+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES rofl! Just remember, I wish I was a descendant of a convict! (Actually, I probably am somewhere down the line!) I'll leave the technical cool stuff to you guys... I'll stick with the absolute beginner basics because that way riders who are actually good won't yell at me in the comments ;) haha!
Ok Ok, you've talked me into braving the wind, cold and ice (ref our recent exchange about our winter vs your summer...). Too late today, tomorrow I'm going to go down the street to an empty windblown lot (snow's all blown away) and do this drill! Thanks for the inspiration Brother!
I was just trying to figure out how to steer standing on the pegs, then I found your video. Perfect timing! Very simple to understand as well. Now I gotta get out and practice. Thanks Tyler!
I was just sitting here wishing there was a new everide video to watch before I get ready for church and BAM! here it is! Great tips and a fantastic drill for a rider of any level.
Definitely in need of these vids. My off road skills are infantile. For now I'm back to Padawan. You are the Master. Always informative, fun and well produced. Keep them wheels and sd cards working.
+Toobi-wan Onroadi Ohhh man I am certainly no master! I'd consider myself an older padawan maybe.... like Anakin was when he killed all those kids? Hrmm that's a sad thought... lol
Great tips! This is how I taught Mrs.Stacey how to make U-turns on roads and trails. The figure 8 is perfect for new riders to get their turn radius in check. ps. I love your new AS100V mic. LOL! yeah I saw that. Ca Caw Ca Caw Ca Caw Ca Caw!
+ColoradoDualSport Hey there's no doubt about it, Sony's got the camera mic thing DOWN! It's better than most regular cameras, let alone the action cams!
Great tutorial! These basic skills will greatly increase rider comfort, safety, and control allowing the rider to maintain control with less effort and reduce fatigue!
I ride a 2009 xt250 and your instructional videos on proper riding techniques have definitely helped me in the trails. Just wanted to say thanks for the work you put into making quality videos
Awesome video! The figure 8 is My number one practice that I do at the start of everride. I mean every ride! The next step is to start practice them on the sides of hills and on different terrain, like snow and rough dirt. The improvements in balance are amazing and immediate.
Dude thx for the tips I just bought a drz400 I will be practicing this on my weekend can wait to get the eride stickers for my new bike thanks again for being awesome
So true. Do the exercises and reap the rewards. It's all about the small stuff. Been there done that. Now I crash less but often more spectacular.... But I''m learning and having fun, getting better and faster.
+Michel van Werven I was surprised at how much fun a "drill" could be. I thought it would just be a good way to teach some tips, but we got out there and started riding in 8s, and didn't stop for a few hours because we made a game of it :)
+eveRide ADV the better you get, the faster you go how more difficult it gets. It's fun instead of a boring drill. Make a game/race again each other or time it. A little competition goes a long way.
getting the overhead view from the drone really helps to get a perspective on how big (or small) to do the figure 8's. using a backpack, a cone, or even a bush as a focal point for the turn will help you be consistent in your turns! you slightly mentioned it at the end, but after practicing the figure 8's on flat ground, try practicing one or both ends off-camber, or on a slope for more skill practice!
+kaianine yeah I was actually a bit embarrassed with the overhead shot because what I thought were tight turns were actually quite off! It's all good, though... I'm definitely not a pro :)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I randomly got to ur video and this is the first one I've seen but I think I've found my teacher 😍👍 You explain everything perfectly and answer all questions before I even think them lol
Nice. I like to constantly train when I can. We are lucky to have an inexpensive school near us and they teach this same drill as well. Awesome video man. Keep up the great work.
+Ride AMAP (As Much As Possible) Mr. Duhfactor was controlling the bike from SLC remotely :) There's no way I could pull off a powerslide into a wheelie! hahaha :D
Excellent tip and reminder. Have watched the Beginners Trials videos from Barry of OZ and found they helped my confidence immensely. Jarvis has said "to ride fast, learn to ride slow". Doing full-lock, idle throttle figure 8's taught me so much about traction and balance. Still have much to learn on technical, rocky trails but am not frightened of the prospect any more. Wheelies? Not so much....
