It always goes back to trials! Having seen what some basic trials riding can do for the average rider in my little riding group, I could not agree more. Picked up a used trials bike last fall and the difference it has already made in my technical riding makes me wish I had bought one decades ago.
Even on my street bikes I go with the "try to never put a foot down" mentality. I'll be at stoplights on my pegs trying to keep the bike balanced at a stop. Good practice to me plus I figure me standing on the bike makes me even more obvious to cars at a stoplight.
I'm still working on the basics of static balance. There is much in this video to advance beyond those basics if I ever master them. I'm in the habit of sticking a leg out off the peg when losing balance, mostly because I'm trying to copy what I see better riders doing. Now I understand why I'm having to put a foot down every time I do it.
Excellent look at the interface between the rider, ground and the bike. The Central Nervous System can be trained using drills on and off the bike to tune the efferent and afferent pathways via input and output of the brain with each gross and fine motor movement. More riders can also tune their balance using a regular bike with static drills. Other drills can be done with basic movements from gymnastics. Again, thank you for another high quality video.
Just brilliant, I've always struggled with static balance and actually find it very difficult to lift a foot off when already falling. Now I know why and I won't try to do it!
Thanks Rich, another great lesson. I dig the turning in of the front wheel, I do it but not so much as you show. Can't wait to burn up the trail with your technical support
Rich and Marc this whole video series has been amazing for me as a new rider! All I have been doing is practicing your techniques. My progression riding moto is 100% noticeable! I keep tossing out my legs for counter balance on the moto. 20+ years of bicycle observed trials riding - my natural instinct is to toss a leg to counter. I lean my body right, my left leg is out and bars turn to the left. My trials bicycle weighs 22lbs, the moto weighs 300lbs and has suspension. Ill start practicing not tossing my leg to counter on the bike. I'd like some help figuring out maximizing my technique using the bikes suspension in unison with clutch/brake/throttle/body language. Micro/Macro you see it with your riding. The thousands of micro muscle fastness- that's a lifetime of practice and muscle memory. Thank you teaching us mere mortals how to learn!
Literally just watched your video on static balance on the Rocky Mountain youtube channel and wondered what is the correct thing to do with the peg weighting. Perfect timing lol
I dont do hard enduro, I do trials this last few years...............great coaching here for trials riders, just ignore what/type bike you ride :) Static balance is great, dynamic balance is critical. Static balance no hands is great for opposing peg weight training.................. well done Sir, super job as always !!
Hi rich, ever since I’ve watched your CZcams channel i have become a different rider. I love how you explain things you make it so easy comprehend. I want to ask you, what would you recommend for me to improve my stamina?
Great bike for beginners and advanced riders. I’ve used mine for many years as a training device, which really improved my skill and results on my race bikes.
My hardest balance problem is trying to balance and using this method in sandy rut road because there's now 2 problems, being off balance and the sandy rut that will catch the front tyre
In fact we need a 10+min video on how exactly static balance works; *I suspect in static balance you turn into the direction you're falling, while weighting the opposite peg (not sticking leg out)* Because at speed you push left - to fall left - to veer left - and finally turn left to get the bike back under you; But at some point like slow riding this is opposite - you turn where you want to go (not away from where you want to go like at speed)
And to make this go quicker, I'm trying static balance with bike near the wall on one side, and stand on other; so I get many more smaller adjustment practices in a session
Great point! The problem is that proper weighting of the pegs for balance should be done more precisely and with some more anticipation so it's really hard to maintain balance this way. On the other hand, counterbalancing allows you to make bigger and faster corrections of your already off-balance position, that's why it's feels more natural to do so... Now thanks to your brilliant explanation, it's time to learn to do it the right way, even if it feels harder at the beginning :)
You’re absolutely right! I think in the extreme cases counter balance with the leg off definitely works! I’ve just found avoiding it for longer is a slightly better approach for maintaining a straight and true line. Thanks for watching!!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto First off, your channel is REALLY the best out there explaining driving technique! I immediately recognized myself, as I'm using the "leg out"-counter balance from time to time, but mostly, because I screwed up during a difficult hillclip, lost balance in the first place, had to sit down in order to avoid a crash and THEN quickly throw a leg out, to get on the pegs and in a standing position once again. Clearly not a good habit AND a fitness issue I think....
