The most difficult bicycle feat that I had mastered was cycling with one leg, handsfree, zigzagging across linear rows of metal poles, fixed between ten feet apart on concrete floor, at East Coast Park,and at the same time carrying a bicycle. The bicycle feat was broadcasted in SBC(Mediacorp). Verified by the executive producer. This unbelievable skills took me many years to master. Henry Leong Him Woh
This is a very special type of riding. With pump tracks, jumps, and serious downhill riding the seat is dropped very low (so you can move around on the bike) Also, bikes used for jumping and pump tracks are smalle than those used (by the same sized rider) for cross country and trail riding.
The short answer is that if you are using a bike for multiple applications, there are going to be some tradeoffs. The good news is that there are a lot of bikes out that do a lot of different things well. For a little DJ and trail riding, even a bit of park, SC's Blur 4X is a good choice. For more DJ air (and pump track) action than trail, SC's Cameleon is a winner. Bikeskills Joe Lawwill gets plenty of air and trail time on his Heckler.
Separation means to have your legs and lower body responding to the terrain differentially to your upper body. It's the same in skiing; especially moguls. If you have your body "locked", it's really tough to ride a pump track. And with separation, you'll find that what makes the pump track a lot easier and more fun, adds control and safety to all your riding.
You can ride a full suspension bike in a pump track. But, you give up a lot of energy. A lot of the pumping goes in to the shock. If all you have is a dual suspension bike, run the suspension stiff - high pressure.
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Yeah. And as far as working up a sweat goes, it's often much more exhausting than pedaling. One hard lap and your heart rate is maxed; it's a fun and intense full-body workout.
@SchnauzerVictim Most mountain bikers tend to have there seat lower because when going over bigger bump or jumps, you need to be able tuck the bike into your body. What the bike dealer said is right on for beginers. In the video you'll see that he's almost never in the seat so theres no point having it in the way.
Hey I am about to buy a new bike but I am not sure what type of bike I wanna go for. I wanna use for trail riding, but I would also wanna use it for some dirt jumping. Is it possible to use a dirt bike for trail riding as well or would it be uncomfortable to sit when going on the trails, and too heavy to pedal uphill etc.?
Hi Mark - are you running an F-Series Fox fork in this video? i've been considering putting one on my Jackal but have been concerned as to whether it's stout enough for mild jumping etc (i'm 41 so not doing big hit stuff). If it is, is it an 80, 100 or 120? You are bad ass by the way....i always send this vid to people wanting to learn more about pumping!
i got a problem when i land after a bumb my chain is freaking out and if i pedals the things moves into another spike on the gear which make me lose my foots on the pedals how do i fix that i dunno if the bike the price of it was umm. 2,500$ i cant do jumps either when i does that
I just bought a MB, the salesman said that I wanted the bike to be large enough so that when I sit on the seat, and the pedal is in the lowest point of the rotation, my leg is almost fully extended. Yet in this vid, these guys look like they have the seats really low and that their knees are bent. Any help?
@SchnauzerVictim You can always have the right leg extension even if the bike is too small. Just rise your saddle enough and that's it. None of these little tricks really works. The right size is when it makes sens, when the top tube is not too long or too short for your upper body, when you can stand over the top tube without your balls touching it but without having 7 inches of room there neither.
@hatethetube46 i wouldnt really say 'designed' for it but yes a good quality frame and back wheel can withstand heavy abuse but if your really abusing it and have really deep pockets i would suggest a light full sus like a kona or something.
Darned If we know... and we were there, filming. People have guessed it was a squirrel latched on to his face, or a psycho barber. But we figured it's just Mark Weir. One time he showed up, completely bald, with just a 1/2" or so ring of hair around his head. The guy's a nut!
@SchnauzerVictim when u get better u will see the benifits of a lower seat: more room to manuver and more room to not get smashed in the crotch when u hit a big bump :-D
I have a hardtail mtb, and I love it for trail riding and general hooliganism, but I feel like I'm hammering the rear wheel to death on the local bmx track. (Especially because I'm not good enough to fully clear most of the jumps) Are hardtails designed for this kind of abuse?
