On 11/12/2013 10:09 AM, Tony McG wrote:
I prefer to pedal in a higher gear on dirt/gravel than I do on
pavement; not quite mashing, but definitely not spinning.
More weight on pedals == less weight on saddle, and easier to transition
into a full "post"
Hang on to the handlebars tightly, but
I prefer to pedal in a higher gear on dirt/gravel than I do on pavement;
not quite mashing, but definitely not spinning. Hang on to the handlebars
tightly, but keep your elbows and shoulders loose to absorb the bumps.
Beware of wet grass because I have had my rear wheel pass me when I
transfe
If you feel you are going to get bucked off from hitting bumps or ruts,
raise your butt off the seat, squeeze the seat or top tube between your
legs (not tightly), and loosen your arms a tad to absorb the road shock and
what ever the front end may do. I use this technique even in the city going
Make sure your lights and other accessories are firmly attached. Bumps
like to jar things loose, and you may not hear the sad "clatter, clatter,
clatter" of your light bouncing in dirt/grass like you would on the road.
Tim
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