What do you wish you knew as a beginner mountain biker? Let us know in the comments 👇

@pytek23

6 жыл бұрын

Can you do video specifically about hips hinge movement.

@HHHHSSSEA111

6 жыл бұрын

Take everything said in this video, and go session the gnarliest sections of trail you dare - nothing builds skills and confidence faster

@dereksmith3632

6 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew the local clubs not only needs help with trails but wants your help. Beginners will become part of the brotherhood a lot sooner by helping out.

@Saber-2

6 жыл бұрын

How about not riding trails when they're wet? I know that's something new people wouldn't know about.

@gmbn

6 жыл бұрын

+TheDuckRace But when would people ride in the UK then? 😉 Wet trail riding has its challenges, but shouldn't be avoided.

Cool, im about to get into mountain biking.

@FlowFinderUSA

6 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@sushruthravishankar105

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah do it and stop playing fortnite !!

@joscram1129

5 жыл бұрын

@@sushruthravishankar105 haha never did

@cornhole9165

5 жыл бұрын

i wanto but i cant.. my house is 5 mins away from the mountain and it has great potential but nobody gives a fuck about the sport...smh

@jeffrey5421

5 жыл бұрын

@@cornhole9165 you don't have to go to a mountain to ride a mountain bike haha there's thousands of trails you can go to and if you don't drive ride to one make a journey of it you won't regret.

Thank you. Great video, really engaging and well explained. I'm a 50 Year old newbie. If only I'd watched this last week before I hit my first tree :)

@zeta3347

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@PugsPhotography

Жыл бұрын

50?? hell yea!

@ThideUpSound

5 ай бұрын

Haven't hit a tree yet but have come really close. I am 50 years old also and just getting into Mountain biking.

Neil you forgot one of the most important bike setup checks - when you get the start of the trail or a good descent check that your fork and shock aren't still locked out! And if you have a fancy dual position fork (where you can adjust the fork length with a flip of a switch) check that it is in the maximum travel position... don't know how many times I have gotten to the end of the trail and thought to myself "man I am not feeling it today, the bike seems so twitchy and sketchy" to then look down and see that everything is still locked out from the climb......

Neil is great! Clear and interesting to listen, keep up the good work!

Another big tip is to really keep an eye to the weather. If there is a big rain storm where it dumps water the night before, be careful about going on a technical trail in the morning. I made a mistake last weekend in New England in the US and went over my handlebars because there was some mud in front of a small rock. It slowed down my bike enough to not allow the bike to roll over it and the bike stopped and I kept going. If it was dry out, I would have rolled right over it, but I am still just learning. So, if you are still developing your skills like myself, take on newer, technical trails only in the best conditions. And also, ride with a friend.

@gmbn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the addition Nate. Weather plays a huge part. Bad weather shouldn't necessarily be avoided, but should definitely be taken into account.

I like the front brake on the right. Coming from a motocross background it makes sense to me.

@acarvahal1995

4 жыл бұрын

Same, grew up riding dirt bikes and quads. So much more natural feel

This is a VERY informative and useful video! Thanks so much for making this!

Just bought my first MB today... have been doing Tri for three years and wanted to mix it up a bit. Wow... what have I gotten myself in to??!!! lol. From GTN to GMBN. Great vid. Sub'd.

Anyone else who isn't even a beginner but watches this anyways?😅

@gmbn

6 жыл бұрын

Did you still learn something? 😉

@alexanderwanner4360

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, there is always a reason to watch a new GMBN video, keep up the good work guys!!!

@Adam-ow3mo

6 жыл бұрын

Yooo crazymtbb here

@alexanderwanner4360

6 жыл бұрын

No way how do you know who I am???

@Adam-ow3mo

6 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderwanner4360 maby I'm a hacker 😉😉

This is awesome, exactly what I needed right now. Will be watching a few times to really get a 'handle' of it. Been going on a few intermediate trails as a beginner, feel like I needed to step back and get a better understanding! The video really helped, thank you! One question - i have a 1*11 gear track... is there a specific way to utilize this on different parts of the trail (cornering, uphill, downhill, etc)?

