7 Essential Mountain Bike Skills | MTB Skills You Have To Master

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[@MeganSchrooten]

Yes!!!

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

Absolutely! :)

[@thelewisfamily6433]

Yes

[@nasiayam1653]

Global Mountain Bike Network yesss

[@monicaausnit]

A good reminder of everything I still need to learn 😬😃

[@robinfuchs2263]

But the good thing is: you're having fun anyway!

[@monicaausnit]

Robin Fuchs yes, absolutely 😊

[@leoironwolf2828]

+1

[@gruensein]

"Let's start with the front brake. NORMALLY on the right hand side except..." long list of basically everywhere but UK

[@romdoesmtb3152]

It’s mainly the US that has the front brake on the left

[@gruensein]

Mtb Rocks and all of continental Europe

[@bumpinwhiteboy2504]

@@romdoesmtb3152 ... and canada.. and.. and...

[@csn583]

Unfortunate having to swap every bike I buy. If anything it should be front on the left in RHD countries like the UK so you can hand signal and still cover your strongest brake. Regardless it's dumb to have it opposite every motorcycle everywhere.

[@benjaminanthony5201]

I feel twice today well doing stupid jumps. This video helped me realize what I did wrong. Note: make sure your wheel is pointed straight when landing.

[@davidparrott1507]

Great short video Rich, just shows how easy it is to get " more" out of your ride. Thanks man

[@richardpayne5176]

David Parrott No worries mate, glad you enjoyed it. Happy Shredding 🤘

[@rubbersidedown1356]

Thank you for adding the mechanic skillset in there.

[@lighty9036]

Love the vid. Just the stuff I need. Just building up to trying to jump alittle.🤞

[@4freedom3per]

Aaaarg! Those damn manuals! The day I get that one down I'm going to celebrate it with a cold one to GMBN! 😜✌

[@bryanwilliams6767]

If i can hold onto the manual for more than a bike length, I'll take the whole damn six pack.

[@4freedom3per]

@@bryanwilliams6767 😂😂😂

[@James-dn1hu]

I have been riding for around 2 years and feel like a fairly proficient rider however I can’t manual, jump or wheelie particularly well. Usually prefer doing trails and single track but definitely need to focus on these skills individually

[@mattlloyd6651]

I've been riding rather hard for over ten years on natural trails (I've never been to a bike park) and can only think of a handful of instances where those three skills might have ever come in handy. Sure, they'd be great to learn and might help once in a while but I'm not going to sweat it and not knowing them hasn't slowed me down.

[@MrSchuits]

@@mattlloyd6651 I agree. Been a casual MTBer for many years and have never don't done manuals or bunny hops. They seem like a waste of energy TBH. Perhaps in a racing situation where every seconds counts I could see how bunny hopping an obstacle would be faster than riding over it.

[@mcspiffington]

@@MrSchuits waste of energy, but faster? how is a waste then? jumping is fun you should try it.

[@mykaub]

I'm really trying hard to learn the bunny hop.. one of the skills I never got when I was younger, but this close up in the vid makes me think I'll have it soon! 🙈 Great work guys!! 💙From🇨🇦

[@liam321995]

Polished frame bike looking very nice

[@liam321995]

@@bananasstuff3344 very fresh stuff... not at all jealous 🤣... dont fancy the hours of sanding mind

[@paddor]

#1: braking 😏😎😎 #2: manual 😳😵😵

[@SlipknotMickk]

braking* what u said is taking a pause or smashing

[@paddor]

CryMyName thx

[@shemshem9998]

I do agree that cornering is very important, I would argue that the skill of being able to turn is essential in almost every sport on wheels

[@KandiKlover]

Any sport with movement

[@Emmanuel-eb6pv]

Love ur vids keep up d good work

[@calebdavenport1231]

I liked this video. Simple and quick. Then if I want to learn something else just go more in depth on a different video! Love the way y’all set it up.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Professor Payne 💪😎

[@richardpayne5176]

Cliff J At your service 👊

[@3Bmtb]

Love the vid so much! The sentence concerning the front brake made me LOL! NORMALLY on the right side - haha - just the rest of the world does different but can't be seen as standard applicable. The inverted perspecive (same with left side driving) is such an amusement and worth watching the vid, thanks Rich! And further even better: ... left, if you are an "Euro" or our American friends as well - Brexit between the lines - very British - I love the deadpan humour, but it's meant seriously, I'm afraid.

