I got burnt out riding enduro, because it seemed like I wasn't progressing, and actually going backwards. So I bought a trials bike and rode it for a while on trails I've always ridden. But I really focused on trials techniques and balance and going as slow as possible. I finally got over that hump on the enduro bike, and now I can take my enduro almost anywhere and using less effort. Like a race I did last year, I just wanted to finish, but in one place there was like a funnel between several big rocks where everyone was getting jammed up. Every lap, I'd pass like 10 guys there splattering those boulders, and finished almost on the podium. Thanks for all of those training videos Barry!!!
the old trials riding can make a huge difference... i was just filming ruben chadwick and tim coleman messing around last week and it's absurd what they can do on those enduro bikes due to their trials background.
Regarding the "pros dont damage their bikes as much" did you see the photo Jarvis posted of his bike after erzberg.. the pipe had one small dent in it, that was it! Amazing!
the man is a freak of nature. we'll be doing more jarvis highlights from the checkpoints documentary soon. to win his fifth erzberg at 44 years of age is incredible.
Mmm that makes me think, why people like to have big engines if it's all about technique. I have been able to climb almost anything with a heavy 150f 4 stroke low compression engine. If you can 3d scan the frame and replace it with an aluminum fram but keep stock engine you could technically build a semi trials bike for half the price. I have seen people apply trails technique in these little machines.
We have a few hill climb training vids, and one about that. Here's the best way to find them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DBTSq8OdWIc.html
haven't heard of that, are you sure he didn't mean the bottom end? plenty of guys get up to 500 or more hours on a bottom end. the modern two strokes are bloody good though. i know a mechanice whose had RR300s in for a top end rebuild at 230 hours and everything has still looked pristine and in spec.
I tried a rock garden on my prosthetics and had better results crouched. I was able to take on front wheel high rocks, jumping them. I need to practice on one of my smaller bikes to sit down and paddle with my feet it’s scary on prosthetics haha but I’ll get there
This is a fantastic video and I think I can apply some of the techniques for other things...like my morning whiz. Griping with my knees and getting into the attack position does help but sitting and paddling gives me the best control. My wife didn't complain at all about wet spots. Next time I'm going try some bling.
i could probably only ride for half as long without them. but i reckon younger guys are way more likely to be able to cope without them if they are reasonably fit and grip the bike well with their legs.
Hey guys! Love the channel! I'm from Boston Massachusetts I'm having trouble finding info about the bum bag. A link would be great. After watching the video about it I want one and a fender bag for my drz. I've become a much better rider by digesting all off your informative vids! Thanks!
kelly bum bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mK7Uz1P7ytY.html kelly fender bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jhnG-vSEqwk.html worth the money if you want stuff that lasts. my brother's fender bag is 20 years old, a mate of mine has a 17 year old bum bag.... both going strong. i don't know if the shipping costs would kill it for you though.
i haven't used one so can't really comment, gabriel. given they are just plastic and won't stop the disc bending i'm not sure what they do other than prevent scratches perhaps?
The previous owner of my bike put an aluminum one on and I’ve just left it there. I think those are helpful, but I don’t go over the terrain to need it, just a little peace of mind.