+osimnod I've wanted to make some slow-riding drill videos for a long while now, but just got so bored filming and editing them. However, doing the figure 8 turned into a ton of fun, so editing wasn't so bad :)
Good stuff! In the UK, you have to learn this stuff to pass your motorcycle test but of course on road bikes on the road whilst sitting down not standing :) Core skills for any Motorcyclist!! Ride safe.
The drivning really really slow part is an essential part of taking your bike driving license over here in Sweden. They really make you work that and behind every issued license there are hours and hours of what they call “crawl driving”. It is a exercise that is very useful also for street riding as it really improves your over all balance and feel for the clutch / gas.
Awesome vid man. Also, should mention peg weighting for balance while standing. Now that I'm getting more comfortable standing, I found that it's 10 times easier to balance while standing, because I can shift my weight on the pegs. Bike starts to lean right, unweight / lift your right leg off the peg, bike leans left, then also unweight your left leg. It's kind of counter-intuitive but it works! Now, I have some drills to do, vis a vie Everide's ADV School of Hard Knocks!
This is a great idea! On a recent trip to NC I found left hand turns at highway speeds difficult, having come from Florida, where the on and off ramps are all right hand. Thanks!
I need to go for a ride, but sadly it is hard to find a legal place in germany... But thanks for the good video. I am going to learn some powerslides "with you".
I have been riding most my life (save a break while raising little ones).. and I still practice 8s and full lock turns all the time. if there is a lull a ride.. I spend the time putting around, same with waiting for people or in parking lots. Never stop practicing.
+TWiGs ADV (Chris) I think that's exactly what I'll do when there's a little gap in the ride or while people are gearing up. Even turning circles inside a 15 ft radius would be great practice!
eveRide ADV Since Tasha (my wife) rides her KLR as a daily driver, rain or shine, I like to meet her at her work when she gets off and ride home with her. While waiting, I do tight turns in 2 parking spots, and try to get tighter and tighter. Her co-workers get a chuckle. Haha
hey, great vid, i see you're hunched over on the black DR when stand up, would you sugest bar risers to straighten your back? i have spent 2-3 hours standing on my F650gs and seriously thinking about spending the money, but don't know if it's going to change the handling of the bike Also... noticed your stand touch your heel, when you were changing gear, have you ever hit it going over obstacles?
+altfseven I never really notice that my heel touches the stand, but a lot of people have complained about that on the DRZ. I actually like that the bars are a little low and tight. When I first started standing I didn't like it, but I just bend slightly more and it's more of an "attack position" stance so I actually like that it's lower.
Hey Tyler. I watch all your videos .. I have learned and enjoyed them so much .. I now own a XR650 l with a lot of mods...! What's your opinion of XR 650 l. Hondas. ??
+NessedUpProductions False! I keep getting banged up and on my last ride... decided that I prefer going a little slower, so if you shred like you did last time I'LL be the one eating your dust!
+Adventure Perspective Sand can be mega tricky! I certainly couldn't do slow figure 8s like this in deep sand, but I did make a video with some advice I received that helped me a lot! Check it out: th-cam.com/video/33GG5RYT__w/w-d-xo.html
hey mister ever run out here in Florida with a 09 KLR 650 I wonder did you ever have problems starting yours in the cold first start in the morning seems to take a couple of cranks to get it going full choke it hits and then it quits then I take the choke off and give it some gas and it seems to start but seems like it's flooding little bit I don't know you ever have any problems like that
+Deanna Govertsen My KLR always started really easily, even when it was cold, and sometimes didn't even need to be choked. Have you checked the carburetor? Sometimes those can get a little gummy... here's a video that I hope helps! th-cam.com/video/DZr4HqWe1Ek/w-d-xo.html
What gear do you recommend using when doing the slow speed stuff? I find I have much smoother throttle control while in 2nd gear which kinda helps me with the slow speed stuff.
great video like always...I see your tail light fender is jumping up and down a lot, is it possible your sub frame nut is loose or because it's after market fender just curious. never the less love your video peace :-)
+Harsha Gurudev Yeah that plastic is broken so those two little antennae on there are actually zipties that are holding it onto a makeshift subframe mount :) It's got the booty-wobble!
Sometimes, it's hard to focus on church things when I know you're going to be uploading another great video. If I sit up in the choir loft, with nobody behind me, perhaps I can take a peek. It's a terrible temptation.
finally a high quality dirt training vid, unlike those dodgy descendants of convicts down under lol! love the aerial view tyler...
+CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES rofl! Just remember, I wish I was a descendant of a convict! (Actually, I probably am somewhere down the line!) I'll leave the technical cool stuff to you guys... I'll stick with the absolute beginner basics because that way riders who are actually good won't yell at me in the comments ;) haha!
🤣😂 you guys crack me up
These are the types of videos that got me hook on your channel.
+joshua mosley I need to make more, then!
Ok Ok, you've talked me into braving the wind, cold and ice (ref our recent exchange about our winter vs your summer...). Too late today, tomorrow I'm going to go down the street to an empty windblown lot (snow's all blown away) and do this drill! Thanks for the inspiration Brother!
+gncc1race Right on! Hope you had a good time :D
I was just trying to figure out how to steer standing on the pegs, then I found your video. Perfect timing! Very simple to understand as well. Now I gotta get out and practice. Thanks Tyler!
I was just sitting here wishing there was a new everide video to watch before I get ready for church and BAM! here it is! Great tips and a fantastic drill for a rider of any level.
+Thunder Knife Adventures Thanks man! Yeah I'm sorry I didn't make the saturday release :\
Definitely in need of these vids. My off road skills are infantile. For now I'm back to Padawan. You are the Master. Always informative, fun and well produced. Keep them wheels and sd cards working.
+Toobi-wan Onroadi Ohhh man I am certainly no master! I'd consider myself an older padawan maybe.... like Anakin was when he killed all those kids? Hrmm that's a sad thought... lol
+eveRide ADV to the darkside you have gone. Great reference though 😂. Our training won't ever really stop. Sure is exhilarating.
Love your vids! They make me want to go out and ride! I just rode home on my brand new white 2015 KLR tonight!!!
+Jerry Bowling Sweet and congratulations! Those white ones are SOOOO good looking!
Great tips! This is how I taught Mrs.Stacey how to make U-turns on roads and trails. The figure 8 is perfect for new riders to get their turn radius in check. ps. I love your new AS100V mic. LOL! yeah I saw that. Ca Caw Ca Caw Ca Caw Ca Caw!
+ColoradoDualSport Hey there's no doubt about it, Sony's got the camera mic thing DOWN! It's better than most regular cameras, let alone the action cams!
Much appreciated this video. Need lots more like it.
Loved it mate. Some really great tips for newer riders there.
Great tutorial! These basic skills will greatly increase rider comfort, safety, and control allowing the rider to maintain control with less effort and reduce fatigue!
+Dr. Dual Sport Yeah about the fatigue, especially, it really is a forearm exercise!
I ride a 2009 xt250 and your instructional videos on proper riding techniques have definitely helped me in the trails. Just wanted to say thanks for the work you put into making quality videos
Great tips
Good tips there Mr. eveRide. Neduro would be proud. Keep up the good work.
Thanks everide!!
I'm doing this when I wake up tmrw thanks!
Awesome video! The figure 8 is My number one practice that I do at the start of everride. I mean every ride! The next step is to start practice them on the sides of hills and on different terrain, like snow and rough dirt. The improvements in balance are amazing and immediate.
+Maxxwell Hardcastlecore It's shocking how much control a little drill can teach and bring back before a ride, eh? Before everrryride! haha :D
Great stuff! Oh wait it's eveRide...of course it's great!
+Chief Jay Pfffffff if you saw behind the scenes you'd be like, "Whoa, this guy's a douche!" lol
Makes me want to ride one of those bikes. Love the aerial view of the figure 8!
Beautiful!! Excellent safe drill there buddy :)
+MrDuhfactor I learned the "stick your butt out" from the best!
Tyler, that is one of the best instructional videos I've seen!!
Excellent, I want to master the power slide then roost out if it, lol! It's gonna take a while!
+Hawk Girl (Misty Varner) It will for me, too! It's scary giving it a fist full of throttle when the bike is leaned like that!
Love the idea and the simplicity of it, thanks!
Dude thx for the tips I just bought a drz400 I will be practicing this on my weekend can wait to get the eride stickers for my new bike thanks again for being awesome
So true. Do the exercises and reap the rewards. It's all about the small stuff. Been there done that. Now I crash less but often more spectacular.... But I''m learning and having fun, getting better and faster.
+Michel van Werven I was surprised at how much fun a "drill" could be. I thought it would just be a good way to teach some tips, but we got out there and started riding in 8s, and didn't stop for a few hours because we made a game of it :)
+eveRide ADV the better you get, the faster you go how more difficult it gets. It's fun instead of a boring drill. Make a game/race again each other or time it. A little competition goes a long way.
getting the overhead view from the drone really helps to get a perspective on how big (or small) to do the figure 8's. using a backpack, a cone, or even a bush as a focal point for the turn will help you be consistent in your turns!
you slightly mentioned it at the end, but after practicing the figure 8's on flat ground, try practicing one or both ends off-camber, or on a slope for more skill practice!
+kaianine yeah I was actually a bit embarrassed with the overhead shot because what I thought were tight turns were actually quite off! It's all good, though... I'm definitely not a pro :)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I randomly got to ur video and this is the first one I've seen but I think I've found my teacher 😍👍
You explain everything perfectly and answer all questions before I even think them lol
Nice. I like to constantly train when I can. We are lucky to have an inexpensive school near us and they teach this same drill as well. Awesome video man. Keep up the great work.
Nice throttle control.
I think the Widow is being controlled by remote though with those 2 antennae in front of the fender bag.
+Ride AMAP (As Much As Possible) Mr. Duhfactor was controlling the bike from SLC remotely :) There's no way I could pull off a powerslide into a wheelie! hahaha :D
Very helpful!
+Frederick Couch Thanks Frederick!
Much Awesomeness!!!! That's a great exercise and super useful tips. Will be practicing this for sure!!
+Steve Goyette Have fun with it! I thought it would be boring but we made a game of it and had a blast!
Great tips, I be playing with the figure 8 this week.
+RedRockDualSport ADV Man you'll be surprised how fun/challenging it can get! We should do some together :)
That sounds like fun! I have also found that I learn a lot by watching better riders then myself. And the challenge of riding with them.
Excellent tip and reminder. Have watched the Beginners Trials videos from Barry of OZ and found they helped my confidence immensely. Jarvis has said "to ride fast, learn to ride slow". Doing full-lock, idle throttle figure 8's taught me so much about traction and balance. Still have much to learn on technical, rocky trails but am not frightened of the prospect any more. Wheelies? Not so much....
+osimnod I've wanted to make some slow-riding drill videos for a long while now, but just got so bored filming and editing them. However, doing the figure 8 turned into a ton of fun, so editing wasn't so bad :)
Another good instructional set for off-road newbies is "Offroad Fanatic". They have beginner and intermediate skill activities and worthy of a view.
Awesome info. More please!!!! Much more!! 😊
+J Chad I'm on it! :D
Great tips thank you. Figure 8 controlled slide out looks fun.
+lucyhusky I was surprised how much fun this drill could be :)
Awesome tips. Thanks
Awesome! I'm going to do nothing but figure 8s all week.
+Hermit DaVlog That's the plan!
Good stuff! In the UK, you have to learn this stuff to pass your motorcycle test but of course on road bikes on the road whilst sitting down not standing :) Core skills for any Motorcyclist!! Ride safe.
Your bike is Madmax..esc. Love it!
+RideMotoEveryDay Haha it kinda reminds me of a dementor from the Harry Potter movies (nerd alert!) haha :D
Had to google that.....creepy. I dont know if id want to ride one of those. lol
Great tips! I will try this for sure!
Great video. I should get back to practicing my basics more often.
+Mark Gunnison I was shocked at how much fun we had going around that dang little 8... we made it into a game and it was a riot for all three of us!
does my heart good to see a mighty XR650L in all of its red an white glory rippin 8's !!!
+Hoagie Sherlin I can't wait to ride more of that bike. So far it's been a blast!
Awesome tips as usual :)
+shadetree surgeon Thanks man! I hope they help :)
Well done. Great tips as usual
Great tips!
+Marcelo Sacco Thanks Marcelo! I hope they do some good out there :)
Excelent video! I always see super advanced technique videos, and is a bit frustrating trying them... In this one I see aprochable things
Very helpful. Thanks.
