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Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi
(Post 7576029)
No, what's stupid is having your feet resting gingerly atop a set of platform pedals on a bicycle with a fixed drive-train.
I've never had to bail out on my bike, but I've had to go down quite a few hills where my legs were going so fast that platforms would have turned my shins to blood sausages, and I've had to climb enough hills that I understand the value of being able to apply force throughout the entirety of a crank's rotation. You're damn right I do it because everyone else does it. They've been doing it for a bloody long time because it's a good god damn idea. |
yeah i fell over once............when I was 5!!!!
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last year?
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yes, you caught me! lol
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Originally Posted by hurricane harry
(Post 7576103)
I would have to say that pedaling around anywhere using pressure on the pedal is not ginger. Back pedaling down hills without clips is not very difficult, and when spinning out it's just a matter of resting your foot on the back tire to slow down or stop, and in your case apply bandages.
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Ted's my hero. Good luck on your operation.
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Originally Posted by hurricane harry
(Post 7576220)
Ted's my hero. Good luck on your operation.
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Originally Posted by hurricane harry
(Post 7576220)
Ted's my hero. Good luck on your operation.
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Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi
(Post 7576311)
And you're seriously trying to give people safety tips?
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Originally Posted by hurricane harry
(Post 7576419)
Safety tips?
Originally Posted by hurricane harry
(Post 7575694)
Whats stupid is bieng attached to a bicylcle when it's time to bail, or f ing around with some gizmo on your pedals while riding through the city, because everyone else does it.
I would have to say that pedaling around anywhere using pressure on the pedal is not ginger. Back pedaling down hills without clips is not very difficult, and when spinning out it's just a matter of resting your foot on the back tire to slow down or stop, and in your case apply bandages. |
I can see where a younger/noob rider might struggle with toeclips, since they're not so commonplace anymore. 20-30 years ago that's what people used, myself included. Getting used to SPD's was the adjustment for me. I ride both, and each have their advantages on either a fixed or road bike. Commuting and casual rides, I use toeclips so I don't have to wear a cycling shoe. Longer or faster, clipless is better, but only because of the shoes. I wouldn't ride fixed without one or the other (and a brake!) and someone who can't get their feet in/out of their choice of "retention system" is not ready for the extra challenge of a fixed gear bike, let alone riding in traffic. But it ain't rocket science, it's an easily learn-able skill.
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Originally Posted by vinfix
(Post 7581799)
and someone who can't get their feet in/out of their choice of "retention system" is not ready for the extra challenge of a fixed gear bike, let alone riding in traffic. But it ain't rocket science, it's an easily learn-able skill.
I first practiced on my single speed. It really helped me get the motion down with out worrying about my legs constantly moving. When I started riding fixed, it was almost second nature. Maybe something to try for anyone having difficulties. |
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