Challenge

Yourself with

an Odd Bike

In that case, take on the sport of an odd bike. You’ll have your pick of what appeals

to you, and without a doubt, you’ll challenge yourself, probably while turning heads

as well.

Consider a modern Penny Farthing bike, which really shouldn’t be called an odd

bike, to be fair. One of the first designs in a bicycle and in fact the first one to be

so-called, a Penny Farthing is a unique and interesting ride that will impress you

with its design features which showcase the best of human ingenuity.

It was developed in the late 1800s before there were machines

propelled by chain drives known as bicycles. The crank arms of a

Penny Farthing are attached directly to the axle of the front

wheel, which you will notice is very large. That large wheel helps

to accomplish two things.

First, it absorbs the shocks of rough terrain, which was a real pain for early riders.

Secondly, the larger wheel offers a larger circumference, which enables the rider to

achieve higher speeds without the need for a chain drive.

A Penny Farthing will challenge your skills in riding and handling, but it isn’t the only

bike style that has been called an “odd bike.” It definitely looks the part, but it’s only

odd because it is no longer a common design. Instead, you might want to try your

hand at riding a cool bike like a mini bike or a circus bike.

A mini bike like the UDC Mini Bike available at Unicycle.com is a

serious bargain for the quality. It has a heavy-gauge steel frame

and it even has solid rubber tires for durability. It might be little, but

it is not little when it comes to durability. It weighs almost 14

pounds and it can hang with the bumps and knocks of rough riding

and learning tricks.

Plus, it comes with a UDC big cush saddle so you won’t be too uncomfortable

riding it. Give it a try and see if you can scale down your skills.

Another interesting odd bike is the Hoppley Circus Bike that you can also find at

Unicycle.com. Like the Penny Farthing mentioned above, this bike also has its

crank arms attached directly to an axle, but this time it’s the rear axle and the tires

are not mismatched in size. Actually, they are the same size and rotate

independently of each other - it also comes with stunt pegs, giving you more

flexibility with trick riding.

If these odd and interesting bikes don’t suit your fancy or you want

to try a different kind of challenge, then maybe you should try your

hand at riding a unicycle instead. Learning to ride a unicycle will

challenge your ability to read the terrain, it will challenge your

already developed athletic skills and it will make you stronger.

Plus, there are some Giraffe unicycles available at Unicycle.com if

your aim is to impress a group.

To learn more about these unique bikes and unicycles, visit Unicycle.com

where you will find several different models to keep your interest engaged.

Explore their options in Penny Farthings and Giraffe unicycles, and if you

have more questions, you can always give them a call. See what you can

find on your own and if you need more help, get in touch with their

customer service team at 678-494-4962.

Email: amy@unicycle.com

Phone: (800) 864-2925