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  1. 09-29-2008, 11:18 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama View Post
    I made the mistake of being too far forward on the seat and using the brakes too much.
    Did you endo?
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  2. 09-29-2008, 11:35 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
    Did you endo?
    No thankfully! Just made for a willy-nilly ride to the bottom.

    For some reason though endo-ing my biggest fear. It looks so freaky!!
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  3. 09-29-2008, 11:39 AM #3
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    It's really not so bad as long as you hit dirt.
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  4. 09-29-2008, 11:42 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
    It's really not so bad as long as you hit dirt.
    So cacti and rocks that are frequently on our trails, no good?
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  5. 09-29-2008, 11:48 AM #5
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    Umm, maybe you should look into body armour.
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  6. 10-28-2008, 08:39 AM #6
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    I've learned...

    To take the death grip off the bars! A bit looser hold reminds me to feather the brakes and helps me float over tricky technical sections. It lets the bike do its job and feels more intuitive. Helps arm fatigue, too.
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