pinch_flat – Member
His comments and technique is certainly very different to what is taught by a very popular and respected STW coach, who I think would shudder at this video.
This.
My comment was based on what I’ve been taught, makes sense and works (for me and, I guess, a lot of other riders).
The guy in the video can clearly ride (if it is him and not some other rider with the coach just doing the voice over), but a few bits in there look awkward and don’t match what I know . . .
manual off drops (although this does seem to be received wisdom among quite a few riders)
“get your weight behind/over the rear axle”
aim to land rear wheel first
As opposed to the technique I know works for me . . .
stay centred on the bike
unweight off the lip (no manual or pushing the bike away from you / getting your weight back)
keep your weight over the bottom bracket
aim to land both wheels together or front very slightly first
Having said that, it’s all horses for courses in some ways as long as it work safely and smoothly for you?