6 Essential Skills To Ride Any Basic Mountain Bike Trail | MTB Skills
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- We've each got our own areas of expertise here at GMBN. Blake does his tricks, Neil goes fast and Doddy's a Tech guru. But regardless of those skillsets, what are the basic skills that you need to safety and confidently make it down any beginner mountain bike trail? Let's look into it...
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What are the 6 skills that can be used in combination to successfully navigate your way down any beginner mountain bike trail? Well, rather than picking and choosing them from a variety of our previous skills videos...here they are, all in one place!
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yah bro
I have a new idea for the channel instead of just having you guys show us this stuff and bring in a beginner for a few months to show true progression and to be able to have him/her to be able to describe from a beginner point of view from what it feels like to the different things they tried to make it easier
BigBoyGiraffe Graff been thinking this for a long time 👍🏻
Great idea!
Great idea
Great idea! Choose me! If they can teach anyone (I am new to MTB and about to turn 50), then they can teach nearly anyone!
Agree
I love the beginner videos. I’m 50 and just trying to have fun. The videos you guys make aren’t condescending, and it feels like you really want to help people learn, and you enjoy teaching. Thanks for the info, and I’ll keep watching.
Totally agree with you on the "not condescending" part!
being a hard tail rider my self it's nice to see Blake making some videos on his hardtail
Camwithacam Vlogs yeah me too!
Thought the same thing.
Can you recognize the bike/frame ?
Yanko Hristov the bike he is riding is a nukeproof mega amd its top speck
More like Nukeproof Scout. The mega is the full suspension one :)
Is it just me or do other hardtail riders get excited when theres a gmbn video made with the presenter riding a hardtail? Especially as im quite new to mtb and am desperate to learn more and go fast
Me too, I guess u might be a semi pro by now!
6 Skills are all you need to ride a basic MTB trail! Give us a thumbs up if you found this video useful! 👍
Well didn't because I'm not a beginner but I still always give you thumbs up no doubt!
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Good video!
Was he in bike park wales
What about body position for XC riders ? We cant low the seat you know
Ashton Court blue trail in Bristol would have been a good place for this video: its easy for beginners but good fun for more experienced riders as well
The most important thing is...
Have a bike
MARICEL BONTO ahahah made my day.
Not necessarily, I like to run down the trails making bike noises
Second most important thing:
Rubber side down
MARICEL BONTO Not really, the most important is to...
Have some trails 🥺
Just getting into mtb, at 61 years young. This video is just what I needed. Trek 7 will appreciate me having this knowledge. Thank you
My wife and I just got marlin 7s 😁
Just imagining a T Shirt that says "Rough Bumpy Lumpy Jumpy" xD
A trail + hardtail + flats = endless fun!
Except when the flats are in you tires...
My parents are just starting mtb and are finding it difficult to learn how lean the bike in corners and ride berms properly so if you could do a video "how to corner for beginners" or "how to ride berms for beginners" It would be absolutely AMAZING, my parents and I would be very thankful.
Nice post. Very difficult for beginner. Planning to start riding from next year as I just got a road bike and can only have budget to get a MTB next year and would be in my late 20s hopefully such videos would be done before then.
Didn't Blake cover these skills in his video? I thought he did.
How are your parents doing?
I also have been mountain biking inspired by the Gmbn boys. I am so thankful that they are here. Live long and have a great day bois!
When I learned popper body position my skill level went up a lot
Thanks Blake for another hardtail video! 😎
This was a super helpful breakdown, thanks!!
This is my favorite GMBN video yet! Very well done.
Thanks for the pointers!
Great tips but entirely from a downhill perspective. Half the time you are going uphill. What about tips for climbing? When do you want your suspension locked out vs unlocked? When to try and stand (and how to) and when it's best to stay seated. True, the downhill bits are more dangerous and thus require more skill but uphill is fun too! At least if you're like me and love to climb. I am kind of opposite. The downhills are required links between the climbs. I just try and be safe on the downhills and look forward to the next climb. Sick, I know... ;)
another amazing content! thanks GMBN . big thumbs up!