I've been experimenting with this while trying to static balance. Now you've confirmed my suspicions. Thanks Rich, as soon as this broken leg heals, I'll be back at it.
A good way to feel how weight on the foot peg changes balance is to try getting on the bike by stepping on the peg on your side and then throwing your leg over. You will quickly see how much you need to lean the bike away from you.
In order to change direction, speed up or slow down you have to UNBALANCE. WHen you are riding straight down a flat road you have "balanced" al of the forces acting upon you and the bike. To change direction you have to upset that "balance of forces" and then "re-balance" in the new direction. The best trials riders are always balanced while unbalanced ;)
Thanks for another awesome instructional video. Question though-- I see all the top pro trials riders extend their legs to the side to maintain balance. While I know those guys operate at an entirely other level and it makes little sense to compare what they do to what I do, I was just curious. If weighting pegs is more effective than throwing a leg out... why do they do the latter?
Yes the leg out is absolutely effective. I use it all the time. That’s being said I believe trying hold off and keeping the pegs weighted as long as possible is the best approach for your understanding of balance.
Hi, I'm from India, learning so much from you. I have an adventure bike of 200 kgs. Trying hard to master static balance. Is it possible to stand still on flat ground? Now I only able to do it with a spare tyre applied on the front tyre of my bike.
Is this applicable to a heavy bike like 450fx with a heavy cable clutch.or needs a light KTM or huskies 2 stroke low displacement bike and a tall rider who can reach the grounds?? Nice video thanks
One-legged balance drills. Do it while in the shower, brushing teeth, washing dishes ect... or keep the feet close together (touching) Yoga practice has some good body balance drills as well. Keep your core and lower body strong, this is crucial for the physical side of balance. Walk a balance beam (a line on the ground or elevated) Mentally, practice spatial judgement skills; Walking-running through narrow passages. Quick vision drills from background to foreground, repeatedly. Juggling. (both mental & physical) You could practice tai chi, or other types of disciplines. So many more as well...
@@IRCTireUSAMoto No, Rich, you are right; it's a word, I just thought it wasn't. Mr/Mrs Google said it is, so it must be! 🙂 I honestly thought the word was unweight. Love the content, by the way. The trails just opened here on Monday and my son and I are waiting for it to stop raining so we can go try what we've learned from you over the winter.
So you've been doing it wrong for most of your riding career and still been an elite awesome rider during that period, what hope do us mere mortals have 😅
Bro can you do a video explaining what armour and helmet you use? including neck brace, knee brace, body armour, boots, gloves, pants,etc. I will pay u with many views ))))
"You've been thinking about balance all wrong. Now go practice no-hand-static-balances." Noted.
Another great vid. I personally feel this is the best instructional channel on CZcams. Stay awesome!
That’s very much appreciated 🙌
Your videos have got me extremely excited about honing my slow speed riding. It's changed my whole perspective!
Love hearing 🙌
Holy crap, this is Jedi stuff. I'm 55 and just started riding. This is exciting.
It always goes back to trials! Having seen what some basic trials riding can do for the average rider in my little riding group, I could not agree more. Picked up a used trials bike last fall and the difference it has already made in my technical riding makes me wish I had bought one decades ago.
Even on my street bikes I go with the "try to never put a foot down" mentality. I'll be at stoplights on my pegs trying to keep the bike balanced at a stop. Good practice to me plus I figure me standing on the bike makes me even more obvious to cars at a stoplight.
Many people got $400 USD .tickets for that here in Taiwan
I'm still working on the basics of static balance. There is much in this video to advance beyond those basics if I ever master them. I'm in the habit of sticking a leg out off the peg when losing balance, mostly because I'm trying to copy what I see better riders doing. Now I understand why I'm having to put a foot down every time I do it.
Thank you! This was absolutely diamond level advice. I been throwing my leg around way too much but that's going to end now for sure.
IRC M5B is an excellent tire for mud. probably the best "soft" tire.
Awesome just absolutely awesome.Thank you, learning from you is absolutely the best!
Really thought provoking video... will be thinking about this when I go out today and will attempt some static/slow balance drills :)
Thanks for more insight on the balance. I'm still on first episode 1 of the 10 part progression
What a great video explanation of a super important and fundamental skill. Thanks for breaking it down for me.
