dann2707 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hey all. I've been trying to practice these for a bit now and simply can't get the technique right what to ever. When I go right to the edge and hop across, my wheel simply drops down straight away and I get no distance what so ever. I presume I need to push off the corner of the wall? Any advice or techniques how to get this nailed? I can gap fairly far now but I take off really weird, like half a foot from the edge of the wall - as per Help meeeee! dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hey all. I've been trying to practice these for a bit now and simply can't get the technique right what to ever. When I go right to the edge and hop across, my wheel simply drops down straight away and I get no distance what so ever. I presume I need to push off the corner of the wall? Any advice or techniques how to get this nailed? I can gap fairly far now but I take off really weird, like half a foot from the edge of the wall - as per Help meeeee! dan Jump more and pedal less,you need to push rear wheel against the edge under certain angle,not straight down...Also you might need to change timing too,release the brake little later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirtar Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) first point: Looks like you could reduce your air pressure. second point: Before Gapping, try to get your backwheel realy close to the edge(take a short look at your rear wheel before attempting to jump). Then you have to "press" your Tyre into the edge of the wall(you more or less just push your chest forward), sometimes you can nearly feel the rim when doing this. Remember that you can use your Tyre as some kind of spring. I hope this will help you. edit: learning this will take quit a lot attempts, but it will result in much better gaps Edited January 24, 2012 by Kirtar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cheers! I'll be giving this a go in Leeds city tomorrow when I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd say its all in the preload, try not to hop for a preload, almost lean backwards into it so your wheel stays on the wall and your tyre compresses for the power, hope this helps:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Take off from a rail and you'll have no choice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Maybe try taking of at an angle? That sometimes tends to work for me depending on how the gap is set out? Sometimes a slack chain can cause you to lose a bit of torque so maybe checking your tension would be worth doing. Also releasing the brake whilst mid gapping tends to work Like what someone said further up about tyre pressure.. softer tyres tend to give a better take off.. sometimes it can result in a snake bite too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Nah, taking off at an angle is really really gay. Get your body moving first and use the drivetrain to help the bike follow you. It's all about timing. And press the bike into the obstacle before you jump, compressing the rear tyre will give you a big boost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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