Oldschool Downhill Video

[FanO'Dale]

Very funny to watch! How big were the bikes we rode back then?!! No wonder they were being thrown off, what with no brakes keeping the speed up too!!!!

 

[terryhfs]

The other mistake I made a lot was this equation I had in my head that the higher the tyre pressure the faster the ride. A mistake I still make today sometimes (my thighs have the scars to prove this).

Looking at the video a lot of people are over-braking which is what is causing their problems. Brake on the smooth bits, give your front wheel less simultaneous things to do.

Pulling manuals had obviously not been invented in the 90's!

 

[haydnw]

Link seems to be broken. Does anyone know if it's hosted anywhere else at all?

 

[Old Ned]

Link seems to be broken. Does anyone know if it's hosted anywhere else at all?

Yes, that's a b*gg*r, I was looking forward to looking back - if you see what I mean :roll: