Guide to Skidding on a Fixed Gear

[@ZachGallardo]

What are your tips that'll help people learn to skid on a fixed gear? Let me know!

[@HallucinatingHedgehogs]

Columbia SC Biker yep just piggy backing and simplifying some ratios have different skid patches if you skid left foot forward vs right foot forward so learning both can help extend your tire life. It’s also good to learn both feet because if you’re in a bind and your opposite foot is in the front and you use the pull technique for example you’ll end up having less time to stop (that’s if you ride brakeless) it’s also just good to learn both ways and feet it helps with bike control

[@mdlouie]

Canadian here; just a skiff of snow makes it super easy to learn.

[@STILLPOUR]

DON'T NUTS TO STEM SKID. (unless in a skid contest)

[@AccFinEco]

Shift out of home. Your Mum and Dad are sick of your bike in the house.

[@jacquesrouge8472]

Learning in a Park makes it easyer.

[@novamondal7339]

You should also increase your tire pressure to the maximum recommended psi in the rear for less grip.

[@gotbikes6067]

You taught me how to skid Bro!! Bought my first track bike 3 weeks ... an old skool Fuji. Took about 4 days to find a rhythm and now i'm skidding like a boss!!

[@ionceateapinecone]

for bonus points try pedalling backwards to spin the wheel in the opposite direction. Looks dope and is easier than you'd think

[@timeslowingdown]

Also should help with tire wear

[@DEFKNIGHT]

More tire pressure makes it easier to skid as well. The less pressure the more tire surface is on the ground. The more tire pressure the less tire surface on the ground. On a physical brake bike more tire surface equals more grip, thus harder braking. But skidding is a problem because the the tire will cause the wheel to want to roll farther causing more opposing force to cause the tire to break loose and skid. More pressure and the tires grip failure point is lower, requiring less opposing pressure to cause the tire to break loose or loose adhesion.

[@palicar]

When I try to skid the bike just keeps rolling and I hear this ratcheting noise.

[@palicar]

Jake Swift come on. It’s a joke. I have a freewheel.

[@ianheyman2682]

clickclickclickclickclickclick 😁

[@jawbonephd]

That the ratchet ghost Faquanda. She was killed by a fixie foo doing a skid. Now she haunts people's bikes and pushes them forward while shrieking "HEY FRAAAAAAAND." That's probably the ratchet noise you're hearing.

[@Eule153]

Oh yeah make sure you put some mayo on your stem, that helps

[@After_GF]

@@palicar i skid by a small lever on my right hand

[@xignifect]

I learned how to skid (longer) with 52-17 by doing the hopskid. It gives me more leverage to push down the cranks while horizontal and keeping myself on the saddle. Skidding while riding the toptube/ball2stem is dangerous for me since you have the weight infront which means... longer stopping time.. so I just sit down on my saddle to keep my whole weight on the rear and it's a plus for fixie points

[@mikediscocyclomaniacs3833]

I took me a long time to skid cause I ride a gear ratio of 53-13. Got another Fixedgear at 53-15. Do t skid much cause I don't wanna burn through tires to quick. I can't use toe clips or clipless systems cause it will pop or brake. So straps have been my favorite and are the best for my gear ratio. Thanks for all the advice and tips. You have opened a new world of cycling for me. Not many fixed riders here in Tampa FL..They say I'm crazy but I go with what you say and that's what's comfortable for me. 🌀

[@thesimplecooks]

I’m a St. Pete fixed rider! Represent Tampa Bay!!!!

[@mikediscocyclomaniacs3833]

@@thesimplecooks heard that st. Pete got a lot of fixed riders out there🌀

[@linkolin501]

"the riders testicles in *MOST CASES* " THAT LINE GOT ME DYING 🤣🤣🤣

[@c-dub7784]

Zach you are the best man. I've been riding fixed gear for a year now and I have improved on some sick speed and use a front brake. I have not tried to skid, but am now; thanks for the tutorial. I've watched others but your second method will work for me I just know it. next is to upgrade on my bike. #BestBikeguruever!!!

[@markdichiara3250]

Major improvements on the audio quality. Good work Zach. Loved the disclaimer.