You guys are awesome - thanks again for the videos.
Hardtail for a change! Love it 👌
thank you GMBN and Blake, nice tutorials. more hardtail videos!
Great tips! Thank you
This video is masterfully edited. Love the music. Love the content. Amazing.
Great teacher a skill in itself. Thanks!!
Love every GMBN's video 👍🏻 Have been around for like 2 years!!
Love this video. All that I need in one video. Thanks guys. Now to put in practice and having fun 😊
brilliant video , thank you
Brilliant tips thank you! Very helpful...
Blake really makes any long Bike Videos more Entertaining to watch and Learn!!!
Blakes awesome. Love watching this dude.
You guys are the best thank you for the advice and tips.
Y’all the real MVP. Thank you for all the tips!!!
Thanks for uploading this type of skills in Hardtrail riding👍
Thanks Blake. Great video on how important the basics are. Basic skills like these are the heart of good riding.
Your videos are great! You guys have inspired me to get out and ride. I've learned so much from the channel. And Blake, you are an amazing presenter. The perfect blend of information and humor. Thanks!
Another great video guys! I've seen each tip mentioned in a variety of your videos, but I'm glad I found this one as it concisely lists and describes each one. OK, moving on to the next one. ;)
thanks for the video
i learned a lot of safety basics skills
keep it up sir
more power to your chanell
Thank you this is very helpful.
Great video! Certainly picked up a few new skills from watching this, I'd have never thought about the pedals had it not been mentioned.
Excellent... Thank you
Great job, mate. Very useful. Thanks.
This video is extremely helpful for me. Thank you so much! also, I can tell that you really enjoy mountain biking. It tells me that I'd enjoy it as well once I get the hang of it.
Thanks, very helpful
This is really helpful, getting basic skills is the key to enjoying the trails.
extraordinary, amazingly cool
AWESOME! Thank you for this 💯
Thankyouuu gmbn for this content 🤘
Thank you for the info
Thanks for the video.
I'm following you from Romania!!
Some great advice here. Thanks alot!!!
Just ordered a Levo Comp and will be getting back into this after 20 years. So glad I came across your channel - subscribed!
Among all the redundant info we are so lovely taking in (and re-viewing every now and then voluntarily), this is by far the most useful and complete if you ask me. So, don’t ask!
Really enjoy your style and informational content
As a soon to be mountain biker , I’m so grateful for all your videos! Thanks a lot 👍🏼💪🏼😊
Very informative, thanks for sharing.
GMBN-Blake, it’s a year old but I just watched this video and as always (I’m learning) your production and com-skills are off the chart. Thank you for what you bring to us.
Great video. I’ve been mtn biking for years, having learned my technique through practice, and at times, painful experience. Can’t wait to add some new skills to my riding.
I took notes on this skills video. I know Blake's tips are going to be an asset for me as I prepare myself to take on mountain biking. With Blake and his team's instruction and efforts, I'll have more fun and ride safe too.
Nice and very positive coaching so inviting...
Looking ahead and riding over loose gravel are the two things I struggle with
Dear gentlemen... you just got yourself another subscriber...
Great explanations of great knowledge, wrapped in a very nice beginnerfriendly attitude.
Thank you for your work!
I just ordered my very first MTB after probably 20-25 years of not cycling at all.. nothing too professional still it was $400 which I hope is good enough to get a good feel for this new hobby of mine (hopefully!)
I will keep watching your videos to learn more about all the do and dont's. Thank you !
Brilliant video!
Thanks!
Thank u for the tips I love them
have to say your channel is great always pleasure to watch
I really like that hardtail💕
I'm new to the mtb sport. Just got a hard tail and will be riding the trails soon. Thanks for the tips.
Just bought a Motobecane 527ds. It’s arriving tomorrow and I can’t wait!
