Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - riding track pedals without cages

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trackfresh
08-13-04, 04:44 PM
I got a set of track pedals but I don't have the right cages for them yet. I really like the free feeling of not having to be locked in while riding, but I'm usually riding the bottoms of the pedals instead of the tops because the weight balance is messed up without the cages and strap. Any suggestions on how to fix this or other advice?

46x17
08-13-04, 04:50 PM
Mount you new cages the wrong way round, so that if you would clip in you would be riding the backside of the pedal.

Go to a fishing and tackle shop and get some sinkers - tape them to the bottom of your pedals
trackfresh
08-13-04, 04:53 PM
haha, that backwards cage thing would work though... I like how there is no cage scraping now though. Some weights would probably work too, like you said. thanks.

trespasser
08-14-04, 01:46 AM
what's the point of using track pedals if you don't want to use clips? get cheap mtb pedals or something. And they are called CLIPS, not cages.
trackfresh
08-14-04, 02:16 AM
okay thanks for the info.....


that was sarcastic btw
crustedfish
08-14-04, 06:44 PM
okay thanks for the info.....


that was sarcastic btw

no kidding
cyclorat
08-16-04, 03:14 PM
fix riding without clips or some form of attachment is like riding a freewheel with no brakes
crustedfish
08-16-04, 09:57 PM
hey CRat, what were you doin' way the hell up North tonight? 4000N/1000W?
stevo
08-17-04, 09:10 AM
"fix riding without clips or some form of attachment is like riding a freewheel with no brakes"

huh?
lrschum
08-17-04, 09:24 AM
"fix riding without clips or some form of attachment is like riding a freewheel with no brakes"

huh?

'Cause you have to stop by pedaling backwards (sort of) and this is severely hampered by not having the ability to pull on the pedals as well as push. The clips keep your feet from sliding around and getting pulled into the drivetrain when you slow down or stop.

Of course, if you ride SS, this is not as big a problem.

But you do need brakes...

Gotta remind myself to put a rear brake on my bike:)
stevo
08-17-04, 09:47 AM
'Cause you have to stop by pedaling backwards'

that assumes, of course, you're not riding with brakes.
SD Fixed
08-17-04, 01:44 PM
that was sarcastic btw

Sucks to be new at things, I can see that here.
skitbraviking
08-17-04, 02:38 PM
Sarcasm? Here?
lrschum
08-17-04, 02:52 PM
'Cause you have to stop by pedaling backwards'

that assumes, of course, you're not riding with brakes.

Granted:)
jfmckenna
08-17-04, 02:58 PM
fix riding without clips or some form of attachment is like riding a freewheel with no brakes
I agree. Plus if you slip of the front of the pedal and plant your foot on the pavement the rotating crank will have no mercey on your leg...
pitboss
08-17-04, 03:40 PM
this thread should be re-named "Going Duck-hunting with a knife"