timothy, there is not answer how front is front, how back is back. so you have to try it out by your own in order to find the right position.
QUOTE(the brothers @ Nov 25 2009, 05:54 PM)
i dont think that lowering the seat is better...
some of downhill trail got to cycle....
if u see all downhiller seat is not so low...
no need pad lo.....
some time downhill also need to steep forward to decrease any wheelie
for my case, i will stand and pedal up
and u see dh'ler saddle nose is pointing up
for steep forward, i dun experience any wheelie
QUOTE(radmaszeal @ Nov 25 2009, 10:07 PM)
a good thing to remember is to keep ur ass vertically above the crank no matter what situation. so when climbing uphill, move to the nose of the saddle. when going in a slight slope DH, move the butt towards the back of the saddle. when steep DH, move ass behind the saddle, above rear tire.
if u follow this basic guideline, ur weight distribution should be balanced enough. if slight slope DH u move ass above rear tire later the front becomes too light, hard to steer and front tire not much traction. likewise if climbing and ur weight position is too far back, can wheelie, or front tire wanders left and right.
if u want extra training i can help. just come to KDCF i teach u

exactly.... and subject to the dh trail terrain and condition, some u may no need to lower your seatpost, some lower a bit, and some need to the max, solely depends on the trail
This post has been edited by ooikl: Nov 25 2009, 11:12 PM