VIDEO: PUMPING A FIGURE EIGHT
Here’s how to rock the figure eight drill without pedaling. There are a few sweet moments—and plenty of sloppy ones. Behold:
We filmed this after a clinic the other day (Phillip: thanks for the filmage). I happened to be on the 20, which is finicky but effective.
The grade is slightly uphill going away from the camera.
0:40 to 0:42 is pretty cool.
4 MB Quicktime. |
Also see:
Videos: Figure eights at five paces
How to pump a flat surface (with video)
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Greg Says March 20, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Hey Lee; Great to see how it is done! I’ve been following these pumping vids with interest, but I have to admit I don’t remember the origin of, or the why it is so important.
Would it be possible to provide a link to the beginning of all this for any of us who missed something along the way.
Cheers
Ian Says March 20, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
Hey Lee I cant see the vids. I have quicktime. Help please, I really want to see this.
Dan Says March 20, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
That was cool Lee! Super fluid!! You make it look easy!
leelikesbikes Says March 21, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Ian – Make sure you have the latest plugin?
Also, rather than clicking the image, try Control-clicking (Mac) and saving the link to your computer. On a PC, I think that’s a right click?
Chris Says March 21, 2009 @ 9:01 am
Yes, on a PC, it is a right click (and then Save Target As).
Ian Says March 21, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Thanks guys, I got it now. Looks like I will have to pull out the 20” and give it a try.
Lou Says March 21, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Hey Lee,
Cool stuff. Do you increase your tire pressure for these drills on pavement?
leelikesbikes Says March 21, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
Yep, usually, if I know I’ll be pumping the pave.
Those Intense Micro Knobbies have 60 psi.
On the P.bike I go 50-60 psi (compared with 40-45 psi for general riding).
Chris Q Says March 22, 2009 @ 2:29 am
Very Cool! I’ll have to give that a try after work this week. I was thinking that you would just ride it like a normal figure eight but somehow pump the 270 degree turns to get the speed. Now I can see that you are using all of those little turns in between to generate the pump. I reckon, with the help of a couple of two stroke sound effects, I could get that going!
By the way, there is just something about watching an old bloke with a beard and glasses wringing a BMX around a car park that warms the heart.
Get some!
leelikesbikes Says March 22, 2009 @ 9:29 am
LOL!
Ian Says March 23, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
HAHA had fun today pumping the figure 8. I was washing out somewhat with the Comp III’s on. So I switched to Maxxis Mirracle tires and ripped it.
Richo Says April 5, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
I guess you don’t wear out many chains Lee.
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Eric K Says January 6, 2010 @ 1:21 am
Any chance you could YouTube that?
leelikesbikes Says January 6, 2010 @ 11:18 am
YouTube is for sissies.
Kidding. I suppose it’s time to step into the modern age.
Add that to the to-do list …
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