This should be the only suspension how-to on KZread. Clear, concise and not over complicated from a guy that actually knows how to rip. Good work as always!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool to hear! Thank you a ton. A lot of time and energy goes into these videos and hearing things like that really means a lot to us

@da12641

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I've watch hundreds of suspension settings and each time I get more confuse. The 3 different settings that April demo really helps to paint a clearer picture.

@CLean1987

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Best explanations and examples to go along with it. Better than any motorcycle suspension videos I've come across.

@alutious

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say i really like the perspective of many, and many have things to contribute. But this one is the best so far. There are a couple of quick setups that show a simplified way to quickly setup your shock, and just following that is not complete, but it enables people who wouldn't do any setup, to at least get it close to performing. So i like that one video for that too. And if the other vids didn't exist, Kyle and April's video might not be as good as it is.

@charleswhite7612

Жыл бұрын

I agree 1000%! Lye & Aprils are usually THE best. And that’s high praise coming from me, Mr KZread Critic. I call this phenomena of everyone redoing and rehashing and copy-catting everyone’s video #MetooMTB. I should start my own parity channel…🤔☝️😃 Great job as always K&A!👌

Hope this helps a bunch! Part two coming soon! Thank you all so much for watching and for the support!!

@geemail369

3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing worse than paying good money for equipment, providing decent adjustment options to taylor your needs, but then not making use of them ; i.e. running a bad setup and have your rig perform like crap! One might as well opt to run much cheaper pieces of suspension in the first place and save an awful lot of bucks if performance ends up being the same. Thx for your much appreciated efforts to educate novice riders!

@K9Clyde

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info! Tire pressure would fit in well with this topic.

@piercesmith9128

3 жыл бұрын

Love ya guys!

@FlowConsciously

3 жыл бұрын

Can't WAIT for the detailed 'how to set up' in the parking lot! Of course... that rebound and compression is ALL feel, right? Hope I can find a shop to HOOK a brother up soon! With experience on a sportbike, I know when I get it dialed, it's gonna feel GREAT! Thank you both for the hours you're dedicating to this! :-) Really appreciative of the clear technical descriptions! :-)

@harry.sekhon

3 жыл бұрын

OMG I finally get it. Eagerly waiting for part 2. Low speed and high speed settings aren't explained very well in suspension manuals.

Kyle is super at explaining what to do, why, etc. April is great at explaining the learner’s side of things. Powerful instructional duo. Keep em coming!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Greg!

@cghrios783

21 күн бұрын

Are you following him? Not her but him still? He needs our support.

Another complicated MTB topic that I never understood well...broken down into digestible pieces...with great explanations by Kyle, great real life examples by April, complimented with voice and text overlays. Well done Kyle and April !!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!!! 😊😊😊

@alutious

3 жыл бұрын

As with alot of knowledge, i thought i had enough knowledge until i saw this, and realized more depth.

'Think of your compression as a Stink Bug prevention device' - best statement ever lol!! Outstanding vid though. Best description I've ever come across on bike suspension. Great job!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

haha glad it was helpful!!!

Slow motion review really helps to highlight the performance of the bike across different settings. Excellent video.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I don't know how you do it, but your videos are the only ones i really understand and i can follow. Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like them 😊

@tinankel7234

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

I just hit the like button before even watching the video, I already know its about to be fire

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!!! 😊

man you guys put out such fantastic videos for a noob like me to understand. Thank you!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

This video is the definition of 'mountain bike suspension explained' a real how to and explanation.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I agree with all the positive comments. As a brand new mountain bike rider with Bike manufacturers should include a DVD with your videos with every new bike purchase. Some people don’t own DVD players anymore but many of us still do. Premium brands like Niner should hire Kyle and April to make a video for each bike model’s basic tune, then throw your skills workshop videos on the DVD for the other chapters. Customers will love it and the bikes will perform better and safer on average. It’s probably not going to happen, but we can dream. Thanks a million!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad our videos are so helpful to you and glad you have found mtb! We hope to be a great resource for as much knowledge as we can share 😊

@WildMidwest1

3 жыл бұрын

April, your part of this cannot be overstated. Watching your confidence grow with each video inspires confidence all around. Really pulling for you guys to succeed on every level - on camera and off camera!

