I am 5'2"and 170lbs....what flywheel should I get? 17.6 or 22lb?
144800
If healthy and agile enough and would like the stronger workout, then the 22. But I could see that one being too much for anyone who may be recovering, or just getting started on working out, or who is just of a very tiny, slight build.
144801
Well...since I'm of the "more is better" persuasion, my knee-jerk answer is the 22lb. That said, though, I'm 5' 8" & 150 and the 17.6 works just fine. Of course, I haven't actually tried the 22lb, so can't say whether it might really be better and worth a couple of bucks. Hope that helps!
1391012
Is 17.5 medium frame for peopple btw 5' to 5'10"If u going to pay over 300 find something alse is basic bike , better than Walmart bikes but not the best if you going to hit the trails or the mountain !
191846
Go with the 16" wheels. My son is 43" inches now and we just moved him up to 18" wheels. He learned how to ride to ride a two wheeler with the 14" wheels last year, but he was 40" at the time and now has outgrown that bike.
637046
go with 944 Heavy Duty. Perfect for 2 up riding.I weigh 190 my wife 130. rides and handles great.
469271
24" should be fine, it's your inseam length that matters more than anything and the saddle height is adjustable and doesn't slip that I've seen. At 180 lbs, mines held up fine doing jumps and what-not, that certainly put more than 260 lbs of force on it, they're pretty sturdy.
1713728
I'm 6'3, 200 lbs. and love the bike. I have the seat and handlebars at the highest settings and can get get full extension. It would probably be close for you.
694458
I got the 17" one and find it perfect for home and travel. I'm 5'8 if that helps you any with your purchase decision.
1539743
I am a large person, not huge, but I weigh 200... I also mounted a 49cc 4 stroke gas engine on this huffy bike.... It also has the large spokes... If you are worrying that you might hurt it, don't be , as I do not think you could find a better frame or stronger wheel set-up...
70680
I'm also 5-10.5 & 33. I'm ordering the 58. My old, heavy Schwinn Continental is a 58, and it's perfect for me. If I were any shorter, the 58 would probably be too big for me. But I like as large a frame as I can handle.
1921784
skewer is included and as far as heavier flywheel you don't have any need for one just drop the gears and you'll have plenty of resistance !!!! great product and so easy to use best of luck
346363
If you are 6'5"... you are likely to be a heavier person. I am 5'9" and weighed 215 lbs when I started using mine. I destroyed the wheels in the seat rollers 4 times in the space of 8 months. This trac is nice and cost effective but my thinking is that it is for a person that is no heavier than maybe 185. At 6'5" you would also be restricted. The dimensions of the machine are probably not long enough for you spans.
27745
I am not an advanced rider. Though I rode a 16 inch unicycle in my youth, I've had difficulty with this 26in. I weigh approx. 2nd lbs and am 5'10". I had to cut the post to accommodate my height and that has helped by I still find it difficult and would like to swap out for a 24" wheel... I am sure that would fit well for my height. I am also 49 and not as young as I used to be, haha. I hope this has helped some. Unicycle riding can be great fun and good exercise. Enjoy.
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Hi, I'm at the same decision point, but now in June, 2010. The 230 seems to be again available now on Amazon for about $70 less. But I was looking at the flywheel weight to decide. The heavier, I think, the better. The 240 description says the flywheel is 20 lbs, whereas the 220 is 13.5 lbs. But no info on the 230's flywheel. Please do you know if it's the same flywheel as the 240? If so, I'll probably go with the 230.Thanks
1834556
57 for sure. I'm 5'11" 175, and it's a perfect fit. Plus I've heard rumor the 54 wheels hit the frame :/
744716
you will probably be ok with either, but if you plan to be using the bike for narrow trails with lots of turns i would go with the 18 (a little easier to maneuver). if you are mostly on wide trails/dirt roads and are just trying to go fast in a mostly straight line i would get the 20. and since you are looking at a 29er you are probably planning to do more of the latter so the 20 is my suggestion.
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The fly wheel weight on the 240 is 20 lbs. I'm not sure what the weight on the 230 is. The 220 has a weight of 13.1 lbs. I'm not sure what that means or if it makes a difference. I was also wondering why the 230 has a better warranty? Could it mean that the construction is better?
1826975
You should look on eBay because for 160 more you can get a fidanza 7.5 lb. Flywheel.