xc advice

could be various things, but
1. go easy on the front brakes, try to avoid using them in corners
2. try keeping more weight forward - the more weight you have on the front wheel the better it'll grip.

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Originally posted by MidBunchLurker
could be various things, but
1. go easy on the front brakes, try to avoid using them in corners
2. try keeping more weight forward - the more weight you have on the front wheel the better it'll grip.

i have been trying to slide back on the seat,if i have to much weight forward havn't i got a good chance of doing an endo 😕

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Originally posted by MidBunchLurker
could be various things, but
1. go easy on the front brakes, try to avoid using them in corners
2. try keeping more weight forward - the more weight you have on the front wheel the better it'll grip.

His problem is on downhill runs. Is keeping weight forward a good idea when going downhill in wet conditions? I am no expert, but was under the impression that it's best to keep weight back when flying downhill...

TD

Try reducing the tyre pressure even further.. one of the people at my LBS race on those tyres; I asked him what he uses for a mud tyre and replied that he uses the Explorers for everything, and just changes the pressure to suit.

And I'd be definitely be keeping your weight back going downhill...

Hi
Something you might want to try is that on the straight forward downhill sections you would want to keep you weight back, but when entering the turn your weight should be central if not a little forward(depending on the steepness of the gradient). (coming into the turn with your weight back will tend to push the front)

But mostly what i have'nt seen anyone mention is that you should have the outside pedal bearing most of your weight in the turn(so if your turning left, you should have your weight on the right pedal)

Also if your whole ride is wet & muddy could consider running your forks a tad softer since your speeds will be slower, and this helps drop the front ever so slightly to get more weight over the fron without trying.

Hope this helps.

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i have been trying to slide back on the seat,if i have to much weight forward havn't i got a good chance of doing an endo

Somewhere between having your weight so far back that your front wheel slides out all the time, and being so far forward that you go flying over the bars, there is a happy medium - that's where you need to be!

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But mostly what i have'nt seen anyone mention is that you should have the outside pedal bearing most of your weight in the turn(so if your turning left, you should have your weight on the right pedal)

Good point! In the turns focus on tilting your bike, not your body. Keeping your body more upright places more weight on the outside pedal and therefore more weight over the wheels giving more grip.

I find I good way to get the right position is to ride the same section repeatedly so you can slowly adjust your positioning on the bike and judge the effectiveness of the adjustment.

i like the tilt the bike not the body idea,that might be my problem
thanks all