Try try Tri Posted January 24, 2016 Share What are the best speeds, following distances for drafting on a mountain bike? Does the road surface, hazards etc. play a roll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted January 24, 2016 Share Doesn't matter what surface you are on - the closer you are the better. Drafting is really only effective in to the wind or above about 20- 30 kmh. Wind resistance increases at the square of speed so as you go above 30kmh it really does start to make it easier if you draft someone. You learn how to draft better by riding in road bunches as its more relevant in road riding. Also watch the wind direction and find where the bets spot to draft is - it may be to the sides of the rider in front. Join a club and learn to ride in bunches - after that you never forget how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted January 24, 2016 Share Doesn't matter what surface you are on - the closer you are the better. Drafting is really only effective in to the wind or above about 20- 30 kmh. Wind resistance increases at the square of speed so as you go above 30kmh it really does start to make it easier if you draft someone. You learn how to draft better by riding in road bunches as its more relevant in road riding. Also watch the wind direction and find where the bets spot to draft is - it may be to the sides of the rider in front. Join a club and learn to ride in bunches - after that you never forget how to do it. You will have so much fun you will take up road cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted January 24, 2016 Share You will have so much fun you will take up road cycling ....we ALL know you so badly want to fix a 720mm Flat bar to your stick insect ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 24, 2016 Share With road bike, a ruler's length is recommended I guess double that at least on the rougher surfaces, most suitably wide open gravel roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 24, 2016 Share You will have so much fun you will take up road cycling Just don't bring your broom stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted January 24, 2016 Share Just don't bring your broom stick!..will Liewe Heksie EVER get off her 'stick'...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted January 24, 2016 Share Drafting on a mountain bike is like running in your dreams.But its the idea that counts... Sticking to the guy in fronts wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted January 24, 2016 Share Grab a jersey and get pulled along.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 24, 2016 Share For me in MTB, you can only really draft on the farm road stretches where there is a level of predictability and you can stretch those legs and get up to a good speed. Trying to draft on ST, descents and climbs is a bit pointless imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted April 18, 2016 Share if your drafting on a mtb you should call yourself a dirt roadie.those types should be shot in both knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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