Whats up with Propain? Are they warrintying that frame?
@slantedground6 күн бұрын
Had a warranty replacement in two weeks.
@grongrod6 күн бұрын
@@slantedground Beautiful 👌
@khand1878 күн бұрын
What trails are you at here? (If you don't mind me asking)
@slantedground7 күн бұрын
Sure thing. This is in the northern section of Frederick Watershed in Maryland. The first section in the video is the top Wayne's Trail. The segment toward the end of the video is Green Stones. Green Stones feeds directly into Wayne's trail. Both are easily accessed from Fishing Creek Road. Thanks for watching!
@khand1878 күн бұрын
What's up with Pax 4 and hikers going double earbuds?? I had a similar encounter a few months ago.
@GS-qe5xr7 күн бұрын
I'd rather have double earbuds than sloppy technique like this guy. Just too sloppy for me to watch
@porschephiliac43569 күн бұрын
Glad I found this tutorial, and now this channel. Subscribed!
@slantedground7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Appreciate it.
@Beniamin19689 күн бұрын
Awasome, you re the first talking about comon fears who is looking at the “wall”, i ve just realized all by my self that i had to face it without bending my legs by changing level of the jump, thank you so much
@slantedground9 күн бұрын
I do my best to offer helpful insight that no one else talks about. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
@GS-qe5xr10 күн бұрын
This guys is average at best. Very sloppy technique as well.
@stevemendelson471111 күн бұрын
Love this so true !!!
@bauke-LV42612 күн бұрын
I'll try distracting myself with the "make sounds while riding". I remember a lady pro singing while riding, which I can't imagine doing, but hey, let's give it a try anyways ;)
@IOM-EMTB12 күн бұрын
Great content mate 👏 I was watching your preload explained vid again this morning before jump practise which really helped , just wanted to say thanks 👍
@slantedground12 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. Knowing it helps means a lot!
@jonathand384213 күн бұрын
Wait what's your bike again 😊
@jeffminnich329114 күн бұрын
have fun, don't get too injured...longevity!
@mudkayak630515 күн бұрын
Breaking glass... does your front tire break the glass even with head and shoulders, after, or before?
@slantedground12 күн бұрын
Focus on your body not the bike. I find people that focus on the bike tend to overthink the process and have the hardest time learning technique, especially when precise timing is involved. Thanks for watching!
@khand18715 күн бұрын
Trexler + Ebike = Chef's kiss
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
I can only imagine!
@Bargos196815 күн бұрын
Great explanation on the foundational technique, thanks - so important to get the basics right rather than trying to do it all at once.
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@streighty15 күн бұрын
Great video. I am very guilty of the comfort braking. I've gotten better, but need to keep improving in this area. I took away a few things to try on my next ride, Thanks! Super glad that cracked frame didn't lead to a nasty crash.
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
If you reduce comfort braking the front wheel, I think you'll notice a huge benefit in suspension performance and traction. Thanks for checking the vid out and appreciate the comment.
@floroubaldo940315 күн бұрын
GREAT COMPACT TIPS! DO YOU RIDE RIGHT FOOT FORWARD?
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
I ride either foot forward but right foot forward is my nature foot position.
@paddor15 күн бұрын
So is your bike okay?
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
It is now. Warranty replacement and like new. Thanks!
@MTOProject15 күн бұрын
Great video - super helpful - sucks about your frame but it will lead to better things 🎉🎉.. The cornering info and the glass breaking on jumps stuff is going to be super helpful .. can’t wait to go ride 👍🏼
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it.
@jonathanjones889515 күн бұрын
7:12 should be a YT short
@lonewanderer228716 күн бұрын
Good vid! Something I’ve noticed is almost every mtb channel talks about how to go faster. I think if we just focus on the fundamentals the speed naturally follows!
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
100%. Going "fast" is a sum of its parts...that is if you want to go fast and remain in control. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
@ifitrollsrideit53016 күн бұрын
"A deer on the table" - would it be correct to call deer on the table venison? :D
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
haha! fist bump
@jprelock16 күн бұрын
I'm a little proud of my bike because it facilitates the riding I'm proud of
@jonathanjones889516 күн бұрын
4:24 control arc with body mass
@TheRideAbides16 күн бұрын
Fantastic tips, Josh!! As @trailsage said, we were just talking about jumping technique on the 'Ride and Laugh podcast' so that, "breaking the glass" tip is perfect!! Can't wait to try it out!! Appreciate you and these videos!!
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
I listened to the podcast. That was a great one! Highly recommended. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.
@AndyCore16 күн бұрын
"You're welcome" My kind of humor. If you ever head to Bentonville, AR, I'll be glad to show you around. Another great vid - keep up the great work!
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the offer!
@cleggycyclist16 күн бұрын
I've been subscribed for a while and your advice is always legit and helpful, time for me to give back a little, hope it helps 👍
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! It means a lot to me that you find value in these vids and I appreciate the Super Thanks!
@benbissett310516 күн бұрын
Another video with really important topics and ways to improve techniques for faster/safer riding, keep it up! Comfort braking is a big one that holds back riders of all levels. I always suggest to riders that they find a very familiar trail or section of trail (no double black diamond DH stuff, just something moderate with nice flow) and work on riding it over and over using minimal-to-no braking. Ideally working up to doing it with no fingers on brakes at all. Or try doing an entire run using just front or back brakes. Or not pedaling at all, just pumping and keeping your roll speed through corners. Like you said, the bike works shockingly better on bumps, jumps, and corners without yanking levers constantly or having to pedal in places you don't want to pedal. Also, your mind/body will adapt to sharper reactions and better line choices because of it.
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Great comment! 100% Appreciate the insight!
