bambi_3 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 hi guys, i have just bought a new onza limey frame and the only trouble i am having with it is sidehoping.at the moment i comit to my front wheel when i sidehop but i was wondering if i learnt to go to two wheels wether i could go any higher because at the moment all i can get is about 43"? cheers guys simon (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 hi guys, i have just bought a new onza limey frame and the only trouble i am having with it is sidehoping.at the moment i comit to my front wheel when i sidehop but i was wondering if i learnt to go to two wheels wether i could go any higher because at the moment all i can get is about 43"? cheers guys simon (Y) I go to 2 wheels, no point getting answers from a computer screen though, all i can say is when CLS told me to go to 2 wheels it took commitmeant to learn it and to stop myself from using my front wheel as a drive for the rear end, it all depends what power you have to actually throw the bike. if not then you wont go higher and you will end up sticking to your method. Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James@swanseatrials.com Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 i use two wheels and i have improved no end. easiest to learn on a cylinder shape object as you can learn to get the bike high on two wheels with your body in the right shape plus cylinders are more forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Im learning to go to 2 wheels as ive been told its alot easier to get up higher objects. I can definately see how it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambi_3 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Right ive been out practising my sidehops and i am realy struggeling to go to two wheels!could anyone help me in a way of giving me some tips? cheers guys si (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Bear in mind that when you start going to two wheels (I'm trying to get into it) you'll be looking at smaller stuff - say 35" upwards if you can do 43", but then hopefully you'll soon be doing 43" to two wheels. It's all in the practice I think... even so, 43" aint bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 if you learn to tuck when side hopping this will bring the bike up higher, watch vids of sidehops in slow-motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durkadurka Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 i know how u feel iv been doing 45" but using my front wheel, and i cant get any hgher than that at the moment using a hope xc ;) but keep tryin, im slowly getting the hanng of it REsPECT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 (edited) Simon, I reckon that you just don't want to scratch that lush frame of yours, well thats what i was thinking at the weekend. I have the same problem, i love my bike too much. But as my forks are now cracked i don't have to worry about scratching them on sidehops, i may in fact improve on them!!! Die forks die. Edited November 1, 2005 by ash-kennard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 what do you mean by tuck as i can only sidehop up a foot to two wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoteam!! Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 yeah i agree with whta ash said :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwannaleeson! Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 im glad you have finally decided to learn to sidehop properly si :- lol, and yeah, i know what you mean, 43" is just s***, sort it out mate ^_^ but yeah, ash is right, dont wanna scratch the new frame ben :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambi_3 Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 cheers guys for all the help.im stil practising but i guess it will take awhile!and yer i dont want to scratch my frame lol :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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