As bikes keep getting longer and longer the endo turn is becoming a required skill along with the wheelie turn. This is my "every switchback" challenge from the past few years.

@johnbrooks5903

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes trails have skinnies that require it because they have sharp turns that your back wheel would fall off of

@MancWithAMouth

2 жыл бұрын

Also a massive diffirence between a schralp / controlled skid or very slight tail lift that just boots the ass end of a longer bike round the corner. There's a type that shreds tyres and trails and you just look silly and there's a line where it let's you just throw that sucker round some crazy stuff people don't expect.

@chrisfanning5842

Жыл бұрын

I've been riding MTB infrequently for like 30+ years and the only skills I have with SPDs are trackstands, pretty lame bunnyhops, and full 180 endo turns. I don't know why I can endo turn better than more useful trail skills, but it's super useful on narrow trails when your GPS tells you (too late) that you missed that turn.

@MancWithAMouth

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfanning5842 garmins love it when a route over laps. Its as decisive as a fat kid at a buffet.

@BasicBodThor

Жыл бұрын

Totally. I started about 2 years ago (so basically am only used to bigger bikes) and some trails I ride I'm genuinely confused how to get around such tight switchbacks. Trying to learn this skill

Track stands are actually pretty useful when commuting, especially when clipped in. At crossroads, you don't have to unclip, you can just stay on your bike and wait it out. + its fun

@alexanderexley5181

2 жыл бұрын

Just go on the pavement/sidewalk

@inventiveowl395

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderexley5181 You know there are crossroads *outside* cities etc. right? :D

@RealMTBAddict

2 жыл бұрын

Clipping in is pointless lol

@inventiveowl395

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealMTBAddict As a platform pedal rider (excluding roadbikes) - being clipped in allows you to use quadriceps much more efficiently when pedalling, especially on uphill climbs. Also ensures stable position of the feet on the pedals while riding downhill trails at high speeds. While for some, it is unnerving to lose the capability to let go of the bike if needed, it is definitely not pointless.

@RealMTBAddict

2 жыл бұрын

@@inventiveowl395 I can pull up with good shoes. How people like being attached to their bike makes no sense.

I learned how to ride sitting on the steering handle, with my back forward, and pedal. I did this at 14 and haven't used it for anything other than a party trick for over 30 years.

@thewesty101

2 жыл бұрын

Practical use: Impress your friends 🤘

@Swag3OOO

2 жыл бұрын

I do want to learn this but its just so skechy. Any tips?

@joegomes1352

2 жыл бұрын

@@Swag3OOO ya don't do it

@cheesywheels

2 жыл бұрын

@@Swag3OOO Yes, it it is so much fun once you get it! The first thing I learnt to do is to sit on the handlebars/stem, put one foot on a pedal and use the other foot to push away and freewheel the bike. Then you can learn to put both feet on the pedals and freewheel. The next step of is to start pedalling. Other tips: Choose a comfortable gear, which is not too high not too low. A slight decline can help as well.

@lifeatitsfinest3019

2 жыл бұрын

@@Swag3OOO I learnt a few months ago, when you lose balance, it sounds weird, but lean the opposite to normal

Pivoting is useful in a lot of Enduro and cross country races there is A lot of tight turns that you need to be able to go around fast.

As mentioned by the other fella, track stands are helpful not only when commuting, but also on trails; especially the ones that are quite steep. I use it when choosing which line I have to pass instead of just walking the trail down *IF* I know I can ride the way down.

@taylornave4298

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I am pretty comfortable on super steep shit due to good balance on the bike (track stands)

@ROSE-by5su

2 жыл бұрын

My riding style can kill me on steep sections I just go no brakes and just pick the straightest line as possible pointing on exit of the section😂. But track stand are like 100% helpful like doing jibs around like trials or before your race run starts

Track stand is actually pretty useful when you roll up to a steep rock fall and want to scout your line before rolling down it. If you dab while doing that, you're going to have a hard time starting up again since you are right at the start of the drop-in. You'd have to get off your bike and hike back up the trail so you can get a run at it. But if you can pause without taking your feet off the pedals, it's no problem to just start up again and drop right in.

I have always found that the skills you don't need are the ones that are the most fun by far! Also they are helpful because you learn better bike control and most importantly you can impress your buddies at the trailhead lol

@A_SIGMA_MALE69

2 жыл бұрын

Ur mom

@A_SIGMA_MALE69

2 жыл бұрын

@LUKE & TRAILS he made his comment so long he’s not writing a story

@youtubeviewer9523

2 жыл бұрын

@LUKE & TRAILS Thanks brotha, I appreciate it!

@DinnerForkTongue

2 жыл бұрын

@@A_SIGMA_MALE69 Not his fault if you got TikTok attention span.

