Originally Posted by
justkeepedaling
I've never had problems going at walking pace on my roadie. And I stop much more confidently with it too than a fixed bike, even with a front brake. I've seen a lot of people whip skid to stop and accidently swipe other riders or have really close calls/bailing as there are huge throngs of riders really close and really slow. I don't think I could have done what I did on picnic day on a fixed, 30 mph between people walking everywhere with only inches to spare :O I was a crazy SOB
Don't you think if you're skidding into crowds/other riders then you're kind of a ****** for overestimating your ability? I do stupid stunts on my skis like whip into a stop in front of buddies who fell so I can toss snow on their face and laugh about it. I guess its conceivable I could really, really mess up (anything is possible, just not very probable and all) and hurt them bad. So if you're not sure you can pull off that sick skid into a crowd maybe, you know, use your brakes or ride slower?