10 E-MTB Tips For Beginners | Bike Setup And Riding

Everyone wants to get better at mountain bike riding, in this video Chris talks you through some basic skills, E-MTB set up insights and clothing choices so that if you're new to the sport you can develop your basic skills and ride with more confidence and comfort.
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Other than making sure that your bike is set up correctly for you, these simple body position basics are what will make the biggest difference in your skills, and improve your confidence.
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[@embn]

What is the best piece of advice you received as a beginner? Let us know in the comments below ⚡️

[@jblair9926]

Electric Mountain Bike Network open the brakes 👍🏻

[@th_js]

First buy the bike.

[@GapRecordingsNamibia]

As a commuter I've found a full face helmet a must.... Being side swiped was not fun, even at 30 k's an hour. If not for that helmet I'd have ended up with a broken jaw hitting the pavement....

[@karlfonner7589]

My best advice was from Ronnie Montrose. Get on your bad motor Scooter and ride!

[@karlfonner7589]

Actually this was a very in formative video! Thanks for posting!

[@stevepreston3151]

Hi Guys I have been a roadie for 10 years after watching your videos for about 10 days I went out and bought a cube E mtb and loving it, I’m 62 so it’s never too late, keep up the great videos👍🏼🚴‍♂️🤓

[@druemclaughlin3706]

yes iam 63 and about to get on the samr journey

[@ericthompson3729]

I’m 61 with a lung disease pick my cube stereo tomorrow

[@notmynamehastag2000]

@@ericthompson3729 I am 20 a lazy ass who also bought a e mtb it's the leaderfox Ayra, for only 4k it's the best I ever used or saw, hows your e mtb holding up? You enjoying it?

[@jillianfreyman6325]

That was so helpful! Thank you. 61 year old woman about to purchase my first E-bike! Feeling more confident after watching this👍🙏

[@davebowden3338]

Great advice guys even 5 years later 👍👌

[@danytheunicorn95]

best advice I received: it may seem impossible at the beginning, but as long as you practice and set gradual achievable goals, you will be able to do it.

[@01daddylee]

You've made so much more confident with my new venture with the E BIKE. I say your tutorial should be compulsory to the E bike industry. Thanks for the info as a man of the seventies I am glad for your knowledge, as you explain, things are different from the 70s and 80s 😁

[@vashon100]

Chris does an excellent job.

[@alexkurkin7371]

really comprehensive set of tips, enjoyed it a lot, good job Chris 👍👍👍

[@th_js]

Who else doesn't have an E-bike and still watches EMBN?

[@alejandrocentenomosso3559]

Tomi Saaranen I don’t

[@alexis1959]

😂 Yep - that's me - watched every second of every EMBN video since Day 1 and only just ordered my very own that arrives in 6-7 weeks

[@th_js]

Haha, I'm not even gonna buy one!

[@miguelmendesnet]

same 😂

[@AleksandarGospic]

Would be an interesting survey to see what percentage of EMBN audience actually has emtb. I would not be surprised if those that have it are actually well below 50% :) There's probably many people here who are interested in e-bikes but can't afford them at the moment. Thankfully after 2 years of waiting I'm getting mine soon! But anyway, that's all cycling/biking, we are one diverse family with the same root, I follow GCN and I'm not a road cyclist and don't even have road bike, and I watched Tour de France and Giro d'Italia since my childhood

[@halforma1]

Hugely helpful in setting up an e-mtb for the first time. An excellent video.

[@5492sparky]

Chris, a great video again. Some excellent tips there. 👍

[@tonygee3284]

I just bought a Giant trance E bike its so much fun These videos are really well done thanks EMBN

[@andrewcox4304]

That covered everything nice job and you even covered clothing👍

[@jamesdorman5343]

What a great video. I’m a beginner at mountain biking and also on an ebike and have found this really useful. Thanks guys

[@mimo98]

Really useful tips. Thank you

[@johnreese3762]

Very, very good information/video! I will watch 3 more times to remember!! 🏆

[@lukerider]

These are really great videos, so much useful information that is presented in a very friendly manner

[@nadiarolwal]

This channel is excellent. I'm new to MTB. Actually, haven't bought my bike yet but I am learning what to look for and how to get started. Thanks lads.

