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Favorite method of stopping?
#55
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
I wall ride straight up til gravity sucks away the momentum, then bunny hop back down to street level to trackstand.
honestly ... dual brakes.
honestly ... dual brakes.
Last edited by TRaffic Jammer; 10-22-08 at 09:39 AM.
#58
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
My favourite changes depending on circumstance. If I'm tired and really need to slow down, I'm going for that brake lever. If I'm not so tired, I'll skip/resist and just take my time to approach the light/whatever. If I feel really lazy but don't want to brake, or if there's a bunch of people that look like they may enjoy watching a skid, I'll skid to a crawl/stop.
I like having the option.
My favourite thing about riding fixed is being able to micro-handle my speed modulation with a slight resist/let-off/skip - so very useful when in traffic or dealing with road obstacles.
Oh yeah, and in crap weather/road conditions - I'll use my brake very carefully if at all - when things get slippy under the wheels I much prefer the control of the fixed wheel. Plus - who doesn't like pulling a crazy skid in the rain/ice/snow?
I like having the option.
My favourite thing about riding fixed is being able to micro-handle my speed modulation with a slight resist/let-off/skip - so very useful when in traffic or dealing with road obstacles.
Oh yeah, and in crap weather/road conditions - I'll use my brake very carefully if at all - when things get slippy under the wheels I much prefer the control of the fixed wheel. Plus - who doesn't like pulling a crazy skid in the rain/ice/snow?






















