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GYXU > General > Stair Riding 17 March 2005 04:27:28

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Niggel 16 March 2005 08:56:52
 
So I'm going to try and ride down some stairs.
I need this to make sense before I try though. Correct me if I'm
thinking about this all wrong, but isn't riding down a flight of steps
just like riding down something that's declined, except more bumpy? I
have a 24KH so it's not a matter of having too small a wheel. I think I
have to perceive it as just a bumpy slanted ride, nothing more. Anyone
think differnetly or similarly?
-NiGGeL


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James_Potter 16 March 2005 09:05:06 permanent link ]
 
that's actually exactly what I tell people when teaching them to ride
down stairs. just keep pedalling fast, and lean forward a little bit,
and it's just like riding down a very bumpy hill. make sure you stand up
on the pedals, of course, because it's also like doing several small
drops all in a row. and if you do even a small drop sitting down, it can
hurt. ( :


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Seager 16 March 2005 15:44:32 permanent link ]
 
I usually pull the seat up into my crotch when doing stairs, standing up
makes me fall. I'm am running a 24x3 gazz and air seat though, so it
doesn't hurt at all.


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Tmornstar 16 March 2005 16:36:13 permanent link ]
 
I used to try to keep spinning as fast as possible. However, I have
recently discovered that it is much more secure (and sure) for me to
ride down slower and much more controlled. I focus on locking myself
into the pedals yet keeping my knees and hips as relaxed as possible.


I think that riding down stairs is SUCH a rush! For me it is like
skiing black diamond routes - without the hassles of ski lifts.

Keep workiin' it!

Tommy


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ChangingLINKS.com 16 March 2005 18:30:28 permanent link ]
 
Obvious tip:
Ride down a curb.
Ride down 2 stairs.
Ride down 3 stairs.
Ride down 4 stairs.
Keep riding down more stairs until you're like Yoggi.


It takes about equal skill to:
Ride down 20 long stairs (more width than depth).
Ride down 10 steep stairs (even width and depth).
Ride down 5 tall stairs. (more tall than deep).


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