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Learn how to setup a downhill mountain bike for Downhill Racing, and find out what equipment you need for Downhill Racing in this free how to video series on downhill racing.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Get an introduction to downhill mountain biking and the kind of bike used in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to adjust a downhill mountain bike from stock to race ready, in this free Downhill Mountain Biking training video.
Learn about different handlebar positions and how to shift the bars for Downhill Mountain Biking in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn some specific handlebar positions for Downhill Mountain Biking and using the shifters and gears, in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to position the seat height and seat angle for Downhill Mountain Biking in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn about Downhill Mountain Biking brakes and how to check the breaks by an expert in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to adjust the spring rate on downhill mountain bike forward suspension in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to how to adjust the damper settings on for front suspension on downhill mountain bikes in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to adjust the spring rate on the rear suspension of a downhill mountain bike in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to adjust the damper settings on the rear suspension of a downhill mountain bike in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to adjust the tire pressure and care for tires of a downhill mountain bike in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to choose tires and what tires are good for downhill mountain bikes in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to distribute your weight and balance when racing on a downhill mountain bike in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to choose pedals and important tips for pedals for a downhill mountain bike in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Learn how to choose the right helmet and why a helmet is so important for your safety when Downhill Mountain Biking in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing..
Find out what pads and protective gear you need for your safety when downhill mountain biking in this free instructional video on downhill mountain racing.
Downhill mountain bike racing began before "mountain bikes" officially existed. The first official "mountain bikes" were not sold in a bike shop until 1979 when downhill mountain biking competitors Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelley along with Tome Richie started a company called Mountain Bikes. The first bikes used in downhill cycling were street bicycles with no special gears or shock absorbers other than the riders' legs. Today downhill mountain bikes (DH sleds) are a specialized type of mountain bike with a great deal of research and technology invested in creating them. Downhill racing has also become an incredibly popular cycling sport with thousands of professional competitors. Downhill cycling is exhilarating, mixing the excitement of high speed racing, long drops, jumps, and danger. If you would like to learn how to prepare for downhill racing, including how to adjust your bike, you can learn for free from one of our experts.
In this free downhill racing video series, learn how to prepare for downhill cycling from DH expert Mickey Denoncourt. Mickey will show you how to adjust mountain bikes for downhill racing, how to position handlebars, how to adjust seat height and angle for DH racing, how to adjust the front and rear suspension spring rate for downhill racing, how to adjust the front and rear damper settings on a DH bike, and how to choose protective safety gear for downhill racing. Additionally, Mickey will teach you downhill racing techniques such as how to balance your weight on a DH bike.
Mickey Denoncourt Mickey Denoncourt received a degree in applied physiology from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Mickey is a Category 3 road racer, Semi-professional DH mountain bike racer and avid BMX bike racer. He owns Spooky Bikes.dkdk
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