10 Fundamental Tips for Mountain Bike Newbies & Beginner Riders! Common Questions of MTB-Beginners
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- My 10 top tips for mountain bike beginners and riders new to the sport.
1. How to choose the right Bike Size?
2. What's the right Saddle Height? 1:30
3. Do I need a Dropper Post? 2:57
4. Should I ride Flat pedals or clipped-in (Clipless pedals)? 3:36
5. How to shift the gears of your MTB? 5:54
6. How to find and feel your Preferred Stance and Riding Position 6:52
7. What do I need a high and a low position for on my Mtn Bike? ) 9:31
8. Braking 9:55
9. Vision & Sight: Where to look on your MTB?? 10:57
10. How to bail off your mountain bike? 12:11
These are some of THE MOST RELEVANT Tips for MTB Beginners - but I am sure there will be some hints of interest for all levels of riders. I would have LOVED to know this when I started to ride my mtn bike!
Here are the links I talk about in the video:
- GMBN Link - Test Shows that clipped-in is not as effective as flats GMBN link: • Clips Vs Flats - Which...
- Link to my video about „Riding BALANCED“ • Mtn Bike FUNdamentals:...
- Link to my tutorial how to ride STEEPS: • Skills Tutorial: Ridin...
- Link to my DISMOUNTS tutorial: • Safe dismounting - FUN...
- The Flat Pedal Manifesto: www.bikejames.com/wp-content/...
- Link „How to ride STEPS“: • DON’T shift your weigh...
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Thanks for all your insight and advice. I had no idea how many things there were to pay attention too when selecting and setting up a bike.
Great advice, thank you for sharing.
Another great video Roxy!!
Thank you so much, Brandy!
Thank you for another great video. I like how you break down and explain the different techniques and the tougts behind them
Thanks so much! Happy to help!
Nice vid!!
Great advice! I've been out of mountain biking for a while and just getting back into it. These tips are super useful and wonderfully presented!
Thank you so so much 😍🥰 welcome back to this awesome sport!
A very good tutor, thanks.
Thanks!
Thank you for your tips. I'm a road cyclist starting as mtb rider. You've become one of my favorites to learn from. Keep that great work! 👏🏻
Thank you so so much 🙏🙏😍😍😍
Just found your channel today, wish I had found it last year when I really got into MTB as it would have been good to know these things then. For me, its the dropper post, best thing I ever got!
Better late than never :-)
you're a fantastic teacher, thanks for your effort👍
Thank you. So happy to hear. Would you like to try out my Trackstand course for free? If yes, go to my coaching page and use the code FRIEND-OF-ROXY 💪😊 and you’ll get my Trackstand course 100% for free.
Thank You so much ! This is more than a good reminder for me ! I'm an Old Beginner :) In love from the start ;)
Thank you ever so much, Martin! So happy to help you make this sport safer for you!
Your content is great! The birds are awesome too!
Thank you so much ☺️ happy to help!
Oh yes - the Birds are amazing 😍
And the cat 🐈
Good god this is the hottest mtb vid I’ve ever seen. Really good stuff here you’re a great instructor. Newbie or not we all can benefit from your teaching and experience. I really appreciate these type of tutorials. It’s easy to become complacent and sometimes get lazy about setup and fit as well as riding techniques. Thank you for all you do here in the vast CZcams world. You’re at top of my algorithm 😊
Thank you SO so much for taking the time to share your appreciation with me - it truly means a lot 😍🙏
Sehr sehr gute Videos Roxy. Meine Freundin fängt gerade damit an ein bisschen Trail-Luft zu schnuppern, diese Videos werden ihr eine grosse Hilfe sein. Danke dafür und viele Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Danke sehr, Toby! Schaut auch gerne mal auf www.roxybike.online - dort haben wir Schritt für Schritt Tutorials mit Coach Feedback. Bestimmt auch für dich interessant :-)
Freu mich, dass dir die Videos gefallen und sie deiner Freundin helfen!
Liebe Grüße 🙃
Estoy emocionado 😍 con tus videos son excelentes lastima no se mucho inglés para entenderte pero, con tus explicaciones lo hace mejor
Graciassss!
