.Storm. Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Hey guys IM looking at getting a downhill bike but just wanted to know if there are any spots close to Durban besides giba ..? Any tips or advice on riding downhill also appreciated...
AndreZA Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Any tips or advice on riding downhill also appreciated... when a tree is in your way, turn. If there is another tree, you've turned the wrong way.
leet22 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Any tips or advice on riding downhill also appreciated... when a tree is in your way' date=' turn. If there is another tree, you've turned the wrong way.[/quote'] And if in doubt use said tree to stop
flats4life Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 check out www.nsrmtb.co.za as they have feature a few spots in KZN. Giba, Cascades, and worlds view are probably the most popular.
DownhillingKing Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 And if you ever ride in CPT watch out for the trees there they are suicidal.
Capricorn Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 And if you ever ride in CPT watch out for the trees there they are suicidal.[/quote']4sure...
Pappa Bear Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Tips:1 - Start off on flats2 - Wear padding!! Full face, Knees, elbows, padded short, and body armour3 - Stand on your peddals never sit on your saddle (ok 90% of the time)4- Saddle as low as possible5 - Don't use your front brake (unless you want to STOP)6 - @ss behind the sadle!!!!7- Knees and elbows bend8 - Relax and take it slow - practice only sections of a course untill you feel comfortable with that section9 - WALK the track and check out the lines before you go down the track on your bike (even if you have riden the track before - some guy might have moved something since you last bee there!)10 - With your @ss behind the saddle you can roll of most stuff11 - take a bit of a gamble, only a little bid in the beging.........
Capricorn Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 to add to PB's AWESOME list, I highly recommend you remember this:Speed is Your Friend™Even though there is a measure of speed for each occassion, in general, you will find this holds true, especially over drops and jumps.Another one to remember is:Front wheel follows backwheel.So know your line, get in line, and y'all be fine.Capricorn2009-07-23 10:28:44
louis0852 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Awesome advice, I haven't even thought about what I do, I just go for it
Capricorn Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 ?guess you a natural then louis. would be very lekker to ride wid ya. reckon I would pick up a few tips. ?Capricorn2009-07-23 10:24:58
.Storm. Posted July 23, 2009 Author Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks alot got man those tip are realyhelpful !!! I just wanted to know if I must use cleets or normal peddles ???Thanks again..
Pappa Bear Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Normal FLAT peddals to start off on...... It gives you a bit more confidance as you "think" you can bail at any time..... I strated on cleats and saw my @SS!!!!!! After that I changed to flat peddals and after about 3 rides, flet comfortable on the flats........ So yeah I recon best to start of on flats....... Once you can drop, clear and move through everything I would consider cleats...... Sam Hill rides on flat peddals as far as I know......
ET08 Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Normal FLAT peddals to start off on...... It gives you a bit more confidance as you "think" you can bail at any time..... I strated on cleats and saw my @SS!!!!!! After that I changed to flat peddals and after about 3 rides' date=' flet comfortable on the flats........ So yeah I recon best to start of on flats....... Once you can drop, clear and move through everything I would consider cleats...... Sam Hill rides on flat peddals as far as I know......[/quote'] Is that not like playing russian roulette?! Spin the barrel, CLICK, sjoe - made this one... next time not so lucky and feet hops off...
Pappa Bear Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Once your clipped in you should ideally not clip out again....... untill you have reached the finnish line......
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