I learned with a front brake, using the front brake with just a quick tap will shift the weight to the front. This allowed me to skid just that little bit easier . Once I got used to where it was best to position my body and pull and push on the pedals it was easier for me to transition into not using my front brake. This may or may not work for you but worth a try .
@@FOADGang Thanks. It sounds counter intuitive, and i suppose brake lever control comes into play a little. Just as long as youre not grabbing a fist full brake, it'll allow a person learning what the skidding feels like under their feet , (for many the only skids they've done is through the brake calipers) which will in turn translate into confidence. Confidence will allow you learn proper technique. Technique will in turn lead to easier skids and more effortless braking.
This is pretty much a quick way to learn how to drift cars as well so it makes sense! Especially when transitioning in a tandem just give a little tap on the breaks and you can switch sides of s drift pretty easily.
Need to mention bringing your knees I'm towards the top tube. Makes a HUGE difference in leverage against your cranks. Most people don't realize this and try to do it with their legs in regular pedaling position and it doesn't work nearly as well and requires a lot more energy. Another thing, if you're thinking about going brakeless then you need to be sure to both have your stamina at peak and to learn to skid and stop with a minimum expenditure of effort. As it possible that you can become too tired to stop if you wear yourself out.
@@iron2valorant711 Are you legs just incredibly fucking jacked? Like so much so that they make you seem disproportionately heavy for your size and height? Because of not your just running too high of a gearing and your legs aren't strong enough to overcome the force of the rotation, no matter the technique. When you're riding a fixed gear bike, because of how big to small and small to big gear ratios work, the force the spinning wheel exerts on the cranks is much stronger than the force the cranks exert on the wheel. So as hard as it is to push a gearing that oversized, it's going to be even harder to skid on it. If you're trying to learn to skid, that gearing is only going to teach you how much knee surgeries cost. Lower the ratio a LOT, to like less than 75", then try it. Seriously, I'm saying this because I care. That's a ratio for experienced, strong legged pros on velodromes who have no intention of stopping in a hurry. Trying the top tube trick with that ratio will probably cause immediate, not just gradual damage to your knees and ankles.
same here! Just bought it today the day before Christmas! No idea how I gonna bike on it now 🤣👍🏻 Think I will go up 6 am tomorrow at Christmas Eve and test it on the empty streets! 😁
@@zanjisu actually I got hit by a taxi driver on Christmas eve... smacked into the ice hard and broke two bones in the arm and hurt the hip and bike... nobody helped me and the taxi driver went out kicking my bike on the street screaming at me to get that shit out of his way! reported it to the police with the taxi driver license plate and went to the x ray... the police here in Sweden do not care for a second about us... when I called back on Monday to the police who handled my case he only replied that he had cancelled my case even less than an hour from that it came in stating is just word against word and that was it of that... Happy Christmas for me! 🤷🏼♂️
Im 45 y.o now, and just got my first fixed gear like a month ago. Most ppl told me this bike is hard to learn and may not be good for my knees.. and i found out after 1 week that it was very hard.. but i like the challenge.
For the first time ever I skid. Just wanted to show my gratitude because had it not been for this video I probably would’ve continued to ride without it. While skidding isn’t a total necessity, it has made cycling more fun and has given me something new to look forward to. So thank you.
finally figured out the timing the other day when at the skatepark by my house (think it was saturday morn) an now i can skid. been trying since 08 and nothing but have watched his a few times since you uploaded it so id say it helped the most along with a few other peoples but think your info was most helpful and more informative. nice to have the option came in handy on sunday since i went on my first PKE ride and it was nice to be able to do it. all i did to be able to do it now is i put more of my foot into my straps instead of just my toes now if i put the strap to the tongue area of my shoe it helps i wear size 13s so big boy feets.
To maximize tire life, choose a gear ratio that has ambidextrous skid patches, meaning an equal amount of skid patches when you skid with either foot being the dominant one forward. When you nail your first skid, you're going to be stoked and keep doing it, but my advice is take it easy. If you overdo it that first day and you don't have super strong legs, you will feel the pain for a few days. I also had a bad clipless experience pulling a skid with SPD's. One foot came out and I went flying off my bike. I wasn't wearing a helmet, but luckily I didn't hit my head. Just a bloody arm. The problem was not having the tension on my pedals high enough. Once I cranked the tension up, I haven't unclipped since. Basically, get the tension as tight as you can and still be able to unclip when you need to. Looking back though, I think I felt more confident overall skidding with straps. You don't have that fear of unclipping. That said, if you use SPD-SL's, then it won't be an issue, as your feet are basically glued to the pedals.
