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Now here is how you ride a fixed gear! Very cool tricks ~
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgF_j1FPxhk |
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coolest trick you can do on a track bike is go fast.
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IDK if anyone mentioned this already but... THey make brakes that clamp to your front fork for track bikes that do not have brake bosses. That is what I use currently and with that you can ride down any hill no worries. Just Google "Kerin Brake." |
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this thread inspired to ride my Ritchey breakaway fixie this evening
Thx |
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It is so fun. It makes you more proactive vs reactive. I’ve ridden with no brakes once to get to shop so they could install the brake. I ride with a front brake.
Also don’t recommend going full speed in traffic. Have done it a few times. It’s exhilarating but if someone else makes a bad decision(u turn, change of lane) it can go bad. |
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It’s cool for tricks, but I don’t see much benefit other than that.
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It teaches a smooth pedal cadence, using your legs, not just brakes, to modulate speed, how to anticipate and avoid hazards. Those are just a few of the many benefits not related to tricks.
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Cool. Makes sense. Would you say it’s better to learn on a fixie first then a regular freewheel bike?
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I think that the average person will ride freewheel before riding fixed. Learning to ride is much easier on a freewheel. Once you get the balance down you can go to fixed. Riding on both will help someone as a cyclist and human being overall. |
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Is this a serious question?
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Lol. I can see how it can come off as a joke but I am serious.
Maybe I should have reworded it: “Would it be beneficial to train on a fixie for roadies?” |
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It is, 170 and under is the way to go.
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Yes. I believe some pros use fixed gear bikes to train, Lance for sure. I use mine for shorter (~15 mile) rides to keep my pedal stroke smooth.
Last edited by scottcw2; 09-17-2019 at 10:19 AM. |
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165s were way too short for my long legs. i have 175 campy bmx cranks on my track bike now.
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