Originally Posted by Kiecker
See there you go again assuming that I and any other fixed mtn biker are new and/or skidding up the trails. Yes this is a thread about FG riders; I was merely making a comparison that a new dirt rider, regardless of bike, will most likely make more trail damage then an experience FG mtn bike rider. For that my comparison is valid and noteworthy. I have not had any experience with these "skidiots" that you speak of.
Where exactly did I say that? I even pointed out that vast majority of fg mtbers are amazingly talented riders. The difference between you riding without a brake and a new mtb rider is they have no choice over thier damage because they lack the bike handling skills neccessary. You on the other hand skid because you decided not to have a brake(You have yet to refute my statement that not having a rear brake increases the amount you skid.)
Originally Posted by Kiecker
There you go assuming again. Why not set the example and instead of assuming, calling names, and making threats. Take the bigger role and lead and or suggest proper trail etiquette. Even the noobs don't know any better until we talk to them and also invite them out to help us work on the trails together.
What did I assume now? Noone should be riding fg anyway if they haven't been riding long enough to know proper etiquette.
Originally Posted by Kiecker
Like I said before any experienced rider no matter what bike they are riding (fixed or a coaster) should have the proper skills to adapt to any trail they ride. I know in many of the races I've done pre-riding the course is not always possible especially when you do races that are long/er, like 40, 50 or 100+ miles. And some courses you are not allowed to pre-ride like at the SSWC.
indeed but a race is a different situation from every day riding.
Originally Posted by Kiecker
You can not deny that you didn't call someone names and make threats..... ...and to be honest that's what really made me reply and dissect your post. Show some respect get some respect.
I did indeed call people who willfully damage trails more then is neccessary both pieces of **** and jackasses. I stand by that. I will however deny that I made a single threat. I did say the above mentioned jackasses and POSes deserved repeated beatings but that is not a threat. Plenty of people deserve beatings but very few actually get them and I'm not about to start handing them out. If I came off a bit harsh at first is was to stress the difference between riding brakeless on the street where you endanger mainly yourself and doing so on the trails which you damage for everyone.
Originally Posted by Kiecker
I think you misunderstood me a bit. Think of it more as trying to climb on a FS bike without being able to lock out the squish....mojo. Also you go assuming again that just because you don't have rear brake that you're skidding on the trails. You just don't get it. Riding fixed whether on the street, track, or in the dirt (yes I do all of them) is moreso about about a controled spin. Skidding does not improve one's braking ability; controlled spinning does. Train your legs my friend and learn to be one with your legs and wheels. Oh and please keep your astrict name calling to yourself. It really is unnecessary.
The difference between bouncing around on suspension or not does not effect other riders. Nor does it effect you if you have a brake and don't use it. That is therefore not a good comparison. The fact is you can't control a rear wheel as well with "controlled spinning" as you can with a brake. Your legs are just not built to do that. The skidding I speak about here is not the intentional skidding to stop you but rather the unintentional skidding caused by you not being able to apply smooth pressure like a brake can. Having talked to some very experienced riders who ride fg combined with my own fg experience I am convinced that for all except maybe a handful of riders in the world leaving off a rear brake will lead to more skidding. For those times you can control your speed don't use it. I am willing to bet it will still be used sometimes(if not why would it effect your mojo)
[QUOTE=Devolution], and I guarantee more experienced than this dutret dude. [/Devolution]
Really? How old are you? When did you start riding?
Kinda a stupid thing to say seeing as you don't know me or my experience. It is completely possible that you have more experience then me but if so it is only due to my age. If you do I am quite impressed but I still trust those whom I have met and ridden with over some dude on the internet any day.