Originally Posted by
mashtofu
I learned to skid on 48/17 and I'm a tiny skinny female.. So the ratio prpbably isnt the problem (though it is undoubtedly "easier" to skid on smaller ratio). You've got foot retention, right? Also, are you talking about lil whip-skids or dramatic stem-humping skids?
real advice:
foot retention is key as well as proper stem humping technique.
joke:
however, it's 42% easier if you're not a tiny skinny female. females are terrible at riding bikes and this is why you should man up and skid on 48/17. external sex organs flop around during skids and unweight the rear tire. it's like JT said...
to impress a chick... helicopter ****