I am just getting a new mountain bike and looking to get off road again after not biking since my Orange Clockwork got stollen in around 1993 and I am pleased to say this video reminded me of a ton of things I used to do! Good to know the techniques are still the same so I should be good to go. 😀

This was really helpful thank you! Answered all the questions I didn't know I needed to ask.

Getting back into MTBing after about a six year hiatus; this was great as a refresher. I ride a steel hardtail, Jamis Exile with a bunch of aftermarket upgrades, when I road before I was told that putting your inside pedal lower when leaning into fast corners helped the tire knobs dig in for better traction where as putting the outer pedal lower would make the rear tire more likely to want to slide out... Your thoughts?

Great video...always good to get back to basics!

Tyre pressure add on : pressures will vary depending on body weight.

@koltenbradshaw

3 жыл бұрын

tire*

@CIDKTANK

3 жыл бұрын

Tyre**

@chocchip4172

3 жыл бұрын

tieyre*

@SimonBauer7

3 жыл бұрын

and they will vary based on bike weight aswell so total weight is the factor

Thanks for all these tips. One of the best, I have not heard somewhere else for mountain biking is: Look where you want to go. When I practiced for my motorcycle license the instructor said exactly that and it saved my life already a few times. Don't look at what you are scared of but look at where you want to head.

Great info for the new guys out there!

@alexanderwanner4360

6 жыл бұрын

Ha hey guys it's alex you affiliate aka. @downhillplanet 😍♥

Cool vid👍 really helping the beginners

This is a VERY informative and useful video! Thanks so much for making this, benefited a lot from this!

Going on my first trail this weekend.. your videos have really helped me out to prepare

@peterward8135

6 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@benjamind165

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go and have you caught the bug

Nice video -- summary at the end is a useful touch.

You and your channel is awesome! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@newlife9215

5 жыл бұрын

*are awesome

great video, lots of helpful info!

I love showing my son your videos.

Great video. It would be great if you can do more of these. Maybe some drills you can do daily to improve more

@MTBradley

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find any drills to work on daily? It's been a couple years since you asked, but there are several out there. Is there something specific you're interested in learning?

I waaashed out and Skinned meyh neh! Thanks for the great video M8! Seriously greatful Irish American here. Three Cheers to Spring!

@aidan.22

3 жыл бұрын

*grateful

Useful and helpful vidéo. Thanks. 😃

Great video, thanks! I love your channel!

Going on my first mountain ride this weekend and this is so helpful!

@Daniel-fo8dv

3 жыл бұрын

How was it after a year

@gpulse94

3 жыл бұрын

@@Daniel-fo8dv despite Breaking my wrist on the last pass pretty good!

@everennui1

2 жыл бұрын

@@gpulse94 Did that ruin MTB for you?

@gpulse94

2 жыл бұрын

@@everennui1 no, just switched to gravel lately haven't been in a while. but will go back eventually

Ok, this ain't new for me. Im oficially not a begginer anymore. Great vid anyway, guys!

Thanks for this vid, looks like it is going to be very useful

@gmbn

6 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

I'll be watching this video over and over as I teach my 7 year old. Thank you for a great video

“Look where you want to be” Learned that the hard way lol

@RMredline

4 жыл бұрын

Looool

thanks for the tips mate really appreciate it. Still cant get over how sick that bike is my goal is to one day own a bike like that

Keeping my head up and looking down the trail made the biggest difference for me. Big lightbulb moment for me - I felt like a completely different rider, and was much, much faster.

Thanks it helps me on hard tail.

I know, I am used to rear breaks on the left hard, I didn’t expect some one to switch those basics in USA and ended up going over the handle in a comical fashion and scrapes all over my legs. 🤦🏻‍♂️💀

@SimonBauer7

3 жыл бұрын

you could change it back the way you are used to

love the tips, I have not been on a mountain bike in a while, am doing everything I loved doing as a kid❤💯and more‼️😁

Your videos have increased my enjoyment ten fold. Thumbs up

Love gmbn

Great advice. To the point, no nonsense. Thank you.

