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skidston
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| Owen wrote: |
Oh its you, I picked up a BOB Yak today and carted my shopping and a microwave back to town with it, they rule!
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It's true, they rule.
I have some dollars for you, and also some bank account stuff. I'll give it to you over a ride (fnar) when the weather takes a break from this doomsday tihs.....
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Muzza
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Now I have a few km's under my belt, I have a question.
What's the technique for slowing/braking (not locking up the wheel). Soft pedaling slows me but to slow faster I need to use legs, but how? Whatever I am doing feels awkward and jerky.
Thanks for any tips
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Oli
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Is the bike going okay, Muzza? Are you enjoying it?
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Datsane
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Location: V8 Street Race NZ
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| Posted: Thu 14th Aug 1:09pm Post subject: |
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| Muzza wrote: | Now I have a few km's under my belt, I have a question.
What's the technique for slowing/braking (not locking up the wheel). Soft pedaling slows me but to slow faster I need to use legs, but how? Whatever I am doing feels awkward and jerky.
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I just stopped pedaling. If I wanted to slow faster I put in abit of resistance from my legs, felt really weird but the more I rode the smoother and less wierd it felt.
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Oli
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In answer to your question,Murray, I am no use. I've bottled out and put two brakes on my fixie... 
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Datsane
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| Oli wrote: | | In answer to your question,Murray, I am no use. I've bottled out and put two brakes on my fixie... |
No wonder ricky doesn't like you 
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Oli
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Ricky LOVES me! What are you saying??? 
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SlackBoy
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Muzza, drop your heels a bit more. Time smooths things out.
Learn to skid, and roll your jeans up
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Muzza
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try that.
Oli, the bike is going great, rides well and I am enjoy riding a fixie geared bike. I'm still learning the small differences between riding a freewheel and fixed wheeled bike, that can add an exciting moment or two to a ride.
With 27 1/4" tires, have no rolling qualities, and my lack of fitness means the gear is a fraction low. But it shouldn't take long to grow into it. Cheers
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Oli
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Cool! Good to hear. 
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davethemann
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| Posted: Thu 14th Aug 8:49pm Post subject: |
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| Muzza wrote: | | What's the technique for slowing/braking (not locking up the wheel). Soft pedaling slows me but to slow faster I need to use legs, but how? Whatever I am doing feels awkward and jerky. |
There's no substitute for practice. At first I found it awkward like you do but but now my braking is much smoother and feels more natural. I barely touch the brakes now.
That reminds me, I'd better check my chain...
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musket
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Saddle height is crucial - so experiment. Best way to tel if it's right is ultra high cadence efforts. If you can stay seated without bouncing, it's good.
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