Tutorial: How to Unicycle

Are you a wannabe unicyclist? Here are some basic tips for how to learn to ride a unicycle.
My unicycle is the Torker LX 24" Wheel. 48 spokes makes it extra durable. I bought it from unicycle.com but it's sold out there, but it's still in stock at this website:
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[@gentrelane]

buddy, you look exactly how i hoped someone who would make this video would look. love it. subbed.

[@shade0636]

I know this is a late reply but, did you really sub just because of his looks?

[@galentine1014]

why is there so much hate in the comments? This guy is awesome.

[@jeremyshaferorigami]

Congrats on learning how to ride! Glad this video helped a little and thanks for the feedback.

[@skiez1829]

I am so happy to be the first to like this comment 👍

[@cloroxbleach3936]

@@skiez1829 wow im 2nd

[@HFire]

Nr3

[@mr.animatorzombie4707]

@@HFire I am last for now

[@catapatti]

@@mr.animatorzombie4707 .

[@porkymilwaukee]

Who here does not have a unicycle but really wants one I want one for Christmas Edit: like 2 months after I commented this I bought a unicycle of eBay, now I ride my unicycle almost daily and I’m hooked! I recently bought a new 24” one!

[@ok80085]

Yup

[@porkymilwaukee]

I

[@justarabbit8834]

I'm getting one for Christmas 😊

[@leaf4836]

I just got one for Christmas

[@arieswaters]

Citizens buy them used if you can find them like bicycles a lot of them get very little use or even with a lot of use their still totally usable and super cheap that way

[@clementschult5966]

is this guy stuck in the 70s ...I lOVE IT XD

[@Nox312]

Shoot 2016

[@jeremyshafervariety]

I recommend 24". I don't think it is any harder to learn on than 20" and it's more practical for getting around on.

[@shamrackle3712]

That was my logic in buying a 24" as my first; I'm still trying to learn--I will get there soon.

[@staniel2977]

Just bought a unicycle. Do I have to were that outfit?

[@Adam-nz2ti]

yes it helps

[@bluebutterfly2801]

I’d give you props if you did. I do but you don’t have to.

[@grammarnazi7428]

Staniel 297 wear* And yes. It gives +20 balance.

[@stevenkimdmd]

Was that a trick question? Of course you do.

[@sop81740]

Totally

[@MichaelHoffmannG]

The demonstration of how to lean forward correctly was helpful. Thanks. Similar videos I've been watching just say to sit up straight, but I do need to lean forward in the way you showed. This explains why it keeps coming out from under me!

[@imakethings9892]

I don't know why I'm here. I don't even have a unicycle. :(

[@rachelmurphy739]

Actuall conversation I had with my teacher "Rachel how'd you manage to break Your leg AND sprain your wrist at the same time?!" "Me da got me a unicycle for my birthday"

[@Rawrlz]

It's 9:37pm and I don't own one either.

[@jeuxvideo8711]

you guys are funny! :)

[@boss1-484]

Uhhhum Uhhum Agreed

[@bongo50_]

Same

[@56507ryan]

I loved that you gave the tip about pivoting being good for balance. I felt like I was doing something wrong by not keeping it strait

[@connorwade5473]

You're great at this. Thanks for the tutorial I can ride now after only 3 days of practice thanks to you

[@lionsareus]

World's most colorfully dressed guy. I love the mike, no wind noise, pleasant to listen to. The clarification on what's meant by "leaning forward" might be helpful.

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Thanks! (three years later) Leaning forward just means that rather than being balanced perfectly upright, you want to be consistently falling forward slightly, and then peddling to keep yourself from actually falling forward.

[@Twowheeltravel]

Dude... I love your trippy style.

[@tundrawomansays694]

Thank you for this tutorial. I’m old and have matchstick bones but wondered how unicycling was done. You’ve provided great, easy to follow instructions so I’m tempted! Thanks again for showing us how it’s done and how to fall forward without a face plant ;-)

[@diegogomezcapa8439]

I got my unicycle for christmas and now i know how to ride thanks to your tips and tricks. Thanks!

