How to Ride Up Stairs on a Mountain Bike: The 4 Key Tips
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2014
- How to ride up stairs on a mountain bike. The Top 4 Tips to climb stairs on a mountain bike with more skill and control. Bonus Tips and Full Up Stairs tutorial: bit.ly/-UpStairs
How to ride Down Stairs: bit.ly/-DownStairs
Saddle Stop Technique: bit.ly/ClimbRoots
Find More at www.mtbtips.com! - Sport
went on a trail
saw some strairs
tried this
got flat
pushed bike all the way back home
sold bike
got fat
embraced heart disease
Have fun with that =)
~ Chris
LOL!
Lol wtf
Same story here :) What Richard said, pressure was too low
Thanks heaps for your Likes, Views, Comments and Shares, Groovers! It all helps MTBtips bring you more great videos.
~ Chris
Chris, the world needs more positive people, just like you. big thanks for the time and effort, and love you put into these vids, they made a difference for me when I got my first serious MB. keep 'em coming pls
Wow... I never seen a guide for riding up stairs, very nice Chris! Got even more stuff to work on now.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and then share it with us. I'm very grateful and you're making a positive contribution to our skill set.
Cheers,
Sascha
+Sascha Mac Donald My pleasure, Sascha. Thanks for your kind words, they feed me energy to do more! ~ Chris
my dentist will be pleased!
It'll help him pay off his new BMW! :D~ Chris
dentists are overpaid
the mtb is good when don´t fail haha
I never thought I'd see such a helpful vid. It's a great vid! Thanks!!
I could be wrong, but I think it's missing a step.
Step 5. grow an extra foot taller than average so you can comfortably ride a bicycle with a frame geometry high enough for the chainring/crankset to clear the stairs.
Most people would only be able to manage this on shallow and spaced out stairs. On some of the other stairs in this video it's likely as soon as they get over the second or third one, something would catch and likely go badly from there. In motorsports, this is known as high-centering.
I would actually think that having a step that's too high but also too long would allow parts of the frame to skip. The closer the steps, the steeper the angle, the more leverage the front gets. Would be practically impossible to hit anything underneath if you were going say near vertical. The height of each stair would actually determine the gap the tires could fit in, which would likely be the most direct effect on whether there's clearance or not.
I love how we can see your chain transferring shock and undertaking various wave forms.
One of the best stair climbing vids on YT 🐯
Good gracious, if you have an elephant, there's always a person with a cage- or simply an unpleasant remark. This is an excellent tips' channel. I've learned a lot from it. Thanks.
justin e Hayward Good to hear and glad to help, Justin. Thanks, dude
fantastic landscape in this video.
Just discovered your channel. excellent tips ! thanks for the sharing ;)
this video is the reason I got flat today :D
+Domagoj Barlović Blame the video and you'll never get better, Domagoj. Watch it again and check out the full tutorial at the website. I'm sure you have it in you to conquer stairs, dude!
~ Chris
+MTBtips not blaming, just sayin ;) I just started to learn some techniques so I know it s a learning curve in everything. Glad you believe in me, I m able now to hop smaller objects and maintain speed when riding in my town.That ability changed a lot so I m desperate to learn more and I am not spearing my bike.
Domagoj Barlović I would expect that to be more of a snakebite than a simple flat
@@midassandahl5076 due to flat tyres already, try a pump
Instructions unclear I accidentally taped my dog to the wall
Nice Cris ! amazing the charing on slow motion
Thanks, Robert. Enjoy!~ Chris
Hi Chris, I am a big fan and would like to know if you could make a vid on how to set your shocks correctly for different terrain.
Cheers, Hugh :) :)
RIP rims
Hey Chris, nice videos and thanks for the uploads. What seat height do you recommend for beginners for trying to climb simple and low steps?
I always love watching chains in slow motion on a bike with no chain guide, look at it go!
Yeah, it whips around. Crikey!~ Chris
These guys make it look so easy.
I wish I found you earlier I sent myself down a hill because I lost control on my bike this evening. Just subscribed :)
Cool, Kyle. I hope you're okay dude!
~ Chris
Really works well. Should have bought one sooner.
Great advice, Chris. Simple to understand. Now I know how to get to my apartment with my bike when the lift's not working ;-)
***** :D Good stuff, dude.~ Chris
Hi Chris, thanks for the video. Is your suspension engaged when you do this? It seems from the video like it isn't moving, but I might be wrong. Thanks.
I gave this a shot but I ended up dying. : )
But, did you die?
Totally dead.
stugsvamp Shibe But, did he die?
Emyll Somar Don't know what to tell you dude, I'm still dead.
