tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post2575757650497423632..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Clipless Pedals on a Fixed GearVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8034321395228625062013-11-30T20:36:24.591-05:002013-11-30T20:36:24.591-05:00A predictably canonical idea, but canonically wron...A predictably canonical idea, but canonically wrong. Statistically fixed gear riders you forgo breaking systems other than their feet experience a lower accident rate than those riders who wear helmets, use breaks, ride on sidewalks and otherwise wrap themselves in a false sense of security. There is a lot said for going through life alert, aware, on the ball and skilled as opposed to being dull, insulated, protected and strapped in. Ashley Nesbitemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765183946780457309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-37784545462753440872013-04-28T14:06:52.454-04:002013-04-28T14:06:52.454-04:00I'm a RN too and I ride breakless, of course I...I'm a RN too and I ride breakless, of course I know what I'm doing and, let me tell you, all the accident I had were in the time I had breaks... If you know how to use all the fixed gear potential you'll developpe an entirely different way of riding and I feel way safer than when I used to ride a regular bike. I only put a break on winter for obvious reason (Montreal...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-70026510101697887212012-12-01T10:16:46.180-05:002012-12-01T10:16:46.180-05:00Nice discussion.
I noticed that I start with my le...Nice discussion.<br />I noticed that I start with my left foot, although I'm a right hander.<br />I have straps on my pedals and catching the right pedal with my right foot when starting is driving me nuts.<br />That's why I will try to switch to clipless as well.<br /><br />I have problems deciding which pedal system to use for urban cycling.<br /><br />Do you guys think that eggbeaters are better because one has more "opportunities" (meaning the four sides) to clip in?<br /><br />Without having tried any clipless system, it seems to me that I will get along best with the eggbeaters...<br /><br />What about the shoes... are there enough shoes that are compatible with eggbeaters?<br /><br />Greets from Germany.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01346579582766099066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74635416161241794882012-09-28T14:52:10.141-04:002012-09-28T14:52:10.141-04:00You can adjust the degree of float so that they ar...You can adjust the degree of float so that they are harder to unclip at certain angles. It is easier to skid with clipless. <br /><br />I'm surprised no one else mentioned this in regards to repositioning the pedals after unclipping one foot without having to apply a brake... But all you have to do is place a hand behind yourself, cup the nose of the saddle underneath the rails and lift up the rear wheel. Then with your other foot still clipped in you just rotate the pedal forward. Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-38187259724461069162012-09-18T17:12:44.140-04:002012-09-18T17:12:44.140-04:00Has anyone anything to say about skiding with clip...Has anyone anything to say about skiding with clipless pedals? I have toeclips and double straps on my bike and I'd like to try clipless but, I'm really concerned about cliping out during a skid...<br />So please, if you know anything about this, I'd be happy to read it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-34270757333351332172012-08-01T00:21:22.397-04:002012-08-01T00:21:22.397-04:00Just track stand until it's your turn to go an...Just track stand until it's your turn to go and you won't even need to clip out or clip in. Anticipate when you need to stop, especially at a light, so that when you have to come to a complete stop, you shorten the time of your track stand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-70633124923137560592012-05-28T21:51:03.207-04:002012-05-28T21:51:03.207-04:00I do things a bit differently. I use crank brother...I do things a bit differently. I use crank brothers Candy 3. I straddle the bicycle, and clip my left foot in the left pedal in low position. I then push with my right leg which makes the left pedal come up and the right one go lower. I then clip on the right foot and pedal. There is an instant (or two) where I am kind of hovering while I clip on the right foot, but learned a lot of balance that way.Felizecathttp://felizecat9.