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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

succeeded at asking questions or being obnoxious,...

succeeded at asking questions or being obnoxious, or both?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

because I like to ask questions and be obnoxious...

because I like to ask questions and be obnoxious on the Internet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

I don't have that problem with toeclips when...

I don't have that problem with toeclips when spinning at 100 rpm. but then again, I kick a lot more ass when I'm in clipless, so yes, foot retention helps, but I don't think it cripples you not to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

by foot retention, do you mean specifically for...

by foot retention, do you mean specifically for skidding? because I pedal normally, and toeclips help me hold my feet pretty good
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

so I guess metal toeclips would work better than...

so I guess metal toeclips would work better than plastic toeclips, if the idea is for the foot to pull. the plastic bends too easily. I just don't want straps, because they're a big pain in the ass,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

well from my experience with clip in pedals, the...

well from my experience with clip in pedals, the up pedal doesn't give you nearly as much power as the down pedal.

but if it's different for skid stopping, would it work with plastic toe clips,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

why? it's not like my foot's slipping. and the...

why? it's not like my foot's slipping. and the pull from the other leg doesn't help that much
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

do you need toe straps for that? because I don't...

do you need toe straps for that? because I don't know how you can bring the rear up with just plain platform pedals. I wouldn't mind going with toeclips eventually, but I'd just like to spend more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

balls to anything makes me a little uneasy. I've...

balls to anything makes me a little uneasy. I've tried that btw. going as far forward as I can, but my leg just gets whipped back when I try to lock them. I even tried to keep my body from moving...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

so what should I do, just practice my...

so what should I do, just practice my backpedaling for now, and I'll get it eventually?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By spectastic

Skid braking is hard.. I'm coming from road...

Skid braking is hard.. I'm coming from road racing but I'm too weak to skid brak3.

I'm taking pressure off the back but still not skidding on these 28 tires. Am I lacking the back pedaling...
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