I can't laugh any more...
10-18-04 | 08:51 PM
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I can't laugh any more...
at the people who occasionally post, mostly on the road forum, that they fell while stopped and clipped in 
I went to practice track stands and riding backwards at my local empty parking lot and got tagged if you will, a slight bit of road rash on the knee. Ok so I made my mixture half water and a little Jameson because I know the score... But alas it had nothing to do with it. It only made me get up for more... The problem is I can stand while standing on the pedals no problem, but I cannot stand while seated. I had my toe straps loose but at this one moment I thought I could pull through the reverse thrust force necessary to over come balance. I was wrong but I am a better man. How does one lock there wheel sideways sitting in there saddle and still maintain the mental faculty of balance whilst drinking a beer?
I went to practice track stands and riding backwards at my local empty parking lot and got tagged if you will, a slight bit of road rash on the knee. Ok so I made my mixture half water and a little Jameson because I know the score... But alas it had nothing to do with it. It only made me get up for more... The problem is I can stand while standing on the pedals no problem, but I cannot stand while seated. I had my toe straps loose but at this one moment I thought I could pull through the reverse thrust force necessary to over come balance. I was wrong but I am a better man. How does one lock there wheel sideways sitting in there saddle and still maintain the mental faculty of balance whilst drinking a beer?
10-18-04 | 08:59 PM
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Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100
Easy, drink more.
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10-19-04 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jfmckenna
at the people who occasionally post, mostly on the road forum, that they fell while stopped and clipped in I went to practice track stands and riding backwards at my local empty parking lot and got tagged if you will, a slight bit of road rash on the knee. Ok so I made my mixture half water and a little Jameson because I know the score... But alas it had nothing to do with it. It only made me get up for more... The problem is I can stand while standing on the pedals no problem, but I cannot stand while seated. I had my toe straps loose but at this one moment I thought I could pull through the reverse thrust force necessary to over come balance. I was wrong but I am a better man. How does one lock there wheel sideways sitting in there saddle and still maintain the mental faculty of balance whilst drinking a beer?
I went to practice track stands and riding backwards at my local empty parking lot and got tagged if you will, a slight bit of road rash on the knee. Ok so I made my mixture half water and a little Jameson because I know the score... But alas it had nothing to do with it. It only made me get up for more... The problem is I can stand while standing on the pedals no problem, but I cannot stand while seated. I had my toe straps loose but at this one moment I thought I could pull through the reverse thrust force necessary to over come balance. I was wrong but I am a better man. How does one lock there wheel sideways sitting in there saddle and still maintain the mental faculty of balance whilst drinking a beer?Too... many... words...
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10-19-04 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jfmckenna
LOL
ADD Alcoholism and Fixed gears .... Hmmm
ADD Alcoholism and Fixed gears .... Hmmm
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10-19-04 | 10:06 AM
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One thing that helps me is to look forward and not down at the bike. Your body actually knows what to do but your head is confusing it. I try to look at least 2 to 3 lights ahead and I have no problem trackstanding. My biggest issue is finding the sweet spot in traffic but once there no problems, I can stay there all day. Drinking does also help.
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10-19-04 | 10:07 AM
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Oh!...I still laugh at those who fall over in thier clips. I've done it more than most, this is why I laugh.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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10-19-04 | 10:27 AM
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Glad to know I'm not the only one who goes out and practices track stands a little tipsy. You get to be much more chill and fluid (which is just another way of saying sloppy).
Usually my biggest problem with a track stand is if I've been sprinting and have to come up short. I'm totally juiced and have to do a lot of little adjustments because my muscles are still very twitchy.
As for standing while seate (?), I find that it's useful to start out standing over the front axle where I'm strongest and then back onto the saddle, maintaining balance the whole way. I can do this one handed, too, so the drink should be safe.
Usually my biggest problem with a track stand is if I've been sprinting and have to come up short. I'm totally juiced and have to do a lot of little adjustments because my muscles are still very twitchy.
As for standing while seate (?), I find that it's useful to start out standing over the front axle where I'm strongest and then back onto the saddle, maintaining balance the whole way. I can do this one handed, too, so the drink should be safe.
10-19-04 | 10:32 AM
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: grandis track bike, cesare track bike, bianchi road bike
i dunno why, but i learned seated before standing. it just feels more natural to me in the saddle.
10-19-04 | 02:14 PM
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From: SoCal - 909
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy (fixed-gear commuter), Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS, Trek Madone 5.5, Specialized Allez Comp, Marin Mt. Vision Pro, Specialized M2 Hardtail, beater Nishiki fixed-gear conversion, Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS
Originally Posted by FixednotBroken
i dunno why, but i learned seated before standing. it just feels more natural to me in the saddle.
I found the same thing. Everything I'd read said it's easier to learn to trackstand whilst standing, I found the opposite to be true. I'm much more comfortable seated...
-Trevor