I finally decided to try and set up my suspension with your guidance and tried it out this morning. It took some time, but I finally got it. Wow!! My bike rides so much better. All I can say is thank you for your KZread video. I have learned so much from you and April. Keep up the good work.

@AprilRideMTB

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

DUDE! I have watched SO MANY videos about setting up front and rear suspension. This is the first video that really translates and makes sense to help with setup. Thank you for making this!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear!

Many times better explanation and tutorial than in any manufacturers videos... thank you!

I found that going from 20% sag to 30% sag made a huge difference with confidence! Thanks for the hard work you guys do. 👍

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy our videos! 😊

@XqDezzy10

3 жыл бұрын

don't you have probem of fork dive, or easy bottom out with 30%sag?

@Salixspp

3 жыл бұрын

@@XqDezzy10 not in my limited experience! I’m not sure if 160mm travel makes a difference or not but I haven’t bottomed out. Definitely helps with the fast/rough patches with the rebound set right.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrea, if measured in your descending position I find that 30% is a really good setup but if measured seated it’s a little too soft for most people. If we have dive at all then we will just add some low speed compression

I have watched a number of suspension videos like this, and this one is by far the best. Thanks for posting!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks Dylan!

Literally could have called this Goldie Locks and the three bears type of suspension setup! This one's too soft! this one's too hard! This one's just right! Thanks for all the hard work guys.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I almost did! Glad you enjoyed it Hondo!!

your channel is one of the best for us mtb newbies!!! i look forward to the day when i have suspension i can adjust lol!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like our videos!!!

Suspension 101. Great job. You explained it so simply.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! 😊

This video is awesome. My suspension feels so much better after following these instructions.

Shout out to your channel along with Syd and Mackey, I got into Niner because of you guys. I wasn't familiar with them prior, so thanks for all the great content.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Hope you love your Niner!!!

I came here intending to watch a couple of minutes, leave a like and then watch the remainder tomorrow. Ended up watching to the end cards because of Kyle's clear, solid gold info and then April's infectious enthusiasm and smile. Great stuff, you two

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so rad to hear! Thanks for watching it all the way through! I was nervous of the longer video haha!

Best video on bicycle suspension. Thank you.

Excellent video and explanation, thanks!!

Excellent job explaining things! Great job guys :)

such a great vid! Amazing job Prof!

You guys do such a good job with your how to videos! Thank you 🤙🏻

Thanks for the in-depth explanation of how suspension works.

Hey 👋 Really glad 🙂 to see y’all back on the trails... having fun and helping us understand a little better. Kyle you’re a great teacher.... but always helps when you have a great student. Again, Glad y’all are back !!!!!!!

@piscargot

3 жыл бұрын

Bang on again guys. A much needed video by many! Great job as always and keep up the good work, guys! You're definitely affecting a lot of riders positively with your videos!

You have the best videos! Thank you for answering all of our questions.

It is the first video I've ever seen that connects it all very well together. Including practical examples of how things work in real life. Given that, it's not long at all. Thank you.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I like the way you explain the settings, it really helps me tuning my new bike.

thanks!!! Can't wait for part two .... starting to understand the suspension better!!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Just purchased a high end Fox 36 with all the compression and rebound adjustability functions. Thought I knew enough to set it up; but, I was clearly wrong after seeing this video. Your descriptions were absolutely perfect and understandable...Far better than all the other videos I had viewed to this point. My heroes for sure! Thank you very much...Again!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

So glad that it helped you!!! 😊

DANG... How HARD is it to find someone to set up your suspension and teach alllll this 'on the trail'? Man - it sounds so simple... 30%... soft enough, and fast enough... LOL Oh man - you KNOW 20:10 - I WANT IT! lol - you guys rock! Thanks Kyle!! I love your detailed explanations!!! Thank you!! :)

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Glad to see you both back on. You guys are a great team and these tutorials are explained so well. Kyle can explain the technical aspects so well and April has the perfect responses to help layman understand what is happening. If I had one critique, it would be for more videos. That's not to bad when people want to see you more lol

Great video, that really helped. Thanks!

