A "Before You Ride" Basic Beginner Mountain Bike Skill Workshop
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Sit and Spin For Proper Fit and Position
Proper Mountain Bike Fit and Position
Kevin Tisue
Sit on your bike and pedal around. Your arms should remain slightly bent. Your seat height should be adjusted so your leg is about 70 to 90 percent extended at the bottom of every pedal stroke. Keep your body loose and relaxed. There is never a situation when you should have your knees or elbows locked.
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- Getting Started
- Pedal Play - Get Used to Your Pedals
- Sit and Spin For Proper Fit and Position
- Shifting Gears - Learning How and When to Shift
- Stand and Coast - Get to Your Correct Body Position
- Pedal Up - Learn to Pedal While Standing
- Down a Curb - Do the Drop
- Up a Curb - Get Over It
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