[@engranajefijo1569]

Skids are for kids i do tailwhips on track bikes

[@timeslowingdown]

So you have riser bars and probably stem turned upwards but still call it a track bike? :/

[@engranajefijo1569]

The Lazy Logician bmx stem w riser bars still a track frame fast as hell

[@engranajefijo1569]

The Lazy Logician the bars and stem dont change the fact that its a track bike the frame does

[@mokebang7526]

Lol

[@jua2k11]

Zach looks like he really didn’t want to make this vid 😂😂

[@SuperVS3]

Maybe it's just me, but when I was a teen riding fixed, skidding was just natural by using the push method. And it didn't require putting your genitals on the bike neck. Skidded standing up or sitting down. Especially around sand! Skidded so well it was nothing to do a 180 for a quick stop and turn around. Ahh, the days....................

[@DillanMoncog]

Bruh howwwww

[@georgeskubi186]

well when i was introduced to fixed gear riding, i learned how to skid using pull and push at the same time, seemed easier! Also having some angle when you initiate kinda helps!

[@justasprozoraitis6228]

Get a footstraps on platform ( BMX ) pedals, they offer way better support than road Pedals with Toe Clip. Jump a little, slightly to lift and twist rear wheel.

[@joaquimongqidibartleyss5762]

Very good tutorial. i watched this went down to my carpark and i started skidding in less then an hour . hope i can master is and also skid my wheel to the left and right

[@After_GF]

After I past the point that Zack said, I manage to skid with the dominant foot, back, or front, but back feels more natural and less fatigue for the feet(and knees) Skid is totally useless if you have brakes just like me, but also the reason that I love my fixed, and somehow even if I can skid with the rear brake, doing it with the feet, is a new world I use 46x19 with 23c tyres, which makes it easier

[@slickdreams9325]

Been skidding for years now it’s so fun people recording me lol man I recently got back to riding track bikes man I already got use to it 4 days I’ve done around 60 miles

[@alienrefugee51]

No love for Gatorskins? I'm a victim of unclipping during a skid. Still have the scars. It was kinda my fault, as I was new to clipless pedals and didn't have the tension on my M520 pedals high enough. Since tightening them higher, I have yet to accidentally unclip during skids. Once you go clipless, you never go back... even with the blood and scars, though I will say platform pedals and Holdfast straps served me well for years skidding. I run a 47/16 and 47/19 ratios and get 32 and 38 skid patched respectively. That includes ambidextrous skid patches.

[@ninepinephotography4665]

Well dammit... I took everyone else's skid advice and fully ended my season on Monday. Totally forgot the balls-to-stem tech and tried the rocket-to-pavement technique. Do not recommed. RIP collar bone. Thanks for the new video Zach, I'll give it another shot in September...

[@joelvela4366]

Good stuff, thanks for posting, getting my first fixed bike this coming Saturday.

[@richyperez_plays]

A compilation of brakeless stopping methods would be nice.

[@Tachyon836]

Don't judge me, but when I wanted to learn to skid, I reasoned it must be similar to drifting in a car. I eventually got good at the lift or pull method but for awhile, I would literally try to skid by turning sharply and pedaling as hard and fast as I could to try to simulate wheelspin in a car or motorcycle. It worked for awhile, especially on wet pavement.

[@mr.potatohead6138]

I use the pull style. Pull the brake lever and voila!!😁🤙

[@PinotNoir_]

i using fixed gear with rear brake, it will help for skidding XD

[@Daniel__Something]

lmao i actually love this video. but people gotta realize that fixed gear riding is full of opinions on how things should be done. If Zach's videos don't help then don't watch, if you think differently then be respectful. (unless you out here trolling lol. Have at it cause i love trolls) but still, its all opinion. i rode lipless, box with straps, toe clips and yadda yadda but i found what works for me

[@parkinglotnomad5144]

My cog is for high speed and my lightweight ass needs a very small amount of back break pressure to do it. But only a touch of breaks and then quickly release. Unless it’s snowing and slippery, then I can skid without breaks :D

[@julianmejia961]

I learned how to skid with strap and the way I learned is to pull up your dominant foot and press downwards with your other foot on the pedals

[@afreshreaction]

i'm doing the same technique however my left foot keeps losing the grip from the footstrap... any advice?

