DJuice Posted October 13, 2014 Share I am struggling to convert from triathlete to mountain biker.Was an age group racer, took off for 24 months, started mountain biking in May of this year.I am back to my racing weight of 61kg and training 63kg.The problem(s):Power, I seem to lack power output at crucial stages and loses momentum.Gearing, I am searching between gears.Pedalling stroke, I do not feel smoove, almost like I am stomping at the pedals, to generate more power.Crank lenght, purchase the bike with 175 cranks, TT bike had 170. Observation:In triathlon or TT, would pull a big gear, cycle full circles, get on top of the gear and hold the momentum/gear.In mountain bike, I am perhaps on too big a gear, do not get over the gear(stomping) and when I need to power, I have just nothing left? If the roads go up, I am fine, think power to weight and I can get in a rhythm and hold it, but on district corrugated roads, sandy stretches I get left behind, far behind.Training:Intervals TuesdaySteady ride Thursday with short hill repeatsSat long, race pace, technical, bit of climbingSun recovery rideBetween 200 and 230 per weekMondays and Wednesday, gym and swim Appreciate all inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted October 13, 2014 Share YouTube MTB riding tips. smooth even pedal stroke will help you. Mountain biking obviously has a different intensity to what you're used to. Lower gearing, smoother more even pedal stroke is my 2cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooyan Posted October 13, 2014 Share Qucik reply; Dual suspension bikes and decreased tyre pressure are much faster on corrugated roads!As is decreased tyre pressure on sand. Mabye decrease your tyre pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 13, 2014 Share very different disciplines obviously, where mtb is more about short sharp VO2 intervals whereas TT is obviously sitting at threshold. Maybe also consider doing light weights once a week to up lean muscles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalton Posted October 13, 2014 Share just give it time, body must adjust.. what is your tyre pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted October 13, 2014 Share Qucik reply; Dual suspension bikes and decreased tyre pressure are much faster on corrugated roads!As is decreased tyre pressure on sand. Mabye decrease your tyre pressure? After working at a race this weekend and teaching skills to lots of people over the years, I can safely say that most riders have tyre pressure set way too hard. It was a mistake I made 12 years ago when I left road for MTB. It has been proven that a more compliant softer pressure rolls faster than hard ove rough surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted October 13, 2014 Share After working at a race this weekend and teaching skills to lots of people over the years, I can safely say that most riders have tyre pressure set way too hard. It was a mistake I made 12 years ago when I left road for MTB. It has been proven that a more compliant softer pressure rolls faster than hard ove rough surfaces.My 2.1 tubeless tyres dont like running under 2 bar. Im 85 kg...lowest i can go is 1.9 without being all over the show on the ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted October 13, 2014 Share My 2.1 tubeless tyres dont like running under 2 bar. Im 85 kg...lowest i can go is 1.9 without being all over the show on the STThen you should think about trying a higher volume tyre next time you buy. I'm 97kgs, I ride aggressively and run 2.3s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted October 13, 2014 Share just give it time, body must adjust.. what is your tyre pressure?I am running tyre pressure 1.8 at the back and 1.7 in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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