Better Braking In 1 Day - How To Brake On A Mountain Bike
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- Ever wondered how people Ride down steep rock rolls and sections of trail while staying in control? Today we are gonna talk about braking and show you how to do it too!
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Braking Position
02:25 Traction Vs Braking
02:50 Braking For A Corner
03:48 Brake Modulation
04:59 My Favorite Braking Drill
08:10 Aprils First Rock Roll
08:32 Coaching Her Through Baby Rock Roll
11:21 Big Rock Roll
12:50 Outro - Sport
I'm really good at braking. I've broke my pedals, my front wheel, my saddle and even my wrist. Great work guys!!
Hahaha oh man, we both laughed out loud at that one. Thanks for the comment and the smiles haha!
That's a good one!
i love this😂
Me too. I'm not that good at braking but I am too good at breaking.
I broke my pinkie toe yesterday.
This guy is a natural born teacher . He teaches from paying attention to his own riding experience , not from some theory . Teachers that teach in this way are always clear and easy to understand . People that teach from theory are generally not as lucid and lack the ability to transfer that knowledge to the student . These are exceptionally helpful videos with a lot of emphasis on visual explanation .
Thank you so much! We are so glad you guys are liking the videos!!! :)
100% supportive of this comment. Kyle have a gift to teach and the charisma to communicate. Cheers!
He's so respectful of April!
Definitely agree! Using multiple views (drone shots too!) and on-screen illustrations/lines/diagrams all help make it super clear. Like the music too!
Kyle - I don't do CZcams comments often but felt compelled to write.
I'm a road cyclist who has fallen in love with mountain biking (identity crisis!).
Anyway, mountain biking is so much more about skill and while I have seen many videos by many creators, yours are the absolute best. I can't tell you how much I love and appreciate your videos.
They cover great topics, you talk about the concepts and physics, you then walk through the exercises in logical progressing steps, and make it easy for people to emulate.
And on top of it, you and April seem like you could qualify as nicest people on the planet.
Thanks SO much and please keep them coming!
Thanks so much Michael! Your kind words mean a lot especially since you don't comment often. We put a lot into this and really care about helping people out. Thank you for taking the time to give us some extra motivation!
This articulate man has put into words how I also feel.
I agree 100%! I've watch all the videos and often rewatch after trying out the skills, but not getting it quite right. Thank you for providing such valuable lessons.
Jumping is my vote.
I just wanna say that these videos are some of the better tutorial videos I’ve seen.
I find the information is very clearly explained and there is a lot of depth in the details.
It is impressive to see April’s progression, not only skill and technique, but confidence as well.
Thanks for doing these.
Hey Jordan, thanks for the nice comment! We are having a lot of fun making them and it means a lot to hear nice feedback!
Yeah absolutly right.. I watched lot of tutorials to laern the wheely and only your tutorial helped me really to learn it so fast and easy! Thank you very much.. pls more videos!
I agree, Jordan. Some of the absolute best!
I just actually hurt my back last week from accidently pulling too much front brake. Oops. Didn't crash but the back strain was enough to put my next ride off for a week and a half.
Watching this video to pick up tips. It will help for sure with the good posture tips.
Totally agree,
I like the part where Kyle asks April if she wants him to lead her down the big rock roller. She says, No I can do it myself. Kyle looks really shocked and WORRIED while saying " No worries!". 😂
Haha you are good at reading facial expressions!
i was going to say the opposite that he didn't look worried at all
Ah yes he looked worried hahaha 😂 😂
Hey Kyle, I wanted to mention that the graphs on body positioning really help understand what you are trying to teach in each video. It's what makes your videos stand apart from others that I've seen. Oh and I vote for cornering in the next video.
Thats awesome! It takes sooo long to get all of those done but i think that is why people dont do them. I spend about 12-18 hours editing per video but hearing feedback like this makes me feel like its worth it :)
The overlay drawings are fantastic!!!!!
@@AprilRideMTB yes. Please continue with the overlays. It's easier to do something when you know what you are trying to achieve. The good/bad positions also help with recognizing when you are doing something wrong.
Thanks for your excellent videos. I will review them periodically so I don't pick up bad habits.
@@AprilRideMTB Thank you for doing it! I know it's not always about the money but I hope you're getting "compensated" somehow for these. Even if it's the personal satisfaction which makes it even more awesome what you two are doing.
