IT’S GLOSSARY TIME
The manuscript for Mastering Mountain Bike Skills v2 is back from the copy editor. I made a few small tweaks, and now I’m working on the glossary. That was one criticism of the first edition: no glossary.
So: Which terms should I include?
“Braaap” is already in there.
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john Says December 7, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
Other than being Brian Lopes’ race number, does 55 have any significance?
leelikesbikes Says December 7, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
It was his BMX race number as a kid.
Brad Says December 7, 2009 @ 6:35 pm
“pin it” “pinning” et al
leelikesbikes Says December 7, 2009 @ 6:41 pm
In there.
Richo Says December 7, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
endo
Rob Says December 7, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
I honestly had no idea what 4X meant for quite some time. Why is this a 4X bike? Oh, you mean four cross? That makes more sense…
bradley Says December 7, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
For those who only ride new bikes in dry places, chain suck needs to be included.
Ariel Says December 7, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Sag, damper
D Clap Says December 7, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Roost.
dirt flying in the air caused by raw speed, drifting, and pining it. all skills transfered to dirt by the tire which with enough force will cause the dirt to be kicked into the air forming a rooster tail like appendage of speed. some people are scared of this roost, which can be remedied by a roost guard. many two wheeled movies are chalk full of roost especially when sam hill is present
Tyler Says December 8, 2009 @ 12:25 am
How about ‘pump’? My wife gives me funny looks when I say I’m going to work on my pump technique. Can’t wait to see Mark-2 of MMBS!
Linda Says December 8, 2009 @ 5:22 am
You probably have to keep it pretty basic – since everyone can pick up the book. How about: attack position, to bail out, clipless, a “dialed in” bike, to hammer, manual, to surf…
Joss Dewaele Says December 8, 2009 @ 8:59 am
+1 for sag, although I don’t really know about damper. Since most beginners don’t really understand the importance of suspension set-up, I think it is vital to have the basics of suspension in the glossary. Sag, compression, rebound. Going into the finer workings of suspension might be reaching beyond a skills book.
leelikesbikes Says December 8, 2009 @ 9:02 am
There’s a whole chapter on pump. Heck, pump now infuses the whole book.
Compression and rebound damping are in there. Should definitely add sag.
Endo should be added.
Chain suck is good too.
Roost = yes!
leelikesbikes Says December 8, 2009 @ 10:34 am
Joss: Yeah, suspension is a complex area. I hope to rock an ebook on that after the BMX book is done and out.
daniel Says December 8, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
“hauling mail”. I assume it means “going fast” I’m not sure though.
leelikesbikes Says December 8, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
yep.
i got that expression from Mark Weir. i think it refers to Lance racing for US Postal.
Jim Says December 8, 2009 @ 8:30 pm
Oh come on guys “hauling mail” is from pony express days.
paul Says December 8, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Shred, rip, gnar, pump, brake jack, tweak, whip, babyheads, bottom out, g-out
leelikesbikes Says December 8, 2009 @ 10:30 pm
>> Oh come on guys “hauling mail” is from pony express days.
Oh man, duh. You saved me from printed embarrassment, which is worse than online embarrassment.
Jeff Says December 9, 2009 @ 12:28 am
Hmmm, how about some words that describe terrain:
tranny, hip (as in hip jumps), step-up, step-down, skinny, lip, chunder, booter,
Cheers!
Bill Clinton Says December 9, 2009 @ 4:46 am
Case
front case
pull manual (speed jump)
I’m sure you have these in there.
Mike Spadafora Says December 9, 2009 @ 7:46 am
How about linear spring rate vs progressive rate
Tjaard Says December 9, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
How about the bike parts: many people confuse wheel, tire rim and hub.
Set-back (as in seat post), sweep (of handle bar), (fork) offset, Through-Axle, Quick Release, Master cylinder, rotor, bolt-on grips, chain guide, bashguard.
Shuttle (to the top)
Christian Says December 9, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
Stoke – Feeling when one nails that new line, feature, jump, dialed technique, etc.
bradley Says December 9, 2009 @ 8:25 pm
Soul rider – one whose every ride is not centered around getting faster, but rides to improve himself both physically and mentally.
Jason Smith Says December 9, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
scorpion king
Brad Saunders Says December 10, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Slack, Slacker
Dan T. Says December 11, 2009 @ 9:15 am
What about all of terms for falling: OTB, auger, stacking it, packing it in, casing, 50/50, rag dolling, etc.
Colin Says December 11, 2009 @ 9:35 am
Simple suggestion – do a spell check and everything not in the standard dictionary (and not a brand name) you could consider putting in the glossary. Not foolproof but a good start.
leelikesbikes Says December 11, 2009 @ 9:46 am
Thanks everyone. I’m going to write these up and send them to the publisher today.
John S. Says December 11, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
rock garden
leelikesbikes Says December 11, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Good one! Already sent, though.
Will Says December 11, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
Almost pinning it: What a rider is typically doing just before crashing.
Justin Brown Says December 12, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
WFO..Wide **ing Open
Daniel Says December 12, 2009 @ 10:15 pm
How about “sending it”, “locked up”, “whip”, “stoppie/nose manual”, “flow/flowy”, “stack height”. One that I see popping up more often from Mr. Spomer, “shralping/shralper”. “tire casing and sidewall”. They just keep coming so I think I will stop there. Especially since it sounds like its too late to make changes anyway. Looking forward to the new book.