skinny bridges
10-24-07, 06:21 PM
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skinny bridges
There's a few northshore-style log and 2x4 bridges over rivers, gullys, etc where I like to ride. Are there any tricks to riding them, cause whenever I see them I get nervous that I'm gonna eat it and plunge into the river.
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10-24-07, 06:26 PM
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How long are there and how skinny are they? If they are wider than 8 inches or so and no more than a few feet then just look to the other side and get over there, don't fixate on the side or your bike will follow. Maybe consider laying down some 2x4s in the backyard and practice?
10-24-07, 06:28 PM
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Just keep your eyes a few feet ahead and go for it! Don't rip across it, but don't cross too slowly either. Try to have fun and just try it!
10-24-07, 06:38 PM
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If there 1ft wide then don't worry about it...you can easily cross that. Just look ahead and take it with a bit more speed.
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Exactly, stare at the exit and pinn'er.
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1 foot wide is cake. Just ride it like you're gonna make it.
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Ya, four inches is getting skinny, not a foot.
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Focus ahead across the gully or whatever and don't stare at your front wheel; you'll be fine.
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Just ride it solidly and at a steady pace. Keep looking out for how close to the edge you are getting and keep it in the middle. If you really get scared, you can always put a foot down and rest in the middle. Theres enough room for that if it's 1 ft wide.
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What about 2 inches? 
that's what I ride, or atleast try to, but ya, most of what I do is 4 inches.
The only reason your scared is because your afraid of falling. I bet you that you can ride down the road for a good 100ft not even paying attention really and probably stay within a foot no troubles there man. Just ride em, and focus on the bridge, not the height.
that's what I ride, or atleast try to, but ya, most of what I do is 4 inches.The only reason your scared is because your afraid of falling. I bet you that you can ride down the road for a good 100ft not even paying attention really and probably stay within a foot no troubles there man. Just ride em, and focus on the bridge, not the height.
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I layed down some almost-foot-wide sknny in my yard a little while ago. Referring to a previous thread, its my "clown around time". Its good fun, and good practice. S******st craftmanship EVER though.
Theres also none around where i ride, so its my fix. Im going to build some more soon.
Theres also none around where i ride, so its my fix. Im going to build some more soon.
10-25-07, 08:43 AM
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On my bmx bike, I can ride about 20 feet on a railroad rail or about 5 feet on a tire wide flat rail (2inch wide) Like others said, just look at where your going, go at a comfortable pace, and don't steer with your bars/wheel, use your body to balance over the top of the bike and keep your wheels straight.
I always just practice riding and balancing over curbs to see how long I can stay balanced on them without falling off. you'll gain a lot of confidence.
I always just practice riding and balancing over curbs to see how long I can stay balanced on them without falling off. you'll gain a lot of confidence.
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How far down are we talking if you should ride off the side? A few feet? A mile? Just curious. Otherwise, just do what most others suggested. I built a lot of skinny obstacles within my Funland 2.0 trials area also mentioned in another locked thread. Of course, the danger factor on those is minimal.
LOL on the wheelie suggestion. Try a front wheel manual for bonus points!
LOL on the wheelie suggestion. Try a front wheel manual for bonus points!
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On my bmx bike, I can ride about 20 feet on a railroad rail or about 5 feet on a tire wide flat rail (2inch wide) Like others said, just look at where your going, go at a comfortable pace, and don't steer with your bars/wheel, use your body to balance over the top of the bike and keep your wheels straight.
I always just practice riding and balancing over curbs to see how long I can stay balanced on them without falling off. you'll gain a lot of confidence.
I always just practice riding and balancing over curbs to see how long I can stay balanced on them without falling off. you'll gain a lot of confidence.
Thats skill man, I used to try to do that on my MTB but those rails are slick. Good practice though. I havent had too much practice with bridges but the ones I have riden the tips posted above seem to work well. Keep your speed up and look ahead. The thing that scares me is ridding across a log bridge. When there is any moisture at all in the air they are really tricky
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