I did have an accident, same like you, going downhill my foot popped up of the clipless, it is crazy how fast you get a high speed when this happen, I was bouncing with one foot... no time to reaction and BOOM, I flew over the street barrier some meters down towards a hill. You can see it on my last video "build it - break it". Maybe if I had seen this video before I would have never used clipless. I went back to the reliable straps after that.
thank you very much. i was about to install clip less pedals from my road bike. I was riding road bike for 5 years, commuting every day. and your channel is very helpful, because i commute on fixed gear 3rd month without breaks.
I looked up this video lots of time and I cant still do it Until today I figured out how. I think beginners tend to think that it is just pure leg strength to skid.(NO) Its really in the physics where u shift ur weight to the front so there is lesser friction on rearwheel hence easier to skid. I figured out that u must lean forward to initiate the skid. At first it feels odd getting into this position but once u get used to it, It Is very easy. Try to lean forward with ur crotch touching the stem. Next when ur In that position, Practice forcing up with strap foot and forcing backwards on open foot. THIS REALLY HELPED ME. Try to think of it like a horse kick but its constantly pushing it down. Basically ankles are 45 degress and open feet is pushing backwards ASHARD AS YOUCAN. And also there is also quite abit of arm strength to skid or else you will loose control and fall. I hope this helps :)
Me bro I've loved biking ever since I was a kid but my bike is kinda rusty and not that great tbh and my only joy out of it was becoming faster and faster on it. I'm a machine on the bike now I can probably compete if I condition myself for a few weeks but that's all. While reading Wind Breaker it ignited something in me, I wanna learn how to skid, do hops, wheelies, all that fun stuff. I want to become one with the bike.
Very good tutorial 🤙🍻. I just got my first fixie.... I LOVE IT. VERY DANGEROUS, BUT I FREAKING LOVE THE BIKE. I'm more so a gear bicyclist. Krazy story at the end my dude🙏. Stay safe out there, as I'll do the same🙏. All yall stay safe😁🤘🤙🍻
2 months ago, I referred to this video (among others) and now while rewatching it, I relate with and understand /soo muchh/ that my past self couldn't even think of internalizing. Currently commuting while brakeless on a 46-14 gearing. Thanks FOAD for helping me come into the fixed gear scene. 😎🤘🚴
What is the different between drifring and skidding? I used to drift a lot with my "normal" bike( or at least we called it so). How much different is it from just braking and turning?
I neve comment on youtube, but this is my first time watching your vids and I gotta say.. I love the humor you bring to the vid. I found myself laughing out loud. Definitely going to check out your other vids now. Thanks for making riding fun man.
sorry for question, bcs this is video just about skid on fixie. But I rlly wanna know. I can do skid on road bike or on gravel bike? because I can't ride a fixie, because of the many hills and bad roads.
Before ive seen this video i mesed up my knee, I've scrathed it really bad and my pedals had no straps and my ass was on the seat, i was forcing my self to do it lost the control of the bike and like an idiot looked down at my pedals lol and messed up. Now i learned how to do it properly. thx.
@@fernandoe7560 Actually it can be really important if you have a cog with an extremely low number of patches. You'll end up wearing it down extremely fast when learning because aside from having possible like 8 patches, only using one committed dominant foot means you're not getting the most out of that tire's surface area.
@@DeadBoysTwo but a beginner will most likely have stock gear ratios, 46 16, which aren't that bad for skidding. And only skidding with one foot doesnt affect the skid patches unless it's 1:1, which it wont be
@@fernandoe7560 I don't think 46/16 is really an industry standard though. I've never had a complete come with that gearing myself. Had weird ones like 40/18, 50/19, and so on but never a stock 46/16. That and there's no benchmark for a learning curve. I learned to skid by myself my first day on a fixed gear. So that's kind of a nebulas assumption for individual experiences. That said, I already had extremely strong legs from other athletic pursuits before hand, and I've never watched another person go from unable to skid to being able to, so person mileage may vary. But I've always believed that good habits and settings should be practiced as early as possible. Spend a few extra bucks, get a 17 or a 19, and save money on tires in the long run.
