How To Ride TOUGH MTB Trails
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 15. 06. 2024
- The one skill that bails me out of the toughest spots on the trail is also one of the most versatile skills you can have on two wheels. Using an "English Hop" or simultaneous two-wheeled hop, SPD hop, clipless hop, (and the many other names it goes by) will give you a chance to quickly reset and rebalance yourself and your bike when things go sideways.
In this video we break down all the different uses for the technique, in addition to how to do each one. I'll also put this skill into context by riding one of the most difficult "trails" that I know. Actually, it's the place that I go to challenge myself on my Trials Bike, but I thought it might be fun to do a MTB video here, too.
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Love the addition of the drone footage and that spot is just so amazing, looks so fun. One thing I struggle with is forward hops. When I watch you or Schwinny, you seem to be able to effortlessly hop forward a wheel base over and over. I'm thinking maybe the key is the "rolling hop" timed with a ratchet. It kind of looks like you ratchet forward to get some forward momentum and then do a rolling hop. I'm not sure about the timing; originally I was thinking it was more like a pedal kick where you are doing the hop while applying pedal pressure, but now I'm not so sure. I'm going to try to practice more without brakes to see if that helps, I've gotten so used to hopping with both brakes locked that I think it may be limiting things a bit.
Thanks JBank! The rolling hop in all forms is a great thing to practice, even as a tool to keep (or build) momentum while you're riding uneven surfaces. I find that if I can "flow" over rocks like this, I can usually carry that movement into some of the tougher moves, which plays to my advantage. I think there are definitely some ways you could practice this specifically, feeling out the difference between using pedals and not. I might suggest a variation on the Inchworm drill where you roll slowly without your brakes as you do some small hops forward.
Youâre making great content. Thanks dude. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!
This is an excellent video! Another one from you. The only problem is you make it look too easy! Try to fall off the bike like us mere mortals every once in a while đ
Haha, thank you! I did fall a few times on those rocks, maybe I should put a crash reel at the end of the videos from now on.. đ€
@@SuperRiderTV you know, I think that would add to your credibility, not subtract. And you are already a zen master of bike skills. We can all see that.
@@corsomagenta I think that's a good call. I'll include the next batch of crashes into my upcoming videos
Not sure what it's called but I love watching "trail trials". I can't really do much of this stuff yet but in my mind I'm Chris Akrigg or Jeff Lenowski.
Thanks for breaking down the moves, even the little drills are super useful.
Trail trials, works for me! :)
It's always those little movements that end up making the big difference, this one in particular is undefeated when it comes to getting out of tough spots on the trail. Have fun!
The drone footage is great - fantastic video!
Thank you!! Been wanting to break out the drone for quite some time!
Somehow I missed this clip and have just come back to it. I definitely need to work on this move more, it's so helpful!!! Like JBank I have a hard time getting a full wheel base, but it's improving.
I think the hop with feathered brakes is probably the gateway move to get you closer to the full wheelbase - super curious to see how it works for you guys!
I'm going to the MB enduro in France and this will be very usefull đ€Ł
Good luck!
You could literally win a traditional natural trials comp with only this move.
True! And on any bike, I saw Lenosky do it last summer with a full sus 29er in Bentonville!
Enjoy seeing the Marin out having fun. Sturdy playbike
Such a fun bike!
Another excellent video Super rider Aaron đđđ€ practice makes progressđŽMuch love and respect đđŽđȘđŽđđŽđ€
Thank you!!
Top, as always! Appreciate it.
Thank you!
Thanks for video, i will learn, practise and use this.
Happy to help! Have fun!
you should mention something about how to control the brakes while hopping.
Good call - I sort of touched on the rolling and stationary hops, but I think there's a bit more nuance to cover. Thanks for the input on this, I'll definitely find a way to include that in a future video!
Excellent video.
Thank you!
Great skillâŠthink itâs better to practice with the fork locked out? Iâm on a HT. AlsoâŠsold my drone two years ago w concern over new regulations/restrictions coming into place. You licensed, or just recreationally using it?
I usually recommend learning any new skill with the suspension locked out, that way you get a clear signal between your input (body) and output (bike). Once you've got the motions figured out, it's fine to open the suspension back up.
This drone has a cool feature that gives you guidance on restrictions, the software on the controller will tell you where you can and can't fly - and max heights and stuff. Pretty cool so far, although to be honest, I haven't done much more than this video with it (yet).
Super usefull thanks
Have fun! Practice makes progress!
Love your tutorials. Theyâve helped me so much. Iâm trying things Iâve never done before and meeting w some, albeit marginal, success. Practice does make progress! So Iâm guessing here you lock your brakes, is that right?
@@rickcano8243 That's awesome to hear! As far as the brakes are concerned, you can do either rolling (no brakes) or stationary (brakes on). I recommend learning both - and when I'm riding on that rocky trail in the video, I'm using a mix of each. It's pretty helpful to carry momentum in most situations, so if you can utilize this skill with minimal braking, it'll be to your advantage.
Do i need to lock both my wheels when doing this technique?
It helps when you first start, but eventually when you have the skill locked in, you can ease off the brake to create additional forward momentum. Easiest to learn it with locked brakes, though.
@@SuperRiderTVwow. Thanks mate! You're the best!
@@attheendofthedayx2933 Have fun!