TrashZen Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sharing some riding in the murky woods of Orsay, more particularly a zone that was devastated by winter storms some years ago, featuring plenty of rotting wood logs, slippery roots and springy branches (I've been catapulted by a few overzealous ones). I edited it a bit Blair-witch-style because even when summer is on, these woods are cold and fungy and a bit eery. Hope you enjoy...that's the vid on top... http://www.trashzen.com/video-webmaster-lines.php Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 crazzzzy lines :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 You get my respect for riding those logs and lines, not many people would be out there doing that. I do have to say something though and I really hope you don't take offence to it, but you really don't suit rolled bars. Your body position is really obviously being compromised by how forward they are. Your elbows are up above your head at some point, that's not a natural position and you'll be losing control. Feel free to tell me to do one but I've definitely seen this before and you'd really benefit from rolling your bars back and getting your body into a more relaxed position....trust me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 You get my respect for riding those logs and lines, not many people would be out there doing that. I do have to say something though and I really hope you don't take offence to it, but you really don't suit rolled bars. Your body position is really obviously being compromised by how forward they are. Your elbows are up above your head at some point, that's not a natural position and you'll be losing control. Feel free to tell me to do one but I've definitely seen this before and you'd really benefit from rolling your bars back and getting your body into a more relaxed position....trust me. This, and maybe a shorter stem too, you will improve your control by miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 You get my respect for riding those logs and lines, not many people would be out there doing that. I do have to say something though and I really hope you don't take offence to it, but you really don't suit rolled bars. Your body position is really obviously being compromised by how forward they are. Your elbows are up above your head at some point, that's not a natural position and you'll be losing control. Feel free to tell me to do one but I've definitely seen this before and you'd really benefit from rolling your bars back and getting your body into a more relaxed position....trust me. Hey Ali, Thanks for your comments. I understand from someone riding mostly urban on a 24" rig, and every now and then, I revert to a normal bar setup just to ease up on bunny hops and comfort... But then it feels awkwards when trying to do gaps to front wheel and hooks... so its' really a compromise... would be good to have "one-click" two-positions adjustable bars...(an idea for trialtech?) Never really tried a streety 24" on such moves... but maybe that's be the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm talking from my competition experience as well as my streety stuff, I'd run my bars rolled back even if I was entering the UCI worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm talking from my competition experience as well as my streety stuff, I'd run my bars rolled back even if I was entering the UCI worlds. I'll give it an open go on my next ride, just to break the mold again... but I am pretty sure I'll miss the plunging cantilever effect of rolled forward bars.... mmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ride how you want to ride.do what makes youy happy -forget the rest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice, Fischerspooner? Reminded me of the olden days vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ride how you want to ride.do what makes youy happy -forget the rest If that's aimed at my reply then bear in mind I wasn't telling him how to ride, I didn't say what I said to make him feel bad, I didn't say what I said to make me feel good. I said what I said to try and help him. He can either take my advice and find he doesn't gain from it and go back to how he is and that's fine, he could try my advice and have a revelation and find he has way more control, which case that's brill! He could ignore it too but if you don't try things then who knows what being missed. I'm not disagreeing with your comment but it's suggesting you misinterpreted the meaning behind mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice, Fischerspooner? Reminded me of the olden days vids! Hey Mr Wood, yes Fischerspooner... and a bit of death in vegas for the intro... old stuff but still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 If that's aimed at my reply then bear in mind I wasn't telling him how to ride, I didn't say what I said to make him feel bad, I didn't say what I said to make me feel good. I said what I said to try and help him. He can either take my advice and find he doesn't gain from it and go back to how he is and that's fine, he could try my advice and have a revelation and find he has way more control, which case that's brill! He could ignore it too but if you don't try things then who knows what being missed. I'm not disagreeing with your comment but it's suggesting you misinterpreted the meaning behind mine. Hes tried different bar angles ali and found that the way way forward bar angle is what he likes ...Im not having a dig at you or being a dick .. But when people want advice they ask for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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