I’ve just started mountain biking and I come from bmx roots and actually run my breaks the opposite way to most people in the uk as I’ve always ran a single brake setup on the right leaver but I don’t typically ride other people’s bikes and I warn people prior to a ride

@aidan.22

3 жыл бұрын

*lever

i love your saddle... makes me want to go out & purchase another bike with that specific option.

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Others seem to think beginner is how to jump the bike. Whereas I’m still learning to lift the front wheel off the ground so I don’t smash into curbs and buckle my wheel.

Well done. I just shared the video to my 'beginners' friends... Greetings from the Galilee.

Thank you for the info,it really is helpful.

Thanks Neal, good video, even as a review. I didn’t have anyone to show me these things when I started. I see people not in the neutral stance when they should all the time and it drives me nuts.

I always watch these videos once in a while just to keep myself from making too many mistakes

Thank you for uploading. These videos help me a lot.

@gmbn

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching JB!

So excited to take my first bike out today and of course it stormed early this morning and every trail in the area is closed..ugh

Thanks for the tips and new skills. I am going to save up for a Marin.

I just need a new hobby after being couped bcuz of Coronavirus

@190Michael190

4 жыл бұрын

bought mine today because of that reason

@Anon-ft1yb

4 жыл бұрын

Same... just bought a Trek Marlin 4 lol

@alexbustos5429

4 жыл бұрын

Same, just bought boardman 8.6 and have ridden around 85km in last 4 days. Love the sence of freedom a mountain bike gives you especially in these very restricting times. Stay safe.

@saintniccage2818

4 жыл бұрын

Same, just dropoed 650 on one

@stevennomena2384

4 жыл бұрын

4Gunner how do you like the marlin so far?

New to mtb, Just put a down deposit on a fathom 2 so thank you for these tips :D

Thank you for this video XD! super first timer here! suer excited to get into all of this!

Just starting to MB and with my youngest so thanks for all the great tips!

Awesome video! Excellent tips to work on and follow through! Thx U!!! Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽 How can I get one of those GMBN shirt????

very refreshing. almost all videos now focus on gears and pro riders but we haven't gone into basics. these kid of videos should get remade every year!

@gmbn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Is there anything else you'd like to see like this?

Iv have been riding a bike for years.... MTB for only a few weeks! Thank you for making this understand for people like me!

I recognise that place he’s at that’s in my city I’ll definitely go there when quarantines over

Thank you very much! I live in Peru and we have so much terrain for MTB but im just getting into the hobby and some routes are barbaric! I need to get my ride right because last week I had a very bad fall.

@santiagopeschiera1743

3 жыл бұрын

¿Como estas ahora? Yo solia montar en las afueras de Lima por los huaicos hace aaaños pero ahora estoy en Nueva Jersey. Hay hartas rutas por donde estas seguro, ¿no?

Great tips. Thanks

I love your videos guys and I would like to suggest that if you could make a video for younger viewers which so kids mtbs or something related to that

@alexvaneymtb2221

5 жыл бұрын

Tyreece Furnival yep

Can't quit👌🏼

Nova trail in Bristol 🤟 good see you guys filming there!

I was at Ashton court, I am admittedly about as fast as a dead cat! You went steaming past me 🤣👍 great videos

Great video. Thanks.

Why is the front brake on the right side on UK Bikes? Actually makes more sense because on a motorcycle its also right hand.

@jackhewitt7902

4 жыл бұрын

Philipp is the front brake on the left hand side we’re your from ? . I think the reason why it’s on the right hand side is so that the front brake leaver is in the centre of the road.

@jonas1630

4 жыл бұрын

But on a Motorcycle the Clutch needs to be on the left so the front brake needs to be right....so it has nothing to do with the bike

@pranavr2256

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonas1630 even on automatic scooters front is on right & rear on left

@sdm000

4 жыл бұрын

this is a crucial thing to check, I've once swapped a bike with my friend which has the opposites of mine, and we both ended up badly 😅

@pranavr2256

4 жыл бұрын

@@sdm000 thats just exaggeration first thing u do when u get a bike is slide the rear, u notice the difference immediately

As a beginner/intermediate rider this is super helpful!