[@bhegg]

Great content. Thank you! Skid patches: At first I was picturing them evenly distributed 360 degrees around the tire, but they'd only be distributed across a section of the tire (noob alert). I guess I need to practice changing the angle of my cranks when skidding so I'm not skidding on the same part every time. I'm running 46/16 and I might have about half of the tire for skidding -- I marked the tire w/ chalk to check.

[@sillymesilly]

You have 8 skid patches. Odd number cog will increase skid patches. 46/16 = 23/8.

[@appa609]

I love my tires. I run GP4000IIs on my road bike. And I live in a place where it snows and tires skid when you least want them to. I would never ever intentionally skid a tire.

[@jojodejesus7181]

Thank you Zach.. very clear demonstrations...

[@a.wolfgang6423]

The weather is shit today and i have ridden my bike literally everywhere within a 20km radius, so idk where to go

[@opium_hum]

thank you for this! about to learn how to skid, this is massively helpful!

[@Ma7ezzZ]

When trying to skid on a fixie, how hard should I backpedal? Should I kick back with a sudden strong push or apply the pressure more gradually? Thanks

[@maxhetherston4208]

I’m a beginner skidding on a 54/17 gearing and I’m doing fine

[@ric_man]

3:32 - "Somewhere where cars don't usually come." Ironically, the video shows Zach in a car park. 😂😂

[@jvretro3209]

3 days ago while I was riding I couldn’t stop in time because I took off the brakes and went flying off my bike. I had to get stitches in my face

[@jiglesmackle4081]

Could you please make a video about all the ways to stop a brakeless fixed gear?

[@timeslowingdown]

1. Back pressure 2. Skid 3. Feet on the rear wheel 4. Jump off

[@dom2479]

have a stick on hand to throw in ur spokes

[@karendelfin3037]

My fixie is tough to skid i cant control to pull the pedals up. Maybe the chain is too tight?

[@morrisgetman9827]

So what is a bar skid? Footage wanted!))

[@HallucinatingHedgehogs]

Two things it’s obviously better to learn to skid with both feet just to get more bike control and if you ride brakeless learn to skid while sitting or with your weight over the seat/more over your rear wheel it’ll be harder to initiate at first but it’ll actually help you stop relatively effectively

[@N3THof209]

Hey Zach, i always wanted to get into riding a fixed gear bike but the one thing i hear from some of my friends that skidding can damage your joints in your legs (knee joints mainly) from skidding. So i was just asuming that getting hand breaks would help out, but my friends made fun of me for saying that, since it defeats the purpose of riding a fixed gear bike. What's your word of advise regarding that. Thanks.

[@xxxGRENADESxxx]

Great vid. Now someone needs to make a good whip skid tutorial video. There’s none around!

[@allenvargas9669]

Guys what's a good gear ratio for skidding? It's too hard to lock up my wheels

[@Flashback_Jack]

The amount of skid patches available to you doubles if you're able to skid with both legs.

[@bikeswankgang5501]

That's it. He's gone fixie foo mad. No brakes. He can't stop apparently he doesn't want to either. Where is mature responsible Zach?

[@drdreddmanofmystery9482]

Brakes are death. (Actually, they're not. Please don't get into a wreck and sue me.)

[@hiitsfyan]

theres something called skidding

[@Eule153]

@@hiitsfyan which is not the best way to stop

[@joeraymond4316]

I first Learned by watching others and noticed how Smoove they moved and So Fluid in traffic. I rode a single gear MTN bk and never stopped pedaling using the brakes and peddling into a stop. Until one day??? BOOM FIXIE CLIPLESS NO BRAKES 4EVA

[@tankdeezel76]

Life Changing

[@chasemorse149]

Zach why are you skidding like that leaning all forward all clown style no fixie points for you. You should know better than that, do it sitting down. -1000 Fixie Points disappointed.

[@patrickjan7896]

Lol its kinda impossible to skid while sitting down for me(52-13) Maybe skidding with a little "up your ass a bit" will do😂😂

[@chasemorse149]

If you don't have straps or clips like he said but in that case your a jack ass and shouldn't be riding a bike in the first place

[@MyBaltus]

My boy Chase is right, you should probably teach people how to skid efficiently so they can actually stop when they need to.

