dismounting a fixed gear?
10-11-11 | 10:30 PM
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dismounting a fixed gear?
Today i came across this on sheldon brown's website
does anybody do this? anybody have any videos of this? I'd like to see just exactly how it looks.
I usually do something similar, I let the left pedal push my body upwards as i swing my right leg over the saddle so that when i dismount, i'm on the side.
Or does anybody have any other ways of dismounting their bikes?
Dismount Technique
You can dismount in the normal manner from a fixed-gear bicycle, but advanced fixed-gear riders might enjoy learning a special, very cool-looking dismount that can only be done from a fixed gear.
Instead of getting off to the side of the bicycle, the fixed-gear rider can go straight off the back. This technique works best if you ride with clips and straps, but if you are really proficient in disengaging from clipless pedals, try it at your own risk.
As the bicycle slows to near walking speed, disengage your left foot, then wait for the right pedal to get to the bottom of its circle. As the right pedal starts to rise, straighten your right leg and let the motion of the pedal lift you up. Let go of the handlebars, let the saddle move forward between your legs, and put your left foot on the ground. As the bike goes ahead, grab it by the saddle.
It takes a bit of courage to try this, but it is actually very easy to do. It is also extremely impressive to watch. When executed properly, it is very smooth, and you can go from riding to walking in a single fluid motion, without ever coming to a stop.
You can dismount in the normal manner from a fixed-gear bicycle, but advanced fixed-gear riders might enjoy learning a special, very cool-looking dismount that can only be done from a fixed gear.
Instead of getting off to the side of the bicycle, the fixed-gear rider can go straight off the back. This technique works best if you ride with clips and straps, but if you are really proficient in disengaging from clipless pedals, try it at your own risk.
As the bicycle slows to near walking speed, disengage your left foot, then wait for the right pedal to get to the bottom of its circle. As the right pedal starts to rise, straighten your right leg and let the motion of the pedal lift you up. Let go of the handlebars, let the saddle move forward between your legs, and put your left foot on the ground. As the bike goes ahead, grab it by the saddle.
It takes a bit of courage to try this, but it is actually very easy to do. It is also extremely impressive to watch. When executed properly, it is very smooth, and you can go from riding to walking in a single fluid motion, without ever coming to a stop.
I usually do something similar, I let the left pedal push my body upwards as i swing my right leg over the saddle so that when i dismount, i'm on the side.
Or does anybody have any other ways of dismounting their bikes?
10-12-11 | 10:52 AM
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I guess I overgeneralized. I don't dismount like this, and it's mostly because I ride clipless and I can imagine all kinds of ways it would go wrong...
10-12-11 | 11:50 AM
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10-12-11 | 12:55 PM
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10-12-11 | 02:27 PM
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10-12-11 | 05:59 PM
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10-12-11 | 06:25 PM
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I usually roll to a stop, put one foot down, and then (this is key) bring the other foot to the side that the first one is on and place it on the ground as well. I am a wild man.
