Shoulder,arm,and top joint pain due to skidding?
03-29-11, 10:39 PM
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Shoulder,arm,and top joint pain due to skidding?
Just converted to fix,i broke my brake handle trying to adjust(i broke my frist one trying to put it on there goes the pair) so i had to learn to skid this weekend. I practice for about 15 minutes,and its been 2 days and im getting pain all over my top portion of my body. Back pain,should/joint and arm. Is this normal when trying to learn?or am i OBVIOUSLY doing it wrong.
*no succesful skid by the way. lol(no straps no cage,payday is this FRIDAY!)
*no succesful skid by the way. lol(no straps no cage,payday is this FRIDAY!)
03-29-11, 10:53 PM
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you're doing it wrong.
then there is of course the actual fit of your bike and likely the fact you're moving and sitting in ways your body isn't used to.
My ass hurt for 6 months when I first started riding.
Yeah, there's a free shot in there, lets hope whoever takes it is clever.
then there is of course the actual fit of your bike and likely the fact you're moving and sitting in ways your body isn't used to.
My ass hurt for 6 months when I first started riding.
Yeah, there's a free shot in there, lets hope whoever takes it is clever.
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In a good skid, the muscles affected are typically in the legs. When I first started skidding, I strained my left hip flexor from kicking up with my front foot. If you're getting muscle pains in those areas, it may be the fit of your bike, or you're trying to hard to use your arms to skid (which, mind you, would be counter-intuitive). If you just converted to fixed, you should re-fit your bike, especially if it's a track bike. The fit is different.
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My bike is few sizes too big for me, the only way I can skid is by leaning forward on the bullhorns, rather than gripping the middle section. Is this normal (due to bike geometry) or should I run a lower gear ratio? Currently 52:16 I was just curious. I dont skid that much. Just to entertain myself.
03-30-11, 06:16 AM
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If you can't handle installing/adjusting brakes without destroying them, riding a brakeless fixed gear is probably not for you.
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maybe find a patch of gravel somewhere out of the way and try skidding on it first?
up to you of course, but: please consider finding another brake and run with it until you're sure you don't need it.
up to you of course, but: please consider finding another brake and run with it until you're sure you don't need it.
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skidding is not a good reason to run brakeless.
03-30-11, 09:06 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
You didn't have to learn to skid because you have no brakes. I ride brakeless and never skid. Just learn how to ride your damn bike.
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03-30-11, 08:06 PM
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The bike is fine been riding it for about 6-8 months
@handsomeRyan: It pretty much gave up when i was riding it wouldnt snap back. While trying to adjust i figured it was hopeless wait till friday(2 days from now) and buy some new ones.
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In a good skid, the muscles affected are typically in the legs. When I first started skidding, I strained my left hip flexor from kicking up with my front foot. If you're getting muscle pains in those areas, it may be the fit of your bike, or you're trying to hard to use your arms to skid (which, mind you, would be counter-intuitive). If you just converted to fixed, you should re-fit your bike, especially if it's a track bike. The fit is different.
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My bike is few sizes too big for me, the only way I can skid is by leaning forward on the bullhorns, rather than gripping the middle section. Is this normal (due to bike geometry) or should I run a lower gear ratio? Currently 52:16 I was just curious. I dont skid that much. Just to entertain myself.
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