Skidding w.out foot retention ?
10-21-14, 01:30 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
10-21-14, 11:37 PM
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Yall can say all yall want, but I'd want to be clamped in to a fixie, like I'd want to be clamped to a high wheeler. I have the original S&R platforms on my fixie, to be replaced by my faaaavooooiite, bmx pedals. Cry, cry, cry.
10-22-14, 03:54 AM
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It's fun having two jackass threads on this forum 
10-22-14, 07:09 AM
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Back in the late 90's all my messenger friends would make fun of me for using BMX pedals. They all had fancy Campy pedals etc etc, and i was riding 13$ GT BMX platforms. Those things were great for everyday abuse. Cheap and comfortable, and if you popped out the little reflector, two little holes for toe clips.
10-22-14, 01:54 PM
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I can understand why some fixed-gear riders who run brakes don't think there is a need for foot retention, but after riding fixed this last year I don't understand why you would want to ride without it, perceived need or not. At first I hated getting my right foot into a moving target (I used clips when I started and now straps) but as I've gotten used to it all I see are the advantages that Bandera mentioned: You're quicker off the line, quicker sprinting, and far more efficient.
Now I feel naked without foot retention and awkward as hell riding anything with a freewheel. Foot retention increases your control over your bike in addition to just being safer.
In other news: I learned to track stand at stop lights in downtown Los Angeles. I am not great at it. I have fallen attempting this precisely twice; once in front of a large group of people who I was trying to impress (and I tore my pants). Like the gentleman who rides fixed with no retention in sandals, I can confirm that I am still alive. Also: There are far, far worse things that can happen on your bike than a spill at 0 mph. If you're worried about looking dumb, your bike is probably cooler than you are.
Now I feel naked without foot retention and awkward as hell riding anything with a freewheel. Foot retention increases your control over your bike in addition to just being safer.
In other news: I learned to track stand at stop lights in downtown Los Angeles. I am not great at it. I have fallen attempting this precisely twice; once in front of a large group of people who I was trying to impress (and I tore my pants). Like the gentleman who rides fixed with no retention in sandals, I can confirm that I am still alive. Also: There are far, far worse things that can happen on your bike than a spill at 0 mph. If you're worried about looking dumb, your bike is probably cooler than you are.
10-24-14, 04:15 PM
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10-24-14, 04:19 PM
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Back in the late 90's all my messenger friends would make fun of me for using BMX pedals. They all had fancy Campy pedals etc etc, and i was riding 13$ GT BMX platforms. Those things were great for everyday abuse. Cheap and comfortable, and if you popped out the little reflector, two little holes for toe clips.
10-24-14, 05:13 PM
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10-25-14, 12:56 AM
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10-25-14, 01:16 AM
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10-25-14, 02:10 AM
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10-27-14, 02:52 PM
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Had straps and could skid with them. Broke a strap so removed them both. Can still skid when needed without straps. BRB im ded. RIP. Yolo.
10-27-14, 04:32 PM
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And I'm not talking d*ck on stem in the rain.
P.S. Lets ride.
10-27-14, 04:36 PM
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[QUOTE=Carcosa;17254520]$20 bucks says you can't skid that big gear ratio bike of your's without straps.
And I'm not talking d*ck on stem in the rain.
P.S. Lets ride.[/QUOT
Have not tried and you are probably correct lol.
And I'm not talking d*ck on stem in the rain.
P.S. Lets ride.[/QUOT
Have not tried and you are probably correct lol.
10-28-14, 08:02 AM
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10-28-14, 08:26 AM
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The Warriors Bike Ride 2002 - YouTube
10-28-14, 12:16 PM
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Oh ok... Old messenger friends from Columbus. We rode in the Warriors Race in NYC back in 2002..
The Warriors Bike Ride 2002 - YouTube
The Warriors Bike Ride 2002 - YouTube
