SwissVan Posted July 25, 2013 Share If you need cleats, you not doing a bunnyhop Why?What if you ONLY have cleats and clipless pedals and need to clear an obstacle with both wheels, what would you call that if not a bunny hop? Don't get me wrong, i'm all for being able to do it without cleats and admire those that can do it with flats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 25, 2013 Share Why?What if you ONLY have cleats and clipless pedals and need to clear an obstacle with both wheels, what would you call that if not a bunny hop? Don't get me wrong, i'm all for being able to do it without cleats and admire those that can do it with flats If you need cleats to be able to lift the back wheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted July 25, 2013 Share But bru... Come now... Dirt roads, lycra and 29ers. Thats the ****. That is true mtb bikeing. It's a shame, because there are some gems out there, but even the single-track heavy rides come with auto-bottleneck problems which is also a killjoy. Races like the TruCape 50km will see me returning, but I reckon with Enduro picking up this will be the more sensible way to go. Trail all to yourself, not overpriced because you are self-supported, always in epic locations where I would go and spend my money over a weekend in any event, more relaxed atmosphere...makes sense. To me of course. I'm not prescribing to anyone. P.s. I'm just going to ignore the 29'er chirp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 25, 2013 Share Why?What if you ONLY have cleats and clipless pedals and need to clear an obstacle with both wheels, what would you call that if not a bunny hop? Don't get me wrong, i'm all for being able to do it without cleats and admire those that can do it with flatsIts fine if you have cleats but its not neccesary... if you clearing an obstacle by pulling the back up with your feet, you won't be able to clear bigger obstacles because your "hangtime" will be far less...think how far the back wheel has to travel in the air to clear the obstacle since both wheels will be at the same height when you do the "hop"...I don't know what the term for it is, but it isn't a bunnyhop. You need to lift your front first and roll your weight over to the front so that back will follow. This is the proper technique and will give you much better obstacle clearing height and distance. From the side it should look like a "wave" more than upside down U. Maybe a video will help in this explanation...see no cleats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted July 25, 2013 Share Back in the 90's BMX days we used to regularly bunny-hop over any soul brave enough to lie down. Used to become quite a "betcha you can't jump over me lying down" "betcha I can...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted July 25, 2013 Share Don't laugh but the movements in essence are very similar...get the nose up and same transfer of weight. Very similar yes, also in terms of timing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 25, 2013 Share P.s. I'm just going to ignore the 29'er chirp 29errrr chirps from me will always be in jest. I owned one and I really enjoyed it. SSS model. Single Speed Steel. ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 25, 2013 Share Very similar yes, also in terms of timing..exactly...timing as with most things in life is crucial Swiss asked me earlier what is the term for the jump / hop where you pull up and have both wheels at the same height....So thought about it and I am settling on "pronk" since its exactly what you doing...you are pronking like a springbok...you might think it looks like a bunny, hopping...but you are not. Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 25, 2013 Share Rouxtjie - it's already been termed a jerkoff. Mountain Bru and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 25, 2013 Share Rouxtjie - it's already been termed a jerkoff.Screw that, I say we stick to the animal kingdom....check it A bunny hop and a springbok pronk DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 25, 2013 Share exactly...timing as with most things in life is crucial Swiss asked me earlier what is the term for the jump / hop where you pull up and have both wheels at the same height....So thought about it and I am settling on "pronk" since its exactly what you doing...you are pronking like a springbok...you might think it looks like a bunny, hopping...but you are not. LOL...I prefer the term bunny hop, no forkin way i'm going to say I pronked over that log / hole / root / whatever... But I get the drift now we are arguing about 2 different techniques to achieve a similar goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelganger Posted July 25, 2013 Share I have been very frustrated since owning a MTB...in my BMX days I was able to do decent hops. We also measured it with bricks or skateboards. Now the high seat of a cross country bike just irritates me. I can't get nearly enough whip from the bike. Maybe a dropper post will be a nice to have. I am currently practising to hop from one side of jeep track to the other path, and going a respectable pace. Not stationary Try it...it can be harder than it looks Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 25, 2013 Share LOL...I prefer the term bunny hop, no forkin way i'm going to say I pronked over that log / hole / root / whatever... But I get the drift now we are arguing about 2 different techniques to achieve a similar goal.Hey nothing wrong with a "pronk" every now and again....its a good skill to have in your arsenal. The thing is just a bunny hop, a proper one at least will give you better height and distance clearance, given the choice between the two, I would prefer a bunny hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted July 25, 2013 Share When we were kids we termed them:Bunnyhop - both wheels of the ground at the same timeAmerican Bunny Hop - Front wheel first Tumbleweed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted July 25, 2013 Share Not yet. But my August goal is to clear a certain pothole on the spruit. 1st time I tried I didnt have a good coach : I feel your pain: Dirty Sanchez and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 25, 2013 Share When we were kids we termed them:Bunnyhop - both wheels of the ground at the same timeAmerican Bunny Hop - Front wheel firstwhahahah love it, its like a kiss and a french kiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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