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I've been missing trail rides for years and have been practicing the pivot turn on flat grounds in the meantime. Can't wait to try out my skill on trail.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Yessss - you're going to crush it when you get back to the trails!

You definitely deserve more followers, all ur vids are great qualtiy. Keep up the good work ! :)

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Practice equals progress. I just need to be consistent. Thanks for your coaching. Heading to the trails now to ride and practice some of these techniques.

@SuperRiderTV

11 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Have fun - can’t wait to hear how it goes!

Very solid and helpful channel overall. It's intimidating how much I need to learn at my age but it is what it is. What matters is to have fun.

@SuperRiderTV

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Practice makes progress - there's a 30-day challenge on this channel that breaks down each skill individually (in order), you might find that helpful?

@shoshaka

Ай бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV I'd saved that playlist to learn from. Thank you for the dedication and spreading the love for MTB.

Found your channel recenltly, I'm diggin' it, you've already help me move the needle biking wise. Thank man, also, that's a dope bike.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear that! Thanks for being here, so stoked that these tutorials are helpful!

wow, great video. Thanks for very systematic breakdown and things to practice/ troubleshooting. I have subscribed!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks so much for watching! I hope the videos continue to be helpful - more to come!

Excellent breakdown. Thanks. I’m now more comfortable practicing this

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad it was helpful!

Nice teaching style, I'm pumped to try this technique.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Have fun - remember, practice makes progress!

Another recent subscriber here. Your content is great! You present it very well and your videos are polished. Appreciate all the tips and looking forward to future vids.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks so much for being here!

One of the best tutorials I've seen on nose pivots. 👍

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Ẁow your blowing up, from the early days. Well deserved for the best explained and precise tutorials on KZread.More "Secret Sauce" please!

@SuperRiderTV

8 ай бұрын

You’ve been here since the beginning, thanks for supporting the channel! 🙌

Another great video! Thank you for sharing this.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - hope it was helpful!

Not only for switchbacks, but also doing u-turns on the trail without getting off the bike. Nice tutorial.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Good call! Thanks for watching!

Simple, easy to understand, now must practice! 😎👍

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

You got this!

Glad you covered this. I'm very proficient at the super slow switchback pivot, but a lot less so at doing it with flow at speed. I think part of that is that the more "advanced" version, which you sort of show at the end as you try to do the full pivot in one move, involves releasing and feathering the front brake to get some rollout. Ideally you can do that roll out while still applying some "steering" input on the front, tweaking the turn. I struggle with both of those; controlled rollout and readjusting the front turn. Presumably you can practice both of those as standalone skills, like trying to do a straight nosie downhill and trying to do >180 front pivots by adding some front wheel turn mid-move. I'm curious if you have any additional tips on how to breakdown and practice those more advanced variants.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

You’ve got it - the feathering, combined with the rolling scoop motion. When I do this at speed, I rely almost entirely on my pedals to lift and move the back wheel into place. Truthfully I think practicing stoppies on flat ground might be the best thing to drill - you’ll work on the feathering as well as get more control of the direction your back wheel moves.

Great video, Aaron. You always do a good job of explaining trials moves in an easy-to-understand and completely thorough manner. Did you get to go to The Bentonville Bike Fest this year?

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! Yeah, I was there, we had a great time! Hope to see you there next year! :)

My first video on this channel. Got me, subscribed. Thank you, I will stick around :)

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much!! I hope these videos are super helpful. :)

Great video! Stoked to see another creator I had no clue was out there.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Stoked that you found the channel. Been a fan of your channel for a while now - watched the Porter live interview a few weeks ago!

@B1KER

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV Right on man! Sent ya an email about being on the podcast. 🤘

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Stoked!!

I would really love to see these skills practiced on the typical trail 29er hardtail that people ride, perhaps with some advice about what bike geometry really affects how easy it is to maneuver.

@SuperRiderTV

8 ай бұрын

Perfect timing! I’m in the process of producing a bunch of these tutorials on a 29” e-bike

Just started practicing this. Have a ways to go yet. I’ve been locking up the rear brake on switch backs to “skid/slide” the rear around

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome - you'll get it for sure. Practice makes progress!

