Skid patch count?
08-23-22, 07:35 PM
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With a fixed-gear bike, tooth count determines the skid patch pattern. For all other bikes, no.
08-23-22, 11:27 PM
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No, skid-patch worries only apply to fixed gear bikes, and only if you skid the rear wheel to control speed. If your bike can coast without pedaling, skid patches don't apply.
