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skidN !
Originally Posted by Druzis
(Post 19020699)
Probably the best video for learning how to skid :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BYp8U-Ioxg
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the only skids i do are in my britches
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Your tires should be pumped to the required amount and the tire should not have wear or tear. Your brakes should be in working condition. You should have all your spokes. If you are missing any of these
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Originally Posted by UltimateCheese
(Post 14959520)
I changed my rear wheel to the fixed gear cog and tried to skid stop but it won't work. All i do is slow down. Is it just me not being strong enough to completely stop the wheel? Or is it my chain tension. Please help
There are not any 5000 pound Buicks on a velodrme track, there are on the street. :innocent: Just saying. |
start by lowering your ratio. I started with a really high ratio and it took me a really long time to pull off a skid stop
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Originally Posted by road2you
(Post 15436346)
it helpts to have a good gear ratio, i hear its easier with some ratios as suppose to others,
i cant skid , and i feel its because of my gear ratio ....but i have brakes i use on both front and back. |
Can you skid on any gear ratio? i have a ****ty fixed gear off of craigslist and dont know if im not pushing hard enough or my gear ratio is too ****ed up... Also i have foot retention
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Originally Posted by dannyfixed
(Post 20219321)
Can you skid on any gear ratio? i have a ****ty fixed gear off of craigslist and dont know if im not pushing hard enough or my gear ratio is too ****ed up... Also i have foot retention
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try Michelin Dynamic Sport or Thickslick, they are the best skidding tires on the market
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Originally Posted by TiBikeGuy
(Post 14961834)
Technique ; weight off the rear wheel ie. lean forward on handlebars, head and shoulders will be over the front wheel, crotch on the stem, lock up your legs, jam your thighs against the handlebars...
If you don't get your butt off the saddle, too much weight will be on the rear wheel and this will wear out the tire at a faster rate. |
Originally Posted by dannyfixed
(Post 20219321)
Can you skid on any gear ratio? i have a ****ty fixed gear off of craigslist and dont know if im not pushing hard enough or my gear ratio is too ****ed up... Also i have foot retention
I know people who skid stop on gearless bikes too. It's not impossible, but I agree that it might be much harder. |
Originally Posted by Philasteve
(Post 15460679)
I don't see the point of making a thread, practice is the only thing that helps. Get off the computer go outside and keep trying it will happen.
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Originally Posted by ethanscott
(Post 20391694)
I really don't think the gear ratio matters.
I know people who skid stop on gearless bikes too. It's not impossible, but I agree that it might be much harder. 1)gear ratio 2)bar type 3)saddle 4)wheelset 5)tire size 6)pedals/retention |
Abs?
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