[@Fulgur98]

love the vids keep up the good work :D

[@amybrown557]

It's so refreshing to see this pro dude using pinned pedals and pin-appropriate shoes-- as opposed to clipping in! I live within a massive mountain biking community and I feel like there's always debate about which version is better. To each their own in my opinion, but I feel like those who clip-in always act as if they're more "hardcore" than those who go with pins. It almost becomes like an elitist thing. I know that has nothing to do with this video but I just had to comment! Haha

[@seafoodpizza]

Excellent. I did not know that about the brakes! Hopefully I won't get concussion anymore... from slamming the front brake so much.

[@campervanman5340]

I can see a few newbies tipping it in then front braking. Don't do it brake hard stood up. Only use the back brake once into the corner, when you have more skill you may want to use the front brake during cornering, but for beginners if you want to try it do it on grass with no obstacles. Ride safe.

[@paulcockke2346]

I watch every video you posted

[@zarleez]

Great video as always.. Very useful. Thanks 👍😊

[@jonathanlundh2354]

So now they have 256 videos about skills you need to learn

[@KandiKlover]

Which is basically just a repeat of the same handful of skills.

[@paulzulu4205]

Nice and well explained, thanks to GMBN team....

[@maschypee8243]

Great vid, Rich. Rowberrow Warren trails looking pristine here...they're totally blown out and muddy AF now...😲

[@drspritz]

Great video as Always! Big up! From Italy!!!

[@kloenoo]

Love it. This video got straight to the point. Just what I like.

[@HenrikMoberg]

Very nice video. And you don't need to do the dna check, just watch the last section where you are sitting in the car, you guys are exactly the same! And you evidently love eachother very much!

[@shqdy9861]

I’m so bad at cornering lol. But I’m great at jumps, drops, rock slabs( basically any type of sketchy feature).

[@Cake_Doge]

Thanks Rich, I was just going to ask where the description was

[@mnbv5555cxz]

front brakes "normally on the right" except in all of europe, all of north america, all of south america (actually I don't know about this - anyone know?) ...maybe it is normally on the left except in strange places like the UK?

[@nyxian4578]

ed in the uk the front brake is on the right side

[@stefanodruetta]

BrickForABrain literally only in UK 😄

[@drspritz]

Manual took me time but when i learn It save me many times..same for the bunny hop..foundamental skills..everybody Need to know how to do It..

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Nice work lads

[@mizsbae5545]

Thanks for the tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

[@kyburgess7703]

I can’t manual 🤣🤣

[@elmisfit]

x2 :cc

[@paddor]

Me neither. But I’m close.

[@rolux4853]

Me neither, but it depends on the bike. While my Nukeproof Mega 290 is fairly nice to wheelie, I find it impossible to manual with it. And I really mean impossible, I just can’t get the front wheel up high enough with the 450mm chainstays. Maybe my EXT Storia Coil shock makes it even harder. No matter how hard I pull on the front wheel, I’m not able to lift it high enough.. On my Begamont Kiez Dirtjump bike however, I’m able to pull some short manuals off.

[@paddor]

Ro Lux Push, don’t pull.

[@rolux4853]

Patrik I tried that too, and my Formula Selva seems to push me up quiet a bit. Which feels nice and like a good starting point to get onto that backwheel. But then the 450mm chainstays of the Nukeproof Mega 290 and the EXT Storia come to the equation and they seem to eat up every bit of energy my fork has build up. It’s extremely frustrating. I wish someone with really good manual skills would try it on my bike and then tell me if it’s really not possible to get the frontwheel up high enough..

[@grabbenskarve3518]

I need a few tips on wheeling. I have a hard time going forward and often stop with the wheel in the air when I try to not fall backwards. I can easly get the wheel up with eighter a wheele or manual.

[@tms-tomas9803]

grabben Skarve i sometimes have the same problem. I think it helps to try to not get over your balance point. Use the brake as a backup. And have you tried doing a wheelie with a little more speed? Good luck!

[@grabbenskarve3518]

@@tms-tomas9803 thanks alot! I have always done them slowly so I will try with more speed and mabye moving my upper body instead of using the brakes

[@joellewis759]

These are such good videos!

[@c3N3q]

:) normally on the right-hand side.... except in the rest of Europe.... and the USA... :) On a more serious note: if only there was a way to put your brakes where YOU like them... regardless of where you live . Lol..