I went to flats about 4 years ago and never going back either. Now when I used to use flats many years ago on mostly hard tails it was my tennis shoes and cheap pedals without pegs. Getting good shoes like 5-10 and pegged pedals makes a big difference. Your skills are so great. I've been biking for many years and never got many of the skills you have for sure. I can see your German. I married a German.
Thanks for sharing, Wes! With consistent practice, you can get there. With an experienced coach you'll get there faster :-)
Gracias, aprecio mucho esos consejos, bien detallados.😊😊
Gracias 🧚♀️
👍👍
Roxy, I love your videos.
Thanks a lot, Lorenzo. If you’d like to work with my proven drills, check my courses on roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses
Sendings regards and gratitude to you, thanks for taking the time to comment 😍
Excelente
I’m loving the two different shoes.
😊😊
nice clip 🙃
I recently got my 11 year old nephew into mountain biking and he keeps placing his heel on his pedals. Drives me crazy. Having a hard time breaking him of this habit.
Cup of coffee coming your way!
Thank you so much, Jason! Have you checked - Maybe his seat is too high?
I agree completely about pedals. I moved away from clipless due to hotspots and accidentally became a better rider.
Awesome, Dietrich! Way to go! Thank you for sharing :-)
Than k you!
Thank you, too 🙏🙏
thanks...
Great videoes. For 2 days in a row, my pedal hit the back of my leg. After the 2nd time I rembered you talking about dismounting from behind the seat. Shazam! After I got home, I practiced dismounting from my bike.
Thanks ever so much, Pete! Happy to hear you remembered 😍
If you’d like structured drills to practice with and take your competence to the next level, do check out my FUNdamentals course (and other courses) here: www.Roxybike-Coaching.com
Much love and way to go, Pete!
~ Roxy
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Also ,today I quit doing the public toilet on my downhills. Great illustration. I also equally used both brakes.
@@MrStallion777 way to go 👏👏👏👏
Woow, you really have good balance on your bike O.o
Excelentes consejos, he visto varios videos para ajustar la altura de mi asiento pero este es el que suena mas lógico y sencillo, ademas todos los demás consejos son bastante útiles. Aun me falta mas practica con el desmonte pues yo bajo primero el pie que llevo hacia adelante y eso ya me ocasiono una caída (leve) este fin de semana al pasar sobre una roca intente desmontar estirando los pies para tocar el piso, jeje gran error de principiante. Aun no me sale el desmonte hacia atrás, no se si es mi asiento (lo cambie por uno mas cómodo pero mas ancho) o si es que nunca antes había intentado desmontar hacia atrás, pero aun no logro ponerme atrás del asiento, tal vez no flexiono las piernas lo suficiente para ir detrás del asiento, sin duda necesito practicar mas los tips que das en este video, muchas gracias por enfocarte en los principiantes.
Por cierto, estaría interesante tu opinión en un video acerca del dolor de muñecas, es mala posición de espalda y brazos? o si es recomendable utilizar manubrios ergonómicos para no flexionar tanto las muñecas?
Gracias Elizabeth - has intentado bajar los talones cuando frenas? Así puedes parar tu cuerpo y es más fácil bajar hacia atrás.
Con práctica lograrás :-)
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire La verdad no me he fijado, pero creo que no lo hago ya que este fin de semana frene rápido en una ocasión y sentí como mis dedos de los pies chocaron con la parte interna del zapato, por lo cual supongo que no estoy bajando los talones cuando freno.
Voy a poner mas atención en como freno para hacerlo de la forma, correcta, muchas gracias Roxy por tus videos y consejos :)
Hi Roxy,I am not a beginner but watching your video I learned that I did not have the basics so when back. This was best thing I have done in MTBing, a bit late as I am 60 and have brain damage. That’s life! I have been working on my feet position that you show and it’s find on my lead foot but I get pain on my trail foot. When peddling its fine but standing pain, I moved my trail foot more forward and that helped. Maybe just I’m older or could it be bike position, if you have any idea it would nice to hear, if not keep up the great work you have my ride more fun and enjoyable thanks.❤
Hi Stuart, great to hear you’ve been regressing to progress. So wise.
I can’t guess from afar, if you’d like to know I’m pretty sure we’ll find solutions working together, but guessing without seeing you would be very unprofessional of me.