@@DeadBoysTwo well yea sure, try to get optimal gear ratios as soon as you can. But beginners are just that, beginners. It took me a week to learn to skid and I didnt bust my tire until about 4 months later. And every bike under $200 I've seen have had 46 16, but as you get more expensive bikes the ratios are def not consistent
I tried fixed gear for first time yesterday and I was surprised how I coudnt pedel backwards to skid or break. The power of the pedals moving forward beats me to keep going forward. I will try these tips and see how it goes.
So "for me" (hopefully this helps someone else) I "prepped"(began to brake and lift with both feet)on the down stroke after which my pedals "picked me up" to horizontal to where I was able to skid with my feet parallel to the ground. Note: car washes are WAY MORE slippery than you think
I still haven’t learned how to discount well, but I would like to. I can do a skid stop even at speeds up to 30, after 30 I simply don’t have the strength or the technique, I don’t know what I don’t have, but the fix spins me, I can’t hold the connecting rods at all without hanging from the handlebars, much less in the saddle, it’s stupidly stronger me. Gear 53\17 conti grand sport tires with good grip
You make it look really easy but no matter how hard I push my feet I can't get the chainring to stop. It's momentum overcomes me. I have YNOT straps and have followed your tutorial. Do I really have to be riding without sitting on my seat to brake fast?
Is it possible that some fixies, for whatever reason, gear ratio or whatever, can't skid? At first I thought it was just lack of practice but I just can't even come close to stopping the pedals at all, try as I might. I'm not a small dude, I have strong legs, at least in the gym.
What is fixie style technically? If you pedal backwards will the wheel skid or (have a brake?) Or will it literally pedal backwards like it looks in vid? Are they like the old school kids bike when you push backwards it'll skid instead of freewheel? I'm completely new to the lingo _Fixie_ to be honest lol
I was just learning to skid when I changed my rear tire for a 42mm one and I find it way too harder to skid using a wide tire. Should I learn how to skid just like that or should I pop back in the 25mm tire I took out?
I bought my first bike which is Fixie. rode it with break on the first day in about 10km. rode it on second day without breaks, was able to control it time to time. tried to skid but I don't have enough leg strength and got no strap as well hahahha. soon i will be able to do it.
does skidding take alot of arm strength? or put a lot of stress on my arms cuz i cant put pressure on my arm. cuz i dont see anyone talk about taking arm strength so im asking.
It's all about commitment and once you get the first one your get the feeling pretty quick. Maybe try when the ground is a little wet but be careful. Also if your short like me be careful not to smashing your junk or groin into your stem. It happens especially when you don't lock your legs fully and it pushes you forward into your stem. Bruised groins suck!
When I was a kid, we used to all take turns using my bike with a coaster brake, and we would use a patch of gravel on my street to skid on (because it made a sweet ass dust cloud). Is it not advisable to learn to skid on gravel as an adult?
Please can you make a foot jam skid tutorial? It looks cool and also helpful when your chain fell off you can still skid if you know how to do foot jam skid
before watching this video I had no idea that balls to the stem skid could be seen as cringe, so now thanks to you I've learned how to skid properly or at least I don't put my balls on the stem anymore, thanks FOAD gang.
@@FOADGang I have a bike with the road and aggressive frame like your single speed. Too make wheelies easier or super possible what changes I need too do for the bike? Do I need box handle bars instead of my 2 inch flat bars? Information like this I’m seeking
I built my fixed gear on my own, found an old frame (not too fat, cuz otherwise it looks kinda odd and not fixie like), bought new tires and a chain, 80 bucks and i had a fully working fixie
Hey Jackson I’m new to riding fixed and my hub slips when I peddle or skid sometimes the hud is tight so I have no idea whats going on do you know by any chance I’ve looked everywhere and couldn’t find anything
I'm nervous about how durable the bikes are. I've skidded on different bikes, but I warped the wheel on my Cannondale quick 5 (I think they're 32-700 tires) and haven't skidded on anything as thin or thinner since.
@@PermanentMerka Oh, it definitely requires a certain minimum of leg strength but technique is important too. I've learned that it really is just about pulling as hard as you can with your front foot. If you do it right you can even skid in the saddle. What I do is just raise my butt a little so that my weight is on the pedals and push back on the bars while stopping the pedals. It's important that you keep your arms tense as well as the legs.
