This is such a great series. I really wish I had youtube when I was learning to ride! Instead we got to watch Wade and Dan kill it on video and then we would head out and crash on the trails. Filling in the gaps was...difficult.
I just watched this video again & have a question. Re; the drop that you're treating as a step down (due to the distance required to clear to landing) Would it still be "wrong" to treat it as a drop (using hip shift rather than compression) if you had plenty of speed coming into it & so compression wasn't needed to gain the distance? Or should it always be treated as a step down & compression used?
You could certainly do that if there was enough speed offered. This would be safe as there is no lip on the edge of the 'drop' or 'step off space'. If there were a lip, using drop technique could become dangerous as the rider would be pulled forward. Great question!!
@@Fluidride excellent, thanks for your quick reply. That makes sense & has given me confidence in my understanding of drops. Looking forward to more videos in future.
@@Fluidride Thanks. Once all this covid stuff hopefully gets sorted I'm thinking of spending maybe 5 or 6 weeks (possibly more) biking in the U.S & Canada (I'm in the UK). If so I''ll definitely be looking at having some classes. What is the best time of year re; weather? I'm guessing spring / summer.
@@Fluidride Where in the Alpes? Same place each year? I go to the Alpes 2 or 3 times a year (normally) snow boarding but never biked there yet. Again once Covid isn't an issue I plan to get to Morzine & / or Tignes with my bike 🤞.
Another veeery very good one! Pointing out the difference between drop and step-down once more is really helpful. Btw. it really helps when the text is shown for as long as in this video. Editing improved!👍🏻 We can really see how you're making Linnea ride better each episode. Great!👌🏻😎🤘🏻
@@Fluidride Simon. I feel more confused than ever. I think I would have pulled back like a bunny hop for that step down. Is that similar to what you are saying? I don’t want to be caught front wheel heavy here and start diving as soon as the front comes off the wood or lose contact with the pedals by not pulling the bike back into me. ????
@@hopNglo In that instance I didn't need to pull back like a hop. I just didn't need that kind of height over and above what the terrain offered, so I just pressed straight down for distance. Had I gone in too slowly, I might have done more of a hop. I hope this makes sense. Just a straight up press through the legs. -Simon
@@Fluidride Thanks Simon! I really enjoy your videos. You have an excellent way of teaching and communicating your knowledge. I’m about where Linnea is in terms of skill, so the instruction really is helpful. Thank you!
@@paul-mu5wi Hi Paul - thanks so much for your awesome feedback! we're really happy to be able to share Simon's coaching here. we appreciate you watching! -Linnea
Until now (this video) I haven't really understood or even realized the difference between drops and step downs. Thanks!
This is such a great series. I really wish I had youtube when I was learning to ride! Instead we got to watch Wade and Dan kill it on video and then we would head out and crash on the trails. Filling in the gaps was...difficult.
Wish we had features like this by me.. looks like so much fun. Nice work again, Linnea!
We are so thankful to have these awesome features so close to home! You'll have to come check them out some day! - Coach Kagen
Great progression again, really inspiring. Helpful to see the development in the video
Skimmin’ the wood, nice
Loving this content! Also, loving the Evil bike too! Keep catching myself checking it out.
Aw we love our Evils! I hope you can get out for a demo ride on one to see if you like it. Thanks so much for tuning in! -Linnea
I'm not sure how I found this channel but it's pretty cool the see the riding progress of Linnea over the many months.
Well we're glad you did! Linnea has been crushing it over the last year! - Coach Kagen
Thx , very helpful 👍👍👍
This trailpark ist great.
I LOVE YOU LINNEA!!!
New bike day for Linnea, right? Awesome riding!
Sure is! Good eye Jakob! - Coach Kagen
Nice one Linnea!
The view of the step up at 11:30 makes it look like you'd fly right into the wood haha
Hey I have a tough time leaning my bike over to engage the cornering knobs of my tires. Any drills to help get me more confident doing this?