[@blademanu7]

Great help and information…thank you 👍😎

[@paharrington]

Very entertaining and comprehensive review.

[@pamelaalexander3269]

Superb! I am looking forward to watching more.

[@baltasarselame9170]

Nice video man very productive and helpful as well as creative! 👍👍

[@embn]

Thanks Baltasar!

[@dteiro]

That was very excellent information, thanks so much. I’m awaiting my emtn bike now. It’s a Marin Alpine E1. Can’t wait to ride trails again at age 59 with a back injury, though I’ve recovered enough. I hope to tweak the suspension settings correctly if needed.

[@daveshereduh]

Great "Tips" video thanks!

[@FastnCurious]

Awesome vid thank you mate 👍💥

[@justbrowsing7565]

Great video, thanks for the tips

[@richardjones4604]

Great vid. Thanks guys.

[@MultiShiv19]

Excellent video. Well made!

[@alexis1959]

Great video - I wish there was a little more on saddle height and positioning and dropper setup. That jacket you were wearing looks very nice - I guess it's for staff-only as it's not on your shop!

[@vincef7487]

11:55 Best E-MTB tip ever. ...spoken from experience 🤕

[@neilcole3406]

Good stuff chaps!

[@RenaissanceTatt00s]

Great video, thanks so much!

[@embn]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenmorgan5100]

Brilliant guide, than you :-)

[@b.a.g2073]

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?" :P

[@aussiehomecafeandcoffeeroa4475]

Hi just wondering if you could do a video on touring ebikes, as this type of ebike will be my first ebike, great video thanks for the info

[@stockpilersquest5738]

great information ! I guess my e-bike is completely different ! almost none of these rules apply for mine !!

[@sfjeanfrancois]

Awesome video. Any tips on cleaning the eMTB? With battery & electronics i wonder how to avoid getting those wet.

[@davelloyd8454]

Good stuff except for the reach adjustment by saddle forward / backward adjustment. Reach can be adjusted in many ways but the saddle is not one of them as incorrect saddle position can cause knee problems. Use stem length (within reason), bar width and stem spacers for reach feel.

[@slawwko1890]

you the guy

[@ashleyholland4853]

I'm getting older (50). I am in the market for new bike ( canyon spectral cf8). Yet I've started watching and I'm now thinking ebike ! My only concerns are : they seem to be advancing week by week and would buying one now mean it would be out date in six months ? And my riding friends are on normal bikes. Um.

[@gabriels1163]

The ebike laws are so restrictive that there are barely any advancements being made that make a difference to the average rider. Buying last years model ebike is a great way to save a few thousand without a major difference in performance.

[@karlfonner7589]

Beautiful bike by the way what kind is it?

[@MrMooStone]

Hello great content just a question if i have got a rear air shock on my KTM Machin Kopoho do i adjust it as it's been set up by my local KTM dealer to my weight, height? Kind regards.

[@aznfarty1]

I Love My New Wheels!

[@mikee8244]

Good stuff, supposed to pick up my levo hardtail TODAY hurrah, the weather is atrocious though, thinking about waiting for better weather but I'm so excited i probably won't. Wish me luck

[@Falconer710]

Mike E Bought mine 2 days ago went out for 10 mins Awsome then it started to pee down 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@mikee8244]

@@Falconer710 awesome brother, swapped mine for a levo comp cos the salesman told me the hardtail had 75nm of torque which it doesn't. I found this out after putting 300miles on it. The manager was cool and gave me a great trade in deal. If I still had the hardtail id probably have changed the entire groupet, gears, brakes etc., and some midrange rockshox forks 120mm travel. Could have done it for £750 ish ish. Enjoy it man, ebikes are great fun

[@Falconer710]

Mike E Thanks mike I will 😀went down a trail today went slow as fook and still almost had a poo 😂😂😂😂great fun looking forward to putting in some miles happy biking m8

[@mikee8244]

@@Falconer710 oh how i long for a trail that'll definitely have me packing spare undies! Not too many decents near me. Haven't got a driving licence, medically handed it in, I was blacking out so ended up with a heart monitor. Not a pacemaker, just a monitor. Still I'd rather keep EVERYONE else safe. My local bike park is about 15 miles away, not the best, but better than anything I've ridden yet. I'll have to arrange a lift out there. Don't want to arrive knackered, and i don't fancy peddling home with no battery. 👍 Glad you're having fun, but be careful. I don't know how old you are, but i don't bounce like i used to 25 years ago.