The drivning really really slow part is an essential part of taking your bike driving license over here in Sweden. They really make you work that and behind every issued license there are hours and hours of what they call “crawl driving”. It is a exercise that is very useful also for street riding as it really improves your over all balance and feel for the clutch / gas.
great tutorial! thx for sharing your skills and experiences!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Awesome vid man. Also, should mention peg weighting for balance while standing. Now that I'm getting more comfortable standing, I found that it's 10 times easier to balance while standing, because I can shift my weight on the pegs. Bike starts to lean right, unweight / lift your right leg off the peg, bike leans left, then also unweight your left leg. It's kind of counter-intuitive but it works! Now, I have some drills to do, vis a vie Everide's ADV School of Hard Knocks!
+aseredy I should have talked more about that! Yes that is extremely important!!!
Great Knowledge !!!
Thx for Share and looked like a fun day
w/the moto Friends !!!
;)
Thankx for the tips.
Great tips! Gracias!
great topic.
Damn, I need to try this offroading.
Great job buddy, Nicely done.
ride all day
nice! subscribed 😁
+KrolikExc Thanks for checking out the chan chan! Hopefully you enjoy the future vids as well :)
Great vid mate! As always, much appreciated!
Thanks 😊
This is the training i'm doing in this winter months. I ned to learn a lot of things! This is not a mountenbike :)
This is a great idea! On a recent trip to NC I found left hand turns at highway speeds difficult, having come from Florida, where the on and off ramps are all right hand. Thanks!
Btw, loving the drone. That was a good investment.
+Twistygrip KLR Oye that would throw me for a loop! Left hand exits? that's just crazy talk!
Lmfao. ....I didn't think that through too well did I, here's my sign.......
1:13 figure eight race.... looks fun and entertaining LOL
+Christian Lacasse especially when it's a slow race! :)
Thank you for sharing ^^
Lol clickbait title but you delivered! Great little drill & well delivered vid mate. Cheers for the inspo!
I need to go for a ride, but sadly it is hard to find a legal place in germany... But thanks for the good video. I am going to learn some powerslides "with you".
+Clutch Pumper Sounds good! All it takes is a vacant field... hopefully there's one you can use!
Great video! Keep them up!
+Outdoorsnomad 03 Can do! Thanks for the kind comments :)
I have been riding most my life (save a break while raising little ones).. and I still practice 8s and full lock turns all the time. if there is a lull a ride.. I spend the time putting around, same with waiting for people or in parking lots. Never stop practicing.
+TWiGs ADV (Chris) I think that's exactly what I'll do when there's a little gap in the ride or while people are gearing up. Even turning circles inside a 15 ft radius would be great practice!
eveRide ADV Since Tasha (my wife) rides her KLR as a daily driver, rain or shine, I like to meet her at her work when she gets off and ride home with her. While waiting, I do tight turns in 2 parking spots, and try to get tighter and tighter. Her co-workers get a chuckle. Haha
Good damn video!!
+bajajimy07 Why thank you! :)
like that jersey
+MrR0B Thanks! Rocky Mountain ATV MC sent it to me :)
Super great tips! Where is it you find all of these awesome places to ride??
+Rose Stewart They're all in my back yard! :) St. George, UT is a fantastic place to ride these kinds of bikes :)
Awesome vid!!! Great channel!!! Subscribed !!! ;-)
good job, have to keep dreaming of riding for a while my bike in currently stuck in my basement with my entire basement step well filled with snow.
+Kurt Rodland Ugh that sounds like no fun :\ Hey... depending on how big your basement is, though... maybe you could ride tight circles in there? ;)
+eveRide ADV if I had a way to keep the exhaust out I would definitely do that.
Great little drill sir.Remember to keep those toes pointed in though.
hey, great vid, i see you're hunched over on the black DR when stand up, would you sugest bar risers to straighten your back? i have spent 2-3 hours standing on my F650gs and seriously thinking about spending the money, but don't know if it's going to change the handling of the bike
Also... noticed your stand touch your heel, when you were changing gear, have you ever hit it going over obstacles?
+altfseven I never really notice that my heel touches the stand, but a lot of people have complained about that on the DRZ. I actually like that the bars are a little low and tight. When I first started standing I didn't like it, but I just bend slightly more and it's more of an "attack position" stance so I actually like that it's lower.