I just watched this video again & have a question. Re; the drop that you're treating as a step down (due to the distance required to clear to landing) Would it still be "wrong" to treat it as a drop (using hip shift rather than compression) if you had plenty of speed coming into it & so compression wasn't needed to gain the distance? Or should it always be treated as a step down & compression used?
You could certainly do that if there was enough speed offered. This would be safe as there is no lip on the edge of the 'drop' or 'step off space'. If there were a lip, using drop technique could become dangerous as the rider would be pulled forward. Great question!!
@@Fluidride excellent, thanks for your quick reply. That makes sense & has given me confidence in my understanding of drops. Looking forward to more videos in future.
He's like the Laird Hamilton of mountain biking. I'm sure he's heard that before.
Another great video. That park looks great, I'd love to go there one day. What is it called?. Linnea's riding's looking so smooth.
Thanks! Duthie Hill Park near Seattle. We teach classes there and would love to have you join us! Linnea is improving so fast!! -Simon
@@Fluidride Thanks. Once all this covid stuff hopefully gets sorted I'm thinking of spending maybe 5 or 6 weeks (possibly more) biking in the U.S & Canada (I'm in the UK). If so I''ll definitely be looking at having some classes. What is the best time of year re; weather? I'm guessing spring / summer.
@@45graham45 May-September are good. I'm out of town most of August in the Alps each year, but we have other great instructors around! -Simon
@@Fluidride Where in the Alpes? Same place each year? I go to the Alpes 2 or 3 times a year (normally) snow boarding but never biked there yet. Again once Covid isn't an issue I plan to get to Morzine & / or Tignes with my bike 🤞.
@@45graham45 We ride in the Chamonix Area. We also hit Morzine on some trips as well, but are based in Cham. The trips are a lot of fun! -Simon
hey Linnea, I love how your bike looks!!!.. I have the same color scheme. By the way You always improve a lot!! happy to see you doing it!!
Another veeery very good one! Pointing out the difference between drop and step-down once more is really helpful. Btw. it really helps when the text is shown for as long as in this video. Editing improved!👍🏻
We can really see how you're making Linnea ride better each episode.
Great!👌🏻😎🤘🏻
Thanks Jurgen! We are having a lot of fun making these episodes. Linnea is a great student! -Simon
@@Fluidride Simon. I feel more confused than ever. I think I would have pulled back like a bunny hop for that step down. Is that similar to what you are saying? I don’t want to be caught front wheel heavy here and start diving as soon as the front comes off the wood or lose contact with the pedals by not pulling the bike back into me. ????
I think i saw you do a very slight pull back, just to keep the pedals stuck to the shoe.
@@hopNglo In that instance I didn't need to pull back like a hop. I just didn't need that kind of height over and above what the terrain offered, so I just pressed straight down for distance. Had I gone in too slowly, I might have done more of a hop. I hope this makes sense. Just a straight up press through the legs. -Simon
@@Fluidride Thanks Simon! I really enjoy your videos. You have an excellent way of teaching and communicating your knowledge. I’m about where Linnea is in terms of skill, so the instruction really is helpful. Thank you!
Love these vids 👍👍
Thanks for watching Julian! - Coach Kagen
How much does your trail bike weigh?
I hope you get paid for what you are worth.....deffo best mtb teacher
Great student aswel...keep up the good work
@@paul-mu5wi Hi Paul - thanks so much for your awesome feedback! we're really happy to be able to share Simon's coaching here. we appreciate you watching! -Linnea
So nice to get this note Paul! Thank you. Our biz is doing really well fortunately! Stay tuned for more. -Simon
Always a pleasure watching you, you're so thorough. I've learnt stuff from you that I've heard no one mention.....and I watch loads of tutorials 😊😚
So when will we see Linnea racing?
She's racing a few select events in the Pacific Northwest this year but for now, she's in Europe with our Alps Tour! - Coach Kagen
that little kid was funny
Looking forward to the hips 😜
Good video, shocking music! It’s burning my ears!
Linnea is far from perfect, but she drives very stylish.
looks good. :)
Hi
Hi Yuvtajvir! We hope you're enjoying the series. - Coach Kagen
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