@@PermanentMerka So, in short, straps are a necessity. I spent my first few months riding without any foot retention as I was saving up for some (I hadn't factored the cost of straps in the bike budget). It's suuuper sketchy and frankly not as much fun. I bet it isn't as bad if you have brakes, but I ride brakeless, so... Yea I needed straps. Without them, you're so hyper focused on being able to stop, it's nigh impossible to enjoy the ride. On another note, skidding without staps is very literally impossible unless you slam your crotch to the stem as shown in the video, or put your front foot under the pedal (as I did). Both these methods are incredibly dangerous and the underpedal one doesn't always work as sometimes your foot will just slip out from underneath it and that almost always ends horribly. It also doesn't work at higher speeds for obvious reasons. On a positive note, my legs are beautifully toned from the amount of effort I had to put into backpedaling. So yea, straps (or any other kind of foot retention) is highly recommended. It's worth the investment.
Started watching these bike videos ever since 'Wind-Breaker'
If you know you know :D
Zainab M. Adam yasss
Came here for the same reason hahahahah
is that a webtoon?
@@user-bu2sw8cp7t yup I highly recommend it if your into sports genre
Grizz zzz i saw the original version it’s Korean webtoon😂 i didn’t know that it’s famous
I found learning to skid on wet ground made it a lot easier for me to learn which muscles to use
me too but its alot scarier because you slip and crash
I did the same thing only on dirt
Tsar Yagin yea i fell a couple of times because i skid on wet ground
yeah that's true men
SAme
I learned with a front brake, using the front brake with just a quick tap will shift the weight to the front. This allowed me to skid just that little bit easier . Once I got used to where it was best to position my body and pull and push on the pedals it was easier for me to transition into not using my front brake. This may or may not work for you but worth a try .
This is super solid advice!
@@FOADGang Thanks. It sounds counter intuitive, and i suppose brake lever control comes into play a little. Just as long as youre not grabbing a fist full brake, it'll allow a person learning what the skidding feels like under their feet , (for many the only skids they've done is through the brake calipers) which will in turn translate into confidence. Confidence will allow you learn proper technique. Technique will in turn lead to easier skids and more effortless braking.
This is pretty much a quick way to learn how to drift cars as well so it makes sense! Especially when transitioning in a tandem just give a little tap on the breaks and you can switch sides of s drift pretty easily.
How to SKRRRRT on a fixie 💯
Love your vids man
Need to mention bringing your knees I'm towards the top tube. Makes a HUGE difference in leverage against your cranks. Most people don't realize this and try to do it with their legs in regular pedaling position and it doesn't work nearly as well and requires a lot more energy.
Another thing, if you're thinking about going brakeless then you need to be sure to both have your stamina at peak and to learn to skid and stop with a minimum expenditure of effort. As it possible that you can become too tired to stop if you wear yourself out.
so your knees will be bowed in to the top tube? im trying to skid with 56:16
@@iron2valorant711 Are you legs just incredibly fucking jacked? Like so much so that they make you seem disproportionately heavy for your size and height?
Because of not your just running too high of a gearing and your legs aren't strong enough to overcome the force of the rotation, no matter the technique.
When you're riding a fixed gear bike, because of how big to small and small to big gear ratios work, the force the spinning wheel exerts on the cranks is much stronger than the force the cranks exert on the wheel.
So as hard as it is to push a gearing that oversized, it's going to be even harder to skid on it. If you're trying to learn to skid, that gearing is only going to teach you how much knee surgeries cost. Lower the ratio a LOT, to like less than 75", then try it.
Seriously, I'm saying this because I care. That's a ratio for experienced, strong legged pros on velodromes who have no intention of stopping in a hurry. Trying the top tube trick with that ratio will probably cause immediate, not just gradual damage to your knees and ankles.
just bought a fixie with out knowing anything about this gear now i’m like what did i get my self in to but at the same time i love the challenge
same here! Just bought it today the day before Christmas! No idea how I gonna bike on it now 🤣👍🏻 Think I will go up 6 am tomorrow at Christmas Eve and test it on the empty streets!
😁
@@SimplicityForGood u still alive bro?
@@zanjisu actually I got hit by a taxi driver on Christmas eve... smacked into the ice hard and broke two bones in the arm and hurt the hip and bike... nobody helped me and the taxi driver went out kicking my bike on the street screaming at me to get that shit out of his way!
reported it to the police with the taxi driver license plate and went to the x ray...
the police here in Sweden do not care for a second about us...
when I called back on Monday to the police who handled my case he only replied that he had cancelled my case even less than an hour from that it came in stating is just word against word and that was it of that... Happy Christmas for me!
