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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
"Alan McClure" wrote in message news:dPLKa.27339$Ab2.51798@sccrnsc01...
So, when most of you come across a log on the trail--let's say it is 8-12 inches tall. Be very scared because anything dumping a log that big has to be huge. JD |
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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
On Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:16:01 -0400, "Michael Dart"
wrote: "Jon Bond" wrote in message et... "Alan McClure" wrote in message news:dPLKa.27339$Ab2.51798@sccrnsc01... So, when most of you come across a log on the trail--let's say it is 8-12 inches tall. Do You: 1) get off and carry your bike over 2) hop over it 3)bunny hop over it 4)Other You see, out of all the obstacles I come across, this is the only one that consistently stumps me. I can get over them most of the time(especially when they are smaller--heheheh), but it never feels smooth(rear wheel bumps), sometimes I hit my chainring, and 1/3 of the time I fall or get stuck. I am so frustrated because I can't seem to figure out how to get over them easily after many, many times trying. Soooo, what do you all do when you see a log up ahead? And, what do you recommend me trying. I'll practice anything if it'll help. Thanks, Alan McClure Hop it. If its under 6", and i've got speed, I'll just jump the sucker. I don't have a great bunny hop, its more of a lift both wheels at once clipless cheating thing, so anything bigger than that and I do my second technique, which is basically a slow motion bunnyhop (I've done it on logs up to approx 26"/wheelsize) - Approach log fairly slowly, but not superslow. Figure middle front, one of the three largest rear. Rock backwards on the bike, pulling the bar with you, and get the front wheel on the very top of the log. Try to stay forward on the bike, over the bars, when you get to the log - if you're too far back, then you'll simply run right into the log with the rear wheel and fall. Ok, here's the important step - and its pretty hard to do without clipless. What you want to do is pull up the rear wheel and put it on top of the log. At the same time, you want to throw the front of the bike forwards and down. This is a VERY explosive move, you actually get both tires off the ground for a bit. If you really do it well, and have enough speed, you can actually clear the whole log this way. Usually, especially on bigger logs, you'll simply end up with the front wheel down on the ground, and the rear wheel on top. If you had the speed perfect, and do it right, then the wheel will come right off, and not even hit the top hard. If not, you can give a very small pedal stroke and just watch your balance. Here's pretty much what I'm talking about, although Charlie doesn't quite get the rear wheel all the way on top. Give 'im some slack tho, he is in his mid 60s (and can still outpace me anyday, the guy's an animal!) http://pages.prodigy.com/CharlieB/log.htm Hope that helps. Jon Bond Jons got it. Though it seems the number 4 option around here is to scrounge the woods for enoungh sticks to build a pile over the 8" log. Please don't do this. Use Jons technique, just start small 6-8" to get the timing down then larger logs are easier. Works for big rocks too. If you get the timing right and your 'lunge' is strong enough your chainring will clear almost anything. I've even used it in the city for hopping up on 2 foot tall walls. Mike Yep. This skill is quite handy indeed. |
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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
Jon Bond wrote:
"David Kunz" wrote in message rthlink.net... Paladin wrote: Bill Wheeler wrote in message . .. ... Good description, Bill, and if a guy stalls on top of the log, just start pedaling. Either the chain ring will dig in and propel the rider forward, or the pedal will come down and do the same. Works for me too. Now I need to try it too . I use the lift/slam method: lift the front end like they do, as I go over, I shift forward unweighting the rear, but I typically slam the chain-rings (tooth fairy) into logs over 1'. What I do for the bigger one (like 1-1/2-2'), is to go slower and be prepared to unclip and give a push with my foot to get over the top if I need it (if momentum + 1/2 pedal stroke don't get me over). That way, I'm much less likely to end-up with me on one side of the log (the far side) and the bike still on the near side . David Only problem with that technique is when you get to that 2' log, and you do an instant endo when the rear wheel gets up (IF you can even get it up there without the hop) because your weight is way too far forwards. Wheel sized logs make for very steep exit angles. Yea, found that out . The last time that I cut down a tree (I hate dutch elm disease) I saved a couple of logs for practise in the back yard. I used the smaller ones to get my technique to the point where I don't panic every time that I see a log (even though I always made them (almost ), but I haven't tried the last one yet -- it's over 2'. It's time . David |
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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
"Alan McClure" wrote in message news:dPLKa.27339$Ab2.51798@sccrnsc01... So, when most of you come across a log on the trail--let's say it is 8-12 inches tall. Do You: 1) get off and carry your bike over 2) hop over it 3)bunny hop over it 4)Other 5) Trip over it while walking and fall flat on my face! :-) |
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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
Rich Touart wrote:
(JD) wrote in message om... "Alan McClure" wrote in message news:dPLKa.27339$Ab2.51798@sccrnsc01... So, when most of you come across a log on the trail--let's say it is 8-12 inches tall. Be very scared because anything dumping a log that big has to be huge. JD I walked my trails just the other day to do some trimming. I saw where a flagman working on the hiway had walked into my woods to dump a log right on my trail. At first I was ****ed, but I really can't blame the guy. When you gotta go, ya gotta go. It has been raining ever since so I suspect Mother Nature has taken care of things. Rich (momentarily out of recluse mode) There's a bar joke in there, somewhere. . . -- J'm To Reply Direct, Remove Clothes. ....-.- |
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Getting over the mighty log (jumping that is)
Bill Wheeler says:
Please post another AMB-Bar that I don't get ;-) He posted one last week, but... you.... ummm.... obviously, errrrr didn't get it? ;-) Steve |
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