Pedal Set Up

Ky have a go on mine tomorrow at trix, and see what you think, set up and broken in for size 12's ;)

Little bit floaty, but lovely to look at.

MKS Custom Nuevo, MKS Doubles, Soma 4 gate

for those that don't know... Never shell out for the Neuvos. They are awesome, but they are designed for Keirin track shoes. and have a very tall rear plate to fit in the cleat. This is super rough on your feet. I only ride them because I got them free and haven't bothered to swap it out.

Ky have a go on mine tomorrow at trix, and see what you think, set up and broken in for size 12's ;)

put the odessys back on last night with soma cages and straps, rode to work, feels good! kinda put my back out in the gym last night so down know if i'm down for tricking but you never know, sun is shining!

Hi guys - slightly off topic but can't set up a new post as new on here.

recently got hold of a cheap ss with a flip flop hub- 44x18 gearing- it was set up as a single speed and I flipped the wheel into fixed - removed a few chain links to get rid of the slack but have found the pedals only move forward and I can't pedal backwards on it to control speed and trackstand etc. Normally ride a fast road bike- which was stolen and am waiting for the insurance to come through. Am finding the fact that the pedals only go forward a little weird; Have to control the speed of the bike through brakes - one for front and another for back wheel. So a very odd set up or is it just me and getting used to it? surely not?!!

Any suggested remedies?

Well that'll teach you for going to a gym! Keep it on the road and you'll stay fit.

Hi guys - slightly off topic but can't set up a new post as new on here.

recently got hold of a cheap ss with a flip flop hub- 44x18 gearing- it was set up as a single speed and I flipped the wheel into fixed - removed a few chain links to get rid of the slack but have found the pedals only move forward and I can't pedal backwards on it to control speed and trackstand etc. Normally ride a fast road bike- which was stolen and am waiting for the insurance to come through. Am finding the fact that the pedals only go forward a little weird; Have to control the speed of the bike through brakes - one for front and another for back wheel. So a very odd set up or is it just me and getting used to it? surely not?!!

Any suggested remedies?

I'm sorry....I apologize in advance as I know this is immature, but......HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! and....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

Time ATACs + Shimano shoes = GIANT ENEMY CRAB.

Cages and straps just feel like I'm being tugged off by a zombie, i.e. no grip.

thanks Crazy James...

What I mean by my post is there any better way to control the speed rather than just braking as I know the whole point of fixed is that the bike continues to pedal but resistance with legs to the forward momentum doesn't achieve much- plus just come from freewheeling geared bikes so anything useful to comment on or just fancy taking the piss?

Your thighs need working on, boy.

Crispin - girl actually and bike racer including training on resistance work-usually on geared bikes so that's not a likely issue.

If it's a case of getting used to fixed I'll just get out on the bike more

Hi guys - slightly off topic but can't set up a new post as new on here.

recently got hold of a cheap ss with a flip flop hub- 44x18 gearing- it was set up as a single speed and I flipped the wheel into fixed - removed a few chain links to get rid of the slack but have found the pedals only move forward and I can't pedal backwards on it to control speed and trackstand etc. Normally ride a fast road bike- which was stolen and am waiting for the insurance to come through. Am finding the fact that the pedals only go forward a little weird; Have to control the speed of the bike through brakes - one for front and another for back wheel. So a very odd set up or is it just me and getting used to it? surely not?!!

Any suggested remedies?

That's not slightly off topic - it's got absolutelty nothing to do with pedals, which is the whole point of this thread.

But yeah, you just need to get out on the bike and get used to it. It'll become pretty natural after a while.

ttcycle.
Your gearing isnt that high, so you should, with practice, be able to control speed with your legs, quite easily. The thing to remember is that once you are going forward at speed, there's a lot of momentum to work against. If you try to lock you legs at speed your going to be thrown all over the place.
Try using both our hand brake and legs at the same time, as you get are used to it. But theres nothing wrong with using a hand brake to stop on a fixed, I know I do.

(I'll take the piss later, when I think of something funny to say)

thanks

sorry for hijacking the thread as couldn't post a new one- i know it's not technically about pedals- cheers for the words of wisdom and you can all take the piss later!

With joy! :-p

you can all take the piss later!

Will you post?

it's not a bloody coaster brake!

though post actually on topic-last pedals I had on my recently stolen road bike was Time RXS carbon pedals - like the float though am going to be replacing them with Look Keo- better to clip in apparently.

do most people ride clipped in? i've ridden bikes for years and still hate the idea of being stuck to the bike. is there a benifit when riding fixed?

Fuck yes. I find cages a pain to get into, and you definitely go faster and have more control if firmly attached - hence the Candys.

do most people ride clipped in? i've ridden bikes for years and still hate the idea of being stuck to the bike. is there a benifit when riding fixed?

There's a benefit on any bike. You can pull up as well as push down so instead of an on / off motion with each leg, you use a circular motion with both legs.

More efficient, more muscles used etc.

Part of the reason for riding fixed is the greater control, for which you need to be 'stuck to the bike' - either straps or clipless - personal choice. You could ride with flats and hopefully some brakes, but I'm not then sure what the point of riding fixed would be.

Apart from coolness, natch.

ok, then. anyone got ideas on a setup to start off with. what are the advantages of one type of pedal and cleat opposed to others, or is it all good old personal preference.

Personal preference pretty much, I think. If you can get on with cages, they're lowest-effort as you can wear normal shoes with them. I can't be fucked with them, so I'd suggest an MTB-type cleat purely so you can walk around afterwards. Of those, I reckoned Crank Bros were the easiest to clip into, which is why I got them. Others will recommend SPDs, Times and so on. I suspect they all work well enough for most purposes - probably best just to try whichever is cheapest/easiest to get hold of and see what you think, then move on to to something which better addresses your particular preference. Much like bikes, tyres, shorts, sexual partners etc.

lol

Personal pref.

Some go for clips 'n' straps, some for various clipless systems. I use good old spd's because i already used them offroad. Time atacs are popular. Egg-beaters don't seem secure enough for most people.

Lots of info if you search.

What Steff said.