Logicfray omfgaah :o how u dieded m8?
amazing
Actually the best way to ride up the stars is learning how to wheelie
Once you did that you wheelie just before entering the climb
Hey Chris! I am new to mountain biking. Just got myself a Giant Revel mtb. Is the bike in the video a 26 or 29er? Thanks for all your videos on riding tips! keep up the great work and more video! Cheers, Reuben.
Hi Reuben, the full sus in the video is a 2012 Trek Fuel Ex 9.9 26er. The hardtail in the video is a 2014 Trek Superfly 9.8 SL 29er. Cheers, dude. Have fun on the new MTB! ~ Chris
1st tip, get a 29er,
2nd tip make sure it has full suspension, and you have clipless shoes,
3rd lift up your front wheel and ass,
4th make sure stairs aren't too big,
5th step - don't freaking stop pedaling, otherwise you fall.
+babusiaN1 1. One of the bikes is a 26er.
2. One of the bikes is a hardtail
3. The 'Saddle Stop' technique is crucial if you want to excel at stairs
4. As the video says, start on one or two stairs and only progress once you've mastered them
5. Learn to pause pedal. If you continually pedal, you're bound to pedal strike
6. Have fun, Groovers!
~ Chris
Bruh, I do this with my hardtail with flat pedals no problem
Saddle stopping - the technical term for when your seat post is too high and keeps smacking you in the butt.
big like, sub
Hi Groovers!!!!
fuck yeah! nice set of stairs you were working on.
i know where there are some stairs that need to be climbed, by me...
thanx much
XTheSonofTheSunX Go knock 'em dead, Groover!Cheers! ~ Chris
I like this video, Thumbs-up from me and Subscribe. Thanks a lot 4 Tips.
Kiran Limbu Thanks, dude. Cheers~ Chris
I'm pro at riding stairs up and down, but I've also lost a few bikes on that.
Yeah, stairs are tough on bikes, especially on headset bearings! Cheers.~ Chris
With a rigid 26er next??
Excelente dicas n__n
Brasil - Crato - Ceará
Willenaldo Almeida agradecimento!
It went together easily in less than an hour. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Do u wear clip less biking shoes? Because I couldn't tell and i don't know if it is easier
Yes. I reckon clip-in type pedals are easier once you have the skills and confidence, because they allow you to apply a more complete/smoother/more powerful pedal stroke. Start on flat pedals though, if you're unsure of clipping out fast enough, so you can ground that foot fast if things go wrong. Stairs hurt!~ Chris
Interesting. But how do I keep my pedals from hitting the floor? With one step it is pretty easy to keep the pedal away from the concrete, but if Im constantly pedaling in order to go over a bunch of steps, how can I be certain I wont crash from pedal touching the floor?
André Menezes Hi Andre. Lots of practice, getting good at timing your pedal strokes, choosing the right gear ratio and pedal pausing at the right moments. I hope this helps. Have fun with it! Cheers.~ Chris
which pedal is the best
clip pedal or flat pedal for ride up stairs
Shoaib Yolo As long as you're comfortable and in control using them - clip in pedals I reckon. Cheers!~ Chris
I ride a softail, but could you go up stairs on a hardtail? my friend is using a hardtail atm?
no..he couldnt :P
One of the bikes in this video is a hardtail!!
Right...and after following all the steps, and the first attempt, I have crashed and felt down. Result, arm injury.
What is a type of this bike?
Pinch?
when will the indiegogo.com thing be launched and how will you find it?
NOZZA PEARCE Hi Nozza. I'll be doing a video about the Launch, so if you're subscribed you should see it come through. Cheers!~ Chris
of cause im subscribed, why wouldn't i be! cheers mate
Hola
it's not enough newbies in this videos to show the common mistakes, and why Chris didn't topple from the bike )
You lost me when the sound started to beep in a high frequency
Cool Climb bro! Keep up the vids, I recently did a climb up the Lloyds Building in London that was shown on the News. Videos on my channel if you want to check it out
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What bike are you riding in this video?
Full sus: 2012 Trek Fuel Ex 9.9 Hardtail: 2014 Trek Superfly 9.9
Cheers. ~ Chris
Meanwhile i would be eating concrete if I tried that lol. Great video
Just start with two or three stairs, Kenneth. Practice over several weeks and you'll get it! Woo hoo!Enjoy. ~ Chris
i thought the same xD
What do I do ? one side of the suspension goes down more , turning the wheel .
Hey, have you also taught yerself to fly a boeing 737 ? It did take you 2 minutes, right.
Marsh Paull Yeah, got my pilot's licence when I was 13 :D~ Chris
In which gear
Do you live in Toowoomba.
I have that cycle
Can u do this with a XC mtb?