[@dayjeecuyangan9631]

Tnx.. 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️

[@sebastianbrenter1355]

love the vids greetings from Vienna

[@Jake-tw5vt]

Wish I had a bike

[@paxmtb6840]

Great video!

[@reinerabelarde2825]

I love those poc helmets. But I’ve been searching here in the Philippines and it’s hard to get one. Huhu

[@roblnorton]

2nd best @GMBN presenter

[@FanaticArtz]

Why do they always say the links are in the description but never any links =D

[@danielg.3992]

Description in the link* lmao

[@ExtremeWassabi]

Ey, I took a turn too fast on new brakes, locked my wheel and now half my body looks looks like tomato. Beast.. Definitely going to buy a helmet now lol

[@randomvideoid3417]

Good your skills

[@joesanger0]

Sick 🤙

[@damaya80co]

This is really good, I want your advise... I think my bike is a bit big for me (I’m 5.5 and my bike is Scott Genius 2020 size M), how can the size impact my ability to perform a manual? I found it really hard to accomplish the move and I don’t know if is due the geometry, the size or is just my lack of confidence to lean back enough to rise the front wheel... Thanks in advance!!! Your advise will help me a lot!!

[@yopiazka]

MANTAP sangat berguna sekali ketuaa

[@alicangul2603]

I don't want to lower my saddle everytime I want to do a manual. Can you show us how to do a full manual with a full saddle height?

[@alicangul2603]

@Dopey Dope I spend most of my riding time climbing or riding on flat. What kind of non Ecluidian place you're living in with infinite descents? :)

[@alicangul2603]

@Dopey Dope I don't see how that's relevant. I live in a hilly place. I don't live in a bike park like most of mountain bikers :)

[@alicangul2603]

@Dopey Dope How do you ride with your saddle lowered? That makes no sense. Don't you pedal your bike? How many kms you cover in a ride?

[@alicangul2603]

@Dopey Dope I hope your knees are OK.

[@alicangul2603]

@Dopey Dope If you do any meaningful pedaling your knees should have an extension angle of 25 to 35, otherwise you're not putting out optimum power and hurting your knees. If you don't have a dropper post, your MTB saddle can be a couple of centimeters lower compared to your road bike saddle height.

[@danieljurisevic]

any suggestion how to do bunny hop on my cube reaction pro electric bike that has 25 kg? xD

[@paulcockke2346]

Hi

[@simonkhayat4937]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@sammyomernik2922]

hi love u guys

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

I have a question, I have a pretty long reach to my bars on my trail bike, I've been trying to do manuals with it but it feels like I can't get my bum behind the back tire because my arms is fully stretched. So the manual will only result in a slight lift of the front wheel at best. Also, I tried it on a dirt jump bike with a friend, and I managed to manual for a couple of meters on the first try. Are my bike too big for me even though I bought a bike built for guys who's 180cm long?

[@J_Harker]

Shorter stem ?

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

@@J_Harker I have a pretty short stem already, but I have been thinking about getting a new shorter one :) Thanks for the answer!

[@camerondavis7291]

I used to have this problem too when I was trying to learn to manual. I found that it's the result of letting your body strech out and not keeping a firm angle between your arms and upper body

[@dannypryordoyle2710]

Besides just continuing to practice, try wheelies as well bc they will help you to manage the pivot point. Your bike is a fine size and you wouldn't want to ride BMX or dirt jumper on trails anyhow.

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

@@camerondavis7291 oooh I see what you mean! That's probably my problem too to be honest! I will practice this for sure! Thank you!

[@RthereNEusernames]

Anyone know what model of NorthWave shoes Rich is wearing here?

[@sweatyatoms7719]

I don't want to be that guy but u guys made this vid about a thousand times...

[@aminkhorasany_4676]

i can service everything but wheels and rear shock

[@auzarkhant3255]

Cool

[@istillhavetenfingers8150]

Next to that Pole Stamina, I only realized now how tall Rich is

[@Bonky-wonky]

Guy deserves a medal for being able to manual a tandem..

[@jean-lucblanc4605]

Does how much you weigh affect the manual ? Because I'm 14 and I'm 45 kg and I can't manual at all and I would really like to know what I'm doing wrong and is it possible even with being this light Thanks

[@sowadsbikejobs3583]

Make your videos more fun . Like Seth

[@mk4prasu610]

Holy cow i *just* left school right as this was posted

[@nathanjohn367]

walter • 7 years ago nice

[@kash7553]

walter • 7 years ago loooollll imagine going to school now. unlucky

[@mk4prasu610]

@@kash7553 ikr

[@mk4prasu610]

@@bananasstuff3344 in my country we have very little virus so we go to school (obviously with proper safety measures)

[@antoncarbon9254]

#askgmbn I have a scott scale 770 with head tube angle of 69 degrees... What max fork travel i can use without damaging my frame?