So is the backyard playground all nice and smooth again?
+minitstop It's pretty rocky, but that just makes for happy fun times!
Great tips. Need to show or explain how to ditch your bike away from you when you have to come off!
+wd40 ducttape Hahaha so true! That's going to be a tough video to make... I don't like falling! :D
Hey Tyler. I watch all your videos .. I have learned and enjoyed them so much .. I now own a XR650 l with a lot of mods...! What's your opinion of XR 650 l. Hondas. ??
+Torsten Kiesewalter I just started riding my buddy's XR650 and really quite liked it... but I rode an XR650R and LOVED it!
+eveRide ADV Hi Tyler thx for your reply. Ride safe and looking forward to more videos...Torsten
Great tips and video as usual. What were you using as a mic?
+6SHIFTER1 I actually had a spare Sony as100v in my had as my mic :)
Nice work man! I need to do drills, but lack discipline, lol! Man, I'm going to be eating your dust next time we ride!
+NessedUpProductions False! I keep getting banged up and on my last ride... decided that I prefer going a little slower, so if you shred like you did last time I'LL be the one eating your dust!
Great video as always Mr Everide! Any advide for soft powderish sand riding. My bike on new smyrna beach almost sank in the sand.
+Adventure Perspective Sand can be mega tricky! I certainly couldn't do slow figure 8s like this in deep sand, but I did make a video with some advice I received that helped me a lot! Check it out: th-cam.com/video/33GG5RYT__w/w-d-xo.html
Yeah....... 🔝😎☝️
hey mister ever run out here in Florida with a 09 KLR 650 I wonder did you ever have problems starting yours in the cold first start in the morning seems to take a couple of cranks to get it going full choke it hits and then it quits then I take the choke off and give it some gas and it seems to start but seems like it's flooding little bit I don't know you ever have any problems like that
+Deanna Govertsen My KLR always started really easily, even when it was cold, and sometimes didn't even need to be choked. Have you checked the carburetor? Sometimes those can get a little gummy... here's a video that I hope helps! th-cam.com/video/DZr4HqWe1Ek/w-d-xo.html
Good old figure eights! Nothing wrong with that
+BBQ Rider Surprisingly fun! :)
eveRide ADV
Fun to make them tighter and tighter until you start scraping your foot pegs too! Works best with street tyres in a parking lot though
Great Video man, what are you using for audio in the field standing there?
"The Pro" was doing a figure 8 when he dumped it and I almost ran him over! It is a fantastic practice and warm up technique!
+California Dual Sport Riders Yeah for sure! It's kinda crazy how much control it teaches/brings back before a ride!
What gear do you recommend using when doing the slow speed stuff? I find I have much smoother throttle control while in 2nd gear which kinda helps me with the slow speed stuff.
what fairing is on the black bike?
I see a XR my figure automatically hits like for some reason, must be muscle memory. Stay safe
+Tankerman I hope we'll be seeing a lot more of that XR :)
where did u rent such a tall ladder for those high up shots :) lol
+Josh Goldberg I just attached the camera to my kid's kite ;)
Is that your Honda Passport? Because I gotta say I love those, I have one.
+Stephen Peterson It's the Passport's cousing the Isuzu Rodeo... still going strong!
Nice
great video like always...I see your tail light fender is jumping up and down a lot, is it possible your sub frame nut is loose or because it's after market fender just curious. never the less love your video peace :-)
+Harsha Gurudev Yeah that plastic is broken so those two little antennae on there are actually zipties that are holding it onto a makeshift subframe mount :) It's got the booty-wobble!
I like the way you personify your bike with booty- wobble he he... :-)
Shan needs some taller bars. He looks really uncomfortable while standing.
Some more great info!
If I do these exercises will you send me an everide sticker or two?
I challenge you to a slow race!
+ROCKIN RODNEY It's on!
@ :48 that chain seems a little tight
Sometimes, it's hard to focus on church things when I know you're going to be uploading another great video. If I sit up in the choir loft, with nobody behind me, perhaps I can take a peek. It's a terrible temptation.
+Dan Hillam (adventureDan) HAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAHA!!! I'll try to be more diligent with releasing videos on Saturdays :)
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Are those butt spikes so you don't sit down 😂 Good training strategy.