Mountain Biking - Weight distribution

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firebolt

11-26-02, 03:11 PM

I heard, probably from posts in this forum, that the "correct" way to ride is to have your legs supporting most of your weight when pedalling. Now, how could you possibly ride for hours with your legs supporting most your weight :rolleyes:. Wouldn't it be more logical to put most of your weight on the saddle?

Rotifer

11-26-02, 06:06 PM

You misunderstood what you read. Yes, most of your weight is supported by your butt.

Maelstrom

11-26-02, 06:19 PM

There are certain situations where that does apply. But for the most part sitting works really well :)

MikeOK

11-26-02, 06:21 PM

You maybe have been listening to the scuzzy downhillers around here, they never sit down. For XC stay on your saddle most of the time...

Maelstrom

11-26-02, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by MikeOK
You maybe have been listening to the scuzzy downhillers around here, they never sit down. For XC stay on your saddle most of the time...

I hope you were joking ;)...cause freeriders don't sit much either :)