Lance
Bike Commuter
Wala sa pana, nasa Indyan
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Post by Lance on Apr 30, 2008 18:46:39 GMT 8
@lui-G
I'll probably jump to eggbeaters, to minimize cash out in the future for a new clipless. i'll just have to learn fast and soak up the falls. haha. thanks for the advice, i'll see what i can do about going shimanos first.
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Post by colted on May 7, 2008 19:45:06 GMT 8
Urban Jungle try also practicing clipped while the bike is almost at a standstill, it'll get you through those times when jeeps and pedestrians are in your way. try also watching roadies how they control the handlebars, how they can "pina" buses, and how they negotiate 2-3 lane jeeps side-by-side with passengers disembarking and stay clipped the whole time. saved my life a couple of times during my road days. it's common knowledge that mtbikers have a tendency to be "malikot" with the handlebars (its the vastness and freedom of the trails, i think). it doesnt mean that mtbikers have no control, some just fall into a habit of riding with a minute zigzag motion especially the slope style bikes. learning how to control the bars lessens panic tendencies while being clipped (especially when that pesky jeepney driver suddenly makes a left when you are about to overtake him because it was taking him sooo long to move). also, make a habit of unclipping always from one shoe, say the left (IMO) and leaning the bike in the same direction as the unclipped foot (automatic). seen a lot of riders fall because they unclipped from the left but the bike was leaning towards the clipped foot. w/c is the best foot to unclip and side to lean on? the weaker leg or the stronger one???....say left is the weak one & the right is the stronger leg....
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Post by kasoi34 on May 8, 2008 7:46:16 GMT 8
Hi everybody! this thread is the very reason why i went clipless... now iam clip to it so to speak.. ;D
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Post by radicon on May 8, 2008 12:39:52 GMT 8
Urban Jungle try also practicing clipped while the bike is almost at a standstill, it'll get you through those times when jeeps and pedestrians are in your way. try also watching roadies how they control the handlebars, how they can "pina" buses, and how they negotiate 2-3 lane jeeps side-by-side with passengers disembarking and stay clipped the whole time. saved my life a couple of times during my road days. it's common knowledge that mtbikers have a tendency to be "malikot" with the handlebars (its the vastness and freedom of the trails, i think). it doesnt mean that mtbikers have no control, some just fall into a habit of riding with a minute zigzag motion especially the slope style bikes. learning how to control the bars lessens panic tendencies while being clipped (especially when that pesky jeepney driver suddenly makes a left when you are about to overtake him because it was taking him sooo long to move). also, make a habit of unclipping always from one shoe, say the left (IMO) and leaning the bike in the same direction as the unclipped foot (automatic). seen a lot of riders fall because they unclipped from the left but the bike was leaning towards the clipped foot. w/c is the best foot to unclip and side to lean on? the weaker leg or the stronger one???....say left is the weak one & the right is the stronger leg.... I dunno how others do it or if I am doing it correctly but I usually unclip the foot on the weaker leg and stay clipped on with the foot on the stonger leg. That way its easier for me to pedal /ride coming from a full stop.
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