I mtb most of the time and usually the tight switchbacks I'm facing go upwards or down, with generous amounts of loose dirt and/or rocks. It would be cool to see how you deal with that situation. I usually sit back as relaxed as i can and hope the front tire can make it around.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Definitely - I end up using a lot less brake and a lot more body movement to get that back wheel up and around. But it sounds you're on the right track!

Right at the start I was thinking "I always go for the full pivot in one movement, why don't I try to do tougher ones in multiple steps" and then you did exactly that during the demo. You are on point as always! Definitely going to do some clocks tomorrow when I'm on the bike!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Just like everything else in the Shred Spot, we break down the hard stuff into smaller pieces (including giant pivots)! 😉

Thanks!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Hope this video was helpful!

Pivots are magical, mythical and a must for every ride! Getting trialsy is the meow of the cat in action. Annnnd, I do this without tungsten filled tires for traction. (Bloody stupid high pressure)

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Magical for sure!

This was most helpful. I will be practicing. The one thing in my opinion is also to have some strong braking power. Don't really think resin brakes will do the job. I will be going metallic.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Practice makes progress - have fun! I use the Hayes Dominion A4 with the stock (organic?) pads. Tons of power for this kind of thing.

interesting- I trackstand most easily with the front wheel to the left, and my left foot forward. I'll have to try pivots to the right and/or riding Right-foot-forward. Great vid as always! :-)

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

I've heard a few riders pointing their wheel opposite on trackstands - curious to hear how your pivot practice goes, please keep me posted!

@Sunspot-19

Жыл бұрын

I'll drop a challenge in your dojo. Work on lessning the prominence of the "chocolate foot". That will take a concerted effort and admission is not cheap, so to speak. However, if you do work toward lessening it, all other aspects of play will become far and away easier to accomplish. Your left foot is your chocolate foot. Work with more emphasis on your right foot forward! You will be glad you did as it becomes less daunting to use the position.

On to the driveway to practice!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Practice makes progress, have fun!

here's what i found.. you need also lock your back brake too, if you want to perform pivots on opposite foot. 😁

@SuperRiderTV

11 ай бұрын

Right on! Always good to find little tweaks like that to make it easy - nice work!

Well I came here to goof on some guy showing us how to ride switchbacks in a warehouse but that ain't gonna happen. This video was actually fantastic. Clear, concise with great visuals. Added to my 'saved' list. Keep up the nice work!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much - glad that it was helpful!

Thanks 👍👍👍

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Practice makes progress - have fun!

I went over the bars a few times doing endos. I think i need to learn brake control better.

what about switching pedal stance to pivot in the other direction having foot near the rear tire on the inside? Seems like it would be good practice to be able to pivot both directions each with fore or aft pedal positions for a total of 4 movements

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

You could definitely do that, however switching your pedal stance mid-trail could slow you down (or depending on the terrain, might not be possible to swap pedals). It’s actually not too much harder to do in the opposite direction once you’ve got the your weight forward.

My friends tell me I shouldn't be trying these things on my electric mountain bike. I call nonsense on that as dudes on trials motorcycles can do it! So my wheelies and pivots and Endo's are all progressing fine on my 52 pound bicycle! As you said, you have to practice! I also keep a trials bike in my living room and I practice my track stands and other small things which translate to better handling on my mountain bike.

@SuperRiderTV

10 ай бұрын

YES!! Spot on - all of this sounds perfect! Keep up the great work, practice makes progress!

Subbed!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope these videos are helpful!

Do you think this is possible on a loaded bikepacking rig? I haven't tried, guessing I should get good on it empty then try with the load? Also, when going right in the clock, I assume you should keep your left foot forward? I'm a right foot forward dominant rider. Thanks for this really simple and helpful info.

@SuperRiderTV

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I guess it depends how heavy you have it loaded down, but it's definitely possible. Certainly easier to learn it unpacked and then stack on the weight (probably a lot like normal weightlifting - get the technique dialed and then increase the weight). I usually keep the same foot forward regardless of which direction I'm going - but you could switch feet if you want. It would technically make it easier, but also requires the extra step of switching your stance, so when it comes time to use it on the trail, might not be practical.

I'm scared of going OTB while practicing this.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Start small with the endo technique, just get the back wheel unweighted slightly, no need to go too high with it at first

@icey_b1562

Жыл бұрын

Wear a face.

@tagzedawg

Жыл бұрын

@@icey_b1562 I usually wear an entire head.