[@Richmondisproof]

Thank you

[@letskeepearthgreen]

Anyone who watches this channel is trash anyway, he might as well make a vid of how to skate mongo

[@juliodownthehulio9853]

Thx for the tip,learnt how to skid longer

[@gabrielethanlatorre2278]

I love this video about skidding

[@a.wolfgang6423]

My rear tire costs 80$. idk why i watch this i have 11 gears and i have to replace my rear brake caliper coz it’s stuck

[@MrRuvimovich]

Please, make a video how to do speed bumps on fixie.

[@davidtoowavyy776]

i ain’t even ride fixies i bmx but your intro got me interested 😖

[@ethantoth4447]

I use hydraulic disc brakes to skid on my mountain bike with 2.2 inch tires

[@nauron2007]

2:43 start

[@banthony130]

The first one is the hardest

[@justingilbert9064]

Nice video Zach, I ride fixed daily HOLLA

[@Eight05iVe]

I’m trying to learn on my new purefix but I don’t have straps yet

[@BOKKIIII]

Keep straining my left hip flexor when pulling up is that normal?

[@6kmanu]

hello im planning to buy a bike but dont know which one should i get.. for a newbie like me would you recommend a good brand like cinelli?

[@kakaandbeyond]

Sir, can you do a video how to get the right frame size on fixgear

[@tajbanzon7350]

Hmm, is it physically possible to skid by rotating the wheel in the backward direction (backpedaling) instead of stopping the cranks's rotation (skidding) such that your feet are backpedaling (moving in reverse)? Or would it take sick leg strength to even think about it? HAHAHSHA

[@sgose4390]

currently learning to skid at 72 gear inches ;)

[@eurekaca4717]

Harrison Spencer Films how!!

[@bombasticcat]

is skidding better than breaking? the tires are slowing down a lot

[@fate5807]

Can i do skid even if my gear ratio is 42/17?

[@Phyoomz]

...? he said your gear ratio should be about a 65... on 23c tires, 42/17 is 64.96... so I think you're good lol

[@bloodborne6]

Sometimes when I try to skid I feel the crank slip. Any idea why? Doesn’t seem normal right?

[@chrislie6549]

Use strap

[@bloodborne6]

I use straps if that’s what you mean? Lol

[@zanjisu]

i know its been a year but it happens to me too? have you fixed it?

[@bloodborne6]

So you just have to make sure to tighten it really well but over time it will loosen up so I need to make sure it’s real tight. I use loctite (not the permanent one) to make it hold better over time

[@empi1972gtv]

Hey man! Video idea... I ride fixed in Seattle about 70-100 miles a week. I have a nice broken in Brooks B15 but things are starting to get a little uncomfortable down there. Thinking about getting cycling underwear/shorts. Any suggestions?

[@oscarbaker8727]

cycling shorts are shit, unless you spend about $80+. if youre willing to spend that much they are sooo worth it. Cheap shammies are often adding no more comfort or actually make riding less comfortable.

[@djc31100]

Its funny I just got my fixie and all my videos that I'm searching most of them are you

[@philippedelaurenscastelet9411]

3:21 does anyone know what front brake that is on the bike

[@elijahtian8094]

Try skidding one floor with sand not a beach sand but floor with some sand

[@alvaroguerrero1381]

Can you make a video on how to make a fixed gear bike step by step pls

[@PhucPhan]

Hi everyone! I'm practicing how to skid, but the problem is my chain often falling down. Do you mind helping me out of this case? Thank you

[@JeffreyDeGuiaGoogle]

hey i think we have the same chromebook! if thats even a chromebook hehe

[@GG-si7fw]

That is a beautiful bike. What’s the specs?

[@darebearr922]

Why can’t I skid every time I try my pedals just go down and it sounds bad then I makes me keep pedaling how do I skid or fix my bike I need help

[@arturotapia7575]

Is 46/18 a good gear ratio compared to what I ride right now 46-16

[@Daniel__Something]

both are super easy city ratios. the 18 seems a bit too easy tho. lots of spinning

[@moshatalford2884]

When I try to skid it's like impossible to stop the wheel I think my hearing might be too heavy like it's very hard to pedal and definitely impossible to Skid do you think that I should just get a new back wheel I've been trying for a really long time to skid and I just can't get it I really feel like the wheel Deering might be too heavy for me or something I don't know any tips

[@benjaminhie5325]

i wish i found this video before i had to sell my fixies

[@mortlow6688]

Contis are the best - Handmade in Germany from real rubber !!!! Best for everything and no flats since i have Gatorskins...

