Basics of Technical MTB Climbs w/ The Drewbros: Featuring the 2021 Specialized Levo SL скачать в хорошем качестве

Basics of Technical MTB Climbs w/ The Drewbros: Featuring the 2021 Specialized Levo SL

#richdrew #drewbros #specializedlevosl How not to "smash your bike off rocks" is what I should've called this one The terrain here on South Mountain is no joke and Rob is the master of technical lifts. It was fun going back to school and having him walk me through all that "nuance" of properly getting the bike over obstacles like this. I don't think it's any coincidence that I was able to finally get up the Waterfall right after we did this video. How much harder is it on the Levo SL? Funny you should ask that because I don't think it is. That's part of why I DIG this bike so damn much! That little extra boost of power, combined with the fact that it's only slightly heavier than a normal trail bike, makes it that much easier to get up situations like this. I was certainly VERY curious to see how Rob would take to the SL, especially in these harsh conditions. Well, as you can see, he's really getting comfy on it. THE KEYS TO TECHNICAL LIFTS: 1) Try to come in seated if possible. Being seated allows you to rock your torso against the seat and help create the leverage for the lift. 2) BE DYNAMIC! Don't come in hunched over in that "loaded up" position. Stay tall and upright, then rock that torso and be sure it's rocking back when you reach the obstacle. 3) BE IN THE PROPER GEAR! Not too hard, but sure as heck not TOO EASY!! Try a few and see what works. 4) DO SOMETHING! Don't just roll up and smash into the obstacle and hope to get lucky. You have to move! At the very least, if your arms (elbows actually) are relaxed, you can let the bike come into you and absorb the obstacle. If you think about rocking your torso back, your arms are connected to the bars and that will induce the bike moving up. 5) Shift your hips. Your hips are SUPER powerful getting a better understanding of how they can help you on the bike is critical. Find a spot where you are somewhat comfortable getting over a small lift and try shifting your hips a bit more dynamically and see what happens. 6) Pedal out of it! Obviously be careful about pedal strikes, but realizing you can slowly, and effectively, apply torque to the surface is critical. This is where gear choice is crucial! In my opinion, and experience, technical lifts are about technique application. When you can stack power on top of technique, you become a dangerous person! Have fun and let me know what you think in the comments. BIKES: 2021 Specialized Levo SL Expert https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tur...