Really nice explained. Really good job. Thanks a lot.

Great video with all details explained. Some videos I watched to set up my rebound explained to tune it until it feels it works best. As a beginner I didn’t what how the best feels like. Now I understand what to look for. Thanks.

Amazing content!

Kyle & April, Joy of Ride are my 2 favorite channels now. Still love the guys at GMBN though.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

Great job on this. Love that your vids are so concise and accurate. Your care and love of the sport shines through each time!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tony! Glad you enjoy the vids we love making them for you guys!!

Good stuff! Liked the video of the bike going over the rocks with various setups at slow speed. You can definitely see and hear the difference.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad, glad you liked the different setup examples!

Great content, always helpful

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

another great and super informative vid! thank You!

Soooo much better than reading forums and researching suspension set ups for hours on end!! 🤘 I wish I could applaud more cause I learned so much! THANK YOU 💙

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!! Thank you!!!

This was absolutely fantastic :) So helpful!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Sean!!

Great job Kyle. Excellent explanation of suspension and geometry of it all. Oddly enough completely revelant to vehicle suspension with the whole anti sqaut, etc. Awesome channel bubba, great information and your women is absolutely killing it. Your 150% positive vibe has always been mint.

What a cracking explanation 👏👌

Good stuff! Great channel and I always learn something. One addendum to the “soft and slow” setting. For those new to this, note the total lack of available travel in the fork as she’s riding by. That thing was done providing any useful suspension well before the corner.

Great explanation. This will help me get set up better than I have it. Thanks.

Thank you Kyle & April for the great video! It is extremely well done, as others have commented. Can't wait for Part 2!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we are excited to share part 2!

Great info, thanks guys

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I've been waiting for this exact video. Awesome job and thanks a million!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This video is so useful you don't understand how much you are helping me out right now!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear!!! 😊

penjelasannya sangat bagus sekali, mas Kyle. mudah dicerna dan lugas.

Awesome video😁 Kyle in the doghouse for jumping April! 🤣

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I couldn’t really blame him because I would have done the same thing!

@martinpadilla3264

3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB we'll I've got to see you jump your mtb over Kyle while he is ride fast down a trail👍😁a flip jump would be nice April

During the pandemic, I built up a new Orange stage 5 with the Durolux 36 29er. Since then i've switched all my forks over to the Durolux, so nice to easily adjust travel. I don't have to fiddle with a open-trail-lockout toggle, just set it up and forget it.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! Yeah they have been such an awesome company to work with over the years!

Agree with TNW84! Add the 2 videos on suspension from BikeRadar and you get a complete picture from practical and theory side. Great video

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

We will have part 2 next and it should be really helpful!

Great explanation! This helped my understanding a lot. You two are awesome!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool to hear! Thanks so much Scott!

Love the comparison shots, really showed the difference, I only have a fork. had it close but I feel more confident to fine tune now.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you feel more confident to adjust it now!

Super helpful, thanks!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So good! You are an excellent Prof!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very, very good video!!! Never seen a better one that explains so well the way suspension works. Thanks Kyle & April!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed it!

Very good job guys, complex things explained in a very consistent and clear way...way to go!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. Don't apologize for length, more info the better! :)

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Awesome explanation guys 👑👑🔥🔥 I learned a lot and it all was done so well 💪💪🙏🙏

Excellent video , now I just have to go back and rewatch a couple of more times so my brain can absorb what you're saying. I know it's not rocket science but there's alot there , which is a good thing. Thanks 👍

Well explained - easy for this old guy to understand! Looking forward to Part 2!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! yeah we just got part 2 all wrapped up and it will get posted next week when we get back from our coaching retreat!

Best suspension video I‘ve watched so far. So comprehensive, yet easy to follow. Thanks for the great work guys!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it!

What a great idea to talk about suspension in such details !! Good job guys

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Romain! Hopefully it helps people out a little bit!

