TBD1

Anyone got any tips on how best to do it?

I've been riding a fixed basher for a while but have always had toe straps and clips and have never had a problem to skid stop, not as dramatically long as all those youtuber's though.
But I realised I was using my front foot to resist against the toe clip as well as my rear against the pedal.
I have tried to practice clipless (and only one foot in) but I'm either too weak or just plain useless as I cant stop them damn cranks turning.
It all looks so easy on video.

Any tips for a keen learner.

Thanks.

reedreeder

you probably just need to get your weight forward more, at least at first. you should be able to skid without putting any downward pressure at all on your front foot if your weight is forward enough. get your back leg as straight as you can, and press it up against the top tube for leverage.

diff_lock2

Ride in to a red light without brakes, you will skid.

TDHK

I actually ride clipless all the time and recently tried my friends straps and cages. Needless to say I was ******** terrified when I realized how much different it felt when I tried to skid, I couldn't.
On clipless I can do the whole crotch to stem thing rather easily as I am sure you can but in/or out of the seat I push back with the rear foot and pull up with the front foot, think 3 and 9 o'clock.

tdhk

chrism32205

I ride clipless all the time as well.. just starting to learn how to skid.. I have spd's, and i pull up with my right foot and push down with my left at the same time.. pretty much what TDHK said.

Takes practice..

Flimflam

Skidding without being clipped in just takes a bit more grunt force and commitment to the move. Just lock your rear leg, put your balls/not balls to the stem and push like a mofo, it'll lock. You might need to pull really hard on the bars to get the leg to resist with enough force, depends on your road conditions and ratio too I guess. I was able to lock on platforms with 42:17 on all manner of surfaces. It really was pretty hard work on regular dry pavement, though.

I find it really difficult to have my lead/front foot on the pedal when doing unclipped/platform skids, as I like to have it near the ground for balance/safety

PS, why are you trying this? Just stay in the cages or stay clipped in.

deathhare

try it in the rain?

operator

The only tip you need: practice

freedom?

it doesnt take strength just lock up and push against yer handlebars really hard

deadforkinglast

By "clipless" do you mean "without toeclips and straps?" It sounds like you do. Just so you know, when people say "clipless," they are generally referring to a foot retention system using pedals that attach to cleats on specialized shoes designed for cycling.

TBD1

Yeah, I mean without toeclips and straps or spds, just shoe against pedal.

I'm just trying to get more proficient on the bike.
I still use clips and straps, but want to try all ways to find whats comfortable, best riding style, better technique etc.


Thanks for the help.

TBD1

Thanks for the advice.

How does the ration effect the skid?
I live in Amsterdam so ride on the flat all the time.