When you have your foot and pedal in "3 o’clock" position, your knee should be directly over pedal. For that, you will need to adjust your seat position by moving it forward or backward.

The width of handlebars in your bike should be approximately equal to your shoulder width. Its position should be at same level as seat.

A slight bend in your elbows will help you absorb shock while riding. A change in stem length may also be helpful. You will have a wide variety of stem sizes in your local cycle shop.

Keeping hands straight and changing hand positions occasionally help avoid hand numbness over long rides. The grip should be firm, but relaxed. For additional positioning options, you can have a set of bar-ends.

You should position yourself on seat on a comfortable saddle well behind cranks. The position should be so that it does not numb plumbing or crush folds. Your body weight should be on your butt while riding, not your hands.

Here are tips to ride on a narrow/single-track trail

* Make yourself familiar with any local rules and regulations about use of trail.

* Always ride at a slow and controlled speed. When making a turn, slow down adequately so you can stop quickly if needed.

* Scan your path for wild critters, snakes, squirrels, birds etc. It is a fact that animals generally make use of a single-track path as they find it more fitting, so be cautious.

* While making your way through trail, concentrate more on its openings rather than obstacles.

* Converse with other riders on trail; warn riders that you to wish to pass.

* Be yielding. Offer trail to other riders. In case a rider who is going downhill comes your way while you are climbing, step aside and allow him/her to pass.