Mountain Biking - best way to do medium size drops?

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Runge
03-09-02, 06:01 PM
around 3-5 foot drops.

Whats the best way?

I find that landing on the back wheel and coming forward is the best way for me.

fubar5
03-09-02, 06:13 PM
I like landing on my front wheel.


;)


Squarely on both works for me. I haven't done many drops lately though. But, from previous jumps, I think faster is better.
KevinG
03-09-02, 06:13 PM
Yep that is the best way for flat landings.

KleinMp99
03-09-02, 07:54 PM
looks like runge is turning into a hardcore freerider! :D
Runge
03-09-02, 08:02 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
looks like runge is turning into a hardcore freerider! :D

yep.

finding it really hard to find good drops offs in my town. Cant go biking on trails due to the fact they are ice and I dont have studed tires.
John E
03-09-02, 09:02 PM
Originally posted by Runge
around 3-5 foot drops.

Whats the best way?

Avoid them?:p
fubar5
03-10-02, 08:21 AM
Originally posted by John E


Avoid them?:p


For some yes...


Drops are tons of fun! The rush is awesome!