🤣🤣🤣 You guys Upper-Deckered the trail!! 🤣🤣🤣 Every podcast you do, It takes me twice as long to get through because I spend so much time rewinding to re-listen to the parts that I missed while I was cracking up. Keep up the great work!
Love that Vinnie! I feel the same way editing these episodes. I can't stop laughing at the ridiculousness that comes out of our mouths, lol. Thanks for the love and support. Sage
I went back and re-listened to this episode on my way to creek and kept visualizing the two features I wanted to tick off and got them both! Pipeline drop and phantom drop! You guys helped me get em both. Forever grateful for this pod and the awesome friends I’ve made through it ❤
Fear is all too real, unfortunately. It's insanely hard to hit the ground, spend all that time off the bike, and tell yourself you should go do that again. However, I feel like every time you get back to a point where you feel like you can do it again, you're coming back 10x more ready for it. Like Sage was saying though, positivity really breeds success. I like to picture myself clearing the jumps and finding landings, never thinking, "hmm what happens if I case that gap?" while still keeping it rational. Shark fins are fun! just like any wall/berm, you'll have a strong side and a weaker side, main thing is eyes up to your landing and trust me, an opposite bar turn helps straighten your bike out in the air!
Love that Zane and I totally agree. Regarding shark fins, that makes total sense. I'm gonna try adding a bar turn to see if that helps. Thanks for the feedback and comment. Sage
Truth! Hitting the ground is a bummer... but coming back 10x more ready is a good consolation prize! Getting stronger & more confident! Positive thinking makes a huge difference. As far as the shark fin opposite bar turn... put it on my list of 'need to work on'! LOL! - Dan
I do my most sketchy riding when I'm alone on Mt Penn, I wear an Apple Watch so my wife checks to make sure I'm still moving when I'm up there...we were just doing some trail maintenance with BAMBA this weekend and she would ask "do you ride this trail" and shake her head when I would say yes, so I have much less "fear" when I'm alone because I only have to concern myself with the trail.
Oh that's interesting Pat. And kudos to you for continuing to push your limits solo. I've heard of that watch feature and I think that is a good way to give your loved ones some extra reassurance. Sage
My wife tracks my solo rides on my Wahoo as well. Especially if I'm out in the middle of nowhere... she'll call if she sees me stop moving! Technology is awesome sometimes! - Dan
Regarding braking bumps and affects on suspension: high speed compression tuning would help “dampen” the braking bump ruts. More travel won’t exactly make a noticeable difference, the fine tuneing with the high speed compression and damping balance would make the difference. Buuuut, that also means you’d have to tune everydownhill ride. My hot take: appreciate the bumps as an obstacle! Use them to master dicey berms and make it its own challenge! The right mindset will turn any wall into a rock climbing wall!
Thanks for the shout out but to clarify the paper towel comment, I leave the paper towel in the bladder while it hangs in my garage for a day or two then remove and that seems to work for me
Coil is 100% the way to go for park. I’m a bigger guy 230lbs and I finally don’t bottom out consistently. Much more linear in the suspension progression. As far as the braking bumps go, it’s less about suspension and more about speed. The bike is going to rattle regardless. I’m 170mm 170mm and I ride at creek every week. It doesn’t matter my hands are still rattled to hell and back lol Having a park bike is a must tbh. My personal preference is long travel enduro bike for park 180-170mm. Something you can bring on a shuttle ride day and now for my trail stuff an e-bike that’s 160-150mm. As someone who rides creek tech once a week, having a park bike is a must.
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🤣🤣🤣 You guys Upper-Deckered the trail!! 🤣🤣🤣
Every podcast you do, It takes me twice as long to get through because I spend so much time rewinding to re-listen to the parts that I missed while I was cracking up. Keep up the great work!
Love that Vinnie! I feel the same way editing these episodes. I can't stop laughing at the ridiculousness that comes out of our mouths, lol. Thanks for the love and support. Sage
Thanks for the kind words Vinnie! Good to know our humor is appreciated (by some! LOL!)! - Dan
lots of gratitude for the people and this podcast.
Thank you Erin! We appreciate all the love and support you have given us over the months. Sage
Thank you Erin!! Appreciate you! - Dan
I went back and re-listened to this episode on my way to creek and kept visualizing the two features I wanted to tick off and got them both! Pipeline drop and phantom drop! You guys helped me get em both. Forever grateful for this pod and the awesome friends I’ve made through it ❤
@@dylanb2187 Yes!!! Congrats Dylan, that is awesome!!!
@@dylanb2187 That's so cool!! Thank you for sharing! You're unlimited!! - Dan
My Gratitude is that this Podcast exists.
