Switchbacks

Clipless. I didn't vote but I never unclip unless I can't make the switchback and I stall out, in which case I wouldn't have made it on flats without dabbing.......and I guess I don't really consider a switchback "made" if I dab.

Clipless and I never unclip, if I get into a situation I just trackstand for a second and if needed roll back a little.

A little trials skills never hurts.

I voted platform, dab occasionally, but that's usually to keep from falling over, and while my foot is on the ground, I'll physically rotate to point in the right direction.

I usually make most of them without dabbing by putting my inside pedal high, pointing my knee to the inside of the turn, and rotating/leaning my body into the turn.

Normally from the outside-in and letting off the brake after cresting the turn.

I like to gain speed then skid through the entire turn, raising as much dust and gravel as possible. Works great.

I think the OP is talking about climbing, but wasn't specific.

Wulf1971 said:

I think the OP is talking about climbing...

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So was palerider. :thumbsup:

Finch Platte said:

So was palerider. :thumbsup:

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That would be interesting to see. lol

Try lifting your rear tire and shifting it over on the sharp turns when you are moving slowly. It's kinda like a bunnyhop without lifting up the front end.

I R a clipless foot dabber.

Last time I was on Mt. Pinos someone had racked a bunch of limbs and deadwood on the trail that made a couple of the switchbacks way tighter than they started out.

No poll option for straps so I lumped my vote in clipless . I only very rarely dab but have just gone clipless so we'll see how I do now. Practicing this weekend on some easier stuff.

palerider said:

I like to gain speed then skid through the entire turn, raising as much dust and gravel as possible. Works great.

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Pretty much just grab as much rear brake as possible, slide that back end around moto style! :thumbsup:

A good bunny hop can usually save me. I just like getting to the top, hhaha in Louisiana, and have the feeling that I did that smoothly.

Going up, I ride on the back wheel and lift the front wheel around. Going down, I ride the nose, unweight the back and let it just do its own thing.

I don't need to lock up, its for beginners, I drift. In both directions.

By riding a 26" wheel instead of a 29" :thumbsup: