I have done it...

It's a bike - not brian surgery! 'Tis a lovely bike though. Well done.

Some advice from a recent mover to fixed gear - take it out and around your local residental streets until you are comfortable enough to take it on busier roads.

I survived my first ride!!! various really hairy moments... but it was great fun!!

Couldn't resist the horn... it works great... scare the shit out of the motor cyclist!!!

1 statement and 1 question

DO not I repeat do not spray pain your own frame... it has already chiped..:'(

Question...
How do you skid?? Am i not strong enough to skid....or is there a technique to it? I don't even seem to be able to slow down with out the brake!!!

it'll take time, I still don't have the hang of it.

But advice is, balls on stem.

lift your arse up a bit, and pull up on your right leg.

Question...
How do you skid?? Am i not strong enough to skid....or is there a technique to it? I don't even seem to be able to slow down with out the brake!!!

looking at your bike, I'd say grabbing the rear brake really hard would give you a skid

try that...didn't work..:(

With bullhorns it's easier. You need to be gutsy though - lean right forward - crotch to stem - and pull up with your leading leg and push down with the trailing.

What gear ratio are you running? I started on 48 x 16 and couldn't skid it. I learned to skid on 48 x 18.

What gear ratio are you running? I started on 48 x 16 and couldn't skid it. I learned to skid on 48 x 18.

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48:18

The tip that got me skidding was to lock straight your left leg at the bottom of roation whilst subsequently pulling up with the right leg. This shifts your bum up a bit as the pedals rotate, moving weight forward onto your arms, hence easier to skid. It's less scaery than doing the balls to stem thing.

Also, find some nice level grass to practice on, the lower friction makes learning easier. Ditto wet, smooth tarmac. Just make sure to do it ina straight line, otherwise you can fall over and be in PAIN.

get on some grass, throw your weight around a bit, get comfy then try on a nice flat hard court or something. try away from cars first mind. hop the back wheel and do little skids to ease speed too. they'll get longer with stronger legs and you can flick the back end out for style points. :)

doh. yeah. wot mashton said too.

Hey WhatamIdoing, the bikes looking good with my wheels on it, lol. A bit of a pange of jealousy that you are done and I have a bit to go yet. Bike looks good tho. Congrats!

Nice one dude. I look forward to seeing her on Thursday.

mine might be back before thurs :)

Hope so dude. It's a pain being without wheels.

geeeeeez, your not wrong there, got to get the fucking bus home GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
you might be liking what i went for................ :)

I might be purchasing your bike off you for 17GBP you say?

I like your new wheels Murtle... totally in keeping with the used look.

That really nice, man! Reeeally tidy. Love the Cippolini inspired bar tape.

Whatamidoing - It is obvious from your work + framed certificates that you are a highly qualified professional. I knew Kiwi would sort you out..
I was expecting a rubriks cube inspired colour scheme.. saving that for the next one?

i think a rubik's cube theme would be an ace idea for your next build.
looks like you decided not to do the double bar wrap like you did with the allez, good call!
maybe see ya at westies on thursday.

You have got to commit to the skid. Half hearted attempts always fail. Practice on wet grass, it's much easier in the rain.

give me 6 months to a year.... i will come up with the next bike with rubik color scheme...:D The pug is really heavy, so now I am saving up for a new frame!!!

Trust you to notice the cert!!

whats wrong with my comfy handle bar?? Riding the new bike and the handle bar is no where as comfy as my spesh :(