Originally Posted by
salty road
How many of you kids ride in the rain? It seems far too easy to eat **** in the rain on a fixed wheel. Tonight I was biking at a moderate pace on flat ground going down broad (for all you philly kids) and out of no where i slipped out! Luckily the car behind me had time to slam on the brakes and was able to avoid running me over. Can this be avoided with proper treds? I ride a conti race in the front and some random markdown tire in the back. I mean if the guy in mash can hammer **** in the rain why can't I? And yes I can handle my bike haha.
first off, can you really? I mean, many people say that, but not many of them ACTUALLY can handle their bikes well. granted everyone goes down on occasion, but if you are questioning riding in the rain, it might be time for a little more saddle time.
secondly, your tire might have had something to do with it, but I would venture to guess some more experience in foul weather would do the trick.