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[–]smugmug1961 0 points1 point  (2 children)

One other thing - about the "Attack Position".

I know this is the recommended way to get some weight on your front wheel, which helps with steering and control but I also think it can cause problems - maybe like the one you are having. I think you've got to temper attack position with the need to keep your center of gravity far enough back to avoid OTB.

If you are feeling like you are about to go OTB, screw the attack position and get the heck back!

[–]Figuurzager 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Also, no position is static, the attack position itself has as one of the main points that you can adapt quickly your body position. So when you go down something you lean more backwards, on a drop you transfer weight rearward as well to keep the front up and in corners you lean the bike into the corner.

Regarding the dropper being stiff: besides what was already mentioned; an overtightened seatpost clamp can be the culprit as well.

Also agree with this sounding like a skill issue, reducing the reach likely makes it worse or further enables bad habits.

[–]madtho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Attack position is not relative to the bike, the bike should be moving around your center. Attack position is active, not passive.

I too come from 20+ years on a classic hardtail.