Grant-MacD Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Recently I've been trying to be as smooth as possible I've started rolling up to the back wheel when I'm setting up to do something but that's as close as I can get.Has anyone got any tips? It would be a real help. Thanks Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 don't be stiff on the bike, don't do un-needed hops, stay off the brakes, eat honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-MacD Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 don't be stiff on the bike, don't do un-needed hops, stay off the brakes, eat honey. What do you mean stay off the brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Don't use them unless you really need to, which is a lot less than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronMac Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Give some thought to how you shift your weight on the bike when doing certain moves. Experimenting with this has helped me go higher and further while keeping things smooth. Also letting a bit too much air out of your tyres forces you to be easy on them otherwise its punctures aplenty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Land drops flatter, try and land your front wheel lower but not too low that you smash your wrists. When you are going up something instead of landing on your back wheel try and land on to wheels to keep your momentum going. Edit: Also just watch any of Stan Shaws videos. Edited July 25, 2011 by Milo123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-MacD Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 OK thanks guys for all the tips I will keep them in mind when I'm next out on the bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Only go as high as you need to on sidehops/taps/ups to two wheels so you roll onto it rather than fall onto it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 The guys have made some good points, however I always think that smoothness can be most noticed on gaps, to be smooth on gaps you must land with your bike pushed right out infront of you so that when you land you can absorb all the momentum with your legs ensuring that the bike doesn't just tank into the edge! The key to smoothness is using your body to absorb ALL impacts, not letting the bike bar the brunt of it! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 The guys have made some good points, however I always think that smoothness can be most noticed on gaps, to be smooth on gaps you must land with your bike pushed right out infront of you so that when you land you can absorb all the momentum with your legs ensuring that the bike doesn't just tank into the edge! The key to smoothness is using your body to absorb ALL impacts, not letting the bike bar the brunt of it! Adam Pah! What do you know about being smooth? You got a bike again yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Only go as high as you need to on sidehops/taps/ups to two wheels so you roll onto it rather than fall onto it. I kind of agree and disagree with that. Personally I think it looks smoother when you go a bit higher - exactly the height of the obstacle so you kind of manual into it (if going to rear wheel). Usually going "as high as you need" would mean your rear wheel will be a bit lower than the edge of the wall. Also some nice touches - when you're gapping lock the rear brake just before you land. With rolling moves perhaps hit the brake just after you've landed which could mean you're going to execute a tiny manual. If you're doing a gap to front wheel or anything where you have a lot of momentum, don't use the brakes too much and slide onto the obstacle. Either way I don't think one can practice smoothness. It's something you learn with time although a lot more quickly if you're aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Go for a ride with Ross McD. He can show you a few tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Morrison Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 All he says is TGS is gay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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