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Absolutely! BMXers and Trials riders know that the manual, and off-shoots like pumping are the main vein when it comes to control.
The most difficult bicycle feat that I had mastered was cycling with one leg, handsfree, zigzagging across linear rows of metal poles, fixed between ten feet apart on concrete floor, at East Coast Park,and at the same time carrying a bicycle.
The bicycle feat was broadcasted in SBC(Mediacorp). Verified by the executive producer.
This unbelievable skills took me many years to master.
Henry Leong Him Woh
This is a very special type of riding. With pump tracks, jumps, and serious downhill riding the seat is dropped very low (so you can move around on the bike) Also, bikes used for jumping and pump tracks are smalle than those used (by the same sized rider) for cross country and trail riding.
The short answer is that if you are using a bike for multiple applications, there are going to be some tradeoffs. The good news is that there are a lot of bikes out that do a lot of different things well. For a little DJ and trail riding, even a bit of park, SC's Blur 4X is a good choice. For more DJ air (and pump track) action than trail, SC's Cameleon is a winner. Bikeskills Joe Lawwill gets plenty of air and trail time on his Heckler.
Separation means to have your legs and lower body responding to the terrain differentially to your upper body. It's the same in skiing; especially moguls. If you have your body "locked", it's really tough to ride a pump track. And with separation, you'll find that what makes the pump track a lot easier and more fun, adds control and safety to all your riding.
One of my friends built a pump track in the backyard. Sick dude.
Nice work! I'm just starting out and this is quite informative and helpful. I hope I can put it to use soon.
You can ride a full suspension bike in a pump track. But, you give up a lot of energy. A lot of the pumping goes in to the shock. If all you have is a dual suspension bike, run the suspension stiff - high pressure.
Just discovered your channel, always room for improvement in the riding skills,
Cheers
@IndieGeekChris We'll let the winner know via their BIKESKILLS subscription. Tell your friends to sign up. The sooner we get to 10,000 subs we'll give that fork away AND start another giveaway!
Yeah. And as far as working up a sweat goes, it's often much more exhausting than pedaling. One hard lap and your heart rate is maxed; it's a fun and intense full-body workout.
@SchnauzerVictim
Most mountain bikers tend to have there seat lower because when going over bigger bump or jumps, you need to be able tuck the bike into your body. What the bike dealer said is right on for beginers. In the video you'll see that he's almost never in the seat so theres no point having it in the way.
Think of extending your arms. It takes a while to get down but it will really help your cornering control.
I love Greg's shorts, any idea which ones they are?
Cheers guy's, great vid!
nice bike, looks like a jackle, santa cruise
That's one hell of a backyard.
That is a Santa Cruz Jackal in the Pump Track and a Santa Cruz Bullit on natural terrain
badass track
Hey I am about to buy a new bike but I am not sure what type of bike I wanna go for. I wanna use for trail riding, but I would also wanna use it for some dirt jumping. Is it possible to use a dirt bike for trail riding as well or would it be uncomfortable to sit when going on the trails, and too heavy to pedal uphill etc.?
great video and camera work!
Do you guys suggest using toeclips on mountain bikes? for like over all uses like jumping, trails and just riding?
It's a Santa Cruz Jackal - an older model
I WANT THAT TRACK IN MY GARDEN!
@Videophilmer Just Jeremy Teman "running" with the cam... he has it down.
@joe808080 no :) its better if you can move your feet around a little
I just only need a track like that.. lol
BTW cool video.
this might seem like a stupid question but r there any disadvantages to riding a pump track with a full suspension bike?
oh yeah !!!!! bikeskills is so awesome
after watching your videos, im considering to get a kiss-off bike, since you guys rarely pedalling, what do you think?
How do you carve? especially on flat turns? please help! thanks!
omg that looks so fun!!!
Hi Mark - are you running an F-Series Fox fork in this video? i've been considering putting one on my Jackal but have been concerned as to whether it's stout enough for mild jumping etc (i'm 41 so not doing big hit stuff). If it is, is it an 80, 100 or 120? You are bad ass by the way....i always send this vid to people wanting to learn more about pumping!
