Construction
Unicycles have a few key parts:
- the wheel (which includes the tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub and axle)
- the cranks
- pedals
- fork-style frame
- seatpost
- saddle (the seat of the unicycle)
The wheel usually looks like a bicycle wheel with a special hub designed so the axle is a fixed part of the hub. This means the rotation of the cranks directly controls the rotation of the wheel (called direct drive). The frame sits on top of the axle bearings, while the cranks attach to the ends of the axle. The seatpost links the frame to the saddle.
Types of unicycle include:
- freestyle unicycles
- trials unicycles
- MUnis
- giraffes
- long distance unicycles
Each type has special components unique to that type of unicycle.
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