Sure can, Michael. The bikes in the video are XC bikes. Have fun with it! ~ Chris
Easy with turbo levo
I Just got a mountain bike and i have been doing tricks and my mum said they are not made for tricks is that true?
Bmx is the most trick based bike. It's still fun to do on an mtb & tricks like wheelies, bunnyhops etc improve your mtb skills. If you cycle primarily for bmx/ tricks, a mtb just slows you down.
If you have a market bike..... dont do any jumps,drops etc or you Would damage your bike or hurt yourself. Market bikes are like 50-300 pounds and higher Than That you can start looking and good bigginer bikes 600-1500 good intermidate bikes and 1500+ advanced bikes most likely full suspension and really capable
I'll stick to cycling, what's next how to ride your bike indoors and over furniture?
Absolutely afraid to do that. I fall down the stairs and rebreak my leg😳
what is "saddle stopping"
Wont this ruin your rim if you do this to much?
+Fixed G00n No, not if you do it correctly! Don't forget the full tutorial at the website...
~ Chris
Does saddle shopping mean using your bum to stop the rear end of the bike bouncing too high?
PaddyMacNasty You got it, dude. Spot on! You can see the video and a full explanation here www.mtbtips.com/advanced-mountain-biking-tips/how-to-climb-roots-uphill-on-a-mountain-bike/ Cheers!~ Chris
im still scared to try it
man that seat is aaallll the way up
Popped both wheels.
Oops. Be careful with your tire pressures!~ Chris
just use the slope bside it.
bik like
Tip nr 1 make a while
Tipp nr 2 is the same
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I m cann not good inglich i learn this i come from luxemburg
How to buckle your wheels
"No animals, I mean, wheels were harmed in the making of this video" :P ~ Chris
But I have hardtail :)
Adam Pietras So do I. Start small and enjoy the challenge, Dude!~ Chris
+Adam Pietras I have a rigid. Big deal dude.
I break my tires when I ride upstairs
If you like this video, you’re going to love bit.ly/2bERZwv. Check it out! It will take your mountain biking to another level entirely! ~ Chris
fog
And all the stairs you will the encountering will give you enough room to accelerate ain't that right? like there are no steep continuous stairs in this world uhn? And when you're clipped in, you can forget the type of stairs I'm talking about.
The stairs you're climbing here are slack and without any skills, any averge joe can speed up them but, shit gets real when faced with with a real steep and continuous stairs like 10m long at a 35 degree angle. folks who ride streets know what I mean.
Or u can get down and grab the bike and walk upstairs and ride
now i have a flat tire )=
it's easy with a full suspension.
*easier :D
~ Chris
Those are not as steep as the ones I'm facing...not even close...
+Arturo Sánchez Wow. They sound impressive. Show us the vid, Arturo!
~ chris
There is a really annoying high pitched sound in the background
Yeah tried it and I got a flat lol
This should be titled how to get your rims bent and broken in no time - four tips
+Marsh Paull Looks like somebody didn't check out the full tutorial...
~ Chris
You wont get bented rims and flat tires, if you will have a good tire presure :) but it depends on your ride tho ;)
How to climb stairs when theres a grass hill next to them, lol okay.
Not enough detail
Riding downstairs is easy youll just lose a tooth or two.
0.38 lol easy stairs.....
Boom tire blown :(
+Dave Chippy Major bummer, Groover!
~ Chris
Friday 13 showed his face ^^
+Dave Chippy It's Saturday 14th over here ;) Have a top weekend, Dave. Don't ride in front of any black cats...
~ Chris
Those stairs look nasty if you tip over and stuck in your pedals.
+梅キョア They certainly will be nasty if that happens, yes! No doubt about it. Make sure that you only progress to harder challenges as your skill allows, so that you keep the practice environment as safe as possible. If need be, start off practicing on just one step that is all by itself. (and flat pedals if need be) Once you get comfortable with that one step - and this may take a couple of weeks - find a place where there are just two steps, and practice on them. That steep flight of stairs in the video is quite a challenge and definitely not something you should expect to be able to ride straight away, unless you've ridden something similar many times before. Does that help? ~ Chris
+梅キョア They certainly will be nasty if that happens, yes! No doubt about it. Make sure that you only progress to harder challenges as your skill allows, so that you keep the practice environment as safe as possible. If need be, start off practicing on just one step that is all by itself. (and flat pedals if need be) Once you get comfortable with that one step - and this may take a couple of weeks - find a place where there are just two steps, and practice on them. That steep flight of stairs in the video is quite a challenge and definitely not something you should expect to be able to ride straight away, unless you've ridden something similar many times before. Does that help? ~ Chris