Body position and stability
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11-01-2017, 08:10 PM
OP- thanks for the posting. I feel I'm never too old to learn something useful.
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11-02-2017, 10:18 AM
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I will try adjusting my position on the seat back more. When I started riding I used to ride with the crotch flush against the tank, altho I try to keep a fist sized gap to the tank now, it may be that I still slide forward unconsciously from habit. I'll keep your tips in mind as I experiment with different positions on the seat and pegs, next time I go canyoning.
Sometimes so difficult to practice, so many things to think about while riding. Where I'm looking, all the body position adjustments, looking thru turn, judging speed, how much to roll on, etc etc... But it's a fun challenge and incredibly rewarding.
I'm sure with more practice more and more things will become second nature.
Thanks so much everybody, all invaluable pointers!!
Sometimes so difficult to practice, so many things to think about while riding. Where I'm looking, all the body position adjustments, looking thru turn, judging speed, how much to roll on, etc etc... But it's a fun challenge and incredibly rewarding.
I'm sure with more practice more and more things will become second nature.Thanks so much everybody, all invaluable pointers!!
But dont work on everything at once. Focus on one thing until it becomes second nature. Otherwise you could get overwhelmed and make a mistake.
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11-06-2017, 10:47 PM
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The flappy feeling knee is the inside corner side (the one thats supposed to stick out). The outside one generally feels alright. But need to get me some tank grips.
Thanks for the input! Generally sounds like I'm doing alright, it may be that I'm just not used to it and uncertain.
I will try adjusting my position on the seat back more. When I started riding I used to ride with the crotch flush against the tank, altho I try to keep a fist sized gap to the tank now, it may be that I still slide forward unconsciously from habit. I'll keep your tips in mind as I experiment with different positions on the seat and pegs, next time I go canyoning.
Sometimes so difficult to practice, so many things to think about while riding. Where I'm looking, all the body position adjustments, looking thru turn, judging speed, how much to roll on, etc etc... But it's a fun challenge and incredibly rewarding. I'm sure with more practice more and more things will become second nature.
Thanks so much everybody, all invaluable pointers!!
Thanks for the input! Generally sounds like I'm doing alright, it may be that I'm just not used to it and uncertain.
I will try adjusting my position on the seat back more. When I started riding I used to ride with the crotch flush against the tank, altho I try to keep a fist sized gap to the tank now, it may be that I still slide forward unconsciously from habit. I'll keep your tips in mind as I experiment with different positions on the seat and pegs, next time I go canyoning.
Sometimes so difficult to practice, so many things to think about while riding. Where I'm looking, all the body position adjustments, looking thru turn, judging speed, how much to roll on, etc etc... But it's a fun challenge and incredibly rewarding.
I'm sure with more practice more and more things will become second nature.Thanks so much everybody, all invaluable pointers!!
And as sjona2011 said, don't try and do too many things at once as you will get overwhelmed. Just focus on one thing at a time and don't try and change too many things at once. If you want to experiment with body position changes then do just that but don't worry about anything else. You can even practice body position statically, just set your bike up on a solid stand and figure out what position feels the most comfortable and the most stable for you. The idea is to get locked onto the bike so that you can have as little pressure on your arms as possible. Happy riding!!
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11-07-2017, 12:24 AM
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I guess I'm just not used to the knee thing. Haha
sjona2011 and Misti, yes now that I think about it I should focus on one thing at a time. Maybe every ride, I will just pick one thing to focus on instead of "just do better at everything". Altho sometimes I do feel a little dumb doing the full bp and knee sticking and not going that fast LOL! but who cares right!
sjona2011 and Misti, yes now that I think about it I should focus on one thing at a time. Maybe every ride, I will just pick one thing to focus on instead of "just do better at everything". Altho sometimes I do feel a little dumb doing the full bp and knee sticking and not going that fast LOL! but who cares right!
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11-20-2017, 07:09 PM
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I guess I'm just not used to the knee thing. Haha
sjona2011 and Misti, yes now that I think about it I should focus on one thing at a time. Maybe every ride, I will just pick one thing to focus on instead of "just do better at everything". Altho sometimes I do feel a little dumb doing the full bp and knee sticking and not going that fast LOL! but who cares right!
sjona2011 and Misti, yes now that I think about it I should focus on one thing at a time. Maybe every ride, I will just pick one thing to focus on instead of "just do better at everything". Altho sometimes I do feel a little dumb doing the full bp and knee sticking and not going that fast LOL! but who cares right!
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