MTB's #1 Skill - Slalom | MTB Cornering: Practice Like a Pro #27

[@AlliKat75]

I really like this video. A key thing I noticed is when Simon pumps in his corners, his pump drives the outside pedal down. In comparison, Linnea is dropping her outside pedal and then struggles to pump on only her outside leg. If her timing were to come together, she would have strong pumping and be able to work up to Simon's speed.

[@GaedeRafael]

Nice comment! I was trying to figure out how he can pump so hard and this seems to be the key point!

[@tomh9043]

This channel is absolute gold! Thank you Fluidride for breaking these lessons down and actually providing legitimate technique instructions. Far above any other channel I have ever seen, considering joining.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks Tom! Most appreciated. -Simon

[@finroddd]

This exercise, the explanations and the close-up of the footwork are super helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@Frell1982]

That was actually a really good lesson in cornering! Thank you a ton, I'm going to practice this later!

[@Fluidride]

It's the best drill in mountain biking. Wish I would have practiced it when I was a racer. Let's you eventually just corner well on auto pilot! -Simon

[@patfish3291]

I total agree thats exactly what a good Skier does in powder to sorten the turns and generate speed out of the turns.

[@oliverbourne9599]

Best one you've done on this drill. Every detail covered from cone set-up, to technique, to common problems in execution. Awesome

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for the props Oliver. Yeah, I tried to pack it all in to make sure folks could get out and do it! -Simon

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Bloody marvelous. Thanks both.

[@Alexandros_Patsialidis]

Such an eye opening video 😱 Thanx u 2 beautiful people 🙏🏼🌹

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching! -Simon

[@luisitotv7699]

Everything you said make a lotta sense! I always watch your video, helps me a lot on trail..

[@mtbjourney8209]

so fresh and so clean 😂😂😂

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks 🙏🏻 I ride expert level trails, hit big jumps and drops, and still suck at cornering LOL Time to change that! Thanks for getting me going. Now it’s time to put some work in…

[@frederick3267]

I always did 6 and 12 o’clock, I’ll try that technique next time. Thanks!

[@mrsmartypants_1]

I’ve been going hard at mtb for 4 years now and I also overdo it! It’s nice to continually learn in this sport.

[@Fluidride]

We used to teach that 15 years ago. It's like skiing. They used to put 100% of the weight on the outside foot. Now it's like 60%. Progression. Has SO many advantages! -Simon

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Man best freaking videos I have seen perfect information no bs just correct tips😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@themechanicsprof790]

These are very good videos, where it is not only explained how the technique is, but especially the why. Didactically great. This also concerns the seemingly very simple techniques such as cornering, which, like the track stand, turns out to be basic techniques for good mountain biking. A nearly 60-year-old mountain bike enthusiast from Germany, who has taken several courses with different levels of difficulty

[@Fluidride]

Thank you!! Cornering is my favorite thing to teach, and favorite thing to execute on a bike! -Simon

[@mytbioutdoors4928]

So much great info packed into this one! Keep it up!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching Chris, we're glad you liked it! - Coach Kagen

[@TCK71]

Brilliant advice! Such a great team to watch....... Like Yoda and Luke!!

[@Fluidride]

'Do or do not. There is no try' :-) -Simon (words by Yoda!)

[@Zara_edits12]

Brilliant!!

[@soultribe9]

This video shows more details of your bikes, however I'm still waiting for a kind of setup or bikecheck videos showing how gorgeous are those Evil. Thank you so much for this videos, they are always so useful!!

[@chase-n-trails7257]

As always, great video!

[@Laodage23]

great video!

[@shaunreed2884]

Another great video. Cant wait to get back out there to session this. Nice work both of you

[@Fluidride]

Thank You! Seriously the best bang for the buck for your time working skills. If you can corner well, you will ride with confidence! -Simon

[@garypostell5268]

What a great series of skills just outstanding!🇺🇸💯❤️

[@Fluidride]

Thanks Gary! Most appreciated. -Simon

[@C7Drums]

I really was able to see and understand the concept of pumping turns in this video. A concept which can be applied to all the aspects of shred. I think giving Linnea had more space to talk would be a good thing.

[@Fluidride]

Hi C7Drums, I'm stoked to hear that you're grasping the concepts that we teach through our videos! Thank you for your feedback, we always welcome it! Our goal is provide awesome, engaging content that everyone can learn from. :) - Coach Kagen

[@BlueLineRider]

there is always something in here that I have never seen done by any channel in youtube.

[@martinm711]

The most amazing tips for Mountainbiking in my opinion, thanks a lot! Quite similar to skiing in some ways

[@Fluidride]

Means a lot to us. We certainly try our best every time and have a blast doing it! -Simon

[@Ethanathan2]

Do one on counter steering /skidding!

[@Fluidride]

There is a Feedback Friday video on this channel about that, but good call. We had actually been jokingly talking about doing a skidding video, so we'll see! -Simon

[@braddyboy83]

So similar to skiing and indeed rollerblading!

[@Fluidride]

Indeed. Skiers are always nodding in our classes! -Simon

[@premiumboard21]

So fresh and so cleaaaaann! 😁

[@Fluidride]

Thank You. Was a really fun shoot, and cool to see it from the top with the drone. Reminded me of skiing pow! -Simon

[@levirichardson8505]

lesson learned here: pushing through turns properly gives you more speed and traction. IF you have good turn positioning, THEN you can push through turns. IF you have bad positioning, THEN you can't push through turns.