Yup, I agree with r28a - the overlay, mark ups, slow motion and even pointing with your finger in the videos are the factors separating you from all the other vids. keep up the good work.
One time I flew over the bars due to bad front braking on a rockslab, and I was still clipped in so I magically landed a frontflip without any damage to me or the bike😂
oh man haha! That sounds like a wild ride!
That would have been awesome to see and, I imagine, kinda absolutely frightening to do.
I did this with skis. Wasn't watching ahead and looked at my skis. Then the next mogul I stuck the skis into and did a front flip landing down the next mogul perfectly.
Thank you guys for all of the amazing feedback and support this month! Hopefully you get a lot out of this Braking video and it can help you guys improve your confidence! Let us know in the comments what video you want to see next! Cornering or Jumping!
I vote cornering!
Good job april
Are you going to throw April down a Mega Ramp? Have you told her yet?
Cornering please!
NAILED IT!! Kyle I think you may be training the next women's downhill champion.. She learns FAST!
i never realized how important heel position until now. Kyle and April thank you for your video tips. You guys are super awesome!!!!
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting Anthony!
Cornering, including steep but flowy berms :) Also doing it slowly to build confidence
ok noted for sure when we do a cornering video, i was thinking it might even need to be a 2 part cornering video to do it right haha
I’d like to see cornering and especially on off camber turns as this is where I often struggle to maintain speed and control.
Ok sweet i will take a note and cover that in the video we do too! Thanks for watching!
I'd add cornering (and braking technique) on loose terrain aswell!
Yeah, on some natural off camber cornering (not builded burms).
That would be awesome! Struggling to find confidence in grip while cornering
Perhaps a separate video, but including how to hit switchback (down or up?) would also be cool
you should make a video where you take a shot everytime April says "Thanks" 😂
Great vid once again.
Haha thanks! "take one"
Without a doubt one of the best videos for improving your mountain biking skills. Kyle is a fantastic teacher and practical. I appreciate how April is not a bike ninja, but she's like us growing in her skills and confidence. I am always so happy to see April's skills improving and Kyle is the perfect teacher with all the small details he points out. Truly another great video for us mortals.
Glad you enjoy our videos so much! 😊
April kicks butt and Kyle you're a great teacher. You two have gotten me to just go for bike rides (hoping to do cool stuff in the future) and it's amazing to see a woman rocking it in a man dominated sport so thank you April for doing all you do it's wonderful to see you learning and achieving goals. Going out just for bike rides has helped with depression and has gotten me in better shape. Thank you so so much please just keep doing what you're doing you're not just teaching you're helping people!
Out of every youtube bike tutorial video makers you have the most accurate portrayal of an inexperienced rider than anyone else. A hard thing to do when you know what youre doing. You should do goon biking haha
Haha that would be an awesome video! We might have to make that happen
April is getting better and better!
Thanks Barry! Yeah shes gonna get too good for me soon haha
Great job. You have a good teacher.👍
Thanks so much :) it was really fun!
Thanks Kyle and April! I learn a lot more in proper ways on how to navigate MTBike starting in positioning, braking, etc. My boyfriend recommended your YT channel since I am more of a visual learner. You guys are awesome!! Thumbs up to April who is totally cool! You’re my inspiration! ❤️
Thanks Hannah :) you rock! Thanks for watching our videos!
This is the most wholesome content on the entire internet. Well done guys.
Recommending using metal brake pads with much louder 📢📢feedback for beginners would make this video PERFECT. Bravo👏👏
Cornering is my vote!
Ok one more for cornering! Thanks Rachel!
I’d like to see cornering specifically flat of loose corners! Good video
Concur with this. Flat switchbacks that are really loose. I am always afraid i'm going to dump my bike if i go too low.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
The terrain where I ride is 90% loose, so I'll upvote this as well!
watching your videos make me feel i'm in an online class (paid)... while drooling because I don't have an MTB just yet =)
definitely the best MTB tutorials in YT!
Thank you so much!
All your videos help me so much. This is my first season of Mountainbiking. It also helps my content.
Glad to help! Welcome to the mtb community too!
Thank you. You guys are subscribed to my channel jojo bikes
Cornering!!! But we will watch whatever u produce. These r amazing. My wife and I and the kids are addicted to this channel. Thank u!!!!
Yeah no worries!! Thank you so much for supporting us!
Two thumbs up for the chemistry between the two of you and the fantastic breakdown of skills. Well done guys!
