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  1. Unfortunately, my old 26" Nimbus muni is finally starting to show its age.

    The hydraulic rim brakes are getting tired (and seem to confuse every local bike shop), 26×3" tires are getting harder to find, and I just snapped a spoke. Everything is repairable, but it felt like the right time to retire it to winter/backup duty and treat myself to an upgrade.

    The unfortunate part? There really aren't many good options for Canadians anymore. Kris Holm still makes incredible unicycles (I absolutely love my KH36), but there isn't a Canadian dealer anymore, and U.S. shops generally won't ship them across the border.

    (insert plea for someone to starting selling good unicycles in Canada again!)

    So... if I'm already paying to ship a unicycle across an ocean, why not go all in and order a customized one from Italy!?

    I ended up ordering a custom-anodized 27.5" from Mad4One (mad4one.com), and it finally arrived.

    The fit and finish are fantastic, and having hydraulic disc brakes on a muni is a huge step up from the old rim brakes. It may just be the honeymoon phase talking, but the 27.5" also seems to roll over roots and rough sections a little more effortlessly than my old 26".

    I've had it out a few times on the local trails and it's awesome. Looking forward to actually making out it to the mountains soon!

    #Unicycle #MountainUnicycling #Muni #Mad4One #Nimbus #TrailRiding #OneWheel

  2. Unfortunately, my old 26" Nimbus muni is finally starting to show its age.

    The hydraulic rim brakes are getting tired (and seem to confuse every local bike shop), 26×3" tires are getting harder to find, and I just snapped a spoke. Everything is repairable, but it felt like the right time to retire it to winter/backup duty and treat myself to an upgrade.

    The unfortunate part? There really aren't many good options for Canadians anymore. Kris Holm still makes incredible unicycles (I absolutely love my KH36), but there isn't a Canadian dealer anymore, and U.S. shops generally won't ship them across the border.

    (insert plea for someone to starting selling good unicycles in Canada again!)

    So... if I'm already paying to ship a unicycle across an ocean, why not go all in and order a customized one from Italy!?

    I ended up ordering a custom-anodized 27.5" from Mad4One (mad4one.com), and it finally arrived.

    The fit and finish are fantastic, and having hydraulic disc brakes on a muni is a huge step up from the old rim brakes. It may just be the honeymoon phase talking, but the 27.5" also seems to roll over roots and rough sections a little more effortlessly than my old 26".

    I've had it out a few times on the local trails and it's awesome. Looking forward to actually making out it to the mountains soon!

    #Unicycle #MountainUnicycling #Muni #Mad4One #Nimbus #TrailRiding #OneWheel

  3. Unfortunately, my old 26" Nimbus muni is finally starting to show its age.

    The hydraulic rim brakes are getting tired (and seem to confuse every local bike shop), 26×3" tires are getting harder to find, and I just snapped a spoke. Everything is repairable, but it felt like the right time to retire it to winter/backup duty and treat myself to an upgrade.

    The unfortunate part? There really aren't many good options for Canadians anymore. Kris Holm still makes incredible unicycles (I absolutely love my KH36), but there isn't a Canadian dealer anymore, and U.S. shops generally won't ship them across the border.

    (insert plea for someone to starting selling good unicycles in Canada again!)

    So... if I'm already paying to ship a unicycle across an ocean, why not go all in and order a customized one from Italy!?

    I ended up ordering a custom-anodized 27.5" from Mad4One (mad4one.com), and it finally arrived.

    The fit and finish are fantastic, and having hydraulic disc brakes on a muni is a huge step up from the old rim brakes. It may just be the honeymoon phase talking, but the 27.5" also seems to roll over roots and rough sections a little more effortlessly than my old 26".

    I've had it out a few times on the local trails and it's awesome. Looking forward to actually making out it to the mountains soon!

    #Unicycle #MountainUnicycling #Muni #Mad4One #Nimbus #TrailRiding #OneWheel

  4. Unfortunately, my old 26" Nimbus muni is finally starting to show its age.

    The hydraulic rim brakes are getting tired (and seem to confuse every local bike shop), 26×3" tires are getting harder to find, and I just snapped a spoke. Everything is repairable, but it felt like the right time to retire it to winter/backup duty and treat myself to an upgrade.

    The unfortunate part? There really aren't many good options for Canadians anymore. Kris Holm still makes incredible unicycles (I absolutely love my KH36), but there isn't a Canadian dealer anymore, and U.S. shops generally won't ship them across the border.

    (insert plea for someone to starting selling good unicycles in Canada again!)

    So... if I'm already paying to ship a unicycle across an ocean, why not go all in and order a customized one from Italy!?

    I ended up ordering a custom-anodized 27.5" from Mad4One (mad4one.com), and it finally arrived.

    The fit and finish are fantastic, and having hydraulic disc brakes on a muni is a huge step up from the old rim brakes. It may just be the honeymoon phase talking, but the 27.5" also seems to roll over roots and rough sections a little more effortlessly than my old 26".

    I've had it out a few times on the local trails and it's awesome. Looking forward to actually making out it to the mountains soon!

