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Ken Looi
Website: www.kenlooi.net
Hometown Wellington, New Zealand, but work mostly in Australia
Age
30
Occupation:
Doctor
Pre-occupation:
Organising Stuff
Number of unicycles:
8
Number of years Unicycling:
8
Why are you coming on Induni?
Same reason I give for every tour. Because I'm organising it!
What are you looking forward to most (on Induni)?
Riding with many familiar faces, and a few new ones. Exploring another country on a unique form of transport.
What is your favourite curry?
My mums Devil curry
Favourite quote:
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
If I weren't riding a unicycle, I would be riding a.....
Camel. It's just like a horse with batteries. You ride it until the hump needs recharging.
My most overused saying/phrase:
"it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye"
Would you take candy from a stranger?
only if they hadn't licked it first
When I was little, the best piece of advice my mother/father gave me was:
Stay cool till after school
My Unicycle: Triton 29"
The best thing about my unicycle: I can count with my fingers the number of people who have one. Ooohhh....and Titanium is so sexy!
The worst thing about my unicycle: Nothing really
Specifications
Wheel size:
29"
Tyre:
Schwalbe Big Apple 29x2.35. Not what's shown in the picture
Rim:
Kris HOlm XC
Tube:
Tioga 29"
Spokes:
Wheelsmith DB spokes
Hub:
Nimbus ISIS, until I upgrade to the Titanium KH
Cranks/Lengths:
Quax 100mm for road, 145mm for off-road
Pedals:
Gusset Slim Jims
Frame:
Triton 29" Titanium
Seatpost:
Kris Holm aluminium
Seat:
Gemcrest carbon seatbase, cut down KH foam, Fusion cover
Handle:
KH