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Old 01-10-05, 05:42 PM
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telenick
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Depends on several factors. Personally with an fsr and proper braking technique you actually gain traction in corners at high speeds. If for example you brake through the corners you suspension (as most do) lock up and chatter. Some squat (lock in a position of the suspension being compressed and some jack (suspension expanded) Single pivots are notorious for this which is why most riders can't use them effectively (the pros don't really use their brakes so the nasty side affect doesn't occur)

There are a lot of factors with cornering but with proper technique, well setup suspension (and braking to work with that suspension) you will have better traction, not worse.
Huh? First, what are the several factors? Second, you only talk about lock-up, chatter and the notorious nature of single pivot. Finally, what do you know about pro riders?

The laws of physics and my Tokyo Joe's team mates would make quick work of that nonsense. Take it from a once well paid, retired pro rider, you are wrong. Braking or acceleration will compromise traction. Brake before and accelerate after a turn ...pure and simple.

Jeesh, are you try to get that kid hurt?

DHMudRunner,

Here's what my team mates and I do:

Practice on one turn on the course to get the feel of what G's your rig will handle on the radius of that turn. Approach at a speed you know will make the corner ...no brakes please. Feel the bite of the tire and practice that counter steer. Ask if you don't know what that is, most recreational off road riders don't and that's okay. You either do or soon will and then you'll rule the course.

Walk/ride it back up the course and do it again with a little more speed on the same turn. Repeat with a little more mo' each time. Increase you speed and your confidence will grow each time as you get more and more familiar with that turn. Lean that bike into the turn like you've never leaned it before as the speed increases and put that outside pedal straight down with all your weight. Your tires will hold more than you know. Practrice the same way on a turn that goes the other way.

First this then play with your fore/aft position on the bike to squeeze just a little more speed into and through the turn. The trick here is to balance your weight between both tires. Not too far back, not too far forward.

Be safe.

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