Love you brotha! Thank you! Sage
Feeling the high vibes Vin! Thanks bud! - Dan
Fear is all too real, unfortunately. It's insanely hard to hit the ground, spend all that time off the bike, and tell yourself you should go do that again. However, I feel like every time you get back to a point where you feel like you can do it again, you're coming back 10x more ready for it. Like Sage was saying though, positivity really breeds success. I like to picture myself clearing the jumps and finding landings, never thinking, "hmm what happens if I case that gap?" while still keeping it rational.
Shark fins are fun! just like any wall/berm, you'll have a strong side and a weaker side, main thing is eyes up to your landing and trust me, an opposite bar turn helps straighten your bike out in the air!
Love that Zane and I totally agree. Regarding shark fins, that makes total sense. I'm gonna try adding a bar turn to see if that helps. Thanks for the feedback and comment. Sage
Truth! Hitting the ground is a bummer... but coming back 10x more ready is a good consolation prize! Getting stronger & more confident! Positive thinking makes a huge difference. As far as the shark fin opposite bar turn... put it on my list of 'need to work on'! LOL! - Dan
Awesome guys
Right on Viet! Thank you. Sage
@@RideLaughPodcast You two skills on bikes are equally impressive but i think Dan is a tiny tiny bit funnier :)
@@thanhviet104 That is 100% spot on! Dan's comedic timing is priceless.
@@RideLaughPodcast please let Dan knows he owes me lunch. Whisper: you two are equally fun, I just wanna a free lunch from Dan 😬
@@thanhviet104 Ha! Nice try!!
I do my most sketchy riding when I'm alone on Mt Penn, I wear an Apple Watch so my wife checks to make sure I'm still moving when I'm up there...we were just doing some trail maintenance with BAMBA this weekend and she would ask "do you ride this trail" and shake her head when I would say yes, so I have much less "fear" when I'm alone because I only have to concern myself with the trail.
Oh that's interesting Pat. And kudos to you for continuing to push your limits solo. I've heard of that watch feature and I think that is a good way to give your loved ones some extra reassurance. Sage
My wife tracks my solo rides on my Wahoo as well. Especially if I'm out in the middle of nowhere... she'll call if she sees me stop moving! Technology is awesome sometimes! - Dan
Thank you for the kind words, Danny. I had such a good time with you. On that particular day at Phoenix felt white park.
Stick you are a natural on those lippy jump, so impressive. Sage
@@stephenstoccardo1636 Who's the Boss?! You're the Boss!! 🤣
The middle of the lower upper part
No, you got it wrong Josh. Its the middle of the upper middle lower part ;) Sage
Glad you like that bit Josh b/c there's more middle-confusion in the next pod. Apologies in advance. LOL!!
Regarding braking bumps and affects on suspension: high speed compression tuning would help “dampen” the braking bump ruts. More travel won’t exactly make a noticeable difference, the fine tuneing with the high speed compression and damping balance would make the difference. Buuuut, that also means you’d have to tune everydownhill ride.
My hot take: appreciate the bumps as an obstacle! Use them to master dicey berms and make it its own challenge! The right mindset will turn any wall into a rock climbing wall!
SPOT ON! Resistance is another form of negativity... the braking bumps are there 'FOR US!' Master braking bumps. Good stuff Nik! - Dan
Love it! Thanks for the awesome feedback Nik! Sage
Thanks for the shout out but to clarify the paper towel comment, I leave the paper towel in the bladder while it hangs in my garage for a day or two then remove and that seems to work for me
Ah! Ok, that is what I assumed but thank you for the clarification. Sage
That's what I figured! Makes a ton of sense! - Dan
Coil is 100% the way to go for park. I’m a bigger guy 230lbs and I finally don’t bottom out consistently. Much more linear in the suspension progression.
As far as the braking bumps go, it’s less about suspension and more about speed. The bike is going to rattle regardless. I’m 170mm 170mm and I ride at creek every week. It doesn’t matter my hands are still rattled to hell and back lol
Having a park bike is a must tbh. My personal preference is long travel enduro bike for park 180-170mm. Something you can bring on a shuttle ride day and now for my trail stuff an e-bike that’s 160-150mm. As someone who rides creek tech once a week, having a park bike is a must.
Fantastic feedback and advice Dennis, thank you! I would love a long travel enduro style bike too, seems like it would be very versatile. Sage
Great info! Thanks Dennis!! I'm going to have to tell my wife I need another bike soon. Listeners demand it!! LOL! - Dan
Obligatory algorithm boost comment.
Lol! Thanks Jeff. Sage
@@jeffjacksonmtb "Thank you!" - Algorithm