#USDH Tennessee NATIONAL POV - Windrock 2021 4

Austin Hackett-Klaube and Isak Leivsson (on his homemade, steel DH bike), take you for a lap down the 2021 Tennessee National downhill course at Windrock Bike Park.
Credit: Austin's Dome
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ONE LAP
Downhill
Helmet Cam / POV
Isak Leivsson
Austin Hackett Klaube
#USDH
Windrock Bike Park
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TEAMROBOT
3 years ago
Isak was absolutely ripping on that weird bike. I'm impressed that he can make a bike that's so different from the accepted norm and still works. 0mm stem and 510mm chainstays? Apparently, it's rideable.
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xy9ine
3 years ago
pretty cool; love seeing "what if" experiments like this. humans can be amazingly adaptable creatures; being open to significant changes in chassis dynamics / body positioning (and taking the time to adapt technique to optimize said changes) has the potential to net real benefits. dh body positioning has evolved from (an xc bike derived) hunched over / hanging off the back to a centered / upright stance over the years. geometry that further supports this progression (ie, even longer RC to balance weight distribution, higher stack in lieu of ever lengthening reach) kinda / sorta makes sense. and i just love home builds. rad stuff.
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Ceecee
3 years ago
He's 6' 2". Weird bike has same reach as V1 weird bike, 470mm. According to a build check, he was trying to duplicate the handling of his trail bike with a 430mm reach and 50mm stem. V3 has a slightly shorter reach+ at 470mm + 0mm stem. To weight front he just bends elbows, stands a little. It's 1340mm wheelbase and full 29", but when he's sitting with legs enfolded, it looks like a BMX. Defo a geo worth copying, if it's not already a copy. Summum is in the vicinity, but without the desired FC:RC. Things are easier when one doesn't also have to design for seated pedaling; right?
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RootedMTB
3 years ago
It’s definitely rideable and he definitely was ripping. I bit off more than I could chew trying to follow and from what I could see, it looked planted and didn’t make crazy noises. I’m impressed.
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