Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - New to fixed...need help!

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PDXLEX14
02-03-10, 06:19 PM
A friend and I both started out on single speed and now are riding fixed. But I've come up against two problems...I'm riding an 08' Fuji Track and find that only after riding for a month or so my knees are constantly sore and two...I can't skid. My gear ratio is a 48:15. Any suggestions on what I can do?

Deshi
02-03-10, 06:38 PM
Ok, if you tried the search function, you would find all your answers. Its not that hard. Try that first then ask questions.
cnnrmccloskey
02-03-10, 06:40 PM
Ok, if you tried the search function, you would find all your answers. Its not that hard. Try that first then ask questions.
+1

bigvegan
02-03-10, 07:03 PM
Long story short, go to a larger cog, somewhere in the 17-20 tooth range. You won't go as fast, but your knees will be less sore, and it will be easier to skid.
hairnet
02-03-10, 07:14 PM
Long story short, go to a larger cog, somewhere in the 17-20 tooth range. You won't go as fast,

sure he will, he just to learn to spin well. I kept up with E-rock on 48:19. yeah, since your knee hurts ride the lowest practical gear until you heal/toughed up, maybe even go back to SS so you can coast down the hills.

tendinitis sucks
layhole
02-03-10, 07:15 PM
maybe get some brakes too if ya cant skid