@Coerced

2 жыл бұрын

And they're learned from the best mindset of all: play rather than necessity :)

The "endo turn" is a pretty usefull thing when riding alpine terrain like in the Alps. In fact, lots of people there take classes in just learning that for riding alpine hiking trails.

@quentinrupin282

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty useful on the more mountainous technical trails over here in France 👍

Dude wtf why is his chain completely made out of quick links?

@Ianthecrapmemer

2 ай бұрын

He did it for a video

@aye_yuhxx9351

Ай бұрын

Why isn’t yours?

@imdoodrandom

5 күн бұрын

Why isn’t yours haha

@imdoodrandom

5 күн бұрын

@@aye_yuhxx9351fr

I practice my track stands and riding backwards when I’m riding behind my 5 year old. Her average trail speed is negative 3 mph.

The rear wheel pivot is insanely practical. So many times I've missed the turn onto the singletrack and end up having to get off my bike and 180 because the trail is just not wide enough for my skill level. Definitely will be learning this one.

Pumping (or more accurately carving) like that is how those "pushless" boards and scooters work. You know, the ripstick. Essentially converting a sideways shove into forward momentum. Lot of fun to do!

I like how the demonstration for nose bonking is just Seth walking the bike over and touching the front wheel on the log. Makes me appreciate the simple ways to do stuff

I think the most impressive track stand I've seen was by Steve from EMTB, who spent a decently long segment to camera sitting on his bike, arms crossed. THAT was impressive.

@sebastianjost

2 жыл бұрын

there are quite a lot of people who can track stand no handed. Although that typically requires a (very) slight incline and of course many, many hours of practice.

@MrMartinSchou

2 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianjost I don't doubt it, I've just never seen anyone else do it.

@Durwood71

2 жыл бұрын

I saw a Circus Du Soleil show where one of the performers was on a mountain bike. When he wasn't doing his routine, he would sit on his bike for minutes at a time, completely motionless. I actually found that more impressive than his actual stunts.

Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

Brings back memories from when I was a kid. Rode my bike so often it was just an extension of my body. Felt super comfortable and could do just about all of these moves :) Great vid Seth.

For me the Endo turn and trackstand are more essential than any bunny hop or similar 🤣 I do mainly ride technical alpine "hiking" trails, not adapted for biking. And that's the only way around a lot of corners when you absolutely have no space or need to hit the only rideable line. Trackstand is important to get an overview of what's ahead and helps you to ride slow. Sometimes there is too little space for doing it fast. Like an Endo turn right after a one foot drop with your front wheel

Seems like Seth learned a lot of these things from his BMX days. I guess the best tool to improve your MTB handling skills is to get a BMX bike :)

@niq872

2 жыл бұрын

he has introduced several people with bmx backgrounds and after getting used to the bike they did amazing, so i definitly aggree with that statement

@ryanparker4996

2 жыл бұрын

yeah its like the go-kart to racecar graduation. people who get straight into a racecar dont have the same knowledge and muscle memory that go-karters have from driving smaller less powerful more maneuvreable "cars". there are so many thinga a bike can do that alot of people wouldnt be able to figure out without spending time on a BMX 😁 they are the "advanced riding trainer" bike

@BW_Vlogs

2 жыл бұрын

I started riding mtb last year and my third trail was a black diamond because I gained that skill form bmx

@ryanparker4996

2 жыл бұрын

@@BW_Vlogs I tried telling to roadies in the GCN comment section this and they laughed, they wont laugh when I pass them on a child-size bike 😂

Love these tips videos!

One of the best videos out there. Gonna learn some of these this summer!

Track stands are one of the best skills to earn. Helps with everything else!

Nice video Seth always enjoy them. Keep it up

I love the use of the hard tail. Thank you. I ride hard tail and some of these looked impossible on a hard tail bc of suspension.

if I could say from years off a bike now days learning all these skills still gives you bike control and awareness , used to mess around with stuff like this out of boredom and often found I was able to recover from been a bit cocky or over zealous with my ability's or at least crash better 😂😂

Tip: when you’re learning how to lift the back wheel it helps if you “grip” the pedals. Basically what you wanna do is to point your toes towards the ground and pull on the pedals while you shift your weight forward by gripping onto the pedal spokes. Otherwise great video as usual Seth!

I sheered off my rear derailleur on a ride once and my friend, a former track racer, taught me the Madison hand sling. He was able to sling me all the way back to my car with minimal walking. Fortunately, I haven't needed to use that skill since, but it's nice to have in my bag of tricks.

This is great, old school Seth’s bike hacks ✨🙌🙌

Thank you!

A nollie on a bike has always been a polish wheelie for me and my friends

This is one of my favorite videos

Excellent seeing tutorials again.

