Leaning versus Knee Down

[Yamerhaw]

Originally Posted by derf

I think I may have to dissagree with you, I have been tought that the ideal body position is to shift your weight to the side while keeping your spine in line with the centerline of the bike

but this pic is showing a rider with BOTH his lower and upper body off the bike, like shmike was saying

Originally Posted by shmike

Mick Doohan is on of the exceptions.

The textbook body position is to lead with the upper body, like in the first shot.

Look at pics of Ben Spies. Except for his famous "Elbowz", he has near perfect body position.

agreed

[derf]

Originally Posted by Yamerhaw

but this pic is showing a rider with BOTH his lower and upper body off the bike, like shmike was saying

The body position I was trying to describe for my bro was with his ass centered on the seat and his upper body hanging off

[The Awesome]

There is no ideal body position. The bottom line is you do what gets results in any given situation. There is no single magic pose that's the "right" way to ride a bike. The fact that guys like Doohan and Bayliss do what they do should end any debating.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by The Awesome

There is no ideal body position. The bottom line is you do what gets results in any given situation. There is no single magic pose that's the "right" way to ride a bike. The fact that guys like Doohan and Bayliss do what they do should end any debating.

Don't forget Mamola,yeesh talk about crazy body positioning.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by The Awesome

There is no ideal body position. The bottom line is you do what gets results in any given situation. There is no single magic pose that's the "right" way to ride a bike. The fact that guys like Doohan and Bayliss do what they do should end any debating.

Exactly. Learn the fundamentals/basics and adjust. I use my current style because I like where I am at because I can feel negative feedback and adjust. I've tried "kissing" my mirrors but that made me feel real vulnerable, in case I was to feel a tire slip or something. I move my upper and lower off but I don't put my head way down. I read many words on form and I've tried them all, but I just feel more comfortable with my own.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by The Awesome

There is no ideal body position. The bottom line is you do what gets results in any given situation. There is no single magic pose that's the "right" way to ride a bike. The fact that guys like Doohan and Bayliss do what they do should end any debating.

Truth.

Exhibit A:

Mike "The Bike" Hailwood- One of the faster motherfuckers of all time. Known for not leaning much, or dragging a knee.



JC