Learning to ride a fixie?
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Learning to ride a fixie?
i am going to either buy the bianchi san jose or pista. i love the simplicity of the pista but i am afraid of going too fast and not being able to slow down. so how did you learn to ride?
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I took off my training wheels when I was six and never looked back.
I went from ss to fixed last spring (it was pretty seamless) and now ride more fixed miles than anything else.
The best advice I can give is that you run a brake... always.
I went from ss to fixed last spring (it was pretty seamless) and now ride more fixed miles than anything else.
The best advice I can give is that you run a brake... always.
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for fixed specifically, i'd say remember not to lock your knees, use a brake at least as a n00b (though i don't suppose it hurts at any point, but it's your call, not mine, and with a good rider, brakeless is safe enouigh), read the 63xc tutorial, practice some of the exercises on there for balance and control, maybe learn to skid and skip.
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It takes about a day to really get used to fixed/skidding. Its not bad on your legs unless you are 40.
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Get a brake. Put it on. Never take it off.
There really is no need for "learning to ride fixed gear." Other than starting and stopping, it's just like riding any other bike. Coming to a stop takes a little more planning. SPD dual sided clipless pedals are the safest to use with fixed gear unless you are into skidding. I'm not.
If you forget you are on a fixed gear and accidentally try to coast, the bike will remind you in a very stern voice exactly what type of machine you are riding. It's kind of like being *****-slapped by your bike.
Learn all of the mechanical tips and tricks required to keep your chain from coming off. Do them.
There really is no need for "learning to ride fixed gear." Other than starting and stopping, it's just like riding any other bike. Coming to a stop takes a little more planning. SPD dual sided clipless pedals are the safest to use with fixed gear unless you are into skidding. I'm not.
If you forget you are on a fixed gear and accidentally try to coast, the bike will remind you in a very stern voice exactly what type of machine you are riding. It's kind of like being *****-slapped by your bike.
Learn all of the mechanical tips and tricks required to keep your chain from coming off. Do them.
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saddle up, close your eyes, and pedal like hell.
Many are suggesting a brake. I would suggest that too, but only because you are actually concerned about riding fixed. I ride brakeless with no issues.
Many are suggesting a brake. I would suggest that too, but only because you are actually concerned about riding fixed. I ride brakeless with no issues.
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If you get a pista, you might consider gearing down so you can control it better, though the 48/16 it comes stock with isnt bad. (I think its 48/16, correct me if I'm wrong)
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Yeah, the pista comes with a **** ratio as it has only one skid patch as well.
I have a Swobo Sanchez that I use a 48/17 on now, and it's a lot easier to control, and my tires don't dissolve as fast.
Sanchez stock ratio was also 48/16.
I recommend a Pista, by the way... or a Sanchez if you're willing to pay a little more for a few better components, and are worried about things like toe overlap (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html)
I have a Swobo Sanchez that I use a 48/17 on now, and it's a lot easier to control, and my tires don't dissolve as fast.
Sanchez stock ratio was also 48/16.
I recommend a Pista, by the way... or a Sanchez if you're willing to pay a little more for a few better components, and are worried about things like toe overlap (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html)
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he further added that STRETCHING will increase the time you can spend doing these activities, even into old age, but that since almost NO ONE stretches, he gets to make a living out of fixing those individuals.
run a brake, stretch, and don't ride past your physical/skill level abilities, thats all there is to it.
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Just mash meng, it's in some peoples blood and not in others. If you dont got the blood or balls, you can git out! FG 4 lyfe, no brakez lulz.
Like has been said many times before, it's a bike, you sit on the saddle, and spin the pedals
Like has been said many times before, it's a bike, you sit on the saddle, and spin the pedals
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Agreed. I'm 40 and I ride fixed to work 4 days/week.
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it's part of this page: https://63xc.com/howto/howto.htm
i posted that link cuz there's other good stuff, but this is 63xc's "fixed gear 101".
i used it a lot when i was starting out on fixed. https://63xc.com/gregg/101_1.htm
i posted that link cuz there's other good stuff, but this is 63xc's "fixed gear 101".
i used it a lot when i was starting out on fixed. https://63xc.com/gregg/101_1.htm
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1. remove your brake
2. find the steepest hill in your town.
3 bomb said hill
now enjoy riding fixie.
2. find the steepest hill in your town.
3 bomb said hill
now enjoy riding fixie.
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