question on stopping a fixie
07-25-09, 02:24 PM
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question on stopping a fixie
i'm looking to buy a fixie and i'd like to know what is the term for that back hop some do to stop a fixie and also how is it done.
07-25-09, 02:49 PM
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It's better to have a destination that is up-hill, and then you just use gravity brakes. Or you can bounce off of pedestrians and parked cars. Or get a brake.
07-25-09, 09:17 PM
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use a brake save you knees face skull and possibly life
oh forgot to mention tires too
oh forgot to mention tires too
07-25-09, 10:09 PM
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It's called a skid, which doesnt technically stop you, it skids.
If youre just getting into fixed gears, please dear lord start with a brake.
If youre just getting into fixed gears, please dear lord start with a brake.
07-26-09, 08:04 AM
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you just have to kinda jump off the bike. wait untill your cranks are at 3 and 9 and give the handlebars a quick push. make sure to grab the saddle when you're off!
07-26-09, 09:41 PM
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07-26-09, 09:52 PM
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07-26-09, 09:56 PM
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after you get that down you can work on trackstands
07-26-09, 10:19 PM
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How about this? What I really like about this guy is he's smart enough to wear a helmet, or maybe it's just the law in Toronto.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_qMrnMZpk&NR=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_qMrnMZpk&NR=1
07-26-09, 10:58 PM
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How about this? What I really like about this guy is he's smart enough to wear a helmet, or maybe it's just the law in Toronto.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_qMrnMZpk&NR=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_qMrnMZpk&NR=1
07-27-09, 03:03 AM
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As you ride, you need to squeeze your cranks together real tight, and lift up the rear. Repeat. And now you got yourself some hopping.
07-27-09, 04:02 AM
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You might want to try any fixed object like a building wall or an electric pole. I have not used a wall for stopping, but I certainly had a close encounter with an electric pole. I saw some stars in my vision, but I certainly stopped with ZERO breaking distance.