Meanwhile, we're about to get 18" of snow over here. Thanks, jerks. Seriously though, this was great. Love the footage from above.. and what a beautiful area to ride!
I know you guys were messing but I always go "full enduro" with goggles. Cactus, twigs, branches etc. Plenty of those on that trail to puncture eyes, even with only a minor crash. Freaks me out. I'm a goggles every ride type of guy
@@Fluidride this is timely as I just had a long travel bike and too be honest I love my old bike on steep stuff although .. I have not tried loading the bike (making it heavy in the middle and then getting loose) as you did and said.
Hello Linnea, I really love to watch your video and you got a very great improvement. May I know what is the model and the size of your Evil bike? as well as your height? coz I am only 5'2" and want to buy a full suspension bike. Have Fun....
Hi Iacerta! That's perfect - I'm 5'3, so really similar size. Mine is an Evil Insurgent; 160/150 with 27.5 tires. It's a really fun bike - poppy and playful but also super planted and stable for the downhills.
Pretty standard for desert riding, steep unpredictable rocky chunk that changes every ride. That’s why we love desert riding, it keeps you on your game and your skills sharp.
Do intermediates and advanced riders use slightly different body positioning? Because I’m getting confused now with different instruction from different level 2 coaches. One says ride steeps tall because you have more room for correction and ROM. Another says ride super low; 6” from your bar, for stability and balance. I tried the super low and found it difficult in steep tight corners because I had no Range of Movement.
Your position will change depending on the terrain (and driving your knees forward as you approach the lip of the descent, so there’s room for the bike to roll down without your arms fully extending) - but generally yes you should be standing taller and accessing your arm and leg suspension. In a moment, you may be lower on the bike, but not crouched down & static the whole way down the descent
They actually hang up a lot less due to wheel size. The main thing is to be able to maintain enough speed to get through stuff while maintaining control. The other element is to remain relaxed in the upper body with the majority of your weight in your feet and lower legs. This helps the bike 'push' through terrain. I stiff upper body causes the bike to hang up more. Hope this helps!
@@FluidrideSeriously though I joined Fluidride and its really helped my riding. Im just up the coast from ya in San Diego. Rad weather/surf this winter!🤙