Have you started my free Trackstand course on www.Roxybike-coaching.com yet?
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thanks for replying I do practice track stands every week as it’s fun and helps with my balance problem. I would love to take your course, I have limitations making difficult to commit to courses. I hope I the future my condition gets better but for now I will watch your video and practice when I feel well.
@@stuartwoodburn2653 the Trackstand course is free, so if you’d like to try it out, just go for it. 😊 No strings attached.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I subscripted to try the free Trackstand course with no luck, I tried 5 times and could only find the paid Trackstand course, I found that the pain in my foot is because of my balance problem so I will keep practicing.😃
@@stuartwoodburn2653 did you get my newsletter? There’s a link in there you just need to klick :-)
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Re flat pedals. I currently have convertible pedals. Can I stick with them? Also shoes. Can I use these barefoot Merrells, or is something else more effective? Trying to add a couple of photos. Lastly, in your opinion or experience, does the flat pedals preference hold for gravel and road biking also?
Hey Cindy, I recommend a good pair of flat pedal shoes like the ENDURA Hummvee shoes. Also, I recommend going full on flat on a mountain bike - because otherwise you may be looking down to see on which side you are on - which can be dangerous out on techy trails. Also, the base of support on “real” flat pedals is usually larger. And another point is: clipless shoes are too hard, so they won’t allow you develop the neuromuscular coordination in the soles of your feet, which is, however, essential.
For gravel and road clipless will probably work better, as you don’t need as much freedom for your feet and the mindful connection to your bike is not as essential.
P.S. this is the free Trackstand course I was talking about on buymeacoffee: roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy 😊😊
Does wheel size make a difference? I’ve heard 27.5 are more playful or stable on technical trails.
Absolutely. But what matters most is the skill level and finding a bike a wheel size that works for you.
Great advice. I particularly love your tips/comments on both droppers (I don't have one yet but I can see the advantages) and flats (pedals). I ride clipless because I came from road cycling. I can get out and off the bike (dismount) very quickly and so far so good on a few emergency bails. But getting into and on my "clipless" pedals is a definite disadvantage. I _love_ the solid placement feel of clipless once in. But there are many times on a MTB where you cannot waste the time (1-2 seconds?) trying to get that other foot clipped in. So flats on my MTB are almost certainly in my future sooner rather than later.
Great, Chris, thanks for sharing! Maybe this video will help to decide faster 😊
5 Reasons for Flat Pedals on your Mountain Bike!
czcams.com/video/8xAYkCNnSfk/video.html
Hi Roxy, you talked on a high level on frame size. Any reason why you didn't go for a 27.5 with your height? Even with a sloped top tube you barely cleared it. Also 27.5 is a bit more playful. Just curious if you investigated this heavily as I have a girlfriend the same height as you getting in to mtbing. Thanks!
Hi G, this is a 27.5 😊 I now ride a Lapierre Zesty in S and it fits perfectly.
Another great video with awesome tips. I think I have my seat a little too low, so I'll be fixing that next time I ride. Speaking of fear, and I am riddled with it which keeps me from trying things I'd like to try. What do you do if you fall off a high skinny? I'm petrified of them even when they're low!
Have you watched my videos about how to handle fear? Generally, I don’t try to fall off high skinnies :-) so I progress SLOWLY - starting with skinnies ON THE GROUND and then working my way up. You can practice how to ride skinnies on lines on the ground. Then on a curb. And so on. And always practice the dismount :-)
Hi Roxy! I had watched your videos on fear and just went back and re-watched. Very good advice I need to follow. I have casually attempted to follow lines on the ground...curbs are next. It's a mental block. As you can see, I follow the most unsavory conclusions in my thought processes! Your dismount video is also very good, and that kind of dismount had never occurred to me before. Thanks again!
I would never not have flats on my bikes. Too versatile and I’ve already got my scars and paid my dues, might as well keep on keeping on. :) 🇺🇸
Hehe 🙃 thanks for sharing!
Another thing, notice you're wearing Adidas five ten. Would you say is the best mtb Shoes? I'm wearing RC livewire. So far, so good. Thanks
Hey Moises, the best flat pedal shoes I have ever tried until now are the Endura HUMMVEE shoes. If you’re in Europe, I can send you a discount code :-)
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I wish I was in Europe. 😂🤣 I'm from Panama in Central America. Now you know that have fans from the other side of the World. Send me Code if to be purchased in Amazon.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire pls let me know what Amazon site (Country) has it available for sale.
