Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - new to skidding

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aeroman
10-01-03, 12:44 PM
For all the years that I rode fixed I always used brakes. I also had a big gear like a 53x15 or 17. Is skidding easy to do with a larger gear. What is the technique? Do I just lean forward far enough to lock my knees and deload the rear wheel?
Thanks,
Karl

OneTinSloth
10-01-03, 12:54 PM
skidding gets easier as the gears get closer together in size, so...a 48/17 is going to be easier than a 48/13....and a 42/18 is going to be REALLY easy.

if you're using a 53/15, you might end up tipping over if you try to lean far enough forward to lock your legs. i'd go down to a 48 or lower. it's not unheard of for people to skid on a 53/whatever, but it definitely get easier when your gearing is smaller.

skidding is for the birds anyway. you go through a lot more tires, and your knees get tweaked. if you're happy using brakes, then keep on using them.
dumpstervegan
10-01-03, 01:40 PM
I ride a 54x16 and it's hard to skid. Reeeeeeeeal hard.