Body Position Clinic

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Worm-Burner (Jun 6, 2011 at 3:26)

Always very interesting and informaive...but Please...use a throat mike or something...your accent just wasn't made for echoey spaces...it sounds like a dead eel being slapped around the walls by a drunken, blindfolded midget...

pinnr2010 (Jun 6, 2011 at 12:42)

he doesnt have an accent.. silly

RaleighVoid (Jun 6, 2011 at 14:50)

ha ha. yooouuuu whatt...?

briandiener (Jun 6, 2011 at 15:55)

ya i dont see an accent there... only for you new zealanders.

duck-slap (Jun 6, 2011 at 16:00)

i can hear it. he just sounds like your average muscle beach california guy lol

Itai-A (Jun 7, 2011 at 4:15) (Below Threshold) show comment

Full of cr*p, simply wrong !!!
By minute 3 I stopped listening after the followings:
1. Bikes center of gravity is the BB ? I really doubt that.
I think he means the body needs to be in the middle of the bike's contact points (tires touching the ground) which is roughly the wheels axels. this way you'll get about 50-50 weight distribution between the whells/susp.
2. If your body's COG (center of gravity) is in front of the bike's COG you'll be thrown - Common that's simply WRONG !
He probably meant to say that if your body's COG is past the front tilting point of the bike (which is the front wheel's axel) than you'll be flipped over the handlebars.

Man - go study some physics/rigid mechanics and then teach us body-bike position.

dirtjumper771 (Jun 7, 2011 at 6:36)

maybe you should to, vcause the center of gravity on a bike is the b.b. everything is set up aroiund it and it is arguably one of the most important parts of a bike frame...

bikeracer28 (Jun 7, 2011 at 13:42)

@itai-a he is actually right. the cog is in the BB. i know a professional bicycling coach and he tells me and my team all the same things. so you need to study more. not him.

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jaketinnelly (Jun 6, 2011 at 1:30)

Hmmm, advice from James Wilson; the strength and conditioning coach for the Yeti World Cup Team?
Or... COxYDuDE?

Might listen to James aye...

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sup3rc0w (Jun 6, 2011 at 7:58)

haha, indeed.
I think he's forgotten that anyone can view his profile too Wink

How not to corner, by COxYDuDE: www.pinkbike.com/photo/5466395

foshizz (Jun 6, 2011 at 10:01)

squeeze those butt cheeks

COxYDuDE (Jun 6, 2011 at 12:06) (Below Threshold) show comment

hahahahhahahaahh :') mate that was off like 3 years ago that really the best you got ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

benjipyatt (Jun 7, 2011 at 14:26)

hahaha 3 years ago ????? look at the date it was put on in october last year

COxYDuDE (Jun 7, 2011 at 15:15) (Below Threshold) show comment

uploaded then ya faggot

Bigdave46 (Jun 8, 2011 at 10:50)

nice post sup3rc0w haha

lightningskull (Jun 11, 2011 at 18:03)

sup3rc0w dude yes Big Grin

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neimbc (Jun 6, 2011 at 14:36)

Well not to be a physics geek , but you mean center of mass. Center of gravity is closely related and the two can coincide. Any way, the majority of weight of the bike - and therefore the CoG and the CoM would be forward of the BB - my guess would be a few inches over and up - not neceassarily a point on the bike, but more likely "inspace". Otherwise, good vid.

briandiener (Jun 6, 2011 at 15:58)

WTF?! haha big words

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fgiraffe (Jun 6, 2011 at 10:37)

Great info James, thanks for doing these videos. They are a great resource.

But PLEASE buy and use a wireless lavalier microphone!!
You have solid PRO info here but it sounds totally amateur.

These links should help:
www.tfwm.com/OMNIvsCardioid
www.microphonesystem.org/wireless_lavalier_microphone_system.html

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fullbug (Jun 6, 2011 at 8:04)

it would be interesting to see other coaching/training viewpoints or advice as well just for comparison. for example, Tomac has been coaching Gwin, right? Any insight on that kung-fu would be very appealing.

