Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Ouchh

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fixiedavid
07-13-10, 04:50 PM
Just went on the worst fixed gear ride of my life. My knees are killing me. I went brakeless like 2 weeks ago, is it just because my knees aren't used to skidding yet, should I just wait for it to wear off?? WHAT SHOULD I DO MY KNEES ARE DYING.

Scrodzilla
07-13-10, 04:52 PM
Complain about it on the internet. Oops...beat me to it!
Squirrelli
07-13-10, 04:52 PM
Try not to skid? Is your saddle position correct?

Dr. Banzai
07-13-10, 04:53 PM
What is your gearing and what is your inseam and frame size? Measure the distance from the center of the BB to the top of the seat. Report back.

It's really gearing and fit that kills knees.
hairnet
07-13-10, 04:58 PM
skidding hurts my knees and I ride 63gear inches. Just put on a rear brake and skid with that


but really, I know lots of good riders that are brakeless and they hardly every skid.
squeegeesunny
07-13-10, 05:01 PM
Option 1: Put on some brakes.
Option 2: Keep on riding until you develop some massive quads.
Option 3: Skip stop.

my previous fg was 80gi (± 5) and it was brakeless. I skidded, but skip stopping was more efficient and less tiring. try skip stopping. :)
Dr. Banzai
07-13-10, 05:04 PM
I ride 81 gear inches with no brakes just fine. Saddle height is critical of course.

Seriously, are your knees sore from riding and you feel it when you skid or is it from skidding? Find out.
Leukybear
07-13-10, 05:34 PM
but really, I know lots of good riders that are brakeless and they hardly every skid.

likewise; back pedal and easing the speed.
Scrodzilla
07-13-10, 06:12 PM
I do ride brakeless and never skid. My bike fits me, has a comfortable gear ratio and my knees are just fine.
rustybrown
07-13-10, 07:16 PM
You gotta want it. Man up.
dookie
07-13-10, 07:52 PM
brakes.

simple.