🤷🏼♂️
Im 45 y.o now, and just got my first fixed gear like a month ago. Most ppl told me this bike is hard to learn and may not be good for my knees.. and i found out after 1 week that it was very hard.. but i like the challenge.
For the first time ever I skid. Just wanted to show my gratitude because had it not been for this video I probably would’ve continued to ride without it. While skidding isn’t a total necessity, it has made cycling more fun and has given me something new to look forward to. So thank you.
finally figured out the timing the other day when at the skatepark by my house (think it was saturday morn) an now i can skid. been trying since 08 and nothing but have watched his a few times since you uploaded it so id say it helped the most along with a few other peoples but think your info was most helpful and more informative. nice to have the option came in handy on sunday since i went on my first PKE ride and it was nice to be able to do it. all i did to be able to do it now is i put more of my foot into my straps instead of just my toes now if i put the strap to the tongue area of my shoe it helps i wear size 13s so big boy feets.
I started using bullhorns on my fixie and lemme tell you i highly recommend it. It helps me skid better than any other bar!
I use dropbars in my throne and I seem to be doing fine
This is probably the best fixed gear channel I’ve seen thus far! Thanks a lot brother 🙏🏽
To maximize tire life, choose a gear ratio that has ambidextrous skid patches, meaning an equal amount of skid patches when you skid with either foot being the dominant one forward. When you nail your first skid, you're going to be stoked and keep doing it, but my advice is take it easy. If you overdo it that first day and you don't have super strong legs, you will feel the pain for a few days. I also had a bad clipless experience pulling a skid with SPD's. One foot came out and I went flying off my bike. I wasn't wearing a helmet, but luckily I didn't hit my head. Just a bloody arm. The problem was not having the tension on my pedals high enough. Once I cranked the tension up, I haven't unclipped since. Basically, get the tension as tight as you can and still be able to unclip when you need to. Looking back though, I think I felt more confident overall skidding with straps. You don't have that fear of unclipping. That said, if you use SPD-SL's, then it won't be an issue, as your feet are basically glued to the pedals.
Putting your weight over the front wheel allows for fishtails and sick skids and drifts :)
Im impressed with fix gear criterium racers who lock up at 30mph in the saddle with hands in the drops.
Skidding is generally prohibited during criteriums.
I did have an accident, same like you, going downhill my foot popped up of the clipless, it is crazy how fast you get a high speed when this happen, I was bouncing with one foot... no time to reaction and BOOM,
I flew over the street barrier some meters down towards a hill. You can see it on my last video "build it - break it".
Maybe if I had seen this video before I would have never used clipless. I went back to the reliable straps after that.
holy shit! That sounds scary! Glad you are okay!
this one was amazing I was waiting for skid tutorial from foad, differt technique to stop fixie and choosing an handlebar
Im learning, did it very fast in an open space with tile floor and just my right feet on the strap. Im so proud of myself 😄
nicee one
thank you very much. i was about to install clip less pedals from my road bike. I was riding road bike for 5 years, commuting every day. and your channel is very helpful, because i commute on fixed gear 3rd month without breaks.
watched this a year ago, now i can skid both sides. MUCH fucking LOVE
I looked up this video lots of time and I cant still do it Until today I figured out how.
I think beginners tend to think that it is just pure leg strength to skid.(NO) Its really in the physics where u shift ur weight to the front so there is lesser friction on rearwheel hence easier to skid.
I figured out that u must lean forward to initiate the skid. At first it feels odd getting into this position but once u get used to it, It Is very easy. Try to lean forward with ur crotch touching the stem.
Next when ur In that position, Practice forcing up with strap foot and forcing backwards on open foot. THIS REALLY HELPED ME. Try to think of it like a horse kick but its constantly pushing it down.
Basically ankles are 45 degress and open feet is pushing backwards ASHARD AS YOUCAN. And also there is also quite abit of arm strength to skid or else you will loose control and fall. I hope this helps :)
Quick tip: still cant skid on the opposite feet? Try upgrading to 28c.
I just got a fixie and holy shit it is the second favorite thing I own after my guitar
where did you buy it?
arbyAK well I went on an app called offer up and got pretty lucky with a good deal
Who's here after wind breaker
Me bro I've loved biking ever since I was a kid but my bike is kinda rusty and not that great tbh and my only joy out of it was becoming faster and faster on it. I'm a machine on the bike now I can probably compete if I condition myself for a few weeks but that's all. While reading Wind Breaker it ignited something in me, I wanna learn how to skid, do hops, wheelies, all that fun stuff. I want to become one with the bike.