@@moisestatis5418 happy to hear my philosophy is traveling around de globe 😍🥰
Unfortunately I don’t have a code for Amazon. But you may be able to find them there. They are called ENDURA HUMMVEE flat pedal shoes 😊😊
Hi what bike model are you using? Thanks and congrats!
I now ride a Lapierre zesty AM Fit in s with 27,5“ wheels. It’s amazing 🤩
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I agree! gotta study tht ride specs. thank you again!
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire in order to make easier learning new skills (trackstand, wheelie, bunny ho, ..) would you recommend an AM or an Enduro bike?
@@thegiste Both work :-) It's not the bike, but the motivation of the rider to practice, that matters :-)
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire so true
What if i do not have a preferred foot? I catch myself heaving the left foot or the right foot in front and it doesn't seem to have any impact on my stance or ride
Hi! it is really rare, but possible. If you believe you are both-footed, then practice with both :-)
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire first time i heard this idea with "dominant foot" was on fluidride channel, and i thought.. wait, what? Is this a thing? And then i started to pay attention on what i do with my feet on trails... And it seems it doesn't matter.
Than i tried to find an explanation for this and i think the reason for this is the type of bike i had when i started to ride. 40 years ago when i was 5 till 16 when i got a "proper" bike the only bicycles we had were some russian inspired steel monsters with no "hand brakes". In order to stop we had to "backpedal". So this is probably the reason i do not have a favorite foot, because after pedaling every time there was a need to alter the speed it didn't matter what foot was in front.. we just had to do it :)
@@texfromro Well great, if you really have built up the fine coordination in both, then great :-)
Is there a connection between tyre size and rider's height....I mean my height is 165cm so can I ride a 29er or it is good for me to ride 26 or 27.5.....please make a video on this..
Hi Naveen. There is no generic answer to that, as it depends on your leg length, skills and riding style, for example. I personally prefer 27,5” because I’m short at 158, love technical trails and want my bike to be playful.
However, if you for example prefer riding longer rides, have longer legs and are not much of a playful, technical rider, you will probably enjoy 29”.
My suggestion is always to try out different types of bikes and then decide for yourself.
The main element for success on the bike is the rider and his skills, anyway 😊 not the bike or it’s tyre size 😌
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestion roxy, you have cleared my doubt..
You deserve millions of subscriber
Love from India
@@naveenrawat8930 haha thanks a lot, Naveen. Your words in gods ear! 😊😊
Im also 158 and having a hard time finding the right frame size.. My knees also hurt usually after a ride..i wonder if the cranks arent too long?..I really have to go to a pro bike shop one of this days to get their opinion x) ... 2:22 kitty❤
A bike fitting can do wonders :-)
I can recommend the Lapierre bikes in S - they are perfect for our size 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thank ypu for your recommendation, very thoughtful :)
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I took a look at the bike, hehe, should have known it was a higher ende bike 😁 I am very grateful for your recommendation, but would you have any recommendations for a first MTB for a beginner in the sub 1000 eur rank? If there are any in my size.. 🤣
@@AuroraClair sorry, none that i know…
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thanks anyway
Fantastic video ❤️ I'm going to link to this for a video I have on some of the main riding tips I missed starting out or see people bikejoring and scootering missing :) And Hi from another short rider 😅 I can't stand flat foot over my current bike if I don't have my Five Tens on - all the rest of my shoes are minimalist soles 😂 My previous mtb was a 27.5" x 3.0" tire bike - made a very nice cushion to sit back on when bailing off the rear!!
😅 this is Great. I totally know how that feels. The same happens to me with 29”! Happy to have you here! Are you looking for specific content? What topics would you like me to cover?
