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Atleast you are missing the rubber seal on your Crank bolt.This is pretty bad you can ruin your hub by riding it this way.what i would do:

get a new bolt (https://www.amazon.com/FSA-Crank-Bolts-ISIS-Spindles/dp/B001AYOU4M)

look/feel if it is gripping and tightening the crank

you're good

edit: added link

Most unicycle manufacturers use steel bolts, which rust over time, another option would be to get a hex-threaded stainless steel, or titanium bolt, you won't need to cover it, or worry about rust with an exposed bolt. I replaced mine with this setup on my Coker and can't be happier.

One potential link, though you can probably find something just as easy at your local hardware/bike store: Bolts

This one https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Classic-Chrome-Black-Unicycle/dp/B00B133M5U/ref=asc_df_B00B133M5U/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312094794167&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1525624587136009357&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvd...

You can buy pedal extenders. My feet splay out a bit and pedal extenders let me get away from the crank and stop my calves from rubbing on the frame.

https://www.amazon.com/Extenders-FIPASEN-Chrome-Molybdenum-Extender-Extended/dp/B09D7MG25D

It’s actually all stock right now (although I’m planning on swapping a few bits out soon). I got it on unicycle.com in late 2018 and the product page doesn’t exist anymore but here is the old Amazon page for the same uni with the specs (it looks like they changed the photos to a newer model but the specs are still the same I think). Looks like the closest thing on udc now is probably one of the 19” impact ones.

I personally use these on my 24 inch unicycle in case you are interested "https://www.amazon.com/AVASTA-Bicycle-Pedal-LPE002-916bk/dp/B08SRB9X2Y/ref=sr\_1\_13?keywords=bicycle+metal+with+reflector+pedal&qid=1638680457&refinements=p\_36%3A-1500&rnid=386589011&sr=8-13"

No, you’ll need an ISIS crank puller. You can get them for cheap on Amazon though! Also, if this is your first time removing cranks check out the Unicycle Discord! You can ask for advice and we have plenty of pros there who are ready to help you out :)

Maybe this would fit in budget https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008Q9TM88/ref=mh_s9_acsd_obs_b2f368R_c2_x_4_i?pf_rd_m=A1IM4EOPHS76S7&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=QZ9PDCSANVHHZ7HT0CYX&pf_rd_t=1201&pf_rd_p=aa85c16d-7a97-57bb-981e-66c2b6a022f7&pf_rd_i=2438834011

It is not fat tire, but nice red color would fit better to women.

This?

https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-CCP-22-Crank-Puller/dp/B001VS1M20/ref=asc_df_B001VS1M20/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312066961874&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13321532192465788739&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c...

This might work for you https://www.amazon.ca/Schwalbe-Marathon-26x2-00-Clincher-SmartGuard/dp/B07GTH2WZQ What is you frame width?

Studs tires are made thinner, because studs give you more traction when you cut throught snow to ground, make contact with road. Thick tires will cut snow less likely. On deep snow studs will give you not much benefit.

I started out with a generic Amazon one (was priced at $120 when I got it) from my Dad who didn't really expect me to actually learn to ride it.

Then I upgraded to a 20" trails style uni with the thick ass tire for $160 used and sold the old one

https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Classic-Chrome-Black-Unicycle/dp/B00B133M5U I got this.

That looks cool. Looks exactly like mine almost. I’m no expert I’m just getting into it. This is my first 29 inch uni and I am just now able to go a few miles. It’s a lot of fun and goes much faster than my 20 inch. I want to get a 36 inch potentially some day and I’ll get a fancy one then. I like how cheap the amazon one is and it looks like an expensive one.

You could go with something like this if you don't want to spend a lot

https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Street-Tires-1-75-Black/dp/B000AO9ZVG/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=24%22%2Bbicycle%2Btire&qid=1595004071&sr=8-24&th=1&psc=1

Or this if you want to spend a bit more

https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Wire-Bead-24X1-75/dp/B004YIBY8Q/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=24%22%2Bbicycle%2Btire&qid=1595004214&sr=8-25&th=1&psc=1

These are just examples and there are other choices, hell there a zillion other choices. You could go a little wider, with a tire that has a more aggressive tread, etc.

