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02-03-10 | 07:19 PM

PDXLEX14

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New to fixed...need help!

A friend and I both started out on single speed and now are riding fixed. But I've come up against two problems...I'm riding an 08' Fuji Track and find that only after riding for a month or so my knees are constantly sore and two...I can't skid. My gear ratio is a 48:15. Any suggestions on what I can do?

02-03-10 | 07:38 PM

Deshi

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Ok, if you tried the search function, you would find all your answers. Its not that hard. Try that first then ask questions.

02-03-10 | 07:40 PM

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Ok, if you tried the search function, you would find all your answers. Its not that hard. Try that first then ask questions.

02-03-10 | 08:03 PM

bigvegan

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Long story short, go to a larger cog, somewhere in the 17-20 tooth range. You won't go as fast, but your knees will be less sore, and it will be easier to skid.

02-03-10 | 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigvegan

Long story short, go to a larger cog, somewhere in the 17-20 tooth range. You won't go as fast,

sure he will, he just to learn to spin well. I kept up with E-rock on 48:19. yeah, since your knee hurts ride the lowest practical gear until you heal/toughed up, maybe even go back to SS so you can coast down the hills.

tendinitis sucks

Last edited by hairnet; 02-03-10 at 08:21 PM.