What Size Unicycle is Right For You?

When learning to ride a unicycle, you want to practice on the best fitting model.  There are three our common sizes of unicycles for beginers, but the basic idea is:

• The Smaller the wheel, the more manuverable
• The bigger the wheel, the faster you will go.

The 16" Wheel Unicycle
This unicycle is used almost exclusively for children.  It has great maneuverability, but you have to pedal very fast to go any distance.  The 16" unicycle is appropriate for children with about a 21" inseam. 


The 20" Wheel Unicycle
20" unicycles are great for learning on.  They are very maneuverable, and they are easy to pedal.  This would be the ideal size for adults that are trying to learn new unicycle skills.  the 20" unicycle is also a great size for performers.  Because they are so maneuverable, this size is often used by Trials Unicyclists, and those that want to learn advanced techniques and tricks.  If you have a 24" or greater inseam this size would fit you fine.

The 24" Wheel Unicycle
This is one of the most common sized unicycles.  They take a little bit of extra power to move and maneuver, but they are also somewhat fast.  If you were interested in riding a unicycle to school or work, this is the smallest size you would want to consider.  This is the size unicycle that many of my friends have learned on, and it is very good for general riding and skill building.  This unicycle is appropriate for those with a 28" inseam or larger.

There are many sizes of unicycle wheels out there.  These three are just the most standard that people use when they are starting out.  All of them can be purchased relatively inexpensively, and then beat up with practice.  As you get comfortable riding one of these unicycles, you will probably know what you would like to focus on, and buy a different sized unicycle for your future goals and needs.