I broke my arm nose bonking lol. (snowboarding but same thing) It was a feature 10ft in the air with a kicker up to it. It was a propane tank. I nose bonked too hard and it caused me to get off axis and i landed on my arm realllly hard, not on the landing, just from 15 ft in the air onto flat. Was a big yikes lol

Your channels are amazing and all your videos are great! I think it would be neat to have people standing near all the features as you ride them to show the scale and slope in a different way.

Great video. So many of these are things we learned messing around riding bmx in garages and basements. Ahh to be young again.

Actually just got into mountain biking So I find this fun to practise

5:06 Hey Seth, with snowmobiles we call that a "re-entry" theres alot of very skilled riders that can do different variations but its really crazy to watch and somewhat difficult to do at first. This definitely reminded me of that!

the knocking sticks, and stuff off the track is helpful, if you've got a few friends or other riders behind you that 'might not' notice it, so you moving it out of the way, is aiding safety, so that one I would say is a useful 'trick'. I am 30 years old, have been riding since I was a kid, watching Seth 'Bern Peak', shows me more useful ways. I've always wanted to get into 'mounting biking' but where I live, there isn't many places.

You do some of the same things in motocross or dirt bike riding the wheelie turn the nose bonk it works! A little bit more weight of course but the wheelie turn comes in handy for tight trails etc where a normal turn would not work. Good stuff Seth thanks for the tips!

One of best channel for cycling. I love it.

Dude I can’t wait to try these

love the vids Seth keep it up🤙

Thanks Seth for these Bike Hacks

Seth you are one of the best mtb’ers i know👍🏻👍🏻

I use the front and rear wheel turn a lot to be honest. Really helps on the tight corners. Need to give some of the others ago sometime though.

Yeah dude, dig that jersey too!

I have used most of these as a daily commuter. All the repositioning stuff is quite necessary navigating the city sometimes.

Really interesting some new things for me. Thanks!

that was actually fun to watch and i am going to learn every one of those skills

Happy Father's Day Seth and to all the Dads out there!!

this had some cool stuff i could do. im a clidesdale with asthma. close as i get to off road is rideing on grass. great stuff Seth!

Hey Seth I love your videos and keep it up

Trackstanding and pivoting are super useful when doing rock gardens and switchbacks. They are skills you should learn

Nollie to nose bonk is one of my favs things to do.

Can't wait to see this one!

Love the nose bonks! It's become a go to for short awkward little table tops.

The track stand is wildly useful skill to have for technical climbs, just because it means your balance on the bike is wicked good. That weird bump that used to throw you off balance is much less consequential once your balance is really good.

The pump movement is also possible to do on a pallet jack. Stand on the forks turn the handle left to right and also shift your weight side to side.

Just got my new mtb man it feels amazing i am starting the addiction guysss

You can even track standing in place on a scooter. 10:28 Nice one. Love this trick. Furthest i have gone doing that is a mile and a half along a canal path after my chain broke. Also been discovering you can ride up certain stairs sets by hitting em fast and treating them like a ramp or roller. As long as they ain't too high you can shoto up em!

Track stands at lights rule, but I am not quite there yet. More practice. Need to try more of these just for sheer fun. Great video. - Cheers

Good stuff Seth 🤙

For the Nollie hooking your foot on the rear pedal helps lots too

great one!

Video quality looked really good in this video! Love the new setup your trying

Nose bonks are my favorite and nollie's are practical for popping into downhill transitions.

I loved that little "Oh shoot, where is the master link, oh wait, they are all master links" move as a nod to the chain made entirely out of master links!

I use the track stand frequently while commuting. It's ideal for brief stops at intersections.

I love looking foward to a video on the weekend in the morning to eat breakfast to

It’s the simple videos like this with easy and quick tricks that make me want to just ride my mtb practicing these in a parking lot😌

I'm actually really satisfied that you went over what a nollie is, and the significance of the trick done in the other video. There's no way I'd ever attempt a nollie off a steep incline like that, very impressed.

@Durwood71

2 жыл бұрын

I think the nollie off the ramp, while undeniably impressive and not for the faint of heart, wasn't quite as dangerous as it first appears since it looks like he shifted his back tire so it passed beside the ramp instead of directly over it.

@InfamousAmanda

2 жыл бұрын

@@Durwood71 a big fear of mine is flying over the handlebars; it happened to me as a kid and the amount of pain I was in after smacking my face into the rocky dirt path was unforgettable. 🤭

Some of this looks like magic to me.

