SLOPE BIKE SETUP: TIPS AND SECRETS
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How do the pros set up a slopestyle or dirt jump mountain bike? It is hard to find information on this topic, I know. Here are some tips that I, along with many other Mountain Bike professionals use to set up their bike for events such as Crankworx!
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Do you have any secrets for how you set up your bike?
@nico.dirtbike5816
5 жыл бұрын
i like to put skateboard grip tape on top of my cranks, so if I move my foot on a barspin onto the cranks I wont slip of... and if you catch the cranks in whips or no foot cans I wont slip of 😁
@NicHilton
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I have a few friends that do that. I don’t land on my cranks much cause they’re skinny so I don’t do that 🙈
@escritoradesorientada8731
5 жыл бұрын
I like to put my brakes far from de bars, help me cause I have longer fingers, so makes easy to brake when I needed
@jamesmeteyer2480
5 жыл бұрын
Nic Hilton how do you make a living like what’s your job
@User-mo3yv
5 жыл бұрын
Turn It Into A Bmx
This was super helpful for me as i'm just getting into dirt jumping, thanks dude!
I love the way he’s clearly happy hurling himself off crazy jumps but gets worked up about a cloud affecting the light on his face. Humanising😂
Thanks Nic! SUPER helpful!
Just got a DJ bike. Never rode one before, but want to get into dirt jumps and suck if bucking my expensive trail bike off doubles Ha Ha. Thanks for the info bro!
Sick dood. Thanks 🤙
My personal tip is make a mark under the steere tube of your fork, especially pike dj to see if the steerer tube rotate or not. And i also ride my brake lever pretty steep and far away from the grip (hydrolic brake)
@NicHilton
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve heard of some issues with the fork! And that’s actually a great tip that I forgot to mention was running the brake lever steep!
Hey rad video!
thanks nic
I'm trying to build a 2018 specialized p3 but I'm at a crossroad for wich fork to choose, I wanna go with marzoochi bomber 3s or fox float 36 any suggestions on parts I should use to get the most life out of the bike
Pretty much exactly how I have my scott voltage set up. Only i dont have to run the thing on the crank because I have the inserts to run fixed length dropouts so I have it set up so the cranks are tight. Also I just threw my first barspin today, kind of landed a shitty one. Any pointers? Seems like I'm not flicking fast enough. I'm sure it's just practice.
@NicHilton
5 жыл бұрын
My barspins are always shitty I think. 😂It’s definitely just practice. Do them a lot and make it muscle memory!
interesting the bars on my p.slope are 720mm and i love it. also a question for you is how many volume spacers do you run in your fork?
@Niko-xt5bs
5 жыл бұрын
All of them
If I have 26 inch wheels should I run them at 60 psi?
Useful stuff! It's hard to get advice on DJ bike setup from someone who knows how to ride.
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How do you tighten your chain
hey man! what's your opinion on riding a 27.5'' hardtail on dirt jumps, skatepark and all that good stuff. I want to get into it but I only got a 27.5'' hardtail, and I want to start learning and go to dirt jump parks and all that good stuff if I can to train before getting myself a 26'' dirt jumper
@NicHilton
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, so the geometry could prove to be weird on something like that, however, getting comfortable on small jumps and learning to pump and ride the skatepark will still be super valuable. I would definitely side ride whatever you have until you can upgrade!
How about psi for a 32mm stanchion with 100mm travel? Mine is converted to Air from coil. I don't have a list of what is the recommend psi. Im 100kgs/220pounds but I do dirt jumping. I put a 200psi for my fork. I dont know if that is too much. Please answer. Thankyou
@NicHilton
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly every fork is different so I’m not too sure
Aye bro. Love the videos. I Have a question. Just built up a DJ for messing around. But what’s the cause of my crank rotating while I’m walking my bike. It’s really annoying that it looks like my bikes pedaling itself. I’m running a profile crank and profile elite hub if that has anything to do with it. Please let me know if you have a answer. Thanks again bro 🤙🏽
@NicHilton
4 жыл бұрын
Yo dude! It sounds like your hub is really tight inside and has some drag. This is common for brand new elite hubs. The panels and springs will loosen up after a few rides and you shouldn’t see that happen anymore!
@TheDOOKIEonYOU
4 жыл бұрын
Rite on. Thanks for the reply.
@TheDOOKIEonYOU
4 жыл бұрын
Is there any way I can loosen myself. Without taking to bike shop. I have about 15-20 hours on the bike. Mostly just cruising
@Szyszku
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDOOKIEonYOU the easiest way to fix this is slide your back wheel so your chain gets tighter but it will reduce the lifetime of your driver bearings
how do you run the rebound of your fork bunny, turtle or somewhere in the middle?
@NicHilton
5 жыл бұрын
a bit towards the turtle, but pretty much middle
@erwinvantreeck2687
5 жыл бұрын
@@NicHilton thanks a lot!!
@-Maiki
4 жыл бұрын
@@NicHilton yo! im buying myself a new fork, and i got around 150-250 bucks to spend. What brand/model would u recommend and is it game changing if its coil or air ? Appreciate the help homie.
@leytondavis1121
3 жыл бұрын
@@-Maiki go air for a DJ fork and save up and get a better fork your gonna get a pre shitty fork for that price
Whats your gear ratio
How about bar height ?
Just builded a customised dirtjump bike
@ivansimovic2271
3 жыл бұрын
Built not builded
I've got a Eddie fiola dj frame , what 26" good single speed rear wheel for like under $400 . would you recommend? Please, thanks 👍
@thermalascension
2 жыл бұрын
Also need very strong. For mostly pool riding..
Where you get your beanie fromm??
@NicHilton
5 жыл бұрын
I actually am not sure. Maybe Marshall’s? My moms friend gave it to me a couple years ago
I got a dirt jumper it to easy to pedal when going jump speed
@Slax10346
2 жыл бұрын
Any tips
@Szyszku
2 жыл бұрын
@@Slax10346 bigger front chainring or/and smaller back one
@Slax10346
2 жыл бұрын
@@Szyszku yeah I need a new front cog
Any recommendations for complete jump bike under €400
@EC-ol8nz
3 жыл бұрын
Craigslist Ebay, Any Kona, GT, On-one, SE Omflyers, speclized, ect... or 2000's bike. Older bikes have a taller or higher toptube. Good steel frames are a start!
Skiers thumb.
You're so...
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