I like to ride my bike w/ my friends and sometimes we race. I have a mountian bike and I have a slow takeoff. Is there anyway to improve my acceleration without shifting gears because they are messing up?
2006-07-21 17:03:53 · 7 answers · asked by Mr.HotShot 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I do stand while pedaling but I still have a slow takeoff.
2006-07-21 17:35:22 · update #1
I race on a dirt road.
2006-07-22 13:00:34 · update #2
First, go get your derailler's adjusted so your gears aren't "messing up."
To build sprint speed, go to a grassy area and do sprints in the grass as fast and hard as you can, for as long as you can stand. It will do wonders for your sudden power.
2006-07-21 18:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by kalaka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to race with them on pavement and you are riding a mountain bike, either you need to get some smooth tires OR get a proper road bike.
2006-07-22 12:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand up while pedaling. I do that when I go up a slope or anything. Or if I am racing my sister. You can go really fast if you stand and pedal hard.
2006-07-21 17:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by obviousheap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bike with a motor!
2006-07-21 17:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ruby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a road bike...
2006-07-22 04:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are starting off in to hard of a gear!!!!!!!!
2006-07-21 18:59:12 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a car!
2006-07-21 17:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