I had the skill of planning my menu when on return run back to the truck. I know it’s not a physical skill but none the less😂 As a well rounded mountain biker who rides technical trails honestly everything you showed comes in handy you’d be surprised what situations come up when you ride a lot. Bunny hoping up a rock ledge with a little momentum on one of my favorite trails reminds me of what you were doing. And I climb very steep rocky trails so I’ve actually crashed on the uphill before trying to power through something. Fell down a few embankments for sure. So track stand & balance can mean literally your safety. Anyone new if you truly love being just on your bike & improving go out even in your neighborhood & find things to ride it translates directly to when you ride trails. That keeps you hungry because you see & feel the improvements. Happy Trails.

Works.

The rear wheel pivot, would totally be practical for sessioning a feature. 🤘🏽

track stands are actually really useful when its wet out, if I'm waiting to cross a road or something and I don't want to get my pedals slippery I do a track stand and wait for traffic to pass.

Track Standing in my Point of View is a Skill you should essentially Learn and Master, Trust Me When you use Xc or Road Bikes with clipless pedals, It's Gonna be 100% comfortable and probably your most used skills on the Road and stoplights, even on mountain bike trails when things takes too long.

4:10 something great to do on smaller tabletops, i do it to sort of get myself in the landing earlier

As you said it's always good to clear a trail of debris. Last year I went down schleyer and you would be amazed at all the debris. It was so bad I came back the next day with a shovel and removed every rock and root😂

Im 52 and finaly have a good mtb and internet ,im learning alot from these videos ..i only have one day a week off work to ride ...but i guess ill get beter a litle at a time ..im poor and live in México city no social security or medical insurance so i need to be carfull nothing too risky because if i dont work i dont eat

6:53, good for style points on drops. About all I can see that one being useful for.

Great little video sir. Balancing in place, I believe, is a beneficial technique that does come in handy on the trails though. I have a video where a buddy and I were coming down a trail and I ended stopping and balancing for a good minute. So it can be helpful.

every video made by seth feels like the high of summer fun idk how to explain

i love your string spokes

Maybe not for enduro, but for urban cycling, track-stands are an essential tool in your arsenal; especially with clipless pedals.

All good info and a top notch presentation as usual. Happy Father's Day Seth!

A side nollie off a curb every once in a while feels really useful to me!

For the nose bonk, absolutely use curbs to get used to it. Make sure you can throw your weight onto the front wheel and lift your rear wheel off the ground comfortably. Then find a small curb to practice on. When I say curb I mean you're riding parallel to a standalone curb with room to land on the other side of it that's the same height as where you started. Bunnyhop over the curb sideways and throw your weight a bit forward to land your front wheel on the curb then land on the other side. I'm a BMX rider and it's how I learned, now I can nose bonk things about 2 feet high comfortably, but it's the same principle in MTB. It's different than nose bonking something head one sure, but it's the feeling of landing nose heavy on something for a split second that will translate to an actual nose bonk over something. I'll try to visualize it (S is start, F is finish and | is the curb, depending on which side you prefer to turn/spin.) Hopefully that makes sense to someone because it worked wonders for me years back and is much more low risk that trying it on a fallen tree in the woods. Definitely make sure you can bunnyhop sideways before trying tho. | F | S |

Pumping on a manual pallet jack is pretty fun.

The rear wheel pivot seems practical in some scenarios such as a bear or other dangerous animal or unavoidable obstacle where you can quickly turn around and if needed haul ass the other way.

Ripstiks are specifically designed for pumping. Pretty cool

I love to pump propel myself, it's actually quite fun, especially on a boring, flat road

Nice vid. Thanks Seth, hope to visit the new MTB park one day. MN native

The the slow Mo's audio is hilarious 🤣🤣 As a beginner these "tricks" are going to be entertaining when tracks are not a option but you still want to improve your biking skills Great content🤩👍

Pivoting is a very trialy technique, it's extremely useful for when you want to turn the bike around without doing bunny hops, which both take a lot of effort and is harder to learn. I wish I was better at it, there are so many times where I have very little space to turn and am weaker hopping in that direction.

That hardtail looks sick😮‍💨

Riding without a chain is a very useful skill, my derailleur got mangled at a bike park recently and I had to ride the second half of the day with no chain.

I mostly do Bmx racing and for fun we will do a pump race where you can’t pedal at all and can make the full lap. SUPER fun and a hell of a workout 🤘

You’ve got some mad skills Seth. Damn man! And I am loving those wheels. Bad ass!

I actually find Nollies to be extremely useful for exactly what Kyle did with it. Going off slight or large lips, it helps to get wheels on the ground quicker and more smoothly. Sometimes I'll just hop the back wheel up into it too

@ryanparker4996

2 жыл бұрын

yeah and it helps to push a little moto-whip kick into your nollie aswell as it increases your rear-wheel clearance over the obstacle, you can nollie-drop going super slow aslong as you kick it out!

this is one of the most handy videos you've created