I can't skid
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skidN !
Probably the best video for learning how to skid :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BYp8U-Ioxg
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Your tires should be pumped to the required amount and the tire should not have wear or tear. Your brakes should be in working condition. You should have all your spokes. If you are missing any of these
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There are not any 5000 pound Buicks on a velodrme track, there are on the street. Just saying.
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What gear ratio's make it easier to skid? Also just a side question, has anyone ever tried to skid with a belt drive? Curious about how that would work
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Can you skid on any gear ratio? i have a ****ty fixed gear off of craigslist and dont know if im not pushing hard enough or my gear ratio is too ****ed up... Also i have foot retention
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You can skid regardless of your gear ratio or bike or pedals. All it takes is poor wiping and you will have a nice brown stain in your undies in no time!
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Technique ; weight off the rear wheel ie. lean forward on handlebars, head and shoulders will be over the front wheel, crotch on the stem, lock up your legs, jam your thighs against the handlebars...
If you don't get your butt off the saddle, too much weight will be on the rear wheel and this will wear out the tire at a faster rate.
If you don't get your butt off the saddle, too much weight will be on the rear wheel and this will wear out the tire at a faster rate.
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I know people who skid stop on gearless bikes too.
It's not impossible, but I agree that it might be much harder.
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1)gear ratio
2)bar type
3)saddle
4)wheelset
5)tire size
6)pedals/retention