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Ben03
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 10:37 am    Post subject: NS/FR riding tips. Reply with quote

Got any tips to get the best out of this type of riding?

This is a thread for exchanging various riding techniques.....



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Ben03
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For starters: For riding skinnies, it's best to have weight forward and low. Correct?
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats what i find...

another tip is to have a front brake that works/exists

brakes are improtant in any disapline but if riding NS then both need to be present
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Continuing with the brakes theme, i reckon it's best not to be rash with the brakes, feathering them (or slightly harder) gives better control. Or that's what works for me anyway...
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yep for skinnys,weight low and ride against your font brake.weight low and over your stem


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