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20359178929094515172012-05-13T13:42:22.240-04:002012-05-13T13:42:22.240-04:00I mean, really, if you've ridden a fixed gear ...I mean, really, if you've ridden a fixed gear bike enough, there's no reason why you have to unclip when you stop... as long as you know how to track-stand and skip-stop you're always in, best foot forward.m.r.kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69792558127819615052012-05-12T15:18:18.750-04:002012-05-12T15:18:18.750-04:00After stopping at red lights, etc. I usually work ...After stopping at red lights, etc. I usually work on starting to pedal smoothly -- try not thinking about clipping in. Sometimes it can be 1-3 pedal strokes before actually clipping in, but in the meantime you are moving smoothly forward already.<br /><br />Another thing I learned while track racing is that as you start with your legs, bracing with your arms and core gives your legs more to push against. http://www.fixedgearfever.com/modules.php?name=Coaching&op=sst Add a few grains of salt to translate to street riding. Good luck with the transition!Mishmoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138990903367305385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-4527076338215957612012-05-11T22:54:46.742-04:002012-05-11T22:54:46.742-04:00I have two fixies, but only one has a brake. I use...I have two fixies, but only one has a brake. I used the method you described for the one with the brake, but with my other (fast) fixed gear, I straddle the bike, press down on the handlebars with one foot still clipped in, and then pull up on the top tube to lift the rear wheel, and it works spectacularly.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131526435247577267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39345857179806732442012-05-10T07:43:19.872-04:002012-05-10T07:43:19.872-04:00I already don't think about releasing my foot;...I already don't think about releasing my foot; that was never a problem oddly enough. It is mostly about clipping in quickly enough at this stage. <br /><br />The word "clipons" makes my ear lobes hurt!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-36763827936117664202012-05-10T07:37:26.753-04:002012-05-10T07:37:26.753-04:00I'm waiting for your post exclaiming how your ...I'm waiting for your post exclaiming how your well-adjusted "clipless" are so second nature to use that you don't even think about releasing your foot when the occasion presents itself. This will happen.<br /><br />But why are they called "clipless" How about "Clipsure" pedals? That would seem more appropriate. Other possibilities, "Clipsafe", "Clipons", "Powerclip" ...Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272755559589366573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-83607416577764118182012-05-10T01:19:42.465-04:002012-05-10T01:19:42.465-04:00Ditto. Not as slick as holding the brake and rock...Ditto. Not as slick as holding the brake and rocking the bike forward as described by others, but it's foolproof. As soon as you stop and<br />put one foot on the ground, put your free hand on the nose of the<br />saddle, lift, adjust your start pedal to where you want it, put the rear wheel back down.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204555223513819993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-70687287096689271382012-05-09T23:48:07.586-04:002012-05-09T23:48:07.586-04:00Yup. I do this too, every time, every day I ride t...Yup. I do this too, every time, every day I ride the fixed. It becomes second nature.ruthworkssfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357037312785853118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81704904210467934122012-05-09T16:22:21.411-04:002012-05-09T16:22:21.411-04:00Ted Shred!?! (i.e. this clown http://www.youtube.c...Ted Shred!?! (i.e. this clown http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=OH5W1Z23wPg&feature=endscreen)m.r.kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14247986057267963612012-05-09T11:36:31.036-04:002012-05-09T11:36:31.036-04:00She actually rides a brakeless freewheel.She actually rides a brakeless freewheel.Peppy (brakes are for pussies)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-78682594299572735292012-05-09T01:13:23.261-04:002012-05-09T01:13:23.261-04:00I do as per the norm above but you can rotate the ...I do as per the norm above but you can rotate the pedals forward or backward to get your primary pedal in the desired position. Practice for 10 or 15 mins and you'll work it out. When you take off try to clip in the other foot on the first corresponding down stroke only, and if you dont get it first time just keep a moderate pace and try again on the 2nd corresponding downstroke. With practice it will become second nature to just snap it in first go, and the beaters look pretty easy to get in and out of. <br /><br />I've never used egg beaters and I assume you don't zap around whip-skidding everywhere? I've heard many a time that the egg beaters can erroneously unclip themselves when skidding. This should pose no issues whatsoever if you ride normally and run a brake, however.