Sketchl (Jun 6, 2011 at 17:00)

It appears that Gwin was Jame's old customer!!

www.bikejames.com/strength/arm-pump-exercises-with-aaron-gwin

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gombo8 (Jun 6, 2011 at 21:56)

Why is everyone getting so mad? Who cares if someone wants to ride differently from everyone else. Sweet that's there style. Just like in park skiing there's a proper way to slide s rail but a lot of pros add in there own body positioning so it's stylish for the way they ride. Let people do there own thing bros. Unless it directly effects you as in he hits you because of this riding position then stop freakin

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trailstar2danman (Jun 6, 2011 at 6:05)

can someone tell him to use a proper mic on his shirt.

rigodon777 (Jun 6, 2011 at 6:40)

I can't stand that video simply because he has no mic and the sound is awful!

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PedalShopLLC Plus (Jun 6, 2011 at 4:27)

On a related topic: a know a few customers who used on-line "fit" systems: Wrench Science was one of them ... they plugged in all the data these sites required, bought a bike based on what those site suggested -- rode it.... couldn't stand the "fit" --- be careful what you ask for.

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TheTrailSailor (Jun 6, 2011 at 12:07)

Great video, gonna video myself and check. I always thought exactly what he says but a little bit of pressure ON the hands (i.e. push) not pull... Still, gonna try this, can only get better Smile

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david-cs (Jun 6, 2011 at 6:22)

The shoulder part really helps. I always ride more slouched and I've always found it to be really hard on my shoulders, I didn't know there was a way to prevent that until now

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tacubaya (Jun 6, 2011 at 8:12)

Lost me when he said the bike's COG is the bottom bracket. Lmao.

lennoxrider (Jun 6, 2011 at 9:33)

i thought that aswell, its good he's a fitness instructer and not an engineer. but if you could make a bike with its c.o.g. at the bb then it would corner amazingly

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russpaver (Jun 6, 2011 at 5:41)

first thing i thought when i saw this picture is perfect body position...
www.pinkbike.com/photo/6678260

Sean1708 (Jun 6, 2011 at 9:48)

really? first thing I thought was HOLY SHIT!!!!!

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HundredPerCent (Jun 6, 2011 at 5:50)

great work! i like watching these videos and also iam german and my english sucks i do unerstand what he was saying ! thanks

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globemc2 (Jun 6, 2011 at 0:54)

This is exactly what I was looking for! For a long time I've been riding with slouched lower back Frown

Guess I gotta strengthen that lower back!

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bebemonk4ever (Jun 6, 2011 at 10:23)

i bend my arms a litle but not like that ... i think... and dont bend my legs too much too... i think ... i never noticed im gonna see if im riding properly on my pics xD

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exocet (Jun 6, 2011 at 10:53)

love these videos, always provide useful information. His voice reminds me of the ski instructor in that episode of southpark where they go to aspen

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foghorn1 (Jun 6, 2011 at 11:02)

Interesting opinions in this vid. I'd like to see more vids of the same ilk, but from other riders and coaches..

brooce (Jun 6, 2011 at 13:50)

Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack tell the same things in their book Wink

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JOZLEDEACHE (Jun 6, 2011 at 15:11)

you should use a microphone because the audio quality is really bad

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enrico650 (Jun 6, 2011 at 7:29)

Good advise but every rider has different body position, this works well for people new to the sport.
As for the rest?
I don't think so.

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snoolax (Jun 6, 2011 at 10:01)

great info, nice and thanks!

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Pointit (Jun 6, 2011 at 7:27)

James you need a mic my friend. I apperiecate all the info but your vids are over explained and you could cut it down a little. However I am gratefull for your informative vids. Thank you.

z-man (Jun 6, 2011 at 8:04)

over explained? i strongly disagree. for anyone but a noob to get anything from this video he needs to over explain.

