway or bike, you have motors or different gears to help you out (All right, maybe a dozen unicycles in the world are exceptions such as blue shift (two internal gears), a couple motorized unis, the uber coker I referred to earlier) Your leg muscles, balance, coordination and general terrain awareness are improved.

You can go a lot farther than 17 miles on a unicycle, especially up on back roads. And you can easily carry your power supply.

A unicycle is very versatile. Have you ever seen someone wheel walk (move while balanced and pushing wheel with feet) a segway? How about jump onto a picnic table? And how many segway owners can ride off a several foot drop and still own a rideable segway? These are street and trials tricks you could conceivably do on the way to work.

A unicycle is a good way to get to know your friends better. Because your friends will want to ride it, and it takes time and hard work to learn. Time and hard work strengthen friendships. You would certainly let a friend ride a segway, but really anyone who can walk can ride a segway, so there would not be that bonding time.

Lastly, a good learning unicycle is affordable. Maybe $80-$90, and you really don't have to upgrade. For a better one you can spend about $200, for the best (which are insanely durable) $500-$1000

:)

I'll probably be commuting to school next year on unicycle. I couldn't do it this year because I had to drive our exchange student to school too.

Originally Posted by Aignam

Don't forget your neon green ground lights...

Originally Posted by Devin L.

how about PULSING neon green ground effects :D
and u gotta get a paint job too, like flames or sum tribal stuff.

Originally Posted by HHSJosh

well of course, the lights pulse to the music. :cool:

And racing stripes down the front, I'd like to see THAT on a unicycle. :p

Originally Posted by rforystek

I have something I've always been wondering about a uni-cycle. How do you learn how to ride it without killing yourself?...they look like falling off them repeatedly would not feel too good.

Originally Posted by rforystek

I have something I've always been wondering about a uni-cycle. How do you learn how to ride it without killing yourself?...they look like falling off them repeatedly would not feel too good.

Originally Posted by Jeff_Rice

A unicycle is a form of personal expression. It says "I am willing to put the time into something that other people would just give up on".

A unicycle is healthy. On a segway or bike, you have motors or different gears to help you out (All right, maybe a dozen unicycles in the world are exceptions such as blue shift (two internal gears), a couple motorized unis, the uber coker I referred to earlier) Your leg muscles, balance, coordination and general terrain awareness are improved.

Originally Posted by rforystek

I have something I've always been wondering about a uni-cycle. How do you learn how to ride it without killing yourself?...they look like falling off them repeatedly would not feel too good.