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Awesome! Congrats! Glad this video was a help.

[@zero_gravity8664]

*| In the middle of tutorial |* *| Greets someone walking by while riding on a unicycle in a somewhat strange outfit |* Lol. Not going to lie though, this tutorial is actually pretty good. I got a unicycle for my birthday and I have been riding it a lot. I actually taught myself how to mount it and get on it. I came to this video just to see what other people do and I tried out what this guy says and it's actually pretty helpful. I would definitely recommend this video to newer unicycle riders. :D

[@CrazyCamo]

Just bought a unicycle, and omg, the seat, the thigh rub, lol. So glad I watched this video till the end!

[@thatsnotright7260]

Great video, the best instructional one ive found so far. on day two of learning and im loving it :)

[@dirt_head4520]

You are the person that inspired me to get a unicycle

[@edgardowardo]

I’m still learning and this is by far the best video about unicycle I’ve seen so far. Likey!

[@michail1963]

Well done Sir. Very clear tutorial!

[@santascousin8450]

wow thanks, I never thought about just taking a step, I always just tried to go for it and hope for the best

[@MonkeyBroCA]

Awesome tutorial with some helpful tips. I've just been winging it and trying to go farther (sort of by recommendation of another video I saw. I'm not too happy with that).

[@DallasSchoolsTV]

Great video. Unicyclists rule!!!

[@kas8970]

I've found that in teaching how to unicycle, if you teach how to fall, and fall a couple of times on purpose it builds confidence. I teach that confidence is how you make those first steps, because when you are timid, you fall backwards every time and it takes longer.

[@Nervouspoltergeist]

This video helped me learn.

[@aidanpark7705]

I tried this, I fell off a cliff, and I died.

[@leaf4836]

Did you type this on the fall down?

[@IamUzyf]

leaf shinobi how he can answer to you, he is dead

[@hampus3699]

Leaf Shinobi r/wooosh

[@rogermayo3151]

i am a good ridder on a bike so i weldded handle bars on my unicycle and it helped

[@unicyclemycle9387]

I should have listened to this guy before I tried my unicycle!

[@newslayer6956]

the god send this guy to save the earth

[@MCO18]

Definitely not easy as it looks. It took me over a year to master the unicycle.

[@itsmecameron9276]

Major Kong if unicycling was easy everyone will do it

[@samlugo6450]

gonna try this tomorrow😁 love the tye dye clothes 😎

[@Pocket.Maai.57]

Thanks a lot. I've got one, want to try to ride it but too scared of breaking any of my bones.

[@anikayi6017]

I love your tutorials I hope I can learn some day to ride a unicycle

[@hallieconnor3779]

my school does a unicycle team and we have a unicycle with three wheels they are stacked on top of each other i can ride it but unicycling is really fun you should all try!

[@kiwisherastudios]

My school does it too

[@vorqoo]

I remembered watching this video and your origami videos when I was in Primary School.

[@jeremyshafervariety]

I like my 24" for performing, MUNI and for Uni Basketball, but I prefer my 28" for getting around town.

[@Pensivata]

How fast does your 28" go, compared to, say running? or leisurely cycling?

[@adrianjabs5752]

Thanks man U look like a kind gentleman and r a good teacher !!

[@Antiqueexcavator]

I’m 64 and always wanted to learn. I have one and I’m going to start. And don’t worry, Thankfully, I’m in pretty good shape. At least that’s how I’ll start!

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Good question.... I just put the answer in the video description.

[@oscarcoach6422]

THANKS THANKS MILLIONS TOMORROW I TRY. GOD BLESS YOU BRO VERY NICE AND SIMPLES TIPS

[@JenFromWebsite]

Julio Jaramillo so how’d it go?

[@Nicken0o0]

i can't believe i first watch your video about origami. I just hope you have a great life. Just know we here love and support you.

[@Nicken0o0]

Dayum...... I was here before 😂

[@ermesborgnino4704]

Thinking about doing this.... your video was helpful. Thank you kindly.

