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How’s the riding fixed going? I’m in the over-40s club and finally got around to starting to learn recently. I’m getting on alright but am currently pretty sore after a (shortish) session trying to learn to skid a couple of days ago! Felt fine at the time and made some progress, but my left/leading leg is definitely hurting in a few spots. I assume it’s due to using muscles I’ve not used before (despite riding not-fixed for decades).
tjmw-
not really started yet as i've been a bit occupied with other stuff, aiming to switch over to commuting on the fixed bike next week (if the rain clears up - no mudguards!)
i did notice on the practice rides i've done that it is a lot harder to slow down using leg muscles than i thought it would be, and i'm in no way brave enough to attempt to DAS... grateful for front and rear brakes at the moment.
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been commuting 3 days a week on the Dolan for a few weeks now, and starting to enjoy it.
It's a short commute, 11km from NE London through the City to Blackfriars, so lots of stopping and starting.
It took about 100km before I felt like I was actually riding the bike as opposed to being dragged along by it.
Changing to a bigger sprocket definitely helped.
ChasnotRobert
at 48 and 3/4, am i too old to learn to ride fixed?
i seem to have ordered a Dolan fxe.