[@colinbrassington3531]

What size bike do you have for your height?

[@protarget1]

Although it's an old vid, I had to comment on advice given regarding buying clothing made for cycling. Problem with that, which I find annoying, they only make cycling clothing for "Skinnies" usually up to 2xl and maybe on a few 3xl

[@markj6984]

HAHAH I flew over my handlebars tonight because of good brakes. now i watch this. lmao

[@narrowgoat-scout]

giant syncdrive doesn't seem to mind me turning it on while I'm moving, and that has torque sensors. I best look into this more. Don't want to upset the motor. ...

[@garybarker9139]

Any views on rear racks?

[@dariotroiano5205]

#askembn Can anybody tell me when the EMBN shop will stock this black jacket that Chris is wearing to do his piece on setup please. love the idea of more EMBN clothing to join the gear i've already got. thanks Dario

[@arrunden7127]

Agree. Nice looking jacket, would also like to know if it will be available?

[@sjkotey5265]

Is the hood on that jacket removable?

[@scootjockey]

With ergonomie for one,s body i will say it,s a compromise,when you are old in age one needs comfort,without letting the sport go just saying..thanx.

[@eufraciojr.davidtorres3256]

hi sir how much the batterypack cost coz i want to upgrade my trek trailbike Y22 model 1985 into a e bike i got already a acdc motor & i test it already i need a battery pack like that one w/ u now i want to ask the price for that batt. pack for now im frm phil. i bought my bike before i was hit by a stroke in 2014 i was a regular rider before but now i felt im going older at the age of 55 thats why i need to convert my preloved bike into a useful bike bike to travel around the city tnx sir if u can give me some important advice tnx sir Godbless u always to ur program.

[@martintroake9694]

Tips for front wheel drive E bike

[@vashon100]

22:30 Unless you're Steve (gloves)

[@jeromegdeguiajr8832]

#askembn can i ride it on mud trails

[@Mike-ql4sz]

Instead of a backpack that can hurt u, why not using a bike rack and cobs which can accommodate more stuff than a bikepack incl. a spare battery?

[@sjkotey5265]

Best advise? When you french fry when you should pizza you are gonna have a BAD time!

[@DrEvil814]

You DON"T need the 🎵 Epidemic Sound I guess that what the Mute button is for

[@wanneske1969]

I have a Rockrider e-st900, great emtb, but I never use it offroad :-).

[@ironboard6]

What about sock hight. I run my socks up to my knees am I going to high or what

[@nilsjautzus9160]

Its ok, if you're german. Dont forget your sandals ;)

[@StaggerLee68]

Where can I find EBike specific socks, shoes and helmet? I've been looking at all the local regular bicycle shops but they keep kicking me out of the shops. Why do they hate on EBikers so much? They keep telling me to fuck off and get a life. I don't get it. Please help.

[@jamiehoof5294]

What is that bike called

[@MsDenver2]

I can’t get mtb baggy shorts big enough as I’m overweight and unfit, Help?

[@Palios33]

What does he mean "if you have less than 20 miles range, you need to be finishing that ride in 20 miles"? Does the e bike not pedal without battery assistance?

[@vashon100]

You can pedal without power, but with wide tires and heavy bike, it will be tough on climbs.

[@MrAzusakid]

it's THE Not THAT !!

[@kingerz]

'Bare minimum' should include gloves too at least.

[@AlexofSmeg]

tool

[@cristobalmunoz9222]

Is the is exelent bike men my prests diner boy. for compr the a bike wauuuu what is costosi boy in the paid losing.. Cya from the Santig of Chile 😭😔😎🙄📹😨💯🚴🍀🍀🚵🍀🍀1⃣🍀

[@vashon100]

makes no sense

[@relayer]

Too many "obviously", and statements of things that are bloody obvious (like "make sure you put the battery in before you start". No, really?).

[@photosynthesis_by_pete4006]

SLOW DOWN MATE. VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND

[@neile36a]

Get fit and stop buying these trail destroying motorbikes

[@darkdawg69]

lmfao stay pissed incel