MASTERING STEEP ROLL DOWNS | TRAIL BOSS 911

In this new series I ride with my good friend Lance Trappe and we break down some common trail challenges. In this second episode we touch on roll downs, what you should and shouldn't do.

[sapinva]

That rain audio... could almost feel the drops hitting my arms. Everything is rollable if less than 90 degrees. Only question: Is the landing is survivable, and will it break your ankles?

[BrianRPaterson]

A Eureka moment for me: Just keep your weight over the BB/cranks!
I'm prone to getting as far back as possible, usually too far, and consequently losing front-wheel traction and control.
Judging the right amount of back, and worrying about being too far forward have always been issues.
But, if I focus on keeping my weight centered and pivot the bike at the BB, I should do a lot better.
Thanks guys!
Cheers

[richchin]

Love this series of tips. How about one on the steep roll up like what Lance did in this video? 🙏

[alcopower]

Lance going up that feature is amazing 💪

[raheemgahelable]

I gotta admit it, ... Even though I f*cking hate rain, but ... It actually made the video more majestic! 😁👌, Great video as always!

[cragginshred]

Be cool to see long sustained rolls where there is either loos dirt going into it and or chunk prior to the roll. I know the same principles apply but still cool to see. I can have these techniques in my mind but the set up kind of blows my psych sometimes

[pecarew]

After watching this a couple of times, I have to ask Jeff, how many hits did your chain and chain ring take? I did notice that Lance lifted his rear wheel just enough to clear when he dropped in.

[josha]

carter road is my favorite place to ride.

[Randy_Johnson]

How do you assume the chainring will not bottom out on the edge of the rock as you begin your descent? Do you get off your bike first and roll it over the edge to see if you have clearance? I know you can’t always do that on the trail when you’re riding.

[mikieson]

i would just sit back and watch..but thanks..lol..good tips guys

[Twitch]

This is a very timely video, Jeff! I was stopped in my tracks on a trail called Copperhead at Bryce Bike Park yesterday because I didn't know if one section was rollable or not. First time on the trail, and I had no idea it was coming. Really caught me off-guard. Thanks for this info!! 👍👍

[rgmtb]

1:12
Jeff: So before we get into tips, let's talk about what a steep roll down is
Lance: Screw the intro Jeff, I'm going right to the tips!
👍👍👍👍👍👍

[LoamReaper]

I'd love to see a version of this with longer steep dirt sections.

[rabrumf]

This is great for the occasional steep roller here in Arkansas. Great for the next time I ride Moab.

[drewziraldo]

Great tips and examples...I love that roll on Submarine Rock, one of my favs

[kathyherde]

I used your tips riding in Trumbull tonight. Thanks!!

[blueeyedbiker]

Hey hey Good mornin' Trail Boss Man!
I'm at GBP right meow gettin' ready to watch the DS races and Rich opened AWOL !! Going to be a little slick with the rain we had here and that wood is all so fresh (and little moar slickerererer) looks like its time to pad up!

[abhishekjmadan]

Lance and his tank tops are instantly recognisable!

[Giftig--Daniel-P]

The ending was really anticlimactic. I was really looking forward to a montage with good music as you guys hit the hill over and over.

[LanceT]

It also helps to have long legs as Jeff demonstrates 😄 roll down master 🙌