In which Dommy flips his flop

So after my anti-clockwise lap of Richmond Park last night, I decided to try riding back to Wimbledon station on the fixed.

So, flipped the flip-flop over to the flip side (or is it the flip side), and jumped on.

First off, had a bit of trouble getting into my second clip (ride clip + strap) - I'm used to starting off then engaging the second whilst coasting. Trying to catch the pedal and get into the clip was slightly tricking when the pedals won't stop moving.

Once I was in and going, I was fully expecting some sort of epiphany and that my life would be changed forever.

Unfortunately, I hated it. I didn't feel like I was in command of the bike - why should I have to move my legs when going downhill? If I stop at lights, readjusting my pedal position is a faff, not to mention getting back into the pedals again. I love pushing a single gear, but having to push it ALL OF THE TIME? No thanks.

In thought I must have been doing something wrong, judging by the mystic experiences I've heard and read about riding fixed, "feeling more connected", "more pure experience" etc. But maybe I just like coasting too much

Anyone else tried it and loathed it? Am I just a wrongun? Can I be saved?

Nope, sounds like you are a gonner.

you'll enjoy it once you get used to it. now scarper off back to crooked tongues

If you didn't get it then flip it back over.
I was instantly hooked the first ride on fixed.

Yes you're just a wrong'un.

Just joking

Persevere for a few days, the first few times always feels a bit wierd and more difficult. Read Seldon brown for some good tips on riding fixed.

you'll enjoy it once you get used to it. now scarper off back to crooked tongues

Long time no see.

You're not part of the bike yet, imagine yourself as a machine... have a romantic meal then take the bike to bed with you.

Bikes are not for you.. I suggest you travel London using a parasail instead..

you need to weld a few braze ons on to your body and wack 110psi into your guns before being one with the bike... patience young padwai.. patience...

you need to weld a few braze ons on to your body and wack 110psi into your guns before being one with the bike... patience young padwai.. patience...

It's PADAWAN! arhhghhh nerd fail (both me and Greasy).

Give it a couple days on some quiet roads and try to get used to it, I recon most people on the forum recon riding fixed is allllllright ;)

I'm not sure I like this idea of "getting used to it" - sounds like something piss drinkers would say.

I suspect I will try it on the open road again at some point, but probably later rather than sooner.

you'll enjoy it once you get used to it. now scarper off back to crooked tongues

I'm already there. Two places at once. Like God.

^ CT refugees why were people sleeping outside Size? this morning?

I'm not sure I like this idea of "getting used to it" - sounds like something piss drinkers would say.

I suspect I will try it on the open road again at some point, but probably later rather than sooner.

Forget this connectedness bollocks. Your growing envy of cooler people doing skids n shit will eventually force your hand...

How's the camera bag treating you, mate?

I'm not sure I like this idea of "getting used to it" - sounds like something piss drinkers would say.

Or straight male prisoners...

Forget this connectedness bollocks. Your growing envy of cooler people doing skids n shit will eventually force your hand...

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^ CT refugees why were people sleeping outside Size? this morning?

Forget this connectedness bollocks. Your growing envy of cooler people doing skids n shit will eventually force your hand...

How's the camera bag treating you, mate?

I can already skid with my hand. Easy peasy.

The camera bag has been like a nagging wife, feeling neglected due to my spending so much time on the bike. Just about right size for what I wanted though, cheers mate.

Pl

why do you need the reassurance of the forum, when you've already made your decision.
Ride whatever makes you feel happy, comfortable, safe, secure, exhlirated, in whichever way it makes you feel happy, comfortable, safe, secure, exhilirated, really no need to make a big deal out of it, start a new thread to discuss, its just a bike.

As you were...

No re-assurance needed here, just keep reading about how great fixed is and wondered how many others out there actually preferred the SS part of this forum rather than the F part.

I can already skid with my hand. Easy peasy.

The camera bag has been like a nagging wife, feeling neglected due to my spending so much time on the bike. Just about right size for what I wanted though, cheers mate.

So what, I can skid in my pants

That's a good thing, right ?

Better skidding inside your pants than outside. So much easier to clean.

And if you skid the inside you can turn them inside out for re-use.

just the fact you distinguish between lap direction in Richmond Park shows you never had what it takes to ride fixed.

I've seen you, riding the wrong way around Richmond Park and coasting as the whim takes you.

He speaketh the troofeth, fixed is well wank.