[@adarshkumar1977]

I have a question. Do you feel scared when you were learning how to ride a unicycle? And can you please tell more accurate no. of days that you spend in unicycling? . . I am a slow learner too... Love your videos

[@arieswaters]

so I am 60 years old I've been writing for about 3 weeks 15-20 minutes at a time maybe 30 minutes sometimes I'm into about my ninth hour and I'm going about 40 or 50 ft and it's very thrilling it's funny as hell and I haven't ever had really great balance but obviously it's getting a lot better get one and learn it's fun

[@Megamare1]

Got to have strong legs too💪🏽wheel diameter will make a difference too. small being very agile larger more stable and easier to learn on initially.

[@1dan1el]

The end bit. Class xx

[@WorldOfMikeThePartworkWrangler]

Fantastic video always wonders how u use these

[@infinigama]

You helped me to start unicycling!

[@connorbrasnett1680]

I just got a unicycle for my birthday!

[@at8630]

Very good instruction. Can you juggle and ride at the same time? What size wheel do you recommend for beginners?

[@jazaabdullah8846]

It took me 25 hours to learn how to ride a unicycle٫ THX

[@apollicino1705]

ugh....have been practicing a few weeks. most I get is swish, swish, swish, boom...can't seem to get more than a few pedals and it slams to the ground...any advice on where to focus your weight or different things to try when you keep repeating same mistakes?...

[@jeremyshafervariety]

+Amy Pollicino People learn at different rates. It took me 4 months of everyday practice to learn how to juggle 3 balls! (I was 10 years old). Tips for unicycling.... Back straight, look forward, put as much weight into the seat as you can and keep both arms out to the sides. If you are falling off a lot, then go back to the bar/fence. Before letting go of the fence you should be able to ride along the fence holding on with one hand (not two) and without having to lean into the fence or hold it tightly. Build up the speed that you are able to go along the fence. With controlled speed comes natural stability due to the gyroscope effect. Hope those tips help. Good luck... or rather good determination!

[@apollicino1705]

Thanks! I'll just keep at it till it works, thanks for the encouragement.

[@neilfroggycrompton2466]

+jeremyshafervariety i noticed that you have the seat post vertical or videos iv'e seen suggest if you have seat post tilted forward it helps? i'm a lefty so do suggest i start with the left side down low to mount the seat,or the opposite?,great video btw (Y) :)

[@philipsmith92]

will give it a go!

[@uni000ver000sal]

That was really nice and simple explanation! Cheers

[@katealderman-ashford1697]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

[@tukson2]

I like your style

[@brianmayeux95]

ever tried doing that after a couple a beers ?

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Um, I forget. I think so. Back in college I once got totally drunk partly just to see if I could still juggle. I was still able to juggle 5 balls (with great effort), but I could no longer juggle 7.

[@Howtobeadadtoday]

Thanks jeremy! I just got my unicycle yesterday. I got a Schwinn 24" After about an hour of practice I was pooped! Your video was a great help.

[@ChrisCoolski]

Cool video dude.

[@newslayer6956]

this guy is so good

[@walterkersting9922]

For the absolute beginner try this; crutches. You ditch them when you're able to unicycle without them. Rainbow attire not necessary.

[@littleguy8054]

Got mine yesterday tried today I can do it if I’m holding something but working on doing it without holding something

[@junaidKhan-cu2nc]

great man it's a big thing to know how to ride it.

[@majordirtymcnasty]

great teacher

[@jacksim5759]

cool and informative video, thanks!

[@bobbydixon4484]

omg, I learned to ride down the street from you. lol same way but on a wood fence. Portland !

[@will-ye]

who else is trying to be dat boi

[@will-ye]

+TheBitLeader here comes dat buzzkill

[@hotbread5081]

oml I'm not the only one

[@aenarionthepretender7010]

aayy! it's dat boi

[@ShayneSFM]

MEEE

[@avocado4335]

that is why I'm watching this video

[@stuffplaces8424]

Lol i dont have one either but im glues to this for some reason

[@MichaelRWright]

Thanks for the instructions!

