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Watch: Tips for Better Balance on the Mountain Bike, From Jeff Lenosky

Five tips for improving balance on a mountain bike to ride skinnies and keep a straight line when it counts.

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October 15, 2018 Last Updated: January 27, 2022

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Some people have great balance and others struggle. These five tips from Jeff Lenosky will help you increase your balance in minutes. These tips will be useful in any situation where you need to ride a precision straight line!

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stumpyfsr Minnesota // 2011
Oct 15, 2018

Nice tips. Especially not to look at the tire

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First published October 15, 2018 @ 5:12:28