Excellent look at the interface between the rider, ground and the bike. The Central Nervous System can be trained using drills on and off the bike to tune the efferent and afferent pathways via input and output of the brain with each gross and fine motor movement. More riders can also tune their balance using a regular bike with static drills. Other drills can be done with basic movements from gymnastics. Again, thank you for another high quality video.
Always well spoken Rich. You explain it very well.
Just brilliant, I've always struggled with static balance and actually find it very difficult to lift a foot off when already falling. Now I know why and I won't try to do it!
That was your brother's best day ever... getting to push you around!
Excellent content and knowledge. Thank you!!!
Mud season here in Maine . I Love to see your line up and over those big dry rocks !
Thanks Rich, another great lesson. I dig the turning in of the front wheel, I do it but not so much as you show. Can't wait to burn up the trail with your technical support
Love hearing that!!
Rich and Marc this whole video series has been amazing for me as a new rider!
All I have been doing is practicing your techniques. My progression riding moto is 100% noticeable!
I keep tossing out my legs for counter balance on the moto. 20+ years of bicycle observed trials riding - my natural instinct is to toss a leg to counter. I lean my body right, my left leg is out and bars turn to the left. My trials bicycle weighs 22lbs, the moto weighs 300lbs and has suspension. Ill start practicing not tossing my leg to counter on the bike.
I'd like some help figuring out maximizing my technique using the bikes suspension in unison with clutch/brake/throttle/body language.
Micro/Macro you see it with your riding. The thousands of micro muscle fastness- that's a lifetime of practice and muscle memory.
Thank you teaching us mere mortals how to learn!
Thanks so much for watching all the videos! Glad to help!!
Literally just watched your video on static balance on the Rocky Mountain youtube channel and wondered what is the correct thing to do with the peg weighting. Perfect timing lol
Perfect! Thanks for watching!
This is going to help my wheelie balance! Thanks!
I dont do hard enduro, I do trials this last few years...............great coaching here for trials riders, just ignore what/type bike you ride :) Static balance is great, dynamic balance is critical. Static balance no hands is great for opposing peg weight training.................. well done Sir, super job as always !!
Hi Rich, your are a great Teacher and bring up the important Topics on the right Time❤
Thank you for the support!!
No handed standing position balance...thats a new one for me" Nice work man!
Hi rich, ever since I’ve watched your CZcams channel i have become a different rider. I love how you explain things you make it so easy comprehend. I want to ask you, what would you recommend for me to improve my stamina?
I just got my first dirtbike and I’m so excited to start watching your progression video series. Thank you so much! (Crf230f)
Great bike for beginners and advanced riders. I’ve used mine for many years as a training device, which really improved my skill and results on my race bikes.
This guy is fantastic
Omg no hander counter balance!
My hardest balance problem is trying to balance and using this method in sandy rut road because there's now 2 problems, being off balance and the sandy rut that will catch the front tyre
In fact we need a 10+min video on how exactly static balance works;
*I suspect in static balance you turn into the direction you're falling, while weighting the opposite peg (not sticking leg out)*
Because at speed you push left - to fall left - to veer left - and finally turn left to get the bike back under you;
But at some point like slow riding this is opposite - you turn where you want to go (not away from where you want to go like at speed)
And to make this go quicker, I'm trying static balance with bike near the wall on one side, and stand on other; so I get many more smaller adjustment practices in a session
I'm 66. Where were you when I was 25? Great content, thank you.
Always a great teaching video! Cheers from Brasil.
Thanks for watching!
Great point!
The problem is that proper weighting of the pegs for balance should be done more precisely and with some more anticipation so it's really hard to maintain balance this way. On the other hand, counterbalancing allows you to make bigger and faster corrections of your already off-balance position, that's why it's feels more natural to do so...
Now thanks to your brilliant explanation, it's time to learn to do it the right way, even if it feels harder at the beginning :)
You’re absolutely right! I think in the extreme cases counter balance with the leg off definitely works! I’ve just found avoiding it for longer is a slightly better approach for maintaining a straight and true line.
Thanks for watching!!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto First off, your channel is REALLY the best out there explaining driving technique!
