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09-10-05, 08:19 PM
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well since i started i have gotten better in most areas of this sport, i am making the climbs, doing the dh parts smoothly. i can corner on the loose dirt and hard packed dirt fine, even the loose gravel/rocks.
what i cant do is turn fast on sand, i have fallen almost every ride trying to see how fast i can turn on the sand. i am starting to wonder, is it one of those things that you just dont do? and if you can, how to?
i turn as wide as i can but once i get towards the edge of the trail, my front tire just gives. the same thing happens when i turn it real sharp.
what i cant do is turn fast on sand, i have fallen almost every ride trying to see how fast i can turn on the sand. i am starting to wonder, is it one of those things that you just dont do? and if you can, how to?
i turn as wide as i can but once i get towards the edge of the trail, my front tire just gives. the same thing happens when i turn it real sharp.
09-10-05, 08:34 PM
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Mud is the same kind of beast. Try a tire that has a wide spaced knob design.
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09-10-05, 08:37 PM
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Well, for what it's worth since I don't live in a "sandy" area....
I power brake (rear only) into turns where there's sand & loose soil so I can control my mementum. I realize it's hard on the environment to ride this way, but I appologize....
Never let your front tire bury itself into the sand, or else you'll almost 100% wreck.
Keep the front as lite as possible, and the rear in control. You'll do fine....
Hope this helps....
I power brake (rear only) into turns where there's sand & loose soil so I can control my mementum. I realize it's hard on the environment to ride this way, but I appologize....
Never let your front tire bury itself into the sand, or else you'll almost 100% wreck.
Keep the front as lite as possible, and the rear in control. You'll do fine....
Hope this helps....
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09-10-05, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NoF3ar
Seriously, anytime I try to do a sharp turn on gravel or sand the bike falls out from under me.
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Originally Posted by Killer B
Never let your front tire bury itself into the sand, or else you'll almost 100% wreck.
i am glad i am not the only one having trouble with this.
09-11-05, 03:45 PM
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I could show you in 5 sec. but it'll take 5 mins. to write it.... To keep it short:
Stay off the front brake in a loose turn
Keep your weigh towards the back
Crouch to the inside line of the turn
Stay low on the bike
Brake (rear) hard just after you enter the curve
This will cause the bike to "Power Slide" thru it
Hope this helps, but really you just have to practice....
Stay off the front brake in a loose turn
Keep your weigh towards the back
Crouch to the inside line of the turn
Stay low on the bike
Brake (rear) hard just after you enter the curve
This will cause the bike to "Power Slide" thru it
Hope this helps, but really you just have to practice....
09-11-05, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zx108
well, i get what you mean but i dont know what you intend me to do. lean back, and kind of try and keep the front wheel on top of the sand?
i am glad i am not the only one having trouble with this.
i am glad i am not the only one having trouble with this.
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09-11-05, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Killer B
Well, for what it's worth since I don't live in a "sandy" area....
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I turn with my body and use very, very slight hand input... you will have to get used to the feeling of the bike sliding out under you, and then gently correcting it... instinct is to oversteer out of it but you really just want to stabilize it essentially. I think rear brake only is a good suggestion, otherwise your front may plow or slide too.
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ok i went riding today, and i didnt do so good on the cornering. i was heavy on the back brake after falling twice and it worked good but it was slow.
i am moving onto new tires. what do you guys think of this setup for sandy, rocky, and some smooth hardpack dirt.
i am thinking the ADvantage in the back and medusa in the front. https://www.maxxis.com/products/bicyc...ross%20Country
i am moving onto new tires. what do you guys think of this setup for sandy, rocky, and some smooth hardpack dirt.
i am thinking the ADvantage in the back and medusa in the front. https://www.maxxis.com/products/bicyc...ross%20Country