    #Unicycle #MountainUnicycling #Muni #Mad4One #Nimbus #TrailRiding #OneWheel

  5. Unfortunately, my old 26" Nimbus muni is finally starting to show its age.

    The hydraulic rim brakes are getting tired (and seem to confuse every local bike shop), 26×3" tires are getting harder to find, and I just snapped a spoke. Everything is repairable, but it felt like the right time to retire it to winter/backup duty and treat myself to an upgrade.

    The unfortunate part? There really aren't many good options for Canadians anymore. Kris Holm still makes incredible unicycles (I absolutely love my KH36), but there isn't a Canadian dealer anymore, and U.S. shops generally won't ship them across the border.

    (insert plea for someone to starting selling good unicycles in Canada again!)

    So... if I'm already paying to ship a unicycle across an ocean, why not go all in and order a customized one from Italy!?

    I ended up ordering a custom-anodized 27.5" from Mad4One (mad4one.com), and it finally arrived.

    The fit and finish are fantastic, and having hydraulic disc brakes on a muni is a huge step up from the old rim brakes. It may just be the honeymoon phase talking, but the 27.5" also seems to roll over roots and rough sections a little more effortlessly than my old 26".

    I've had it out a few times on the local trails and it's awesome. Looking forward to actually making out it to the mountains soon!

    #Unicycle #MountainUnicycling #Muni #Mad4One #Nimbus #TrailRiding #OneWheel

  6. @avmakt How's was the conditions in Lillomarka? The little bit of #trailriding I did in Gjelleråsen a couple of days ago was pretty good although it might have been a little bit wetter than usual.

  7. @avmakt How's was the conditions in Lillomarka? The little bit of #trailriding I did in Gjelleråsen a couple of days ago was pretty good although it might have been a little bit wetter than usual.

  8. Went #trailriding today, forgetting the rest of the world for a couple of blissfull hours.

    #MTB #Lillomarka #bikeride

  9. Went #trailriding today, forgetting the rest of the world for a couple of blissfull hours.

    #MTB #Lillomarka #bikeride

  10. Went #trailriding today, forgetting the rest of the world for a couple of blissfull hours.

    #MTB #Lillomarka #bikeride

  11. Went #trailriding today, forgetting the rest of the world for a couple of blissfull hours.

    #MTB #Lillomarka #bikeride

  12. Went #trailriding today, forgetting the rest of the world for a couple of blissfull hours.

    #MTB #Lillomarka #bikeride

  13. The open meadow on this trail had beautiful views while we were horseback riding in the Wind River Range, Wyoming last month. While riding on the side of this mountain at about 10,000' elevation, we had great views of two other mountains across the valley. Such a scenic place! #Wyoming #FootpathFriday #Footpath #horse #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #TrailRiding #hiking #backpacking #mountains #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #outside

  14. The open meadow on this trail had beautiful views while we were horseback riding in the Wind River Range, Wyoming last month. While riding on the side of this mountain at about 10,000' elevation, we had great views of two other mountains across the valley. Such a scenic place! #Wyoming #FootpathFriday #Footpath #horse #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #TrailRiding #hiking #backpacking #mountains #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside #outside

  15. Went #trailriding, ate #blueberries, saw a million unfamiliar mushrooms, and didn't break myself nor my bike. A perfect sunday!

    #mtb #Lillomarka #bikeride

  16. Went #trailriding, ate #blueberries, saw a million unfamiliar mushrooms, and didn't break myself nor my bike. A perfect sunday!

    #mtb #Lillomarka #bikeride

  17. Went #trailriding, ate #blueberries, saw a million unfamiliar mushrooms, and didn't break myself nor my bike. A perfect sunday!

    #mtb #Lillomarka #bikeride

  18. Went #trailriding, ate #blueberries, saw a million unfamiliar mushrooms, and didn't break myself nor my bike. A perfect sunday!

    #mtb #Lillomarka #bikeride

  19. Went #trailriding, ate #blueberries, saw a million unfamiliar mushrooms, and didn't break myself nor my bike. A perfect sunday!

    #mtb #Lillomarka #bikeride

  20. Here is a nice 3D visualization of our horseback ride/hike to the lake in the Wind River Range last week (using CubeTrek). Click on the link, then click on "satellite" for the best view. I recorded this on the return, beginning at the lake and ending at the trailhead. Check out the steep section at around 1-mile from the lake. OK on foot, left the horses behind with someone for that section.
    nam02.safelinks.protection.out

    #mountains #hiking #backpacking #horse #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #TrailRiding

  21. Here is a nice 3D visualization of our horseback ride/hike to the lake in the Wind River Range last week (using CubeTrek). Click on the link, then click on "satellite" for the best view. I recorded this on the return, beginning at the lake and ending at the trailhead. Check out the steep section at around 1-mile from the lake. OK on foot, left the horses behind with someone for that section.
    nam02.safelinks.protection.out

    #mountains #hiking #backpacking #horse #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #TrailRiding

  22. Returned last night from Wyoming-- had a blast! Visited three locations. Highlight was our second day of horseback riding in the Wind River Range. Rode to a high elevation meadow, then continued on foot down a steep trail (not suitable for horses) to a lake surrounded by rocky cliffs. More pics to come!
    #MountainMonday #PhotoMonday #mountains #hiking #backpacking #horse #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #TrailRiding #nature #NaturePhotography #landscape #photography #LandscapePhotography #GetOutside