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Better bikes make a lot of the big jumps easier. From memory the Trailblazer means you can start enjoying yourself a little; the Boar you can throw off literally anything and mostly survive, which enables you to attempt the repeat the throwing yourself down a cliff 20 times manoeuvre on some even more optimistic drops :)
The Guardian review sums up my feelings about it quite well, and mentions the night rides which are a mildly tricky unlock and refresh the game when you just think you've got to grips with it.
I've played about half an hour of this. Pretty fun! Does the hard stuff with the big jumps become more manageable with a better bike or is it a case of throwing yourself down a cliff 20+ times until you manage it?