[@joshstinton]

Very helpful - thanks mate!

[@sephroark]

+Josh Stinton *m8*

[@sephroark]

+William Roark I mean m9

[@matthewrhoades5156]

Nice job!

[@strangejames1111]

Good info! Thanks!

[@fabianmaldonado2478]

Outstanding!

[@augusthancock438]

Hahahaha at the end was funny and u rock

[@tylerlee05]

Super helpful thank you so much

[@pikkigaming2024]

Hi Jeremy, I have a unicycle in India I learned how to get on but when riding it I either fall back or front could you pls explain how this happens

[@JohanDavid]

Very motivational, must try yo learn 👍

[@minimalisthealth]

Great job, now you gotta make another video Tutorial: How to go hippie.

[@Budnbuf]

I agree but think this guy is awesome in spite of being colorful.

[@alexshi8583]

i think he does that on purpose for the video. or maybe hes a clown

[@minimalisthealth]

Keyes Lloyd Or maybe he's awespme because he's colourful

[@HippieVeganJewslim]

Aye, man. I really dig those hippy clothes!

[@artoismta]

I want a unicycle now

[@WeeklyAbbie]

he's right about practice makes perfect. I'm going to try to ride it now. :)

[@malcolmstover9162]

Awesome video

[@KennethMindar]

Is this anything like riding a bike with no hand or maybe doing a wheelie (balancing/trying not to loop)

[@sarahtroedsonhaynes5470]

Nice video. It's ironic that you're using a microphone and the audio is so poor compared to you NOT using the microphone. Still, I learned how to ride from you. Sorta.

[@TheDandylorian]

love the outfit dude!

[@MrPrasimha]

I just started learning the unicycle, Do I need to keep my seat post as per my height or do I need to be kept low !! Until I get to balance?

[@txman951]

Great video. How high should the seat be?

[@momyour69]

thanks Jeremy!

[@unimike9211]

Hi Jeremy, thanks for the great tutorial. I have learned the basics of riding and want to move on from my 20" uni. I am trying to decide between a 24" and 26" Nimbus II with 2" tire. What size would you go with for just general riding around. Not interested in heavy muni, but some flat trails and concrete bike paths? Thanks

[@sugasuji]

awesome job! thanks!

[@roivosemraiva]

Thank you for the tutorial..

[@Abraham1300]

Thanks for the video. What size wheel do you and others reccomend for starting? 24" or 20" I have heard 20" is better to learn.

[@GloomRaiderOfficial]

Is this the tim and eric awesome show lost episode?

[@alexkuang1088]

what a likeable guy

[@fordsucks2]

Great Video. 5 Stars.

[@TheCruzer1000]

i made this happen glad people like my clearification or how ever you spellz it

[@pot8o_penguin]

Thanks, this was a great vid, but, just one question... how do you stop yourself from getting sore in the nether region, is there a proper way to sit on it for guys or like???

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Number one... avoid those seats that are wide in the back AND front; That is the dumbest idea for unicycle seats because they rub on the thighs and make it difficult to tell which side is the front and you'll eventually end up stripping the threads in your cranks if you ride with it in the wrong direction. Number two: Cut a long sleeve off of a sweatshirt (I use velour shirts I get from the thrift store) that you no longer want and fill it with a foam pad that is the same size as your seat. Slide it onto the unicycle seat (from the front). Seal the front and back of the cover with rubber bands and you can put additional rubber bands in the middle to help hold the foam securely in place.

[@mishael9]

How much weight should one apply on the peddles?

[@andrewsoh1000]

My daughter rode in a 5km unicycle marathon. She can also play basketball using unicycle (kind of)

[@jeremyshafervariety]

Cool! I play unicycle basketball every Tuesday.

[@Bobacey]

Thanks so much it helped

[@NeoDragonFlame]

good show have you ever juggles while unicycling? Oh wow that very last part with the kids was hilarious! Doggy?