OK, so it has been two weeks riding fixed-gear, so I consider myself somewhat of an authority on the subject. I've read some stuff about proper dismount from bikes and from fixed-gear specifically, but I want to show you a more effective method.
First, if you're like me, you roll your pant leg up on the right. When I roll up my pant leg, I end up creating what is basically a pocket at the end of the leg.
Step 1: I dismount by standing on my left leg and swinging my right leg over the saddle. Midway through this motion I catch my pant leg "pocket" on the horn of the saddle.
Step 2: I stagger and wobble as I attempt to free my pant leg from the saddle.
Step 3: The frantic pulling and jerking motion causes me to collapse on the ground.
Voila! I am now in a position to safely separate myself from the bike.
Stay tuned - more fixed-gear tips and tricks coming up!
1 comment:
You are a brave, brave man to post these pics in time for Father's Day weekend! I hope you are enjoying the day and that your kiddos are treating you like a king. Happy Father's Day!
Hugs,
T
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