breaker Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 So now that I've started my new job in Tokai, I'm going up the mountain once to twice a week at lunch time Really loving it and enjoying the single track.Its just every so now and again those big ramps/jumps looks so enticing and I keep on saying next time, next time as I pass by them. So I'm on a Medium Momsen 29er Hard Tail and weighing about 75kgs.Can I assume that my bike is not made for this? or am I just being overly cautious.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Alu or carbon? Doesn't matter. As long as you're not going on the gap jumps, it won't hurt it.
droo Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Depends how smooth you are. Your frame will be fine, one sideways landing and you're in for new rims though...
breaker Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 On Alu, just seems that the landing areas are flat which means not so smooth landing most of the time. I'm not talking about the ramps at vasbyt that has dedicated landing areas, more like those wooden ramps and such. Depends how smooth you are. Your frame will be fine, one sideways landing and you're in for new rims though... True, and that is a guarantee with me .
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 On Alu, just seems that the landing areas are flat which means not so smooth landing most of the time. I'm not talking about the ramps at vasbyt that has dedicated landing areas, more like those wooden ramps and such. True, and that is a guarantee with me . Just do it. Skew landing means landing with the front wheel at an angle. Just keep your bars straight while you get used to it. There's nothing wrong with jumping a hardtail 29er, and you'll only get better at it if you do it...
flyluis Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Doesn't matter. As long as you're not going on the gap jumps, it won't hurt it. I've got a lot less faith in a carbon HT than an alu one for some reason.....
jcmeyerSS Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 So now that I've started my new job in Tokai, I'm going up the mountain once to twice a week at lunch time Really loving it and enjoying the single track.Its just every so now and again those big ramps/jumps looks so enticing and I keep on saying next time, next time as I pass by them. So I'm on a Medium Momsen 29er Hard Tail and weighing about 75kgs.Can I assume that my bike is not made for this? or am I just being overly cautious.I jump both My Hardtails all the time. no issues on the frames yet and my older on is close to 6 years old now. the wheel a different story. as seen below. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/132043-not-so-hot-dismounts-in-action/page-13
Paddaman Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Its a 29er, so it will last until the next wheel size fad and them mysteriously develop a hairline crack that cannot be fixed. Wait the 650c wheel is here, you better have your frame checked by a disreputable bike shop, time for a upgrade.......
braailegend Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 the bike wont give problems... but rims become expensive, haha
Wyatt Earp Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Its a 29er, so it will last until the next wheel size fad and them mysteriously develop a hairline crack that cannot be fixed. Wait the 650c wheel is here, you better have your frame checked by a disreputable bike shop, time for a upgrade.......29'ers haven't been a fad for many years now, it's just another wheels size .
DIPSLICK Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ride it like you stole it,,,easyIf it breaks it breaks, life's too short to worry about **** you can't control
Guest notmyname Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ride it like you stole it,,,easyIf it breaks it breaks, life's too short to worry about **** you can't controlThis is the truth right here.
Orbit Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ride it like you stole it,,,easyIf it breaks it breaks, life's too short to worry about **** you can't controlBooom!
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