Me 😂
Jayjo
bro same
Damn that outro edit along with the song got me HOOKED! It brought me so much nostalgia.
skid 180's please!⚡️
As a pup I did it all the time, everywhere! Used to drive my pop's crazy! Coming home with 5% less rubber!
Hahahah
Very good tutorial 🤙🍻. I just got my first fixie.... I LOVE IT. VERY DANGEROUS, BUT I FREAKING LOVE THE BIKE. I'm more so a gear bicyclist. Krazy story at the end my dude🙏. Stay safe out there, as I'll do the same🙏. All yall stay safe😁🤘🤙🍻
2 months ago, I referred to this video (among others) and now while rewatching it, I relate with and understand /soo muchh/ that my past self couldn't even think of internalizing.
Currently commuting while brakeless on a 46-14 gearing. Thanks FOAD for helping me come into the fixed gear scene. 😎🤘🚴
Glad to hear it helped!
I learned to skid by doing skip stops on fine gravel/dirt
Great tip!
I'm surprised he didn't mention the drivetrain ratio between the cog and the chain ring. Makes a huge difference on how easy it will be to skid.
can you go into more details please? bigger cog makes it eaiser or harder?
Hey FOAD, huge respect for the "be safe on the bike" part (brake, helmet, ect).
Im a filipino but i can understand what you are saying
Your a good teacher thx a lot
Great video and bike bro, what is it do you recommend it for a beginner?:)
What is the different between drifring and skidding?
I used to drift a lot with my "normal" bike( or at least we called it so). How much different is it from just braking and turning?
Start on grass or dirt, it will give you an accelerated understanding of how skidding works and where your body should be
I neve comment on youtube, but this is my first time watching your vids and I gotta say.. I love the humor you bring to the vid. I found myself laughing out loud. Definitely going to check out your other vids now. Thanks for making riding fun man.
sorry for question, bcs this is video just about skid on fixie. But I rlly wanna know. I can do skid on road bike or on gravel bike? because I can't ride a fixie, because of the many hills and bad roads.
dude i almost broke my balls trying to do a skid but then got it because of u man now i know how to skid
I got my first fixie. And does we have to put alot of force stopping on the peddle?
Before ive seen this video i mesed up my knee, I've scrathed it really bad and my pedals had no straps and my ass was on the seat, i was forcing my self to do it lost the control of the bike and like an idiot looked down at my pedals lol and messed up. Now i learned how to do it properly. thx.
English dudes so weird like "Schwolbi" (Schwalbe-tires) 3:11
hahahahahahaha issoooo😂😂
Is it pronounced schwable?
@@estebankid10 more like schwalba... the e and a are pronounced differently in german
I tried to google it, and it shows like "Shalb"
Kraftklub!!!
Hey, I understand the base logic of skid, but it's hard for me.. Is it also causes by the gear ratio?
you havent mentioned gear ratios and skid patch calculations, this saves massive amounts on tyres
I dont think people learning to skid will even pull off enough or long enough skids to really take skid patches into consideration, but good point
@@fernandoe7560 Actually it can be really important if you have a cog with an extremely low number of patches. You'll end up wearing it down extremely fast when learning because aside from having possible like 8 patches, only using one committed dominant foot means you're not getting the most out of that tire's surface area.
@@DeadBoysTwo but a beginner will most likely have stock gear ratios, 46 16, which aren't that bad for skidding. And only skidding with one foot doesnt affect the skid patches unless it's 1:1, which it wont be
@@fernandoe7560 I don't think 46/16 is really an industry standard though. I've never had a complete come with that gearing myself. Had weird ones like 40/18, 50/19, and so on but never a stock 46/16.
That and there's no benchmark for a learning curve. I learned to skid by myself my first day on a fixed gear. So that's kind of a nebulas assumption for individual experiences. That said, I already had extremely strong legs from other athletic pursuits before hand, and I've never watched another person go from unable to skid to being able to, so person mileage may vary.
But I've always believed that good habits and settings should be practiced as early as possible. Spend a few extra bucks, get a 17 or a 19, and save money on tires in the long run.
