Hopping and jumping a MTB: dummies guide

[Rydogg]

Don't get too attached to your bike's suspension or parts. They take quite a hammering when learning to jump and hop. Most bikes aren't really made for that.

[RockCoach]

Don't get too attached to your bike's suspension or parts. They take quite a hammering when learning to jump and hop. Most bikes aren't really made for that.

 

Huh??? I don't think this thread is referring to hitting major gap jumps.

 

You can hop any bike dude. In fact it's easier on a hardtail. I've managed to teach a number of people on most types of bikes.

 

Edit: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/132462-my-first-bunnylog-hop-stoked/

 

 

Edited April 18, 2014 by SLiiick

[Waynehans]

Was out today on my usual 40-60km loop. hit 3 snakes. 1st one was a 50cm puff Adder, went over him. stopped and he went into grass, not gonna follow him...!!!! (and yes it was a puffadder!, was in the army and being an avid hunter I know them, got 2 skaap stekers a while later, al 3 encounters. I jumped them, I am scared of snakes....... Geez guys... U r clipped in, just pull ur boody up, am

nd the bike follows...

 

maybe i am old school. lived on a bmx from 11 yrs on, u jump over everything, its as easy as sending a sms. on the single track today, (never been there) got a half metre hole at 30kmh. just manned up and and hopped it.... u just do it or u fall. thats the best learnong.... guys behind me were swearing. but all cleared it

[Waynehans]

O and sorry. hard tail and soft tail works the same. just pull the bike with u....

[Waynehans]

even without clipless pedals. the bike does wot u want

[nigelhicks]

wow peach ... after being a Rabbit for the World cup last weekend the worlds doors really have opened up for you.. good man ...

 

You can allways come down to KZN and show everyone your trials move off Wagon Wheel Wobbly ... 180 to nose pick off a 5foot drop ...

 

Even Thomas Slavik (World 4x champ) was impressed

[Hairy]

Where were you riding?

[RockCoach]

O and sorry. hard tail and soft tail works the same. just pull the bike with u....

 

Ahh, the pronk. Aka the fake bunnyhop.

 

It doesn't work at low speeds or clear much height or obstacles like pavements.

[Waynehans]

Ahh, the pronk. Aka the fake bunnyhop.

 

It doesn't work at low speeds or clear much height or obstacles like pavements.

 

I think its practice. Just do it!!!! Works all the time with me....

[Waynehans]

I think its practice. Just do it!!!! Works all the time with me....

 

Jumped 3 snakes today. was fun....

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[Kranky]

Don't get too attached to your bike's suspension or parts. They take quite a hammering when learning to jump and hop. Most bikes aren't really made for that.

 

You're missing out on a lot of fun if you're constantly worrying about your presh bike. Well, I would anyway. A few little hops and jumps shouldn't break or wear a bike unreasonably and is a skill that can potentially save you and your bike from a nasty crash.

Edited April 18, 2014 by Nick.

[Skylark]

Wheelies and bunny hops rely more on transferring your weight backwards than pulling up on the handlebars, once you get your head around that it all becomes much easier. And forget practicing with your saddle at your typical XC race height, put the saddle right down and then try, makes it all much easier.

[SoftTail]

In Johannesburg your man is SLiiick. Best skills trainer in town!

[milky4130]

umm YES i need to learn to jump up curbs and over ****. Its one of my serious challenges in mtb. also to jump down over obstacles without your back wheel popping up....

[/Quote] uhm cool, though for girls I highly recommend you get the upper body strong first, some bench presses & barbell rows, not a must but a bonus.

[Uni]

Like when your shopping with your husband, and people see your bruises and give him a weird look?

 

Worse yet, when the boss asks if everything is "ok" as they notice the bruises.

[Zarheer]

So it turns out I am here this weekend.

Anyone keen for a lesson on Saturday afternoon?