@pan0rama54617 күн бұрын
Years ago I came across a video recommending to sing or hum a tune while doing drops. This was supposed to help take your mind off of the scary thing that doing drops can be. In my experience it actually works very well and helps to distract your brain just enough do not doubt yourself and help execute the movement your body knows already (assuming you have actually practiced the movement/technique)
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
@davehumpleby344017 күн бұрын
The shoulder forward when cornering tip is something I figured out for myself in the French Alps last summer. I rode several bike parks and was frustratingly slow/nervous in steep corners until I had this lightbulb moment. It really does make a difference. I also adjusted my brake levers to enhance the technique. I hear what you say about optimum lever position; and this is how mine used to be set up. However, lowering my brake levers forces my hands to roll forward slightly on the bars, which I find really helps me get my outside elbow up in the corners. I tweaked the lever angle numerous times to get the perfect set up for me and, rolling the levers back to where they used to be noticeably hampered me getting my outside elbow up in the turns. Fortunately, I have not experienced any forearm pump or other problems since doing this. It's been all positive with no negatives. I recommend people try this if, like me, they struggle with cornering fast. Great tips.
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment! Lever angle is different for everyone but there is a best angle for every. It's easy to adjust and like you mentioned, it's worth experimenting with. Thanks for watching!
@TrailSage17 күн бұрын
Love the "break the glass" visual! Oh man, we just talked about break lever angles on tmrw's Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, great minds ;) Another banger video Josh.
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Sage. As always, I'm looking forward to the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast. Fist bump.
@TheLoamMountaineer17 күн бұрын
I always wanted to ask this: are you originally from the New England area? I hear a faint New Englander accent. Or maybe Ive worked too long in Boston 😂
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
My parents are from Binghampton NY and my toddler talk came from hearing what they had to say. However, I grew up in PA.
@TheLoamMountaineer17 күн бұрын
Love me some Blue Mtn! Keep it Steezy J 👍👍🤘🇺🇸
@beno996617 күн бұрын
I am the opposite, I seem to think I am bad no matter how much I try.
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
I hear ya. Me too. It's easy to get bummed out but just remember to step back and compare your skills to the past. It's easy to overlook progress when you're focused on what you can improve on. Thanks for watching!
@FilNovoMtb17 күн бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Sure thing. Thanks for watching!
@bullit4x17 күн бұрын
So what cracked? Chainstay?
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Chainstay just behind the BB. I couldn't see the crack because the bike was covered in dust but man, something felt off. While a cracked frame is something no one want to deal with, the fact that I rode the bike park a full day with a cracked frame and the chainstay held up is confidence inspiring. Propain NA was quick with the warranty replacement.
@bullit4x17 күн бұрын
@ I figured it was. Mine did the same thing. Propain had me a new frame in 8 days.
@MTBKingLife17 күн бұрын
Yet another great vid. Love your perspective and the mental breakthrough items are on point. Plus your be kind personality is what we all need. Keep it up.
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment. Being a good person is more important than being a good bike rider. People won't remember the guy that skied past them on the jump but they will remember the guy that stopped to make sure all was well.
@MTBKingLife17 күн бұрын
@ 100%
@JeffMTBinVA17 күн бұрын
Love your videos man. How long have you had your Propane before that happened?
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate that. I've had the Tyee for a little over a year before that happened. I ride every week and every season. Materials fail, but good customer service shouldn't. They don't know me from a hole in the wall and Propain NA got me back up and running quickly. Thanks for watching.
@JeffMTBinVA17 күн бұрын
@slantedground Glad to hear they took care of you. I want an enduro and have been checking out the Tyee. The build your own option is one of the coolest things, I'm surprised more brands don't do that. Hard to beat their prices too. If you don't mind sharing, have you noticed any cons with the Tyee?
@justinmiller153517 күн бұрын
Good stuff!
@bjmn7d17 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the tips. You have a really good channel going!
@Peter-cx4ir17 күн бұрын
Don’t even remember how your channel popped up but it’s easily one of my favorites now. Keep it up dude. Great information as usual and you make that shredding look silky smooth.
@djinn_tseng17 күн бұрын
same happened for me. a random click turned out to be one of the top-tier instructional riders out there.
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
@paulgilliland728817 күн бұрын
Another great video, thank you, now I’m gonna smash some glass!!! 😜
@slantedground17 күн бұрын
If you watched the video know that I appreciate it so much! Have a great one!
@WhipNWestMTB17 күн бұрын
Your definitely the best online “coach” your tips are really helpful
@sapinva17 күн бұрын
New video when the chain stay snaps?
@richchin516317 күн бұрын
That was an excellent example of what I assume most of us do on a typical trail ride. Sadly, it's easy to forget that we're out to have fun! Thanks for the reminder.
@sid0618 күн бұрын
Great format of the video! No fast cuts, no hyped narration with no time to process, lots of repetition. Big MTB channels are so annoying when trying to teach you anything. Instant sub.
@Beiberhole69RVA18 күн бұрын
Nice, keep the content coming! This is why I'm lucky to have multiple bikes. Trail/Enduro to smash and progress, easier on this old body to not be afraid to case jumps and smooth out my mistakes. But I have so much fun on my "downcountry" hardtail, picking out smooth lines, or gripping and ripping lines I'd take on my FS bikes.
@lonewanderer228719 күн бұрын
Just ride. The progression will come.
@owenthomas201020 күн бұрын
Excellent video, why does the Devil have the best tunes and all the best Woods?
@slantedground15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! To answer your questions, it must be all these desperate people making deals.
@TrailSage20 күн бұрын
Um, first of all, that winder breaker is DOPE! Great video Josh, hilarious opener and commentary throughout, lol. You're elite in my book ;)