Today I wanted to set up my suspension for the first time. I just watched some videos but wasn't really getting it. This one is the last one I had to watch - thank you so much! I will go and play a bit and experiment with my suspension. Hopefully the next video is on its way, because I'm pretty sure I'll need it to fix my set up after trying it on my own :)

Awesome Video! It was very helpful and I will be looking forward to part 2 :)

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

you guys are the best, easy to understand and you know what your talking about. best mtb chanel

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much fritts! It’s been so much fun making these vids for you guys!

Omg ! This is what I have been looking for ! Thanks u so much

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 😊

Thanks Kyle and April! That was so well explained and demonstrated. I’ve always had trouble understanding SSRC but now I have a much much better understanding. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped you understand more!!! 😊

This is definitely one of the best breakdowns/explanations of suspension I've seen. Even people who know suspension well usually go through it too quickly/vague or go overboard with the info (both of which make it hard to grasp). I know people say it a lot, but you really have a way with teaching and breaking things down into easily consumable pieces. Thank you both for the great content, cheers!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! ☺️

The best explanation I've found, hands down. Thank you!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!!

Great job guys that really help me a lot thank you

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! Thanks Omar!

As always, a super helpful video. This is my favorite biking channel, And a lot of it is the positive attitudes

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😊

Wow, thank you SO much for this video! Such useful information and it really helps a newbie like me to understand suspension! Love your channel! 👏🏻

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

No problem at all! As long as you guys keep watching them we will keep making them! :)

Thanks Kyle & April. New bike is coming this week and this is very helpful.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Best video on suspension set up I've ever seen! Super well explained. The visual props and demos really helped too. Thank you!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jeff!

Love your videos, you guys rock.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. As usual , you guys made it much easier to understand whats going on. Thanks. Cant wait for the next one.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, glad you liked it!

The greatest video on suspension!! Kyle you’re a genius. How to explain so much, in laymen terms. I actually understood how to go and set up my Giant Trance that I’ve had for a year now. Wish I could meet y’all. I’ll be in Boise tomorrow and Thursday working. I know you’re dealing with the myocarditis issues. But if there is a chance let me know.

Extremely helpful video tutorial. Entertaining too. You guys are the best. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experiences! Much appreciated. Thank you Sir & Ma’am. Namaste.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!!

Great video, the clearest explanation I’ve found, looking forward to part two.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!!

Such a kickass presentation !

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Soumya!!

Great video and easy to understand. I’m a fan. Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks so much!

Hi Kyle, April, this is one of the best explanation that I have seen so far......... good examples shown as well. Keep up your great work!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you!!!

Thanks, best explanation!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much. The best and most understandable explanation of suspension functionality and setup by far. You guys Rock👍✌🐺

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

So good! Thank you

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks very well explained.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

So many people have a bad MTB experience on their New bike because they don’t setup the suspension. It can be very confusing. I think your video does a great job explaining it and makes one want to go out and adjust it. Can’t wait for the next edit. As always....you guys Rock!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We hope this will help a ton of people 😊

its a good thing you had to make 2 parts ; its a lot to take in! i already been learning about suspension, this vid came at the right time to help clarify it some more. really looking forward to part 2!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we are glad we split it into two parts as well, so much info 😅

Kyle this was the best video on the subject I have ever watch to date. Your are one of the best mountain biking instructors out there. You are taking us to a whole different level of knowledge with simple and effective approach. We appreciate you guys hard work. 👍👍

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome to hear Julio! We love making these videos and sharing them with you all!

I just started watching and it's so cool having just watched the older videos of April learning tricks/techniques- and now they're in the intro! I'm getting so motivated to get on a bike.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kylee, glad that our videos are motivating you!

@alutious

3 жыл бұрын

They have great energy, as does does Blake, but i also love to watch Joy of Bike. Those guys are great and have a different approach. Get someone serious, add Kyle and April and add Joy of Bike, maybe gmbn and it's a pretty complete mix. There are a couple of other people who do thorough jobs too. I still have trouble with drops, i get it, then a week goes by, i get confused, lack confidence, watch some videos, go out and screw up again lol. It looks like everyone is hitting the drop the same, if you mute their sound, but the way they describe what they are doing is different, and that makes it confusing. I wish i had the drops that some of these guys have to practice on, they took the nearest ones down. I got some coaching but wiped out off a boulder in squamish and that set me back months.