[@colinberry276]

Nice demo.👍. Btw what are those knee pads you have on?

[@Fluidride]

I'm wearing the Speed Knee Sleeves from TLD, and wear the Raid's from TLD when in rockier conditions. I think Linnea has the same combo. Thanks for the props Colin! Cheers. -Simon

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Ahhhhh I see now 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrsmartypants_1]

On widely spaced berm turns where you have time to pedal or glide between turns do folks prefer a certain foot forward? I feel more comfortable with the inside foot forward (and obviously higher than the bottom bracket). When I realized I was doing this after a year or so I forced myself to be more “ambidextrous” and not care which foot was forward. What do others do?

[@Fluidride]

No top riders that I'm aware of switch feet. There is simply no time for it when corners happen fast as they do in this drill and on most modern trails. That said, if you can ride switch for a whole section and still execute solid front and back foot turns, that is totally ok. If you get in the habit of switching your lead foot from turn to turn, your speed will be limited in order to make that happen. I could never have gone as fast as I did in the video while switching feet. I could have ridden it right foot forward, but am better left foot forward. About 60% of riders are left foot forward and 40% are right. We get people with the idea you put forward in classes from time to time and they are always blown away when they get this dialed. Everything we teach is just from watching the best riders in the world. It's how we created our system. Simple...just copy the best! -Simon

[@mrsmartypants_1]

@@Fluidride: Thank you. Makes sense. Greatly appreciate you taking the time to answer in such a thorough manner.

[@Fluidride]

@@mrsmartypants_1 Of course! I want to make sure it all makes sense. We have a ton more on fluidrideonline which is free for 2 weeks, then $99/year. Link is at the top of the page if you want to check it out!

[@Coolcmsc]

I just worked this out (stick with favoured foot forward for L and R) last week in a coaching session...! I’m 64 and coaching is a breakthrough! Just arrived here at FluidRide this evening and I’m hooked 🥳🥳🥳

[@Fluidride]

@@Coolcmsc Welcome to Fluidride! We are stoked you are here with us! Cheers, -Simon

[@brucemilmont6455]

What percentage of your force should be on your outside foot?

[@Fluidride]

There are so may variables to this, but essentially enough to allow the outside foot to drop without dropping all the way. I'm not sure I could provide an exact percentage, but you are looking to be able to get the outside foot down part way and feel like you are really stepping off it, without it going all the way to the bottom. -Simon

[@brucemilmont6455]

@@Fluidride I have watched several of your videos that address this and I can see several aspects that all work together. I will work on it starting tomorrow. I am also a tall and senior rider. Turn and cornering are a weak point for me. I worry about losing it and getting hurt in a fall. It takes a long time to heal up these days. I enjoy your instructions.

[@wiljaq2773]

I love the vid, but I’m interested in upgrading to Hydra Hubs and possibly carbon I9 Wheels. Is the dude riding aluminum or carbons I9 wheels?....and why?

[@kyleilenda]

They are the aluminum Industry Nine Enduro S 1/1 wheels, I believe they come stock on that bike!

[@Fluidride]

Kyle is correct, and our amazing videographer as well! The guys at Evil like the feel of aluminum better and I have to agree after riding them after a few years on carbon. They are slightly less stiff so deflect less in the rough. Some of my friends in Europe who are amazing riders have been telling me this for year. I'm sold. -Simon

[@chrismarch1006]

Any idea what the grade is like on this road? 10% 15% 20%? I'm trying to replicate this setup for my weekly practice.

[@Fluidride]

I'd say 10%. I put cones about 7 paces apart when on flatter terrain, and then add a pace for each bit of added pitch. On a steeper hill, I might go as far as 9-10 of my paces (I'm 6'4"). Hope this helps!

[@Drforce2311]

I wish I focused on cornering instead of jumping when I started riding. Linea would be much faster if you had some glitter cones. 😞

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Like skiing

[@felixfalgui3701]

I missed Simon's therapeutic voice. 😂

[@Fluidride]

Ahhhh....thank you! -Simon

[@felixfalgui3701]

@@Fluidride Hahaha I meant it. You are like the Bob Ross of MTB. 😁🤘

[@Fluidride]

@@felixfalgui3701 Love that guy!

[@mannyfnsc29]

It'd be cool to see a video dedicated to generating speed on flat ground.. just remove Linnea's chain when she's not looking 🤫.

[@Fluidride]

OOOH! Good call Manny! -Simon

[@Harisurachi]

👍👍👍

[@liwx]

why does he slam his stem all the way ???? he's a tall guy. shouldnt he use at least 20mm spacers ??

[@mattdudester9037]

more weight over the bars. Give it a try. I recently lowered mine and felt more stable on DH and able to corner better. Took a few rides to get used to the lower position in my back and hands. Now that I am I am going to try another 5 or 10mm lower. Can only go another 10. I'm 6ft for reference.

[@Fluidride]

Hmmm...never even looked at it. I just ride. I'll check that out! Not much of a tech guy other than human movement:). -Simon

[@ibusuriofficial]

😘

[@thecount1001]

"she looks awesome" no argument here.

[@Fluidride]

Indeed she does. Speed Queen!! -Simon