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jaybird951 (Jun 7, 2011 at 19:37)

the guy does not need a microphone, someone needs better speakers...buy BOSE....

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done12341234 (Jun 6, 2011 at 2:47)

I have a bad back Frown

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Harv-DA-park-RIDA (Jun 6, 2011 at 6:45)

Ye thats gunna help my riding alot, thanx for the vid Big Grin

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noahwalt (Jun 6, 2011 at 9:03)

Good job & thanks James.

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crazymac1 Plus (Jun 6, 2011 at 0:10)

sick advice post more Big Grin

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MisterRogers (Jun 6, 2011 at 0:24)

Good info.

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COxYDuDE (Jun 6, 2011 at 1:17)

im sorry but anyone who rides bikes should know this by instinct its more like you just need to relax more on a bike thats were most people go wrong i think you stiffin up you fall FACT !

DH-Til-I-Die (Jun 6, 2011 at 4:26)

stfu fool he knows alot more than you.

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sup3rc0w (Jun 6, 2011 at 7:59)

LOLwut?
www.pinkbike.com/photo/5466395

Elbows in, not looking out of the berm.. winner

hankyman (Jun 6, 2011 at 9:24)

DuDE, you're an idiot.

Sean1708 (Jun 6, 2011 at 9:47)

it may be instinct, but if u start off doing the wrong thing, ur instinct will become the wrong thing.

COxYDuDE (Jun 6, 2011 at 11:31)

chill out man propa stess heads on pink bike like seriously just go out and ride

pbuser102331 Plus (Jun 6, 2011 at 16:06)

Instinct

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kavaka (Jun 6, 2011 at 12:27)

LOL..this is for gay riders....the real spirit of this sport is to destroy your bodies!!!....try to find a good riding position for bmx!! Big Grin

cglasford (Jun 6, 2011 at 20:23)

yeah same riding possition for BMX! it's the attack possition, same possition for pretty much every aspect of biking but maybe roadies, check out both of lee mccormack's books

bikeracer28 (Jun 7, 2011 at 13:38)

i race road bikes and my team has a professional coach and he tells us pretty much the same thing, accept you dont stand up as much road biking because its all about aerodynamics. and the major reason for keeping your back straight is because you can take in a lot more air. just try it, mend you back and try to take a big, long breath. then do the same with ur back straight. its much easier with a straight back.

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chrisyzmad (Jun 6, 2011 at 16:30)

Any one else think this guy is chatting shit. Your body position is what ever you feel comfortable riding with and body positions can also vary depending on the person and the bike. In motocross your body position does matter to keep your bike stable and to help you ride more efficiently around the track. But with a normal bike its light enough to be able to maneuver around easy enough so if i was you don't listen to this guy and go out and have fun by riding the way YOU want Smile

grievo (Jun 6, 2011 at 18:00)

There are certain ways in which your body works better with the bike, minor differences may yield no harm but in the big picture it makes a substantial difference. Go ahead, ride the way YOU want, but you'll always be a little slower than the next guy. Watch pro downhillers, they all ride the the "attack" position.

cglasford (Jun 6, 2011 at 20:20)

you must not be to competitive because he's spot on and you can check his shit against other bike coaches like gene hamilton or lee mccormack the say almost word for word the same thing. It works, give it a try you will have way more controle going dh, or don't and like grievo said you'll be a bit slower then the people that are open minded and tried it!

chrisyzmad (Jun 7, 2011 at 9:35)

well i don't ride dh so and i am more than likely more competitive than you as have been riding motocross since i was 5 Big Grin

cglasford (Jun 7, 2011 at 18:37)

maybe but i've raced bmx since about 6 and race mtb now and played college hockey, so your right probably more competitive, but believe it or not he's talking legit shit and it works, try it or don't I don't care but you be better off if you do and want to improve or be stuborn and think you know more then the pro coach and stay where you are!

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