Greetings Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm more interested in the aesthetics of trials than how big riders can go. There seems to be a trait among the most stylish riders which is their rear wheel riding position. Two pics showing what I mean. Just a simple comparison of the rear wheel position but their riding is actually really similar with the latter having more horsepower. I find it's the same rule with other riders - that rear wheel position = really explosive and stylish riding. Just wondering what people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Joe maher has an amazing style, and goes massive to say he's a relatively small bloke. Seen him ride a few times. I Think bar angle has a lot to do with this as well, look at Damons riding for example. I've rode with him many times and it's proof you don't need Carthy bars to do big stuff. Joe prattley is another one. Massive and smooth at the same time. Think the one lad I've rode with who surprises me everytime and has a really good style to watch is Barry Clay. So smooth and precise, and doesn't beast or force it up things, it's all technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I think Damon is the best to watch, when he rolls up on the back wheel he just pauses until he's ready to go, none of that set up hop crap, I HATE excessive set up hops! Less hops = more accuracy and stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Joe maher has an amazing style, and goes massive to say he's a relatively small bloke. Do you know how tall he is? I honestly can't work out what sized wheels those are. The whole package looks very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 He's only about 5ft 7 or 8, his bike's 24". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 He's only about 5ft 7 or 8, his bike's 24". That's what it is then I find short riders much more stylish, the Chinese or Japs are a good case in point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 That's what it is then I find short riders much more stylish, the Chinese or Japs are a good case in point. The Paki's are good too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 That's what it is then I find short riders much more stylish, the Chinese or Japs are a good case in point. Tom Rankin is a perfect example of this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I didn't realise Tom was Chinese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Its subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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