Me-rider Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 What is the deal with standing on a MTB? When I started last year I was given the advice that you should never stand but always try to remain seated. Is this valid? I was wacthing videos of the 2010 EPIC and notice the pros seem to do quite a bit of standing. Is there some guidelines as to when you should / should not stand? Or is it pesronal preferance? (I am talking about in an ideal world, I know sometimes you just have to stand because you do not have the energy to turn the pedals on a steep rocky slope.) I also seem to find on a really steep uphill standing gives me more control over the bike.
leet22 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Hmm never heard of you should never stand on a MTB. Only time I sit is going up hill. Coming down its all standing
Palaeodom Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Yep, i reckon most of the time is spent standing, gives you a better look at the trail ahead, lets your bike move under you, handles drop offs better etc...in saddle for climbs on loose stuff.
Palaeodom Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 sorry let me rephrase that...most of the more technical (what ever you may personally think of as technical) stuff is standing. boring flat is sitting.
Eddy Gordo Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Yes indeed, all the technical trail and downhill stuff is normally standing, even climbing hills, at some point you tend to stand
Griffin Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Singletrack and drop offs..I stand/sit depending on what the terrain is like.Even then the "stand" is more like a "crouch".. Standing to climb had advatages and dis-advantages. You def. get more power transfer by standing, but you also unweight the rear wheel, which can cause it to loose traction. So..stand and power up the not so steep climbs..but sit and keep traction on the steeper stuff (or a combo of both lol) Edited March 21, 2011 by Griffin
Me-rider Posted March 21, 2011 Author Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks. The standing advice was aimed mainly at climbing. I always stand coming down a hill for better control - and riding a hardtail its more pleasant on my behind as well! I guess then it comes down to personal peference when climbing. Trade off between traction and power.
Cejay Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 I agree with the comments as posted,furthermore it is with what you feel comfortable doing at any given time.
andretraut Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Never stand on your carbon top tube, derailleurs, spokes, or other fragile bits, but standing on the pedals while cycling is ok!
The Drongo Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 What is the deal with standing on a MTB? When I started last year I was given the advice that you should never stand but always try to remain seated. Is this valid? I was wacthing videos of the 2010 EPIC and notice the pros seem to do quite a bit of standing. Is there some guidelines as to when you should / should not stand? Or is it pesronal preferance? (I am talking about in an ideal world, I know sometimes you just have to stand because you do not have the energy to turn the pedals on a steep rocky slope.) I also seem to find on a really steep uphill standing gives me more control over the bike. DUDE! NEVER Stand on your Mountain Bike. Grief! I mean would you ask a question like: "Should I STAND on my Cat?"Jus' RIDE it!
Me-rider Posted March 22, 2011 Author Posted March 22, 2011 DUDE! NEVER Stand on your Mountain Bike. Grief! I mean would you ask a question like: "Should I STAND on my Cat?"Jus' RIDE it! So just to be clear you should not stand on your cat??!!
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 dont stand on your cat, but its ok if you stand on the neighbours cat while its eating the food in your kitchen.
The Drongo Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 So just to be clear you should not stand on your cat??!! CLEAR. You Stand on my Cat! I Stand on your MTB!
The Drongo Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 NO ! Seriously now. Do NOT believe everything you are TOLD. Sometimes Logic must prevail. Let's get logical: Have you EVER tried climbing stairs, or descending stairs, Sitting? STAND. FEEL the Power. FEEL the Flow. Add to that the fact that you FEEL like you are Flying! Enjoy. Never let the pantywaists cramp your style. Stand when you want, sit when you want - just not on The Cat.
LeTurbo Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 I mean would you ask a question like: "Should I STAND on my Cat?"Jus' RIDE it! Is it more comfortable to ride a cat then? Is this in preference to a mountain bike?
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