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Cog skip?

Old 10-07-08, 06:55 PM
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Cog skip?

hi everyone, new to fixed gear here.

well, i got a Specialized NY langster recently and had been riding it SS for a few weeks, but the other night, i switched it over to fixed.
i did the first skid and my lockring flew off and my cog un-threaded and stripped the threads.
specialized replaced the rear wheel (under warantee) and the LBS set everything up for me.

i was riding around the parking lot skidding around and it seemed fine, but every few skids, when i would peddle again, i would feel a slight skip.

is this the lock-ring/cog tightening back up or am i unweighting the rear wheel and spinning the tire?

not too bad, i just wanna know if this is normal.


tl;dr: fixed cog skips when i peddle after a skid. is this normal?


thanks
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It sounds like the cog isn't on tight enough. The cog needs to be tightened down hard before the lockring is tightened down, otherwise there will be a slight gap and the cog will play back and forth, despite the tightness of the lockring.
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thank you kindly

edit: is this a danger or can i ride safely until i can get the tool/get to the lbs?
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I would err on the side of caution if I were you.
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First, get it fixed asap.
Second, if you have a front brake, not as asap.
Third, if you don't have a front brake, get it fixed more than asap. You don't want your cog to slip in an "oh sh*t" moment.
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add some loctite to be safe
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Originally Posted by GestapoTactics
thank you kindly

edit: is this a danger or can i ride safely until i can get the tool/get to the lbs?
could be dangerous...i had my cog slip once...my foot actually slipped off the pedal because of it...i was able to maintain balance but it did scare the crap outta me...
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oh, another, sort of related note: once again i am new to fixed gear, and whenever i skid (yep, balls to the stem, etc) it hurts my wrists a little more than i think it should. i know im putting pressure on my right wrist especially.

this happen to anyone alot?
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I use my left hand
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you're doing it wrong. if you are hurting yourself, dont do it
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Originally Posted by GestapoTactics
oh, another, sort of related note: once again i am new to fixed gear, and whenever i skid (yep, balls to the stem, etc) it hurts my wrists a little more than i think it should. i know im putting pressure on my right wrist especially.

this happen to anyone alot?
equal pressure on both wrists...you don't need to lock your elbows...kinda let your weight hang from your shoulders...arching you back will put more weight on the rear tire so you stop faster...leaning forward will put more weight on the front wheel so you drag your skid out longer...
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