Question about riding backwards on a FG
07-22-09, 05:13 PM
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Question about riding backwards on a FG
Is riding backwards (backwards circles) easier with your feet in the clips/straps or on the other side of the pedal? I track stand on the other side of the pedal with no clips/straps.
07-22-09, 05:15 PM
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should be the same. practice on the other side though, as it's easier to get your foot off of the pedal when you bail 
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just try it both ways and decide for yourself.
....just don't get too sweaty
....and make sure you have special fixed front tire for riding backwards (not your skidding front tire).
....just don't get too sweaty
....and make sure you have special fixed front tire for riding backwards (not your skidding front tire).
07-22-09, 05:17 PM
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07-22-09, 05:53 PM
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07-22-09, 06:27 PM
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Maybe b/c this is another joke thread?
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You can if you sit on the handlebars 
Well, bike going forward, me going backwards.
How is it I can do that all over a parking lot on my BMX, but can't do a friggin' backwards circle on the fixed gear? Well, I haven't really worked at it... but STILL.
Well, bike going forward, me going backwards.
How is it I can do that all over a parking lot on my BMX, but can't do a friggin' backwards circle on the fixed gear? Well, I haven't really worked at it... but STILL.
