47xHTFU

Buy a brake. Learn to slow down with your legs. Save money on tire replacement by not skidding.

foot retention

i've been on a fixed gear bike for a while and have ridden bikes my whole life. i have a 49/18 and mostly stop with leg resistance and a brake when needed. never really learned how to skid properly, i kinda gave up on it. every time i try to do it i lock the back wheel but cant keep it locked, ie ill skid for like a second and then it forces me back into rotation. i also only try it sitting, not really trying to lean forward over my bars, i think thats kinda silly. maybe my retention just isnt adequate, or maybe im inadequate... i didnt think i was that weak...

oh yeah also, the OP is just looking for advice and everyone just needs to give him a hard time, cool.

You should know by now that this is a community built upon hazing. Seriously though, if you wanna skid, get stronger, get a lower ratio, get slick skinny tires, practice form on grass, and make sure you always have a spare tube and tire in your bag.

Also, no need to double-post.

You can only answer the same (dumb) question so many times before it gets old.

The coefficient of static friction is greater than the coefficient of kinetic friction anyway.

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The Master!

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sploosh.

ask this homeboy

Now that is how we all should have ridden 20 years ago.

no foot retention. kid's got skills

That is so ****ing cool. I'm teaching my nephew how to skid like that now haha

That video of that little kid skidding totally inspired me to go out and learn. Thanks tiny asian kid!