If you are really undecided I'd start a separate topic asking for a tire recommendation for the type of riding you do, what kind of riding you want to do, your budget, etc.

I bought this as a cheap'ish "learn to unicycle" thing. I've used it for a year and it's in decent shape. Good for learning, but won't last too much longer.

https://amazon.com/gp/product/B001NGD5HK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You could potentially use a 3 speed internally geared hub like this at the crank(s) with an appropriate hub on the wheel.

I'm also not convinced that you couldn't put a (front) derailleur on the unicycle. It might just work, but it would be incredible difficult to use.

> https://www.amazon.com/AW-Unicycle-Leakproof-Cycling-Exercise/dp/B00UBTZ0OG/ref=pd_sbs_21_17?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00UBTZ0OG&pd_rd_r=R5Z4E580QPYMA5N4401C&pd_rd_w=7eIVx&pd_rd_wg=CgZsr&psc=1&refRID=R5Z4E580QPYMA5N4401C

Idling on a 24" and being able to stay relatively in the same spot to be able to juggle at the same time is going to be extremely challenging. You definitely want a 20" freestyle unicycle for your goals.

So, kinda crummy, but, as you may have guessed, neither is truly 24". Using a decimal vs a ratio indicates a different ERD (effective rim diameter). A tire like https://www.amazon.com/1-75-White-Wall-Brick-Tread/dp/B003N8HHPM should be a close match to what you had before. If you want something a little thicker, go with something like the Kenda Kniption 24" x 2.3" but make sure it fits the width first. : ) See http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tyre-sizing.html for more details on ERD.

Okay, thank you! I'll see if I can find one more like that then!

Is this one a better choice? Only ten more dollars too

AW 24" Inch Wheel Unicycle Leakproof Butyl Tire Wheel Cycling Outdoor Sports Fitness Exercise Health Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBWBD3G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_lFdexbKSX8Y5P

The truth is that you will like unicycles, and it's worth spending a little bit more for something like this: http://www.unicycle.com/unicycles/freestyle/club-20-inch-freestyle-black-unicycle.html

or

http://www.amazon.com/Torker-Unistar-LX-Unicycle-Red/dp/B015S11E96/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1457459675&sr=1-3&keywords=torker+unicycle

They are more comfortable which will make learning easier, and will last longer.

I have hillbilly gloves: http://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Wrist-Guard-Gloves-Finger/dp/B0046F2I5K

Similar to what you posted but have wrist guards. Considering it is a natural reaction to throw your hands out if you're going down these gloves can be difference between a slight tumble and a broken wrist. Definitely worth the money, highly recommend getting these.

The hillbilly gloves are also open fingered. They're comfortable in most weather. In the coldest weather I'll ride, around 40F or 3C, I would wear some small thin gloves or mittens underneath.

I'm not going to recommend anything too expensive because you don't want to waste money on something that you'll only use a couple times, however if you decide to go beyond basics and get to more difficult tricks or bigger drops and jumps you will inevitably be wishing for a better uni which can run well over $300 at least. You will probably not need an upgrade for at least 6 months if you practice like a normal person and aren't a natural unicycling prodigy.

I have the 26" Club unicycle and have had a positive experience with it, so I can only assume the 20" version is good as well. http://www.unicycle.com/unicycles/club-20-inch-freestyle-blue-unicycle.html

I personally have the Torker CX 20" which is mediocre piece of crap as I bent the seat post after falling on top of it once and the pedals are shredded and the seat is a brick with a bit of fabric wrapped around it. I wish now that I could've gone a tier up to the LX because I would be able to get a lot more use out of it before needing to upgrade, and it's more comfortable. http://smile.amazon.com/Torker-LX-Unistar-Unicycle-Shimmer/dp/B00A6IASNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432267324&sr=8-2&keywords=torker+20+unicycle

20" was for me a perfect size to learn on, and I still use it when I want to go slower or learn techniques like idling and hopping. The downside is it isn't great for distance. I'd set the maximum distance on a 20" at about a mile (2 if you want to stretch it). Just keep this in mind when riding.

I'm excited to see a new unicyclist! It's incredibly fun and one of the few reasons I go outside. Good luck with learning!