taking the single-speed / fixed wheel plunge!

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  • njc97
    njc97 Posts: 184
    Graeme - I tend to lean forward just as I stop, so back wheel lifts slightly and then I can spin it to correct position with my clipped-in right foot. Otherwise whilst at standstill, you apply the front brake and pull up with rear pedal will lift rear wheel and let you bring foot up to top.
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    njc97 - I sort of did a clumsy version of that at a junction this morning on the way in. I think that might be the way forwards. The first time I tried it today I had both front and back brake jammed on hard and couldn't work out why I couldn't move the pedals round :roll: :D
  • Lif30057840
    Lif30057840 Posts: 72
    if u cant work it so u stop with ur fav foot in the ready to start position (and as u said , u cant always), stop with ur clipped in foot at ne point, other foot on the floor, front brake (is there ne other ? :) )on and lift ur back wheel by pulling up on the point of ur seat, pull or push with ur clippd foot to rotate to a comfy start position.

    And impress evry1 u know by casually dropping into the conversation "ahh i ride fixed now :D )
    Good Luck and Be Fecund
  • IDR
    IDR Posts: 10
    Wow! First commute done! Exhilarating is probably the best word to describe it. I know it is an obvious thing to say, but you really cannot stop pedalling can you? lol

    The part of London which I commute through is hillier than it seems when you are driving a car. Having said that it only took me about 5 minutes longer than normal. Think I need to do some stretches on my inner thighs before I set off in the morning though, that was hard work. Having said that its only going to get easier right?
    I say never be complete, I say stop being perfect, I say let... lets evolve, let the chips fall where they may.
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    IDR, after my first ride out to work and back on Saturday (just wanted to get some miles in and check that there weren't any unpleasant fixed surprises on my route) I was terrified! I felt 95% in control 95% of the time, occasionally I'd get caught out by a missing 5%. On Monday morning I nailed it, and since then I've been fine (touch wood) and felt confident and in control.

    Physically I've found it no problem, but my commute is relatively flat.

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