5 Things You're Doing Wrong | MTB Corners

[@lanapearce9968]

I learned to ski before I learned to MTB, when learning to ski, you're taught a weird way to turn that's safe and slow and you totally unlearn it and go full aggressive once you're confident on snow. This is teaching a good aggressive way, but not crazy aggressive, but I'm still not confident. I am older now, more fragile physically and nervous. I'd love to go super fast, but I just worry about crashing! 🤕😂

[@rafaelgodoy903]

I learnt to ski years after learning to ride my bike in the mountains. It surprised me how much comfier it was to crash on snow, it certainly gives a bit more confidence when you're a beginner 😂😂😂

[@lanapearce9968]

@@rafaelgodoy903 See skiing gives you a natural cushion, until you hit black slopes which are just ice! 🤣😂🤣

[@tedoakes9235]

You are right to be cautious. Lots of life changing injuries (big and small) out the from MTBing and you don't half to look hard to find them

[@druchii89]

Oh, so i'm probably not leaning enough! Good vid!

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

Another cornering vid💪

[@gmbn]

Gotta be done! 😏

[@rider65]

You hit on the head. Not necessarily 'fast' but developing a 'flow' or a 'rhythm' through corners will create a more efficient riding style. Efficiency begets speed by its very nature. So eventually, being in a rhythm, developing consistency will increase speed incrementally.

[@gmbn]

For sure! Developing flow creates a great foundation for developing your speed. 👊

[@irwannasit]

Loves how Neil does the explanation. Does it like the pro he is. The roots part got me good but the explanation to overcome it was tremendous help!

[@gmbn]

Neil knows his stuff! We're stoked you found this one useful!

[@Bike4adventure]

Great video!

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it! We hoped this helped! 👍

[@hasbeenracing]

The latest braking technique seems to be trail braking to the apex and then coming off. Tricky is berms but pretty easy in flat corners.

[@anitalandkroon]

Great video 😃 brakes brakes brakes that's my biggest problem 😳

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching, Anita! They can be a confusing thing to get your head around! 😅

[@aliens1990990]

yeah sadly i always brake on corners - or rather drag the brake. i dont trust my self enough but i am getting better by focusing on it

[@toxicmale1744]

When both wheels drift outwards, either together or alternate one after the other, I learned to counter steer very slightly to get back on line. Quite scary at high speeds but, it showed me how my bike behaved at speed.

[@hambo76]

One thing that's never mentioned when discussing cornering is flexibility. There's no way you're going to be able to react quickly or get in the right position without decent hip and shoulder flexibility. Start with stretching then come back to these videos - unless you're under 30 in which case dive right in!

[@jameshayton3860]

Interesting Neil. I was taught to keep my pedals level on berms, but to put the outside pedal down on flat corners. You seem to be doing a mixture of level and outside low on berms how do you decide?

[@stephendutton3766]

The only thing I'd add is being aware of your pedals during the corner. It's easy to cause a pedal strike because your pedal is at the wrong point in the stroke which could obviously lead to something interesting.

[@gmbn]

Great point! Pedal strikes are the worst! Having your outside foot dropped is vital for stability when you're leaning! 👍

[@craigbest8644]

Nailing a series of corners perfect is as satisfying as landing a jump you've been sweating over

[@gmbn]

For sure! Surely there is no better feeling?!

[@sorrenable]

Ahh top advices

[@trialsted]

Where are you at Neil? Doesn't look like FoD. Like the look of that big rooty tree section

[@gmbn]

We filmed this one at Wind Hill B1ke Park! It's a brilliant place to ride!

[@trialsted]

@@gmbn thanks for the reply, I'll make my way over there soon

[@raymondmontecastro]

braking in corner really difficult to avoid to

[@ish474]

In the eastern US even our Bike Park berms have rocks and holes in them. Getting those wrong has led me to actually be more unsure of myself in burs than I am on natural turns on singletrack trails

[@darkmaster450]

Leaning in is quite the fear

[@Raumance]

You lean the bike in. It's much safer as you can catch if it start sliding.

[@gmbn]

It feels quite unnatural at first, but the more you practise it, the better you'll get. All the best and safe riding! 👍

[@darkmaster450]

@@gmbn last time I tried, the bike washed out XD thanks

[@darkmaster450]

@@Raumance should've known before trying

[@jamiewalker2987]

Let’s try cornering in a fat suit to mimic heavier riders

[@plepgeat]

I'm six-foot-six, 275 pounds. I'd LOVE to see that!

[@bermchasin]

my gf is so bad at corners! if its technical she forgets to look into the turn - not sure if she is ready for these advanced techniques yet, but soon

[@sugushasta1]

when are we goning to adress the lack of clearance between the tires and forks or whatever? #askgmbntech

[@cyrvs8848]

gmbn i am no youtube expert but if the time stamps say exactly what you are going to say in the video than your watch time and engagement will be very low.

[@brynnbull2831]

sounds like Neil has a bad cold

[@chrisfoster3772]

When it comes to cornering, I am the best there is

[@gmbn]

👏 New GMBN presenter? 😅😏

[@chrisfoster3772]

@@gmbn where do I send my resume