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Topics, hmmm. This fall/winter I want to add to the skills I use to 'play' on natural trail features, like bunny hopping and bump jumping. I want to rear wheel flick leaves, acorns etc along the side of hard packed trails :) In thinking how to do this, I have to admit that I'm comfortable moving the rear wheel around well off the ground, but not comfortable at ground level losing traction. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how to practice (somewhere that won't erode a trail or destroy a lawn, if I even have the brute force to do that haha) before moving to the trail and actually hoping to scatter some leaves :D
@@TheMushingMountainBiker that’s an interesting one 😀 I’ll see if I can come up with something 😁
i am straining to hear you
Sorry! Maybe you can try headphones. My newer videos are all filmed with a mic, thanks to all the lovely souls who support me on Patreon and buymeacoffee 😍 🥰
Roxy do you use 29 or 27.5?
26 isn't a thing anymore?
@@viktorshvets9670 nah hahaha
I use 26“ and 27,5 :-) I LOVE my 26“ - it’s so playful and feels safe for me in steep and technical terrain. But the 27,5 is more stable.
I don’t use 29“ because it is dangerous to dismount for me.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thanks for responding. My height is 1.82cm and i don't know what to do im going to buy a bike today and im about to freak out.
Tomas Colomer with 182 i would go for a 29” - but try both and do what your tummy tells you :-)
Do yourself a favor with flat pedals and wear some kind of shin guards. Having the pedal smash your shin is not so bad but the spikes ripping and tearing your flesh is. With shin guards, it protects you from that. You will feel the pedal strike but without the blood and mayhem.
Thanks so much for your care 😍 I haven’t lost the pedals in 8 years though ☺️☺️☺️
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire But others might not be so lucky that are reading the comments. That's how learned of them. And yes I have had a bashing pedal strike with no blood. Yea!
@@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 it’s definitely a great idea to wear shin pads when you’re learning to ride with flats! Happy to hear you weren’t hurt.
It's sad they stopped building bikes for small riders and with a reasonable reach.
They haven’t 😌 My Lapierre bikes are AMAZING for short riders. I’m currently selling mine from 2023, as I’ve received the current ones, if you’re interested. 😊
I just cannot bring myself to go to flats…🙅🏼♂️🤷🏼♀️
What’s keeping you?
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire
Ha ha ….cost is one cuz I just bought the mtn bike/hardtail/xc and now dropper ($$$) but mostly it’s mental. I’m used to being clipped in, 30 yr roadie here and love being connected to my bike esp on trails and esp when climbing. I feel I climb better in clips and feel more stable. I tried the flats the bike came with and my feet kept slipping off. Those flats were junk tho because they didn’t have tall “prongs” and I didn’t use trail shoes either.. But even with better pedals I feel like I won’t feel the “power” in pedaling..that’s the story. I really think I’m just super hard headed and actually back in the day flats were “uncool” and you weren’t an expert rider unless you used clipless! LOL!
Ps. I did do some mtn bike racing long ago in clipless pedals and crashed a lot! That was was kinda why I quit mtn biking long ago.
@@ylana4444well, if you keep doing, what you do, you’ll always stay, what you are 😄
And what you need to ask yourself: do you want your ego to keep you from learning? Because „the cool kids ride clipped in“ thing is ego talk 😈
Also: If you’re loosing the pedals on flats this is a CLEAR indication that you need to practice exactly that. Not riding flats because you’re loosing the pedals is just like not showering because you’re dirty 😎
Yes I totally get it. And btw, I’ve left my ego behind for sure now as safety is a priority for me esp as I age.
I think ego was huge long ago when I was racing for sure! Thanks!
You need a mic
Sorry! Maybe you can try headphones. My newer videos are all filmed with a mic, thanks to all the lovely people who support me on Patreon and buymeacoffee 😍 🥰
Alcohol masks my deficiency
then it's time to change that 😇
That particular bike is actually too big for you, you can't even tippy toe touch the ground when your saddle is up the whole way.
When sitting on your seat the tips of your toes should touch the ground
Nope - that's a very common misconception. Watch tip 2 in the video :-)
When sitting on the seat and the pedal is ALL the way down, and the heel of your foot is on the pedal, then the leg should be extended. Because then, when you place your foot on the pedal like you do to pedal, then you still have only a SLIGHT bend in the leg.
If you set it up like you say, then your pedaling is VERY innefficient.
But: That's another advantage of dropper posts, BTW - you can drop them shortly before dismounting.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thank you I did try this it works pretty well and I do have a dropper post on my bike definitely a necessity to have a dropper post . Lol!