<br /><br />The pedals I use and swear by are time atac and I use them on all my bikes. IMO they are brilliant - stable, simple, reliable and sooo easy to get in and out of. Each to their own. Welcome to cliplessnesssssssGroonznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79015290218640233692012-05-09T00:28:04.545-04:002012-05-09T00:28:04.545-04:00One thing I'm noticing is that many people her...One thing I'm noticing is that many people here start with their dominant foot clipped in first. I go with the opposite. <br /><br />This allows me to just push down on the pedal with my less-skilled foot, while clipping in with my more-skilled foot.<br /><br />In fact, I have never clipped in my left (less-skilled) foot while moving.<br /><br />Turns out I am using pretty much exactly what is suggested by Sheldon Brown: http://sheldonbrown.com/starting.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17592896342708606322012-05-08T18:06:30.276-04:002012-05-08T18:06:30.276-04:00and getting into clips and straps on a fixed gear ...and getting into clips and straps on a fixed gear is easier?<br /><br />"On a freewheel bike I clip in my starting foot on the downstroke, then pull the pedal up to start."<br /><br />there's nothing wrong with clipping in on a fixed gear bike that way. one just applies the front brake and then the thing doesn't go anywhere when the wheel's lifted. <br /><br />...and if you're still riding a brakeless fixed gear bike around town, well, god bless you.m.r.kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-41087002158333248932012-05-08T16:22:34.109-04:002012-05-08T16:22:34.109-04:00I forgot my manners - congratulations. Fun isn...I forgot my manners - congratulations. Fun isn't it?Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014996272817759191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49914233086324406312012-05-08T15:55:33.993-04:002012-05-08T15:55:33.993-04:00It is still thoroughly un-pro, I assure you. At le...It is still thoroughly un-pro, I assure you. At least wait till I start racing to lament this blog's demise!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-90422004783889260412012-05-08T15:52:28.993-04:002012-05-08T15:52:28.993-04:00...makes me kind of sad, one of the reasons I like......makes me kind of sad, one of the reasons I liked this blog was because it was so un-"pro"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82307625459928227632012-05-08T15:23:57.999-04:002012-05-08T15:23:57.999-04:00I ride fixed a bit and use clipless pedals (spd - ...I ride fixed a bit and use clipless pedals (spd - what was recommended, they worked, so haven't tried anything else). I can't lift the back wheel. It never for one moment occurred to me to use brakes while I'm starting - I use them to stop (2 btw).<br /><br />Here's what I do. Clip in one (usually right - I'm right footed). Push. When left comes on top, push with left, while also trying to clip in (don't think I push v.hard, but honestly haven't really thought about it). No lifting. If it works, great, if not, have another go the next time my left foot is on top. Sometimes it takes a couple of goes. If I tried braking or lifting the back wheel (which I'd never heard of) I'd fall over.<br /><br />May or may not be relevant that I use a low gear and first used clip less on a fixed. Still shaking my head over wheel lifting and braking to start - you all have much more coordination than me.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014996272817759191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-24268776224960106772012-05-08T15:04:22.424-04:002012-05-08T15:04:22.424-04:00I use Crank Bros eggbeaters on the three fixed gea...I use Crank Bros eggbeaters on the three fixed gear bikes I ride. Usually I just push the bike, hop on cyclocross style, and let my feet find the pedals as I roll forward. You can push the pedals without being clipped in, or just clip in and push. If for some reason you can't get either done, the bike will slow down and you can just get off and start again.BillRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240258368489356034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14518284919207408102012-05-08T14:36:27.159-04:002012-05-08T14:36:27.159-04:00That's what I do, I grab the saddle and lift u...That's what I do, I grab the saddle and lift up a bit. I've only had a week on the Traitor, so it's not graceful yet, but it works!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03262425857471988498noreply@blogger.com