Stairs!

[sammy]

Wow, stairs are really hard, I have 13 steps out of the basement, I think its way harder than learning hops on rear wheel!

I'm running a Brisa stem, but now feel like I need a 0 degree stem.

The passage is a little over 4' wide, I have to be angled slightly, no straight run. I can make it to the 4 step with my rear wheel, then I end up resting with the front wheel against the wall.

Seems really steep, anybody practice these, have any tips?

sam

[JasonMudd]

Most tips you're gonna get out of this one are going to be along the lines of what you'd guess: practice more.

I find that on stairs I can't focus on what I'm doing too much. That sounds weird and counter-intuitive, but if I focus too much I try to go big and end up over-compensating when side-hopping up the stairs (resulting in falling up the stairs).

Try to think subtle, light thoughts and movements if you know what I mean.

Also, there's a rhythm you can achieve when going up stairs, sideways and straight up. Find the rhythm and it will make it much easier.

Also, you can find stairs that aren't as steep for initial practice runs - much more space to work with.

Hope this helps some.

[CRAK_BOT]

A while back I was obsessed with going up more and more stairs for some gay reason and I still can't resist a long staircase. Jasonmudd gave good advice about finding a rhythm and to keep it going without really thinking. Also, I found putting most of my weight over the stem made it alot easier so you might want to try that. However, depending on your bike that might not help.

Jim

[hophopsnap]

On angles and such when hopping up sideways my friend told me I lift my rear first and then release the front brake or something. I dont know but just practice like hell and you will have them down in no time.

[Boo_Berry]

stairs in houses tend to have a pretty hefty angle to them, try to find steps that aren't... or so that if something bad happens you're not wrecking your house