[@Daniel__Something]

yea.... best at ripping chunks of its rubber off once even a little bit of thread shows lmao

[@HanniSeidenba0525]

Yes, skidding is fun, mesmerizing, just like car drifting. But deadly consume tires.

[@francismichaelfelizarta5310]

what size of the tire is better for skidding?

[@elijahtian8094]

Use thickslick

[@DanielHernandez-fh1py]

Nice video

[@logannevetsen8089]

What's the chainring with the silver sugino 75's?

[@charlescamua6928]

What cog i need if i cant skid in 14 teeth cogs And Can I still skid cos I have broken legs. It's been 2 years now since this happened. Tnx

[@H3adx]

Smaller gear ratio for example a 48:18 helps you to skid easier than a larger gear ratio such as 49:13

[@MarkAnthonyMNueva]

Its my 3rd day on fixeg gear and still i dunno how to skid.. Hehe Can you pls help me zach? Thanks

[@Daniel__Something]

well stop commenting and actually watch the video then

[@ronald7482]

Do I need straps to skid or break?

[@bluetickhound16]

That godandfamous Benadryl water bottle tho!!

[@tsor-1607]

When i skid on my fixie i can feel my pedals or crank? slipping it could be the loose cog but when my friend saw me skid, he said my rear wheel bends please if someone knows something about this, please let me know!

[@RuezgaDaniel]

Try checking the cone nuts on your wheel's axle. Grab the rim and wiggle side to side and see if it has any play. If it wiggles, you need to tighted the axle a little. Also, wheck your chain tension and make sure it's not too loose. I hope this helps!

[@helamanavalos9806]

what if my lock ring got stripped? (that happened to me :( any idea on how to fix it?

[@timboha8191]

I stripped mine too, you could try putting the ring back on with a load of locktite on the threads, but it won’t last long if you keep skidding with it. Unfortunately once it’s stripped, it’s knackered.

[@jonasghafur4940]

Helaman Avalos get a dura ace lockring and never worry about that shit again

[@helamanavalos9806]

I also forgot to say that the hub got stripped too

[@helamanavalos9806]

or... how would be a ride with a coaster brake? (Just to mantein the simplicity)

[@-_--ne9op]

Where did you get them shoes my guy??

[@heisenberg1833]

They’re called the Quoc urbanite high top

[@-_--ne9op]

@@heisenberg1833 Sorry for not specifying, but I was talking about the shoes at 4:59

[@johnnydwicked]

Your video quality and audio is better in this one. =P

[@godzillaxred]

but why do I have this loud clicking noise on my mtb? oh and I do not stop at all no matter if I push down..

[@ayojawsh.mp3]

somehow I learned the balls to stem method with no straps and drops

[@jackaimancastle2724]

When i do skid...my stem break🤦🤦🤦

[@glennpilones7095]

Zach are you half Filipino?

[@LEUU_06]

Guys what should i change if im gonna convert my bruno minivelo to fixie. With a vintage/classic looks

[@PinotNoir_]

just change the rear cog or just buy fixie wheel set... (sorry bad english)

[@kevinaguilar6948]

Why is it that when o skit it just makes mu bike jump... and also can sjitting brake the crank or the rotating thing inside the crank

[@Daniel__Something]

if you're bike is jumping it means there's not enough force necessary to hold the rotation of the wheel for a skid. start by applying more force through your pedals and stiffen your upper body a bit to lock in. also holding your weight more towards the front of the bike helps to learn but its a bad habit to keep. Now the cranks.... as a mechanic i have seen many crank arms broken but it can happen for any reason. just don't buy cheap components and you'll be fine

[@patrickjan7896]

Why are there so many fxd gear bashers?? .. Wo dont care about your freewheel so dont give shit about our fixed gears!