@@DeadBoysTwo well yea sure, try to get optimal gear ratios as soon as you can. But beginners are just that, beginners. It took me a week to learn to skid and I didnt bust my tire until about 4 months later. And every bike under $200 I've seen have had 46 16, but as you get more expensive bikes the ratios are def not consistent
I tried fixed gear for first time yesterday and I was surprised how I coudnt pedel backwards to skid or break. The power of the pedals moving forward beats me to keep going forward. I will try these tips and see how it goes.
So "for me" (hopefully this helps someone else) I "prepped"(began to brake and lift with both feet)on the down stroke after which my pedals "picked me up" to horizontal to where I was able to skid with my feet parallel to the ground. Note: car washes are WAY MORE slippery than you think
I still haven’t learned how to discount well, but I would like to. I can do a skid stop even at speeds up to 30, after 30 I simply don’t have the strength or the technique, I don’t know what I don’t have, but the fix spins me, I can’t hold the connecting rods at all without hanging from the handlebars, much less in the saddle, it’s stupidly stronger me. Gear 53\17 conti grand sport tires with good grip
You make it look really easy but no matter how hard I push my feet I can't get the chainring to stop. It's momentum overcomes me. I have YNOT straps and have followed your tutorial. Do I really have to be riding without sitting on my seat to brake fast?
Is it possible that some fixies, for whatever reason, gear ratio or whatever, can't skid? At first I thought it was just lack of practice but I just can't even come close to stopping the pedals at all, try as I might. I'm not a small dude, I have strong legs, at least in the gym.
nice thanks bro. very nice video, easy to understand and straight to the point
What is fixie style technically? If you pedal backwards will the wheel skid or (have a brake?) Or will it literally pedal backwards like it looks in vid? Are they like the old school kids bike when you push backwards it'll skid instead of freewheel? I'm completely new to the lingo _Fixie_ to be honest lol
I'm an ebike fat bike dude.(Wired freedom)
continentals are 40 dollars plus, no skids for me too damn expensive, mind you Im not on a fixie but love the fixie tricks :)
I was just learning to skid when I changed my rear tire for a 42mm one and I find it way too harder to skid using a wide tire. Should I learn how to skid just like that or should I pop back in the 25mm tire I took out?
I bought my first bike which is Fixie. rode it with break on the first day in about 10km. rode it on second day without breaks, was able to control it time to time. tried to skid but I don't have enough leg strength and got no strap as well hahahha. soon i will be able to do it.
Good stuff! You definitely will learn the skids in no time!
amazing video!! from argentina!! what tyres used you??? 700x25?? 700x28??
Did you say plastic platforms preferred ? May I ask why plastic over metal box platforms ?
I read windbreaker and now i wann fixie
man this guy seems like a legit good dude
This helped a lot! Thanks!
What kind of stem do you have on your fixie? /do you have any bmx parts on it other than the pedals?
agree front brake and straps and head gear
does skidding take alot of arm strength? or put a lot of stress on my arms cuz i cant put pressure on my arm. cuz i dont see anyone talk about taking arm strength so im asking.
Skids, cool. Pedal strike while whipping, happens. Looking at new frame with shorter BB drop. How to calculate crank length?
Yo Jackson, what kind of Pedal Straps do you use? anything I should look out for on Amazon? (US shops wont work since I live in Germany)
I'm a new fixie rider and still learning to ride and make the turns I have coastal pedal is this ok?
What handlebar have you got? Looks sick! Love the videos!
Ritchey Bullmoose!
That's cool, but need keo spin tutorial soo baad dude!))
SOS it’s coming!😉
@@FOADGang Hell Yeah!
@@FOADGang YESSS ! CANT WAITT
Keo spin!
i am changing my fixie into a fixed gear next week......isit a must to have a strap to do a skid or is the strap to make it easier to do the skid
It definitely makes it a lot easier!
Ayyy I know that Maverick building. Salt Lake City baby!
Is it possible to skid in a 35c tires? My fixie is a tracklocross build btw.
I have long toes.Should I try cage?It will be a problem?
It's all about commitment and once you get the first one your get the feeling pretty quick. Maybe try when the ground is a little wet but be careful. Also if your short like me be careful not to smashing your junk or groin into your stem. It happens especially when you don't lock your legs fully and it pushes you forward into your stem. Bruised groins suck!
When I was a kid, we used to all take turns using my bike with a coaster brake, and we would use a patch of gravel on my street to skid on (because it made a sweet ass dust cloud). Is it not advisable to learn to skid on gravel as an adult?
