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Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel) Review

Mongoose Squid Unicycle
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We just purchased the Mongoose Squid Unicycle for my 11 year old daughter.She was up and riding in one week.It is a very good deal for someone looking for a unicycle for casual riding.

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Product Description:
Show off your mad unicycle skills with the 20-inch Mongoose Squid, which gets its name from the uniquely designed four-arm tentacle frame in black with scrolling golden accents that stretch down from the seat to the hub. Because of the frame design, it's a great choice for commuting and locking up using a standard bike lock.
A fun way to travel around town, the Squid features a 3-inch wide slick tire that's perfect for hugging city streets, a 36-spoke, heavy duty 20-inch wheel, pedals with integrated reflectors, and shiny chrome front grab handle and back bumper built into the comfortably padded seat--great for new riders learning to ride a unicycle.
Features:

    Black and silver design
    Four arm tentacle frame
    Wheel with 36 spokes and 3-inch slick tire
    Grab handle and bumper built into saddle
    Measures 29.92 x 7.87 x 21.65 inches (L x W x H):

About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.
The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).
In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.
In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose's brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.


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Avenir Deluxe Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel) Review

Avenir Deluxe Unicycle
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Actually, it might deserve a 5 star rating. I'm still afraid to just hold on to the counter top, not holding on to a chair w/ other hand. Watch the videos at YouTube. I think they're good.
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When it came (quite quickly), I sprayed the whole thing w/ a silicone lubricant. (It dried, and I think it'll act like a wax job). I assembled it easily. In the past, I played w/ a lot of bikes, so it was all very obvious, as to assembling the thing. We all have different backgrounds, so maybe it would confuse some people. There are no instructions. Understand that the left hand pedal must go on the left side. This is so that when you pedal, it will tend to tighten that pedal( a bit). If they didn't make the pedals that way, you might ride the bike and literally unscrew the pedal. That wouldn't be good. All bikes are made that way. For the left pedal, righty-tighty/lefty loosy is reversed. Look at the pedals. Somewhere, one pedal has an "R" on it, the other, an "L". This means there's a front and back to the unicycle. Remember, or mark one pedal as left or right. Put the saddle on in the appropriate direction, I think the fatter part of seat should go towards rear.
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A little logic, don't panic, and I believe assembly will be obvious. Anyone who's ever messed with bikes can help you. The seat post is very much like your older bikes, look at an old Schwinn (or any older, 2-wheeled bike) and see how the seatpost clamp fits.
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The bike comes w/ a warning that its not intended for rugged use. No kidding. Why would a beginner wanna do stunts anyway? I figured if I don't learn, or I do learn how to ride, and wanna move up, I can probably get back most of the purchase price.Or, I could keep this bike for specific purposes. Most of the videos at YouTube advise you to start w/ a 20" wheel.
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My bike came w/ all the right parts. As for the man who bought one for a kid, I don't blame him. Poor guy got all excited about giving it to this kid, then found out he had all the wrong parts. I'd be as mad as he was.
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I've dropped the uni several times on the kitchen floor, the seat seems to withstand the damage easily. Concrete or asphalt would probably be more abrasive, maybe scratch the seat. I don't know.
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One can find old Schwinn unis, but the catch is, the old Schwinn rims required you to buy only Schwinn tires. So, you're stuck buying only Schwinn tires. Few or no options. AND, if you wanna buy a colored tire, to avoid marking up the floors in your place or any building, I doubt you'd get them in an old Schwinn tire. Schwinns are now made in Asia, and they no longer make the rims to trap you into buying Schwinnn tires. But this means you'll be buying ancient technology tires, any new tire technologies won't be incorporated into these old Schwinn tires. Most likely, they're just using some ancient molds. This problem only involves older Schwinns, I believe.
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Also the older Schwinn unis have seat post adjustment where a bolt goes thru some holes drilled in the seatpost. Kinda like a belt, what happens if you actually need a hole between two of the holes? I felt that this Avenir might be better than buying an older Schwinn. If you're really short, the seatpost might go down so far it rubs the tire. Then, take a hacksaw, remove a few inches from bottom of seat post.
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Placing the fork on the wheel wasn't obvious at first, just stop look, play with it, it becomes obvious, as it can only go on one way. There are 2 "u" shaped clamps, these hold the frame onto the wheel. On each side, tighten each bolt a bit, going back and forth between the 2 bolts. Don't wrench one down all the way, but go back and forth, keeping about the same tension/tension/tightness on each bolt. Get both bolts on that side nice and snug.Don't forget to use the lockwasher on the bolt. A lockwasher is a washer with a "cut" in it.
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Again, this bike is NOT intended for jumping curbs or any tricks. This bike is suitable only for riding up and down the street, don't abuse the thing. But this is a beginners bike, so you won't be hard-core yet anyway.
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I suspect you'd be happy w/ this uni if you're a beginner, can't guarantee it, but I think so. Then, if you learn to ride, figure out what type of riding you like, spend the money and buy something really good.
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Product Description:
Improve your balance while enjoying a whole new form of exercise with the Raleigh deluxe 20-inch unicycle. The device offers such features as an oversized, chrome-plated steel frame, new and improved wheel mounts, and a cushioned seat with scuff-guard protection. More significantly, the unicycle is adjustable both up and down in addition to forward and backwards, letting you customize the saddle position for maximum comfort and riding ease. Other details include cotterless crank arms, full-sized nylon pedals with chromoly spindles, and oversized and sealed bearings that withstand heavy loads. The unicycle also comes in 16- and 24-inch sizes.


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