I immediately recognized myself, as I'm using the "leg out"-counter balance from time to time, but mostly, because I screwed up during a difficult hillclip, lost balance in the first place, had to sit down in order to avoid a crash and THEN quickly throw a leg out, to get on the pegs and in a standing position once again.
Clearly not a good habit AND a fitness issue I think....
I love seeing the dog in several of your videos :-)
I've been experimenting with this while trying to static balance. Now you've confirmed my suspicions. Thanks Rich, as soon as this broken leg heals, I'll be back at it.
Dude, I didn’t know you broke your leg! Heal up!
@IRCTireUSAMoto not horribly, fib and a puncture wound from a branch hiding behind a bush. Hopefully the recovery isn't too long
Really great video!
Great advice!!!
Thank you for these lessons.
Have you / or do you plan to do some lessons on E-Bikes like Talaria or Sur-Ron ?
Regards,
Bill
A good way to feel how weight on the foot peg changes balance is to try getting on the bike by stepping on the peg on your side and then throwing your leg over. You will quickly see how much you need to lean the bike away from you.
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Great tips. Thanx
Great video and tips! Thanks
Thanks!!
Dude- very interesting.. i was practicing static balance recently and kept throwing opposite leg off. Gotta try to de weight inside peg instead!
In order to change direction, speed up or slow down you have to UNBALANCE. WHen you are riding straight down a flat road you have "balanced" al of the forces acting upon you and the bike. To change direction you have to upset that "balance of forces" and then "re-balance" in the new direction. The best trials riders are always balanced while unbalanced ;)
Thanks for another awesome instructional video. Question though-- I see all the top pro trials riders extend their legs to the side to maintain balance. While I know those guys operate at an entirely other level and it makes little sense to compare what they do to what I do, I was just curious. If weighting pegs is more effective than throwing a leg out... why do they do the latter?
Yes the leg out is absolutely effective. I use it all the time. That’s being said I believe trying hold off and keeping the pegs weighted as long as possible is the best approach for your understanding of balance.
great stuff
Hi, I'm from India, learning so much from you. I have an adventure bike of 200 kgs. Trying hard to master static balance. Is it possible to stand still on flat ground? Now I only able to do it with a spare tyre applied on the front tyre of my bike.
Is this applicable to a heavy bike like 450fx with a heavy cable clutch.or needs a light KTM or huskies 2 stroke low displacement bike and a tall rider who can reach the grounds?? Nice video thanks
Hello. My name is Nate. And I favor weighting my right foot. Step one is acknowledging the problem. 👍🏼
🤣 Hello Nate. This group can help you!
Are there any balance exercises that you could recommend to be done without a bike, at home?
One-legged balance drills. Do it while in the shower, brushing teeth, washing dishes ect...
or keep the feet close together (touching) Yoga practice has some good body balance drills as well.
Keep your core and lower body strong, this is crucial for the physical side of balance.
Walk a balance beam (a line on the ground or elevated)
Mentally, practice spatial judgement skills; Walking-running through narrow passages.
Quick vision drills from background to foreground, repeatedly.
Juggling. (both mental & physical)
You could practice tai chi, or other types of disciplines.
So many more as well...
So where did YOU learn this stuff??? Thanks for the video!
College physics class of course!
Just constantly thinking about techniques!
Your dog must know more about riding by now than most riders do! 😉
He’s the one teaching me
Hey Rich, What model Beta do you ride? I’m thinking of getting an xtrainer
That’s the 300Rr race edition
❤
Noice!
I had to Google whether deweight was an actual word! As you were...🙂
That’s really weird..
@@IRCTireUSAMoto No, Rich, you are right; it's a word, I just thought it wasn't. Mr/Mrs Google said it is, so it must be! 🙂 I honestly thought the word was unweight. Love the content, by the way. The trails just opened here on Monday and my son and I are waiting for it to stop raining so we can go try what we've learned from you over the winter.
Hi Rich!
Hello!
So you've been doing it wrong for most of your riding career and still been an elite awesome rider during that period, what hope do us mere mortals have 😅
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There we go!! 🙌
Great info & tutorial mate! 👍
Bro can you do a video explaining what armour and helmet you use? including neck brace, knee brace, body armour, boots, gloves, pants,etc. I will pay u with many views ))))