Speed
The pedals of a typical unicycle (e.g. not a giraffe or guni) connect directly to the wheel. This means that there are no gears to shift and provides a very direct feel of the wheel contact with the ground. It also means that wheel size is a major factor in unicycle speeds:
| Wheel size | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|
| 20" | 5 mph (8.0 km/h) | 9 mph (14 km/h) |
| 24" | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 12 mph (19 km/h) |
| 29" | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 17 mph (27 km/h) |
| 36" | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 28 mph (45 km/h) |
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—Martin Amis (b. 1949)
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