Great video Blake.
These videos about hardcore hardtails make me rethink my decision to sell my Dartmoor Hornet. Videos on HCHT, keep 'em coming!
Im excited!! After I got my bike rack, I stopped by a local bike park, where I was able to finally look at the berm, and work on cornering, as well as the jumps. You are correct, your body has to be a sponge or damper where you soak up the energy as well, even in a hardtail. I wanted to practice more, also need to invest in some kneepads, lol
I’ve been mountain biking for 11 years now and know pretty much all of those skills you mentioned. HOWERVER, it’s still great watching your vids since I always forget to put those skills into practice, it acts as a reminder to me
Thanks GMBN for all that great content
Cheers from south of the channel
Its always a good idea to go back to basics
I like that kind of video. Really usefull, basic but usefull to be reminded.
keep making good videos on this HardTail it look so cool ! and more realistic for us !
I really appreciate a video like this where editing is done to focus on what is important, and there isn't a bunch of filler. The example at 6:26 was genius. I also like the 'outlines' that come and go like :47 -- possibly even including that with timestamps at the top of the description (and ideally using the new CZcams feature where the progress bar is chunked and labelled). Once you've been riding you probably forget about what the problem areas are so if you ever do a follow up video you should consider inviting someone new who has only gone once or twice and then focusing on what they struggle with and asking them what questions they have.
Thanks!
Great vid.
I'm guilty of the bad body posistion myself but because my legs and knees can't take more than a minute or so of being bent and supporting me over rough stuff.
I always end up either stood locked up, one crank down, or just sitting down on a high seat again and rolling the rest.
This doesn't seem to have improved over the last year or so I've been taking MTB more seriously.
Brilliant, nice simple basic stuff for everyone that can go out a practice to build up skills. , Good vid 👌
Just ordered my gmbn jersey !!
Dream bike!!😍
Ill have my own someday😍😍🙏
Yeah more hardtail videos!!!!!!
Great video!
Im soo glad i dont do the early mistakes i didnt even know them i did know to level your cranks cause for me that was common sence and i cant spell thank you
Helpful video
Arekon I watch all this mans stuff all the time...funny as heck..
Blakes videos are very good!👌
In terms of position and soaking up the trail, it helps me immensely to focus on using my body as suspension for my head. Keeping my head still is easy to concentrate on and the rest happens automatically.
I found it very useful and good tips
Damn really good advice! Wish I saw this before I broke my foot my 1st time on a trail
thanks for info just started mtb your videos are awesome
Hmmm seems like my practice of the basics this summer is pretty much on track. I need to find a good place for practicing pumping tho, definitely need to work on that skill!
Thanks Guys!!
I just bought myself a Cube Attention SL (anorexic wallet) after my other bike got stolen and can't wait to ride it around the woods. I even took a week off next week to do so. Until next week I'm spending hours to watch your channel it's so fun to watch and informative as well. For me as a beginner there's so much to learn😂. You guys definitely deserved my thumbs up for your vids and I'll follow your channel!
ONE OF THE BEST CLASSIC MTB riding skills basics vids. EVER. To this day....every time I hit the trails....I hear Blake's voice in my head: "Lookin' aheaaaad....braaake....MUHAHHAHA!!!....pumpin'!!....even fastahh!!..." 😂 🏆 GET OUT OF MY HEAD!! 🤬 😂
Helpful video as always. Note to all new to Mtbing please be careful on walking/riding back up, most Mtb parks have a one way system in forced as getting hit by a Mtber doing 25+ mph as you walk up the trail can lead to very nasty accidents. thanks for the continued hard work of all GMBN.
You're like a Kiwi Owen Wilson lol...
Awesome videos man, keep em coming! I haven't even got my mountain bike yet, but these videos have got me all the more excited!
Sounds more south African to me 🤷🏼♀️
Blake you are the best.
i like your video presentation informative, witty and fun