Thank you so much!
I am a beginner in mtb and i am learning a lot from your videos guys , there are so many videos on youtube , trying to teach beginners the basics but this channel by far offers the most comprehensive and well detailed information , you guys are the best!
Great to hear! 😊
Kyle, you're a FANTASTIC teacher. Have you done any Gravel Bike videos. We need you in the GB world. Thanks to you and April for all your work and positivity.
Maybe one day! That would be super fun :)
I really needed this! Thanks.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb Oh btw I vote for jumping.
You have the best breakdowns I have seen so far.
Also I love how you were showing her the bigger roll, while only on one wheel. Hahaha. “Got this”....
Thank you so much, I wanted to demonstrate just how much front brake you can use and maybe inspire some people for what is possible with advanced braking!
I love this channel and really appreciate how its become about the two of you tackling this together! April, you're kicking ass- straight up, your progressions are massive and I am inspired watching you tackle this stuff so quickly. Kyle, your teaching style, patience, and positive affirmation is really pleasant to observe. Thanks you two! Cheers and love to ya both
Thank you so much Marcia!!!
Former road racer here who has dabbled in mountain bike riding but is switching over as I find myself enjoying it more. Especially when practicing the technical aspects of the sport. It makes all the difference and I can honestly say your channel is the most informative, easy to understand and most practical of any I have seen on the sport. Thank you and keep it up, you two!!
It’s funny how if you just “drop the anchor” as Kyle said, you don’t come to a complete stop, but instead your back wheel just kind of skids or bounces off the surface, and when you increase breaking power steadily than it’s much easier to come to a stop. This is really helpful. Thanks Kyle and April!
Yeah that cool you were able to pick up on that! Thanks for watching and commenting Jesse!
Can you do a video "how to clean your bike" pleas
Yeah that is a great idea!
Yes. A basic daily ride clean. Not the ocd, $100 worth of chemicals please ( unless that’s what u do).
Video request: how to clean your bike, and if I can use a hose on the bearings and linkages
And if April is like me, she will not feature in the bike wash video... I am a serious repeat offender of dissapearing as soon as the hose and wash comes out after a muddy ride 😅
Yes exactly, the daily clean and make ready for a ride. Seriously, I have a Mtb but I don't know how to do a daily maintenance. I did a maintenance once at the bikestore and it was riding much smoother after that.
This was a game changer for me. Just the explanation of braking vs traction gave me WAY more confidence on my last ride - my instinct to brake was overcome with the facts of not braking provided me better traction.
Great to hear Bobby!
You really stand out compared to other MTB coaching videos - the theme is not new but every time I watch your video I learned something new and useful. Thanks!
Great to hear, thank you! 😊
I always knew that I underuse my front brakes (feels safer), I just had no idea how much. Thanks a lot! Great job April, you made it look soooooo easy
Thanks for watching Jake! Hopefully you can practice that drill and then feel like a champ on the trail!!!
Oh yes, I'm walking way too many sections at Big Bear. Not anymore!!!!!!!
I am newbie when it comes to mtb but i am learning alot from you, keep up the good work! 🔥
Awesome! Thank you! We really appreciate you watching the vids!
Kyle-April. Thank u!!!!! I’ve heard so many people ( amateurs but I’m more a rookie than them) say three fingers on rear brake, one finger on front brake. I hear more advanced people say only use one finger for each brake. I’ve never heard or seen a video like this. I wish college was this fun. I love learning this. Amazing how my family are treating to apply this and re watch your vids. Thanks! Happy fourth.
I knew nothing about bikes before the quarantine but with all the gyms closed, it got me to purchase a gravel bike and been riding on roads and light trails in Singapore for 3months now, almost every single day.
I happened to run into yr channel while searching for trail riding on youtube and now I’m inspired to buy my 1st ever mtb and get into it at the age of 37. Wish me luck and pls continue to upload your instructions, they are the best I’ve seen, so detailed and inspirational!
That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! That made both of us smile :)
Obviously jumping, great job April!!!
A few years ago, when I was first told that the front brake was important, I was dumbfounded, but since then I use my front brake a lot.
Yeah its definitely not the most intuitive right away. Thanks for watching Sebastien!
I learned in the 80s the rear brake makes the front wheel heavier while the front is for stopping.
Blown away at how good you are at breaking down these skills. Thanks for making these videos, I'll watch whatever you put out!
