Drifting – a playful way for kids to explore the limits of grip. This trick requires speed, confidence, and great familiarity between the rider and their bike.
🌳 🚲 Practical guidelines
1. Pick a location where you can practice safely that's free of traffic and other dangers. A flat surface (or soft, loose ground) is best for drifting safely.
2. Have a slightly lowered saddle. In the case of most kids, the saddle is usually fairly low, so it may not need changing.
3. Go for a middle gear so that it's fairly light on the pedals.
🦺 Safety first!
Just like on any regular bike ride, thinking about protection is a must when practicing tricks. Wearing gloves is very sensible and having a properly-fitting helmet is vital. To be extra safe, knee and elbow protectors are a good idea.
Give your child's bike a safety check before every ride and practice session. Think: bolts, brakes and air!
- Are all the bolts and, where applicable, quick-releases done up tightly?
- Check the brakes by pulling on both brake levers in turn to see if you can feel resistance. Does the wheel stop spinning?
- Check the tires and wheels are in good condition and don't have anything stuck to them. If air is needed, pump them up.
📖 Learn more
- In the user manual for your woom bike, you'll find a list of all the recommended torques for bolted fixtures, details on tire pressure, and much more: [ Ссылка ]
- For more information on bike safety and how to check a bike carefully, please visit: [ Ссылка ]
💨 How fast should your child be riding?
When practicing a drift, your child should have their bike under control at all times, which means picking a moderate speed based on the individual's skills. We suggest starting at a lower speed then progressively getting faster as your child gets more confident and capable.
👣 Quick step-by-step guide for your child
1. Select an easy gear, ride in a straight line and then dab the rear brake to initiate the drift.
2. Keep the speed with a little bit of pressure on the rear brake. Turn the bars either left or right, taking the inside leg off the inside pedal and keep it out to stabilize. Keep the outside pedal downwards (at 6 o'clock) so that the inside pedal won't scrape on the floor.
3. To get a smooth drift, put the movements together and let the rear wheel drift from side to side.
👉 Expert tips
- Eyes ahead to keep balance.
- Whichever pedal is on the outside of the turn needs to be closer to the ground. Keep most pressure on this pedal too.
- To prevent uncontrolled skidding (rather than drifting), your child's elbows should be bent and their weight forward on the bike. This keeps the bike's rear end free to drift and ensures that the front wheel won't loop out.
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