I'm sure this is the umpth-millionth one of these type posts, but I've been trying on my own and with my LBS and can't get a real grip on it. I've been riding singlespeed and fixed gear bikes for a year now, yet on my own apprehension with brakes. I've been trying to skid/skip/fishtail my ass off but with no success. Friends say it's a cog to crank ratio problem (I have a 44t crank and 16t cog). I built this bike as my first fixie project; Raleigh Rush Hour frame with Deep V rims, Thomson seat post and Sugino crank. I live in Philly where it's highly congested and go to school and work so my schedule is always tight, haven't gotten to any empty lots to practice after hours. Yet when I do, you'd think it was like pressing against a brick wall trying to resist or back pedal. I'm keeping the brake on for my safety and not to be a ****** poser until I master this technique. I'm sorry for the probably repeated thread and thank all you guys for your patience and expertise. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

- Sarge.

44x16 isn't that high of a ratio, I doubt that's your problem.

Try it on grass or wet pavement first so you can get a feel for the traction point. It's not as hard as you are probably thinking it is... I did the same thing for a couple weeks, and then when you finally get it you think "Wow, I was so close before and just wasn't committing quite enough..."

By practicing on grass or wet pavement, you'll get a feel for it a lot faster.

Commit to the skid, be the skid, let the skid be you. lock the back leg, pull with the front, and hold it for as long as you want. I thought it was hard my first couple days, then my friend was like, "dude just pull with the front." and i was like "bokay" and now i be a skiddin fool.

Thanks guys. Great to see buds helping each other out.

stop skidding, it's worthless and will only cost you more in tires.

Its fun!

There are no Pros in this forum

But, it is easiest to practice the technique on wet pavement.

A pro is anyone who can do more than me, which means probably 90% of the members. I'm here to learn. Not sit on my hands. Thanks guys.



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