I am also amazed at how well Kyle is at coaching! That is why I wanted us to make these videos and share it with everyone :) -April
Hey Kyle, I was just telling my wife what a great teacher you are. You humanize the training. I’ve understood your methods because you really go over them in detail. Thanks for helping me better at riding
And I like how you give hearts to everyone
Definitely cornering! Particularly at bogus on those loose berms. My wife fell and she would love to see how you teach April the right way.
Noted! Thanks for the idea Jay! Tell your wife that we hope shes ok!
Kyle you are an excellent instructor, you can see from vid to vid how April is gaining confidence. Excellent job.
Thanks Miguel!
She is such a sweet girl to teach, with a beautiful personality, more girls should be like her. God Bless and keep safe. 🇺🇲🤙🏼
I’ve been really getting into mtb since summer started and have been going to the local trails with my friends several times a week! I just bought my first full-suspension last week, the cannondale habit 6! Discovered your channel through the trending page and I’m loving your videos! It’s been helping me learn proper technique! I’d love to see a collab between you and my all-time favorite, Seth’s Bike Hacks, some day!
Thats so cool! Thanks for joining our little crew Graham! we are so stoked that the videos are helping you and i promise we will do something with Seth eventually!
1:20 naughty laugh😉
I'm so glad you pointed out about the differences between NA and other country's brake levers at the start, because I was getting super confused when I saw you were pulling what was to me the wrong lever..... Thank you!!
Haha thanks Pete!
Jumping is always a great topic, but cornering seems a better topic after braking. I'm here either way. Great job to you both!
Ok that is three votes for cornering! I think we are seeing a trend haha :) Thanks for the comment!
OH man, all these little techniques...might have saved me from my nick name "Matt O.T.B. (over the bars)"
Haha oh no! Maybe you can rebrand yourself! we will do a video on stoppies and then when you get good at them they will call you stoppie Matt!
I'd love to hear some comments/advice on seat height. I find its a little hard to have optimal seating for xcountry and steep descents with braking.
Yeah i totally agree and we have a seat position video scheduled for mid next month! :)
Get hold of a dropper post. I bet you'll never want to ride without one afterwards!.
You guys are so humble. I really appreciate your videos and have learn a whole lot with them. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this videos!
Our pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment and for watching 😊
Love the vibe of you guys'videos!
Every video you two do, I try your techniques and immediately get better. This format is excellent for learning solid fundamentals. Excellent teaching with an excellent student. Well done!
Thank you Dan!
Cornering first please, but also jumping. 😁
Awesome tutorials guys. By far the most comprehensive ones out there.
I love how you are not putting out a show, sticking to what is important. Way to go!
Awesome, thank you Simon!
Thanks guys, I'm learning heaps.
You two have given me so much confidence. I only just got my MTB two weeks ago and live in North Vancouver where the trails are challenging. Thank you for making these and presenting everything so cleanly. You make a great team too.
Thanks so much Greg :)
Your videos are valuable to a beginner like me......They help a lot! That you smile and are so upbeat makes them even better. Thank you.
Thank you!!! 😁
Super beginner here. Thank you so much for showing the body position for braking. Fell off my bike a few hours earlier coz I didn't know how to brake... your video is a big help! I just need to practice it more. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear that it helped Angel!
I watched this video ages ago and it helped me negotiate steep loose-rocked tracks so much better. Thx
Really good explanations for regular riders. Love April's attitude!
Been riding since yr 1985 Mt bike and I always get so much from you 2 , thanks keep it up
Thanks! This video explained A LOT. Feel so much more confident about taking some steeper hills.
After watching several hundred mtn biking videos over the last 10 years, your videos are by far in the top 2-3 for clarity, analysis and description. Excellent combo of Kyle's expertise linked with showing a less skilled biker "how to". Many good and great bikers aren't so good at coaching. Good job Kyle and excellent attitude April for receiving feedback and instruction. I wish the internet and CZcams was available when I started mtn biking 25 years ago - I'd be alot better rider now. I'm learning so much from you, while trying to break bad habits conditioned over decades.
p.s. Nice nose wheelie at 11:28 coming down that rock roll
Thanks so much Steven :)
@@AprilRideMTB I'd love to see a similar video when rolling steep, loose surfaces (either dirt, loose gravel, and sandy slopes). Yeah I have a few of those where I bike. May only be 15 feet of more or less a chute (hence the loose bits). Too much rear and its a skid show and too much front will compress and plow the front tire into the soft terrain. I'm under the impression the really loose or soft slopes must be ridden faster?
