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Old 01-15-08 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobartlemagne
To avoid pedal strikes you need to know what speed is too fast for your fixie to take sharp turns.
This only happens on a certain fraction of fixed gear bikes though, since bottom bracket height, crank arm length and pedal width play a large factor. For instance, on my KHS track bike with 165mm cranks and clipless pedals, I've never striked a pedal while cornering, no matter the speed.
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