Originally Posted by
Mr. Beanz
Ever captain a tandem where the safety of two riders is in your hands, and the stoker doesn't unclip at stops? Try it along with some mountain biking, makes riding a single roadbike a snap!
No need for loose tension on the pedals. Unclip 1 foot 2 or 3 yards before the stop, and the ability to trackstand for a few seconds makes lights and stop signs a breeze!
4,000- 7,000 miles a year on the bike for the last 15 years, stopping is second nature.
Uhh nope never had a foot come out on a tough ride up the hill, err I mean mountain!
So you unclip, but but keep it on the pedals? That makes sense. Personally, I just try not to stop...
By the way, what they hell is a stoker? And no, I haven't captained a tandem period. I have trouble getting people to ride with me, let alone on the same bike!
I wasn't suggesting that anyone loosen tension, jsut wondering if that was the case.