Shout out to her for being so open to coaching and taking on anything gnarly that comes her way
Yeah she is a trooper haha, i think the video camera really helps the motivation too which has actually really helped her to improve!
Since I ride motorcycles - we always switch the front brake to the Right - since the Clutch is usually the Left... Love your Videos! I like the Scale - 50% Brake 50% Traction :) Very True! Sometimes just skidding is going to make you go faster... as you showed!
That does make more sense and I tried that at first since I came from moto too, but for some reason I just had Kyle switch it back to North American MTB standard. I don't seem to have any problems going back and forth from moto to mtb. -April
I vote for jumping, the source of much woe. Thanks guys for these tutorials, what I’ve seen so far has been awesome, so simply and clearly explained. Really look forward to seeing new stuff and getting into the back catalogue.
Awesome, thank you Jose!
Great lesson, thank you 😊
Another great vid you two! Great coaching Kyle 🤘
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!!
Thank y’all again for the great video and as always, clear concise instructions!
The way you explain things just makes it click for me. I've always been afraid to use my front brake for the fear of going over the bars, but now I want to try it on my next ride this weekend. Thanks. You two are awesome.
Awesome video! I really needed this one, thanks guys!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Seth!
Great video. I’m an intermediate rider and I found you had a lot of great practical and approachable tips.
Truly enjoying your videos, very helpful and you make it easy to learn!
Glad you like them!
Love the videos ! You guys do a great job of explaining and then showing the technique. Keep it up!
Thanks Chet!!
I used to bike all my childhood time and now at 36 I am back ,, I still got it but not as the same technique you are telling ,,
Thank you very much ,, I learned a lot ,,
Glad it is helpful for your comeback 😊
Great tutorial video, keep it coming 👌.
I really wish I had someone like you guys around to teach me! Watching helps me understanding more!
some of the best riding tutorial videos out there keep the good work up kyle and april!
Thank you! :)
You are a great teacher and April is such a trooper. You guys are great together, seeing an experienced rider with a person who is learning
Where are you can see she’s nervous, but trusts you and her ability and accomplishes great things. Very encouraging! I am a roadie but just got a new Levo SL. l I have been watching your videos and looking forward to spring so I can get out there practice them and then hit the trails. I am probably 20 years older than both of you combined so thanks for helping us old guys👍
Thanks so much for this video. I fell going downhill the first time I got on a mountain bike (I went over the handlebars) and now I am scared to go downhill. This will help me practice breaking correctly! So thank you so much!!
Glad it was helpful!!!
more power Kyle & April! Learned a lot form you guys! thanks!
Glad to hear!
Kyle I love your videos. I learn something new every time.
Awesome! Thank you Brad!
These videos are one of the best MTB videos on CZcams. Start with the basics, and go in depth
Glad you like them!
Great that you pointed the reverse brake thing. I went to Switzerland, hired a bike and scared the shit out of myself when I thought I was rear braking and I did an endo! It must make jumping between a bike and a motorcycle a friggin nightmare
You guys are great. I love watching April progress. Good motivation. Definitely jumping next!!
Thanks Haley!!!
Respekt to April... solid work! I'm a big, strong dude that normally works in the middle east and even I would have been a little intimidated by that big rock. Way to go!
haha thanks!
I did it!! I went mountain biking near Zion National Park and I mastered going downhill! Thank you again for this awesome video! 😎 No more walking my bike downhill and others having to wait on me!
Another great video. Love your teaching style.
You two are great.
Thanks so much Peter!
This is the video I’ve been needing!!! Awesome thanks guys! Ready to get my braking practice on!
Awesome, good luck Mo!
Great video. Thanks for all the hard work you put into the videos. You both did great. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff! 😊
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. The techniques are well explained, and it’s good to see the progression of April’s skills. Great format, I always look forward to the next one!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!!
I love all your videos guys - learned a lot from you and improved a lot on my bike! Thanks!
Glad to help! Thanks for watching Thomas!
Great video, a must watch! Please keep on with the basics. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!!
Thank you for this video, I feel the friendliness of you guys and it's just fun learning while watching this 😊. Keep it up
Thank you 😊
One of my favorite channels. Thank you very much for the great video
Thank you so much JF!!!
Honestly the best at explaining bro! Great stuff!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!