[@Danil-Crypto]

in words, everything is so easy, but I still can't jump bunny hop

[@georgegande1779]

Same here 😂

[@georgegande1779]

Philipp Grimm thanks 🙏

[@Danil-Crypto]

@@Underdoglemon tnks i will try)

[@thegnarseeker1574]

KZbin: There are 8 comments. Me: Can only see one.

[@eivind.4235]

29 mins ago. Not bad

[@keanenoble-brown5355]

when you manual do you fully extend your arms or just bend them?

[@niesmiesznymontazysta1905]

fully extend them, they are pulling the handlebars like a loose rope, not pulling by the elbows

[@everythingssad9234]

Before I try all of this, first I need to buy some new pedals.... My nuts are tired of the abuse whenever I slip on my pedals

[@scottpink2013]

Yeeyee

[@jksmoldi2754]

7:15 he grabbed the Stanchion 😬😬😬

[@milkreviews6146]

JKS Moldi you are thinking of brakes. i am pretty sure it’s not bad to grab stanchions.

[@digestor600]

I cant manuál too

[@digestor600]

@Trap Expert enduro

[@arthurellis1721]

hello there

[@henrybowers2069]

General Kenobi

[@KandiKlover]

Yes

[@Bacciagalupe]

Description is in the link below!

[@Noel4Lyfe]

I'm learning how to manual and I can only get about 3-6 cm, maybe my 13 year old body isn't built for this

[@drownedgod]

this is the 5th time ive seen this video from you lol

[@tan-kp2249]

still having problem to get the rear wheel up ,aaargghhhh

[@ACMEKILLAH]

1:37 in your what?? 😰

Arsenal?

[@jaytothesun99]

The more I know, the more I know I don’t know.

[@KidFury27]

Did he just do my favorite UK slanging??: "Not too Larry." As in scary?

[@campervanman5340]

I think its lairy, it's something you would tell a child off with like, "DONT GET LAIRY WITH ME". Could also be used as scary I suppose it's mostly a southern England thing. Hope that helps.

[@monesabsolut]

Is this bike tubless

[@auzarkhant3255]

I can wheelie but I can't Manuel 🤣

[@georgegande1779]

Same 😂

[@KandiKlover]

“Manuel” lmao

[@RamaiBoschma]

At 3:36 you can clearly see how uncomfortable it is for a guy like Rich to just walk. It looks unnatural, wobbling about all penguin like. Whereas on a bike he's agile, nimble.

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

I can do everything but the manual 🤣

[@charliebramich2474]

Last time I was this early Mr. Ashton wasn’t in a wheelchair

[@thegnarseeker1574]

Charlie Bramich So you have never been this early.

[@doranhosteen1751]

early as hek bois :)

[@rubbersidedown1356]

"The front brake, normally on the right side..." tf it is. Its normally on the left side, you guys got it backwards! Left for Lead, Right for Rear you guys are the non normies.

[@isaiahhackshaw201]

Thank you for giving me a way to explain it to my friend who's trying to get into bike riding. 18 years old, and only on the 18th year did somebody (Me) try to teach her to ride a bike.

[@craigj2483]

Where's doddy ? I miss the lil maintenance hacks he used to do on his vlogs.

[@Charlie_Broadbent]

:views 0: Likes 25:comments 9

[@fazza2104]

You mean “views: 0, Likes: 25, Comments: 9”

[@Charlie_Broadbent]

Ok

[@tristianmannproperty]

Who's this presenter?

[@samb2334]

Who else knew all this but just watched it for entertainment

[@roryryan980]

Gmbn running out of video ideas

[@joesanger0]

Me spamming in the comments to be the first

[@thelewisfamily6433]

23d comment😂

[@samhood4277]

Well done Lewis family!

[@thelewisfamily6433]

Sam Hood thanks

[@riverrocksaplenty6519]

I can do a better wheelie than my dad, and I’m a 14 year old girl🤣

[@fazza2104]

A lot of these aren’t essential though

[@fazza2104]

Philipp Grimm yeah but not essential just for mountain biking, I can’t bunny hop very well but I still can go super fast and shred

[@JonathanFisherS]

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