by Admin
16. August 2010 11:04
Down Hill riding is one of the scariest parts of riding in the bush. In every other element of Trail Riding, the rider has some control over their outcome. By slowing down you can limit the risk of crashing. When you come to a steep down hill section though, you are at the mercy of gravity and traction. The worst mistake you can make approaching a downhill is going too slow, or asking too much of your brakes.
Contrary to common belief, it is very rare that you will go over the bars when using your front brake on a hill. It is a more likely outcome that your front wheel will lose traction and will "Wash Out". Below, we will try and outline some simple steps to get you more confident taking on a hill descent on your motocross bike. More...
by Admin
12. August 2010 11:43
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There are many ways to approach and navigate a jump. A techqnique used by a lot of Motocross and Supercross racers is the "Seat Bounce". This technique allows the motocross or supercross rider to get greater lift and height over a jump. This technique is generally used in motocross or supercross when there is a jump immediately after a corner and the lift is required to clear the motocross obstacle. This technique can be translated to trail bike riding as well, and can be quite useful if done properly. There are 4 main points to a good motocross seat bounce.
1. SIT BACK
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| You need to sit back, almost on your rear guard of your motocross bike. If you try this technique whilst sitting in the middle of your seat, you front end will dive and the rear will kick you over the bars. Sitting back will get the maximum compression from the rear suspension, which will translate into the greater lift over the jump. More... |
by Admin
12. August 2010 11:21
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Motocross racing and Trail Riding has the potential to be an extremely dangerous hobby. It is essential that no matter what type of riding you
do you are properly equiped and understand what all the equipment is for:
HELMET
One of the most obvious and required pieces of equipment is a Helmet. Motocross helmets are generally more an open faced helmet with a chin guard to protect
your chin and face from roost and rocks. There are many different
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brands and price ranges. The main difference between the brands and price ranges are:
- Graphic Design More... |
by Admin
12. August 2010 08:24
Keep your hands on the bars
Short of showing off or trying some freestyle trick, your should always keep both hands on the bars at all times. This keeps you balanced on your motocross bike
and allows you to quickly turn or handle your motocross dirt bike at any time. It gives you increased stability and control.
Foot Position
It is recommended that you try to ride on the balls of your feet for the majority
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of the time. This allows you to better absorb the bumps on the track and aids the suspension. In saying this, you should also try and keep moving your feet on the pegs back and forward depending on what you are navigating. A
motocross bike is designed to absorb only a certain amount, your legs have to do the rest. Keep your feet centered on the pegs when landing big jumps to avoid
ankle damage.More... |
by Admin
11. August 2010 11:31
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hen we talk about Bike Geomerty, we are talking about the angle in which the front wheel touches the ground, and the effect it has on the overall handling of the bike. The most common way of altering the bikes geometry is by moving the forks up and down in the triple clamps (the clamps that hold the front forks to the bike). The bike's geomerty can be calculated by the following terms: More...
by Admin
11. August 2010 11:25
Arm Pump (or clinically known as Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome...CECS of the forearm) is a common problem we face in our hobby. Whether it be racing a moto or simply trailriding, we all know how debilitating it can be. Below explains what arm pump is, how it occurs, and some idea's on how to eliviate it.
HOW ARM PUMP OCCURS
During vigorous exercise, muscles require a tremendous amount of oxygen-rich blood and commonly increase in volume by up to 20 percent. The engorged muscle is encased inside the inelastic fascia and, as it grows, the pressure within the fascia compartment increases. Although gases and solids are compressible, fluids are not. The incompressible fluid within the inelastic fascia makes the forearm feel hard as rock. If the "compartment pressure" rises high enough, blood vessels can collapse, which restricts or stops the flow through that vessel.More...
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