nox1111 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I channel the spirit of merican automobiles when I ride, great in straight line, but flat corners... drift drift drift, spin out.
Quantum Theory Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 2. Go on to youtube and look up Fabien Barel flat corners. He's a 2x DH world champion who's made a bunch of instructional video's. I did not read the whole thread. Only checked to see if someone else already recommended Fabien's videos. They changed my riding style and made me a lot faster...
Mongooser Posted February 8, 2017 Author Posted February 8, 2017 watched the fabien barel vid gonna go mess about in a park now where its ideal terrain
Duane_Bosch Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 He did an entire video. I can't remember the name of it tho. I'm sure someone on here will be able to. Very good instructional stuff. Plus he's an allround nice guy. Helped my mate fix his chainguide in Chatel while he was doing a riding clinic.
Headshot Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 He did an entire video. I can't remember the name of it tho. I'm sure someone on here will be able to. Very good instructional stuff. Plus he's an allround nice guy. Helped my mate fix his chainguide in Chatel while he was doing a riding clinic.I have the DVD that was released with an MTB UK mag a few years ago. Has all the sections and a few extra's. And its all on 26". A real collectors item just like my bike.
Hairy Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 I have the DVD that was released with an MTB UK mag a few years ago. Has all the sections and a few extra's. And its all on 26". A real collectors item just like my bike.recon you need to do a drop box link to that video Tchjina
Mongooser Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 Cornering is definitely a bit faster with this new technique,practicing it and trying to go faster cost my some of my palm and gloves
Reden Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Cornering is definitely a bit faster with this new technique,practicing it and trying to go faster cost my some of my palm and glovesI also tried Fabien's cornering technique this weekend. Was a bit faster than before on a specific Strava section without riding harder but I need more practice as most of the time I either over steered or under steered as the feeling in corner was different.
Mongooser Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 I also tried Fabien's cornering technique this weekend. Was a bit faster than before on a specific Strava section without riding harder but I need more practice as most of the time I either over steered or under steered as the feeling in corner was different.Yesterday I kept under steering,half the time my wheels almost slipped out because I went way to low in the corner,does the new technique feel more stable to you when cornering? I find I can go as fast now as I want
Headshot Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 I also tried Fabien's cornering technique this weekend. Was a bit faster than before on a specific Strava section without riding harder but I need more practice as most of the time I either over steered or under steered as the feeling in corner was different.A good trick is to practice the technique in every corner - even easy ones at slowish speeds - then it becomes second nature.
T-Bob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 and this... http://en.savefrom.net/1-how-to-download-youtube-video/
T-Bob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 https://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6548883/Fabien_Barel_AM_Skills
Reden Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Yesterday I kept under steering,half the time my wheels almost slipped out because I went way to low in the corner,does the new technique feel more stable to you when cornering? I find I can go as fast now as I wantYes, bike felt more stable. The faster bit I'm still getting to as my fall last year is still stuck in my mind.
NickGM Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 1. Don't take riding advice from people on an internet forum2. Go on to youtube and look up Fabien Barel flat corners. He's a 2x DH world champion who's made a bunch of instructional video's.I followed your advice at point #1 which unfortunately meant I couldn't read #2 Sent from my SM-A500F using Tapatalk
Duane_Bosch Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 I followed your advice at point #1 which unfortunately meant I couldn't read #2 Sent from my SM-A500F using TapatalkWell you're already doing well. Taking riding advice from a bunch of keyboard jockeys (yes I am aware of the irony) is a bad idea.
NickGM Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 Well you're already doing well. Taking riding advice from a bunch of keyboard jockeys (yes I am aware of the irony) is a bad idea.OK I confess I actually read #2 as well. I got a free Fabian Barrel dvd with a UK bike mag once and totally agree. Another good resource is Lee McCormack's book Mastering Mountainbike skills.
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