I want a pump track !
nice video. What is the finel's sound track name? tnx
what brand of bike is it? If its a walmart or target bike then i wouldnt suggest riding it on a track.. :-]
@joe808080 i would use anything that wont let ur foot come off the pedel if you wreck but clipless pedels are good
i got a problem when i land after a bumb my chain is freaking out and if i pedals the things moves into another spike on the gear which make me lose my foots on the pedals how do i fix that i dunno if the bike the price of it was umm. 2,500$ i cant do jumps either when i does that
Could anyone tell me the name of the first song?, real cool vid btw.
is suntour epicon front fork good for pumping?
thanks...
pretty good vid
im sure if u practice them you'll be able to pretty fast :)
can i gain speed during a turn at the berm? Thanks.
I just bought a MB, the salesman said that I wanted the bike to be large enough so that when I sit on the seat, and the pedal is in the lowest point of the rotation, my leg is almost fully extended. Yet in this vid, these guys look like they have the seats really low and that their knees are bent. Any help?
@SchnauzerVictim there talking about seat position for trail riding the people in the video are riding dirt bikes not mountain bikes
awesome vid.
anyone know the songs used?
what exactly is meant with upper and lower body seperation? not sure i can follow. lol
@SchnauzerVictim I ride an 18" frame on cross country, but on downhill i like a 16" frame, and jumping i like a 14.5" frame...If that helps! :)
nice vid! anybody knows the song please??
it was from kranked but i like it
Superb! Glidecam @1:01 ?
ooh alright. thank you very much! :D
Sup Mark, hey I live in Novato. Dude I want to go to ur pumptrack
@SchnauzerVictim You can always have the right leg extension even if the bike is too small. Just rise your saddle enough and that's it.
None of these little tricks really works. The right size is when it makes sens, when the top tube is not too long or too short for your upper body, when you can stand over the top tube without your balls touching it but without having 7 inches of room there neither.
Name of the song plizzz?? Anybody?? Awesome tune!!
Although Kona's cheap bikes are not good either. If you don't have a lot of money go for something like a Mongoose Tyax super or a giant terrago
What is the price of a jackal?
I want a pump track.
@hatethetube46 i wouldnt really say 'designed' for it but yes a good quality frame and back wheel can withstand heavy abuse but if your really abusing it and have really deep pockets i would suggest a light full sus like a kona or something.
can somebody say me the name of the first song?
@SchnauzerVictim it all depends on your likes my seat is super low my butt allmost touches my tire because i dirt jump
Weir: you got those berms dialed..
lol boatox n bike tyres m8 you own pumping your hell good and nice vid lol but squeeky brakes at the beginning
@TonyParanoit sunglasses and a helmet
I can't belive that. Ridding without using the pedals. Holy shit...that is a camera trick^^
Who can recommend me some videos like this one??
Darned If we know... and we were there, filming. People have guessed it was a squirrel latched on to his face, or a psycho barber. But we figured it's just Mark Weir. One time he showed up, completely bald, with just a 1/2" or so ring of hair around his head. The guy's a nut!
In this video were you using a Chameleon frame?
a Diamond Back
holy shit, i'm salivatin on my keyboard right now
those are muttonchops...chops are the new mullet!
14 people don't like his beard
holly fuck he rails those berms
Darn it, my bike was stolen a week ago from my cellar, and I can't even go out and try this :'(
I hate it >:(
@SchnauzerVictim when u get better u will see the benifits of a lower seat:
more room to manuver and more room to not get smashed in the crotch when u hit a big bump :-D
Rails not trails, ride bmx benders.
I heard this channell gives away free stuff?!?!
randy spangler
lol
I have a hardtail mtb, and I love it for trail riding and general hooliganism, but I feel like I'm hammering the rear wheel to death on the local bmx track. (Especially because I'm not good enough to fully clear most of the jumps) Are hardtails designed for this kind of abuse?
That is a Santa Cruz Jackal in the Pump Track and a Santa Cruz Bullit on natural terrain
@SchnauzerVictim there talking about seat position for trail ridng the people in the video are riding dirt bikes not mountain bikes
anyone knows the name of the last song?