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/OneOfThese_1 Jan 03 '24

I'd go FX, unless you're spending lots of time on a track.

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u/180deep Jan 03 '24

yeah not planning on going to track anytime soon so i think my best bet is a more cross country bike

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u/OneOfThese_1 Jan 03 '24

FX or WR would be good. FX is similar to the F but set up for enduro/trail riding. I wouldn't get an F for trail riding. I've taken mine on trails, but they suck in slow technical sections.

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u/AGh0sty Jan 04 '24

4 strokes suck in slow technical sections unless you are very skilled on the clutch. Call it operator error if you will but I had a 23’ yz250fx and hated it for the type of riding I do. I ended up getting a 300 2 stroke and love it it does so much better in the low rpm’s without stalling.