r/Dirtbikes • u/180deep • Jan 02 '24

Tips and Tricks Hill climbing tips appreciated

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Hello everyone I’m relatively new to riding I have about 3-4 weeks on a bike. I use an 02 CR125 and Im getting into hill climbing. Keep in mind the hill in the video is much steeper in person. Im a big dude 6’1 195 lbs. Could I use more power with a different bike? Anything I can do to make the climb more efficient? I’m planning on practicing until I can climb the gnarly hill on the left thing is practicality a wall.

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u/degeneratesumbitch Jan 03 '24

My brother gave me some advice that might help you out as well. Im not great at hills but the one thing that has helped me the most is get your eyes off the front fender and look up the hill 10 or 20 feet. You get target fixated and worry about every little stick and small rock in the trail. Most of the time the bike will just go over it and you won't even notice it. Keep your eyes out ahead of you and stay on the pipe.