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10-31-03, 11:59 AM
I am new to a fixed gear. I put brakes on mine, since it's the law here and because I will ride it with a group in the coming months.
Obviously, one of the great things about a fixed gear is that you don't need brakes. I hear, however, that resisting the pedals to slow down--i.e. "engine braking"--can be bad for the joints. But, I know that lots of folks do it.
What are your thoughts? Short-term damage? Long-term damage? No damage? Gotta get used to it?
Cheers,
Jamie
Obviously, one of the great things about a fixed gear is that you don't need brakes. I hear, however, that resisting the pedals to slow down--i.e. "engine braking"--can be bad for the joints. But, I know that lots of folks do it.
What are your thoughts? Short-term damage? Long-term damage? No damage? Gotta get used to it?
Cheers,
Jamie