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Getting ready to go...
My friend the unicycle
When you approach this strange item, make sure that the helmet is on your head, and the kneecaps are on the right place.
Unlike a horse, you cannot see immediately where front and rear is. But don't worry, you will find out. The seatclamp points in riding direction, that means the screw is in the back. Mostly the saddle is a little bit smaller on the front side. The pedals and cranks are marked with "R" and "L" for right and left. This is very important, because if you use them in the wrong position the pedal might loosen and you will damage the thread.
Easiest way to find the right seat height
It is easy to find the right height for your saddle. When sitting on the saddle your leg should be straight when the pedal is in the lowest position. The picture shows you how to measure this easyly. When your chest touches the saddle and your fingertips can touch the axle, then you have found the right size!
If you have a good friend ,ask him to help you for the first step. If you want your exercising keep a secret, then you need to hold on a banister or handrail. A good idea is to do it in a doorframe, you can hold with both hands. A telephone box is also a nice place to begin.
And now: let's go. Hold with one hand at the handrail or at your friend. Try to hold the saddle between your legs and the right pedal schould be on position 4 o`clock. When you push down the pedal, the unicycle will automatically move forward under your body. Now you are sitting in an upright position on the bike. (Don't you?) Congratulations, now you are about 4-6 hours away from riding a unicycle. The next aim should be to find the right ballance on the bike. It is very important always to keep your body in an upright position, never look down to the wheel.
Here's a little video, showing you how to mount and start in motion pictures:
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