Please can you make a foot jam skid tutorial? It looks cool and also helpful when your chain fell off you can still skid if you know how to do foot jam skid
So u can give a break on fixie bike for extra caution? incase the pedal break got malfunction. But do breaks on fixie interfer on pedal break?
Nope, you can run a brake on a fixed gear and should if you're new to riding.
before watching this video I had no idea that balls to the stem skid could be seen as cringe, so now thanks to you I've learned how to skid properly or at least I don't put my balls on the stem anymore, thanks FOAD gang.
I actually used to skids
without straps but it alot better with them
When it comes to skid, is it flip flop? Or coaster brake? I know you can do it with both, but what pros uses?
Ruben Alejandro Villarreal Barrios it is neither. It is a fixed gear hub.
@@FOADGang Is the same exact system of the fixed gear of the flip flop?
idk why, i can do the skid, but i just too scared to do the whip, any tips?
Helpful mate, thanks!👍
Where did you get those tires?? There fire
Does fixie braking and skids damage the drivetrain? Is it better just too have rear rim brakes too preserve drivetrain?
Not necessarily bad for the drive train but it will wear out your tires.
@@FOADGang I have a bike with the road and aggressive frame like your single speed. Too make wheelies easier or super possible what changes I need too do for the bike? Do I need box handle bars instead of my 2 inch flat bars? Information like this I’m seeking
I lean my body forward to skid but my knees hit the handle bars. Is my bike to small?
Great vid! I was wondering if you could make a buying guide video for budget fixed gears, steel or metal? Thanks!
I built my fixed gear on my own, found an old frame (not too fat, cuz otherwise it looks kinda odd and not fixie like), bought new tires and a chain, 80 bucks and i had a fully working fixie
Hey Jackson I’m new to riding fixed and my hub slips when I peddle or skid sometimes the hud is tight so I have no idea whats going on do you know by any chance I’ve looked everywhere and couldn’t find anything
Its gonna be my first time riding a fixie and im building my own fixed gear
I ride bmx and got a fixie today and I learned it first try lol
daily sesh 420 nice!
@@FOADGang thanks
what handlebar is that you got there? looks nice
this dog looks cool in slow mo
How do you avoid getting leg soreness and bruises?
Still can't skid after years of riding fixie, maybe I need straps. I'm using toe clips. Regardless, I'm going to keep trying!!
I'm nervous about how durable the bikes are. I've skidded on different bikes, but I warped the wheel on my Cannondale quick 5 (I think they're 32-700 tires) and haven't skidded on anything as thin or thinner since.
This should of been the first lesson !
I learned to skid without retention at first. When I got my first pair of straps I went through a tire within a few hours
You think you need strong legs or just pure technique?
@@PermanentMerka Oh, it definitely requires a certain minimum of leg strength but technique is important too. I've learned that it really is just about pulling as hard as you can with your front foot. If you do it right you can even skid in the saddle.
What I do is just raise my butt a little so that my weight is on the pedals and push back on the bars while stopping the pedals. It's important that you keep your arms tense as well as the legs.
@@jaezi5982 cheers for this response. So what is deal without straps - which is me curently.
@@PermanentMerka So, in short, straps are a necessity. I spent my first few months riding without any foot retention as I was saving up for some (I hadn't factored the cost of straps in the bike budget). It's suuuper sketchy and frankly not as much fun. I bet it isn't as bad if you have brakes, but I ride brakeless, so... Yea I needed straps. Without them, you're so hyper focused on being able to stop, it's nigh impossible to enjoy the ride.
On another note, skidding without staps is very literally impossible unless you slam your crotch to the stem as shown in the video, or put your front foot under the pedal (as I did). Both these methods are incredibly dangerous and the underpedal one doesn't always work as sometimes your foot will just slip out from underneath it and that almost always ends horribly. It also doesn't work at higher speeds for obvious reasons. On a positive note, my legs are beautifully toned from the amount of effort I had to put into backpedaling.
So yea, straps (or any other kind of foot retention) is highly recommended. It's worth the investment.
@@jaezi5982 a big favour to me is this
That flat bar is sick man where can i buy it?
I'm just wondering, where I can get a sunringle inferno 25 rims on 700c tire 🤔
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Welcome! Thanks for watching!
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Is it ok to skid in road bikes?
What size is your wheel? 23, 25, or 28 mm?
I love your videos so much, i'm from Spain
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