Originally Posted by powers2b

By the time i noticed the buckle I had no time to decelerate and found myself airborn for what felt like several seconds.
With a frewheel this would not have been an issue but there is something unnerving about flying through the air with your legs spinning out of control. For starters unless you are spinning in a balanced fashion the subtle torque differences actually cause the bike to tilt (think gyroscope) while in mid-air.
I hit the ground at an angle with a small chirp of the rear tire and managed to regain composure without messing my pants.