naturaltan

I'm sure it is ... I just have this fear that if I use clips, I'll be stuck when my mike decides to toss me.

just kick'in it in the ole Charger

dg806

That happened to me once or twice!!

1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

J'Bo

i have the same fear.
i couldnt ride yesterday cause i was too sore
had ice on dah butt all night

my guy hasent been riding that long. he is a good jumper though

....and thats my $.02

J'Bo

IAB is that a Jamis your riding in the last pic you posted?

....and thats my $.02

I Are Baboon

It is a Titus, actually. It's a small manufacturer based out of Arizona.

J'Bo

Hows that ride?

I am still working on the back tire bunny hop. I find it really hard without clips and my shins are REALLY hating me right now. But i will keep trying

....and thats my $.02

I Are Baboon

I LOVE that bike! It can anything I can throw at it. I took it downhilling at Mt Snow yesteray and it handled great.

You just need to practice, practice, practice on those bunny hops. You can buy some inexpensive shin pads in a bike shop, and they will make you feel a little safer. Pedals on the shins HURT!

J'Bo

Yes pedals on the shins hurt but it only makes me try harder to not do it the next time around
I think that i am going to just get clips in a couple weeks and see how they work out. Would you maybe suggest getting the toe holds first then progressing to clips?

....and thats my $.02

I Are Baboon

If you are going to keep practicing bunny hops and going off curbs, you are probably better off with toe clips for now since they are easy to get out of. Clipless pedals take some getting used to and you are going to fall over a few times while you learn how to clip in and out. Eventually, it becomes second nature. If you are just going to ride your bike, there is no need to wait to make the switch to clipless pedals. Once you get the hang of them, riding and bunny hopping becomes easier.

J'Bo

i will get the toe thangs then an try them out.
i dont want to just ride, it bores me to death.
i need to jump and find some mud to trek through

....and thats my $.02

engine96

This may be a bit rethoric, but before trying bunny hops and curb jumping and any other type of drop, make sure you have helmet (snell and/or csa certified no older than 5 years), gloves, and get your butt a good pair of cycling shorts/tights (pearl izumo, LG, specialized, etc--stay away from cheap stuff...) so that your butt doesn't hurt as much.

you need to ride (and fall, and ride and fall) with the clipless before you do any tricks...get use to them so that you know what to do in a panic situation...commuting to work will get you the experience with the clipless--although the ride will be a bit tiring because the Cack (or Coyote or any other one of the rec mountain bikes from Devinci for that matter) is a bit heavy...


Finally, don't forget to get your camelback when going to the trail...it is handy

Enjoy the ride...

**Engine96**