@PseudoThief

11 ай бұрын

Just did this the other day for the first time in my life! Practicing techniques and pushed a little too hard. Wasn't as bad as you'd think it would be. 3/10 - highly overrated. No injuries except a bruise where my leg hit the handlebar. Just tucked and rolled and split the impact between head and shoulder. Probably helped that it was on nice soft grass; would suck on gravel. Picked myself up, shook myself off and carried on. Biggest potential for injury after hitting the ground is the bike landing on top of you. I got lucky and still had enough control and presence of mind to push/kick the bike out of the way when I was lying in a heap on the ground, before the bike came down on top of me. Could help to wear protective gear when practicing techniques if it improves your confidence, although in my experience it could be luck of the draw if/where the bike hits you and if it hits or misses protection. Doesn't HURT to wear it though (and always wear a helmet)! Keeping the speed down when practicing definitely improved reaction and response time and gave the opportunity to tuck and roll rather than just face planting. Just a few things to think about.

@DabFiend710

11 ай бұрын

​@@tagzedawg😂

Appreciate the videos, I can only move the rear wheel in one direction and struggle in the other. What's your advice for learning the other direction? Is it better to keep the same foot forward or do you swap when going the other direction? In my instance I ride left foot forward and its easier for me to move the rear wheel to the left.

@SuperRiderTV

11 ай бұрын

The other direction can be a bit more tricky - I usually get a little steeper than usual over the front wheel. By unweighting the extra amount, it allows the back wheel to swing a bit more freely, and the wheel moves in that opposite direction without much additional effort. Practice makes progress with this one, though - try to start with just a small pivot and then start pushing further with each successive attempt.

@Tom-fn8xc

11 ай бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV thanks for the tips! Do you keep the same foot forward for both directions? I think you did in the video just wanted to make sure

When you do this on a trail, what can you do to make sure you don't wash out / lose traction with front wheel? ( during the time when you apply front anchor )

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Great question - usually with looser conditions or at higher speed, I rely more on my pedal scooping motion to move the back wheel. For the front wheel/front brake, I usually go a lot lighter - just a quick tap to assist...but I'm not relying on the front wheel as much as I would in better conditions or at lower speed. Hope this helps!

Pretty nice, the static switchback technic, but what about the dynamic one?

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

The dynamic version is just a bit more modulation/feathering action on the brakes, everything else should stay the same. In some ways, the brake is more of a mental assist when you're including rotation - it can be scary to rotate at speed!

Great chaîne to follow. So you ride a hard tail in the trails? What is your take on electric. Do you feel one can pick up those skills on electric?

@SuperRiderTV

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I ride a little bit of everything - my newest video is how to learn this same skill on an e-mtb, definitely check it out if you haven't already!

@flipper3691

8 ай бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV thanks will do right away.

Thanks! Quick question- so you only need your front brake on a bit for an endo? And with the pivot turn, when you're on the trail, do you have to end up with your feet in the correct positions i.e your front foot down in the direction you're turning?? I won't be anywhere near that for a long time-just checking! 😊

@SuperRiderTV

5 ай бұрын

Yes and yes - I would practice it first on flat until you get the feel for it, and then modifying foot position and brake modulation after. It's easiest to do it that way to lock in the basics, then modify after. It will be possible to do all this stuff with any foot position and without brakes at some point, but the goal here is to understand the basic mechanics of the technique first. Hope this helps! :)

@susiehooper2798

5 ай бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV That's great Aaron, thank you! I'm somewhat dyspraxic so if I have to work out if it's the right foot that will distract me. But I shan't be trying it out on the trails anytime soon! If I'm just practicing and getting the feel of it, it's not an issue! I can see from the video how the foot position will work and 'll get it from trying it out! 😁

@SuperRiderTV

5 ай бұрын

@@susiehooper2798 Have fun! Always good to practice these skills away from the trail so you can fully focus on the technique - but it'll come in handy when you're riding for sure. Worth the effort! :)

@susiehooper2798

5 ай бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV thank you!

My big fat stomach will be on the way😂,,but I'll try your great technic,,, thanks for the tips

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Practice makes progress - have fun with this!

I have been paranoid to try this. When I was a kid, I tacoed so many back wheels to see how far I could spin the bike.

@thedoggoesskrrrt

Жыл бұрын

Are those 🌮 rim double walled?

