Originally Posted by
f50fan
I typed out a long rant and then deleted it.
What do you want us to "enlighten" you about?
Maybe you should just use your brake when there are no hipsters around to judge you.
Then you can do epic skids in front of the coffee shop and retain your street cred.
If you already have a brake, just use the damn thing before the doctor tells you you're gonna need a bionic knee.
Skidding will get me BIONIC KNEES? ****, I need to skid more often.
I think people ride fixed for a lot of different reasons. If you like ride it because of skidding and backpedaling, than maybe it's time to reconsider fixed riding.
That said.... Give your body time to heal after riding a lot. Take a break here and there if you can. Your muscles might be up to the task, but tendons and other parts of your joints heal and get stronger at a slower rate. Much slower. So it's real important to get the right amount of rest while building strength in the knees.
Flip to the Freewheel for a bit even then switch back in a few weeks or a month.