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Old 12-18-2007, 07:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What do i need to know before i take my bike off of a four foot drop off?
it is a hardtail. Is this a prolbem?
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
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go towards the drop at speed, lift the front wheel up about 6 inches and just land it like you would going off pavement.you should know-
.is there a flat surface or slope at the bottom
.are there trees or other obstacles nearby
.are you going to have enough speed to start
nah you shouldnt have trouble on a hardtail
i ride one and do stuff like that all the time
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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What are you landing on? Does your bike have suspension? Will it be a stand still drop or a rolling drop? What pressure do you have your tires set at? How strong are your wheels? Are you willing to pay for a broken wheel/fork/frame/handlebar/pedal if for some reason you are not successful in pulling off a 4 foot drop on a hardtail moutain bike? And finally, please take the advice of others and wear your helmet!
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Do it late Sunday. If you get messed up then you won't ruin your weekend.
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wear a helmet!
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:18 AM   #6 (permalink)
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How To Land!
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