@rkgr2

Жыл бұрын

@@thedoggoesskrrrt they were all K-Mart bikes in the 80s, so expect something to go wrong when boys are riding them.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

I did the same to my wheels when I was growing up. Rest assured that the wheels now should hold up much better. This is usually a slow-moving technique, so without the speed element included in the practice, you should have a lot less issues with the potential of parts bending.

The triky thing is the gravel and loose surface on the trail. In a warehouse it's a other thing.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

True - you’ll use less front brake and more pedal scoop in those situations

@TheMaettu

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV to be honest, thats whats all about, analysing the surface and use the right tecnique. Your way showed would maybe not work under conditions like in the thumbnail oh the vid.

My favorite color is ham

Did you just say pedal scoop? He's a scooper! Get em boys!! *torches and pitchforks*

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

😳

I find it much easier for me to put the brake on rear and let the rear wheel slip out left or right and be ready to put your foot on the ground.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

That’s one way to do it!

Ok, but how do you ride switchbacks when the approach is super steep? The trails I ride always have a few switchbacks on the steepest part of the hill where I'm already trying to keep the back when from looping and throwing me over...

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Less brakes, more pedal scoop - this works best in steeper or loose conditions. Ultimately learning this skill on flat ground will give you more overall bike control regardless of the scenario.

Great, except that the ones I have to face have little traction and are 15% downhill.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

This skill also comes in handy plenty of other places, that’s the best part :)

finally, now i know it is called Clocks!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

The best skill to practice! You can do this from your back wheel, too

@METEORA_47

Жыл бұрын

me too 😂

Everyone I ride with calls it a stoppie and an endo is usually an over-the-bars crash. I can’t stop chuckling about practicing endoing.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

So…you don’t want to learn how to pivot your back wheel around?

@BrianFunkJ

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV I definitely do! I just hadn’t used the term endo like that before so it sounds funny to me.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianFunkJ Ah, ok! I've always heard the term stoppie used as more of a rolling endo (from the moto/mototrials crowd) and endo is the complete stop and onto the front wheel. Could be a regional thing, too...I feel like Stoppie is a bit more common in the UK? In any case - glad to hear it brought a smile! This stuff is fun! :)

Insta subscribe.🎉

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

It's a nice thought but having the confidence to do this on trail, in loose rocks, with a 500 foot steep slope as bail out zone is probably not gonna happen, at least not for me!

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Definitely practice up before immediately dropping this into a scenario like that - and in loose terrain I usually go quite a bit lighter on the front brake, my feet do most of the work.

@todd4471

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperRiderTV I'm not really sure where else you'd find a switchback? I think if you added some on trail demos to your videos that would be extremely helpful! Cheers

After hard otb I scared to see my bike on front wheel only )

I am 67, can I learn it ?

@SuperRiderTV

7 ай бұрын

Definitely! We’re doing a 30-day challenge right now on the channel that is going to build you up to this skill - join us!

Switchbacks aren’t as scary as the cost of your sweet Santa Cruz

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I bought it used on Pinkbike! :)

@Indicasativa55

Жыл бұрын

I’m in the uk and not many used Santa Cruz for sale here and those that are don’t drop much in price but my dreams a bronson and I will make it happen 😁

I'm to old to learn new tricks.

Not sure it’s realistic to lock out suspension. On the trail your full suspension bike will obviously not be locked out.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

The point I was making is that when we are practicing the skill at first, we should remove as much distraction as we can - so the focus stays on the technique. Once you get it figured out, you add the suspension back in. It's just a faster way to learn the process, so you're not fighting as much with the bike/suspension in the beginning.

AI thumb!

@SuperRiderTV

4 ай бұрын

I get by with a little help from my friends :)

Not a great video for beginners. I was looking for actual switchback turns, not endos.

@SuperRiderTV

9 ай бұрын

Sorry. This style riding will help you with the tightest switchbacks - but there are a bunch of great cornering videos on KZread. I think Kyle + April or Fluidride both have great options.

This is not an instructional video, it is a show-off video; riders who can do pivoting on front wheel, have no fear of switchbacks already.

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Exactly why we're instructing you how to front wheel pivot, so you don't have to worry about switchbacks anymore. Have fun!

Think of the back end like a big ass tail and imagine what your hips would do to whip the tail to the side. Then do that

@SuperRiderTV

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!