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WARNING: do not attempt a running CX dismount from a fixed-gear in 35mph crosswinds.
I've done plenty of reasonably coordinated moving dismounts from the Pista, but doing so in high winds meant a playful gust o' hurricane got the bike a little sideways. At which point my knee had a close encounter with the still-swinging pedal. Ow dammit!
this bruise is a lot more impressive in person, I think the flash kinda washes it out. it's all different pretty colours!
This has been a Public Service Announcement. We now return you to your regularly scheduled arguments of brakes vs. brakeless and whether you should convert that 1979 Schwinn Varsity you found in the dumpster behind school.
I've done plenty of reasonably coordinated moving dismounts from the Pista, but doing so in high winds meant a playful gust o' hurricane got the bike a little sideways. At which point my knee had a close encounter with the still-swinging pedal. Ow dammit!
this bruise is a lot more impressive in person, I think the flash kinda washes it out. it's all different pretty colours!
This has been a Public Service Announcement. We now return you to your regularly scheduled arguments of brakes vs. brakeless and whether you should convert that 1979 Schwinn Varsity you found in the dumpster behind school.