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oh jesus. no one wants to give this kid a straight answer.
try a nice low gear, I learned on 49x18. I don't know how many gear inches that is. I hate math. Good luck. don't hurt yourself. Toodles. |
p.s.you coulda used the search button for this.
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gosh.
ok, mrap, what is your current gearing? it's all about technique, gearing will help some but not much. you want about 68-72 gear inches i would guess. |
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lol, but the gay ratio is way higher now.
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5 is a good one
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try whatever you've got on some wet grass, it worked for me.
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4is great on
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Originally Posted by mrap
(Post 4399192)
ive been trying to learn how to skid for awhile, and i cant seem to do it, what would be a good gear ratio for skidding.
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I first learned on 44:17, which is about 2.5 gr. Now I skid on 46:15 and 46:17. Surface choice is key for learning how to skid, but muscle the rear pedal HARD and you'll learn how much effort for each skid.
Bullhorns/pursuit bars help move the weight forward a bit as well, but risers have worked fine for me. |
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Originally Posted by Pfutz
(Post 4400831)
Furthermore, if he is riding brakeless, learning to skid is a pretty helpful part of riding the bike.
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Originally Posted by hadeone
(Post 14306847)
Really? Can anyone explain how skidding is beneficial?
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Originally Posted by jammincakes
(Post 14307464)
When brakeless, skidding is the most secure and quickest way to stop. Skiddzzzz für daaaayyyzzzzz
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58/12 skids dayz
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 14307470)
I wouldn't say that, but it is a way to stop...
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Originally Posted by brocktstar
(Post 14306092)
I would get your rear cog set to 17, that way there are 17 skid patches, and always will be no matter what your crank is.
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start by leaning forward on the handlebars and locking one knee against the pedal coming around, while bracing your quads against the handles. Start by putting litterally all of your weight on the front fork ant trying to skid, then you can get into fancier stuff. For example one leg over the handles.
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Originally Posted by dddavid
(Post 14307523)
I have a 51. 17 patches for me too?? :D
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This thread is made of stupid.
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my ratio is 16 - 44 btw
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ef u needz 2 skidz i haz 12349 to 25686151213 rayshe-o it iz koolz yo!i!i!i!
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60x12 like me
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Why in the hell would you want to ride a bike with 17 skid patches on the rear tire. Sounds like a ****ty day to me.
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Originally Posted by gigantor
(Post 14309558)
Why in the hell would you want to ride a bike with 17 skid patches on the rear tire. Sounds like a ****ty day to me.
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