Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - no longer a skidding virgin...and..

that didn't sound like I wanted it to....

Finally, all those miles on the lake front path were put to good use..the fine gravel sides are perfect for learning how to skid. Hacking off the ends of my drops and flippin' 'em were super helpful in getting forward enough for decent skidding.

and...anyone remotely interested in a Spinergy Spox wheelset? 700c of course, super low miles, set up for campy cassette... the black PBO spokes...
see the pics...

I'm not totally sure I want to sell them, because I love them, and, I want them to end up on my (not yet purchased) road bike, but because of the rear's somewhat limited fixed capability and my employment status, I would be willing to sell them for the right price.

lemme know,randy

I've got 100$

I'm a poor cyclist and I live in Chicago. What would be the neighborly thing to do? :D

Just wondering if when everyone says skidding that they mean that they can lock up with either leg forward? I am sorry if this is a silly question but I am a simple minded fellow.

Oh and thats cool that you can skid now. It's a damn fun thing to do and it will help your riding as well.

Just wondering if when everyone says skidding that they mean that they can lock up with either leg forward? I am sorry if this is a silly question but I am a simple minded fellow.
It means using your face to stop.

It means using your face to stop.
I am not sure what you mean. Are you saying that riding w/out brakes of any kind is bad? Because I have never really felt in danger while riding brakeless. I have known people who have broken their jaws thanks to their friend Mr. Front Brake.

I am not sure what you mean. Are you saying that riding w/out brakes of any kind is bad? Because I have never really felt in danger while riding brakeless. I have known people who have broken their jaws thanks to their friend Mr. Front Brake.
I don't run brakes either. It was just a little joking comment about how people... nevermind, read this. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=51473 :)

I certainly didn't want to start the brake/no-brake wars again :rolleyes:

I'm a poor cyclist and I live in Chicago. What would be the neighborly thing to do? :D

well...anything to trade??!?!?! how about a 59 or up frame??? the neighborly thing to do would be to..oh, shoot..nevermind..cant think of anything smart ass to say..William or 165 to the rescue??

hehehe..

Just wondering if when everyone says skidding that they mean that they can lock up with either leg forward? I am sorry if this is a silly question but I am a simple minded fellow.

I thought it meant that I could ruin my shorts with either log forward...ya know, like skidding?? argh..nevermind..randy

Well, there's a bridge downtown I could trade you for...

I had no intention of getting into a debate. I just wanted to know if you that skid can do it with either leg forward.

William or 165 to the rescue??
hehehe..
I am sorry as WK and I discussed your request for help and decided you need to handle this one on your own. You're a big boy now.

']I am sorry as WK and I discussed your request for help and decided you need to handle this one on your own. You're a big boy now.

Fish!

Here's a hint: it involves barbed wire and stealing back what you gave. ;)

I had no intention of getting into a debate. I just wanted to know if you that skid can do it with either leg forward.
I can but for some reason I can only hop with my right leg on the up stroke or i just loose it. Thats why I don't hop much, need practice...

Fish!

Here's a hint: it involves barbed wire and stealing back what you gave. ;)

I dont remember giving anything..but, oh yeah, ****!! I mean poop..

Apparently WK is shipping out..won't be around for a while...sheehs, who's gonna get into the silly pissing contests with you 165? Maybe Ill step up to the (tee-ball) plate!!!!!

BTW, skitbraviking wants to ride Sunday...you in or out???? I MAY have a bike polo scheduled, but, we can work around it....randy

Family obligations will keep me off the bike all this weekend, unless it is an evening ride

']Family obligations will keep me off the bike all this weekend, unless it is an evening ride

THATS RIGHT!!! 165, have a GREAT time this weekend, will ya? Almost forgot about your weekend plans...thanks for reminding me..
randy

i usually always skid with my right foot forwards. i should practice more with the left because when i get caught needing to skid like that i get all wobbly. i dont know if i know how to hop or why i would ever need to....?

i can skid with either foot forward. i can usually push the wheel around the opposite direction while skidding also, not very far mind you, but still...and i'm not really sure what that accomplishes, other than increasing my chances of breaking my chain, and wearing out my tire faster.

and i'm not really sure what that accomplishes

i do that sometimes when i want to hit a track stand and my cranks are vertical.
i dont see why else itd be useful, do you actually stop faster that way?