Just tryna get in shape in a fun way :D

pretty dang sure this is at ashton court on the nova trail! was there this weekend!

PLZ go to Ireland I really enjoy yer videos and Ireland has some great trails

@emck7225

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to Garvagh forest.

Very informative TY

Thanks alot for this. I understand my mistakes now

Very recommend video!!!

Thanks for the tips.I can finally mountain bike properly

extraordinary, amazingly cool

Getting a pair of flat pedals is on my opinion one of the best ways for beginners to improve their technique and skill. It's very easy when you're first starting and you really want to be as fast as your buddies who've been riding for longer, to rely on clips for a lot of different things. I know when I first started I would see a Rock Garden and not think about line choice, dynamic weighting and unweighting the pedals, possibility of popping off of one and then hop over the majority, etc. etc. etc. I would just start mashing on the pedals right when I saw the rock garden cool, like I'd drop my saddle and sprint and then throw my weight over the rear tire bent at the hips and I just pull up with my feet. . . Just one of many bad habits you will pick up if you start writing with clips immediately

Thank you

Great vid 👍

you and your channel is awesome

Thanks! 🚴

Neil I challenge you to the trans Baviaans in South Africa! It’s a 230km single stage race!! And love your videos!! Please also make a video on how to train for those longer events?

I tried bob two days ago I love it and I am surprisingly good for a biggner

Very useful !

Haha I just had my first serious mtb ride today at this exact park. Bristol ftw

@timfry5861

4 жыл бұрын

Ashton Gate in the background

Hey man thanks for this I’m literally just starting out They are all pretty obvious now you’ve said them but didn’t know any of these tbh

I watched this because I felt woefully unprepared and didn’t want to die. Thanks for this master class!

I haven't rode a bike in yrs I'm rusty asf but I know this video gon help me get back in shape!

I'm getting a mountain bike for Christmas can't wait to start riding

Learning how to use the brakes and leaning back....definitely would’ve helped before I went mountain biking. Flew into a tree

good instruction , already use a mtb for 3-4 years , now just have another one , and want to improve some skills .. even was not aware of the basic skills .. nice instruction .. was planning to watch another video , but got motivated to jump on my bicycle straight away ..1 question what about cloths here in holland we have all those race saddles and need to use such tight trousers .. it seems instructor has a more comfortable trouser ?

Oh my word!.that BIKE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! 😊🤗

Thanks man

A comment about tyre pressures. Suggesting an absolute pressure only makes sense if everyone is a 60kg whippet. To get the same tyre behaviour across a variety of rider weights, the tyre pressure must vary in proportion to the weight. Your 25 PSI is likely to be 40 PSI for me, as I probably weigh 50% more than you (at the minute, but even when relatively lean, I'll be 80kg, so will want 25% extra PSI over a 60kg rider - around 35 PSI).

@jimhunt1230

Жыл бұрын

Also whether you have tubeless ties is a factor too right? Thanks for the great video.

Hey was this video filmed In the Forest of Dean ? I love the vids and I met you there yesterday

@migatron1

6 жыл бұрын

No. This is Ashton Court

Cool, just bought one

I just did my 1 time on a mtb trail yesterday and I completely wiped out flew over the handlebars off a jump. Im glad i found this channel so I can learn the techniques so I can be able to ride with more confidence. I was laughing when I wiped out because I didn't break anything lol it could've been worst. But now I know for next time when I ride the trail again

@aidan.22

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t suggest going for a jump on your first ride

@anthonycolon222

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidan.22 it was by accident because I didn't look ahead like how people teach when you're on a trail to always look ahead so I wiped out but luckily nothing happened to me besides a lesson learned lol

What a good guy

Literally want to start after corona...gonna outfit the helmet, gloves and everything this weekend, grabbing the bike soon after