I should point out that for that documentary, about 5 hours of film was
shot. Of course, I had nothing to do with its making, besides being the
guy the camera was pointed at. Still, I’d have been happier if the giraffe
free-fall was not in there. (While I’m talking about the video, I also
feel compeled to mention, the kid shown when I mention the program for
disabled children, actually has nothing to do with that program, and is
naturally quite smart and coordinated. He is Wes Peden, who in spite the
fact that he’s only 10 is very likley the best juggler in Rochester (and
there are a lot of very talented jugglers in Rochester)).
As for the kickup mount, I learned it one half at a time. First, I kicked
up, and caught the seat with my hand until I felt comfortable with that.
Then, I worked on my aim, and got it to land at my leg. Once you get it
the first time, there really isn’t a lot more to learn. I can get it
nearly 100% with the right foot on the pedal now, and about 70% of the
time with the left.
The person who taught me the mount idled with his left foot down, but
kicked the seat with his left foot (leaving his right foot in the down
position after completing the mount). I’m still not quite sure I
understand why, but this worked well for him. I am most comfortable idling
with my right foot down, and kick the seat with my left foot.
As for the position of your foot on the pedal, you don’t have to put your
foot angled on the crank and pedal… you can have it only on the pedal,
but then your ankle’s at a somewhat odd angle. I always have my foot half
on the pedal, half on the crank, but I’ve seen people who have their foot
all on the pedal (because of mountain style pedals like yours).
A few days ago, I was wearing a new pair of pants. They were somewhat
baggy, and nylon or something similar – very slippery. I failed the
kickup mount 6 times in a row (a record for me) before I finally got the
angel correct. So, apparently, even your pants can be a factor.
jeff lutkus
> I risked folding my 24" united today lerning to hands free mount. Jeff
> Lutkus made it look so bloody easy in his documentary, I just had to
> try. After about an hour of practice, I can mount 1 in 5. The Twisted
> Pro pedals make the foot transition from partly on the crank
> problematic- the foot ends up cramed neer the crank, and not sliding out
> onto the pedal as it sould because of the spikes. Seat hight (and angle)
> were a little tricky, as well: too low and the seat just flies between
> your legs and you are suddenly riding a seat drager- to high, and you
> risk being probed (and I have NEVER been that fond of my Viscount, so
> don’t even ask, Mr Groves!). Anyway, with the seat well adjusted it was
> not that hard.
>
> I expected to become entangled with the cycle, but this was not the
> case; I found this to be a very safe mount to lern. The only new skill
> envolved, realy, is the seat lift with the rear foot. This should be
> done (in my limited experience) as swift as possable- an agressive lift
> tends to put the seat right where it should be and gives you more time
> to make contact with the pedal. Although I was not aware of it at the
> time, this technique also left an interesting bruis on my inner thigh.
>
> I’m interested in what you all prefer in down crank angel- I found there
> were advantages to both a near pedal down position as well as horizontal
> (I tend to be close to the horizontal-seemed to effect my facing after
> mounting).
>
> The 24" wheel is taking it real well- I expected it might threaten to
> fail, but it is holding up fine.
>
> Christopher
>
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