mirko91 Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi guys, I'm in a weirdo balance situation. I can balance with engine off on concrete with race tyre pressures with one and even with no hands but when I'm riding I just don't seem to have all that balance. So what might be the deal? Concentration issues? Also I train on a daily basis with a wobble board and a trials push bike. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Look at your knee`s. They should be hip wide while riding and balancing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Do you have good clutch and brake control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko91 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Do you have good clutch and brake control? I would say yes, I can full lock turn over the greasy mud. What I feel is I start to crouch as I lose balance instead of staying nice and relaxed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 A bit of a squat instead of a crouch always helps me. With what you are saying here I think riding with some othe experience riders and getting active feed back and more practice is what would help more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.lucas Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I would say yes, I can full lock turn over the greasy mud. What I feel is I start to crouch as I lose balance instead of staying nice and relaxed loosen your grip so all your weight has to be through your legs. or give it a fist full and let the crank inertia help stand the bike up if it's only for a quick correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 That's an interesting issue, I'd have thought the training would help. Perhaps you are not reacting to the dynamic forces fast enough. Lots of things throwing you off balance compared to your static training. More bike time,! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko91 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Going out training right now and I'll try to apply all the above! As far as riding with more experienced riders till now I've trained on my own and just tonight I'm going out for dinner with a local trials club to finally join them for the next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko91 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well I just rolled the bars a tad backwards, stayed a bit more relaxed and upward and felt a ton better. Does latest bikes have a lower vertical balance point? I tried lifting it from an high front wheel position and stay balance and bounce like I do with the push bike but it has to be nearly vertical to stay there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko91 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well I just rolled the bars a tad backwards, stayed a bit more relaxed and upward and felt a ton better. Does latest bikes have a lower vertical balance point? I tried lifting it from an high front wheel position and stay balance and bounce like I do with the push bike but it has to be nearly vertical to stay there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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