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MTB riding techniqueThe shoulder buzz

Laurin Lehner

 · 07.09.2022

MTB riding technique: the shoulder buzzPhoto: Lars Scharl
The shoulder buzz is a variation of the tabletop. Some people also call the move a shoulder burner because the front wheel folds against the shoulder.

The impulse happens more explosively here than with the Euro-Tabletop. You fold the wheel in like the blade of a pocket knife. The impulse must be exactly the same. Of course, it also looks stylish if it's not quite enough for shoulder contact. Feeling your way around works well.

Approach

I start as I would with any other jump. For the shoulder buzz, I jump a little more intensively - for more time in the air. As soon as the wheels have left the jump, I initiate the movement.

Look for a table with airtime. Start with a pull. You need a lot of airtime for the shoulder buzz.Photo: Lars ScharlLook for a table with airtime. Start with a pull. You need a lot of airtime for the shoulder buzz.
As soon as the wheels leave the ground, the folding movement follows.Photo: Lars ScharlAs soon as the wheels leave the ground, the folding movement follows.

Impulse: fold!

My arms give the impulse, my hips turn with me. Watch out for my slightly twisted wrist. This hand guides the handlebar end under my right armpit. However, this only works so consistently if my hips and legs join in. I stretch my knee past the top tube and my right foot comes off. Flat pedalling duty! Resolve the movement just as dynamically and decisively as you started it. This is important to be able to set the bike up again in time for the landing.

Bring one end of the handlebars to the opposite armpit and turn your hips and knees in. Find your best side.Photo: Lars ScharlBring one end of the handlebars to the opposite armpit and turn your hips and knees in. Find your best side.Tip: Help yourself and push your shoulder forwards towards the front wheel.Photo: Lars ScharlTip: Help yourself and push your shoulder forwards towards the front wheel.
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Important with the Shoulder-Buzz: You fold the bike back again exactly as dynamically as you folded it.Photo: Lars ScharlImportant with the Shoulder-Buzz: You fold the bike back again exactly as dynamically as you folded it.

Common mistakes:

  • Hesitant movement Hips and knees do not move with you
  • Wrist does not turn in
"This is my absolute favourite move. The good thing is that it also looks stylish if you don't do it so radically. Caution. Be careful if you wear loose T-shirts, the handlebars can easily get caught in the fabric."Photo: Lars Scharl"This is my absolute favourite move. The good thing is that it also looks stylish if you don't do it so radically. Caution. Be careful if you wear loose T-shirts, the handlebars can easily get caught in the fabric."

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Laurin Lehner

Born in South Baden, Laurin Lehner is, by his own admission, a lousy racer. Maybe that's why he is fascinated by creative, playful biking. What counts for him is not how fast you get from A to B, but what happens in between. Lehner writes reports, interviews scene celebrities and tests products and bikes - preferably those with a lot of suspension travel.

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