Second ride, tyres?

[Err]

Went on my second ride today. It was quite good fun, but it is taking me some time to develop faith in bouncing over things. Fell over due to my spds twice as well, no major injuries resulted.

I have concluded that this mountain biking lark is quite hard. Think i need to develop a little more trust and ram over things. Maybe ought to switch to flats, or just take the falls and get used to spds.

I experienced a lot of traction problems, maybe it is because i am using old kenda tyres? I span out the rear a lot. I had them quite soft to aid traction. I wonder if i would see a big improvement if i got new tyres.

 

[jango]

Tyres can make a huge difference to how your bike handle/feels, the variations are endless. it depends on your local riding conditions, your personal preferences and also what sort of bike you have.......yes, some tyres feel great on one bike and awful on another :roll:

What bike and tyres exactly are you currently using and what are your local riding conditions like?

You can then await a delude of informed advice from the Forum members

 

[orange71]

You can then await a delude of informed advice from the Forum members

[light blue touch-paper and retire]

 

[gump]

Went on my second ride today. It was quite good fun, but it is taking me some time to develop faith in bouncing over things. Fell over due to my spds twice as well, no major injuries resulted.

I have concluded that this mountain biking lark is quite hard. Think i need to develop a little more trust and ram over things. Maybe ought to switch to flats, or just take the falls and get used to spds.

I experienced a lot of traction problems, maybe it is because i am using old kenda tyres? I span out the rear a lot. I had them quite soft to aid traction. I wonder if i would see a big improvement if i got new tyres.

Guessing this isn't second offroad ride ever? If it is, there is a whole load of technique that can help. If I am being stupid, just ignore me

 

[heathy]

Were you riding in Liegh woods :?:

 

[Err]

No, ashton court itself. It was muddy, not as bad as last time. I can't make the local club ride tmrw unfortunately, which might help with technique.

Advice on technique, would be ok, i won't be offended

 

[heathy]

Were you expeiriencing lots of wet roots on your route :?:
If so ive not come across a tyre yet that copes with that, all you can do is lower your pressures and try to "dial in" your technique for attacking them :!: Practice makes perfect as they say
Don't worry too much though, ive seen pro's fall off on wet roots

 

[scant]

ashton court in the mud... you need a KTM250


seriously tho I dont know what the geology is around there but ashton court can be bugga slippery in the wet, so dont be hard on yourself

panaracer trail rakers or bonty mud X for that kinda mud (you dont wanna hear how mega dry the trails are around here a.t.m

 

[FSR-Si]

If its only your 2nd ride ever my advice would be to get rid of the spd's and put some flats on, it will boost you confidence no end.

 

[stuey]

Muddy roots = 'sticky tyres' ;lowish pressure; a bit of weightshift and every mtber's credo "momentum is your friend"*





*Often last words spoken as ambulance carries you off ;-)