Blake Tries Clips! | How To Ride Your MTB With Clipless Pedals

Icy trails and snow on the ground? Sounds like the perfect time for Blake to ride Clips! Blake has genuinely never ridden clipless pedals before, or clip pedals (aka cages) either! Lucky for him that Doddy has both sets with him! This should be fun!
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Doddy is on hand to help Blake with all aspects of learning to ride clipped in from shoes and set up to climbing and track stands. There's tonnes of super useful information in here for those of you that might be thinking about trying clips for the first time in the new year!
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[@nkps2391]

I can't concentrate watching and hearing you, there's Blake messing around behind you and it's so funny 😂

[@DoddyMTBtech]

it was hard to film - but really funny!

[@psabby2970]

Aha yes 🤣🤣

[@juluisreyes9094]

Lol lol lol...

[@egatoki]

hahaha

[@brendanlockhart42]

I died when he just fell down!!

[@macleod1592]

Blake falling over at 4:55 while Doddy is talking about the disadvantages had me falling out of my chair laughing! God I love this channel!

[@gmbn]

Oh man, we've all been there!

[@lolstein137]

this will never be not Funny

[@williamsison191]

You should rename the video to "dad teaches son how to ride clipless pedals"

[@milestonegaming31]

I love how doddy is oblivious to the fact that Blake just falls over behind him 4:54

[@diluteduk]

Clipping in and out challenge, Bing Bong vs Matt Stevens from GCN

[@feroxgargol]

all want to see dath!

[@J_CART3R]

KZbin User for me its not, its easy to clip in using road shoes and pedal. I use RB and MTB

[@frazerparker2297]

10:34 the face change on Blake though......... from happy to UH OH

[@airhogglider]

😂😂😂 the better of the two falls

[@seanwright8516]

1:01 😂 Blake having fun with the new pedals eh😂

[@rossclapton9242]

Stick to flats Blake! Freeride or no ride for me

[@nowheretocollapsethelung]

literally died here

[@edisonabel7616]

So funny

[@taylor1540]

Clappy ahahhaha 😂😂😂

[@Va4esS]

that dive was hilarious and probably painful

[@iandope]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@noahhunsaker3400]

4:58 *blake casually falling over in the backround*

[@paddydavison6969]

"literally you have to pull straight out" - Blake Samson 2017 ;)

[@godzillagaming8789]

lol

[@hudsonh344]

That’s not really a sexual quote keep playing Minecraft

[@hudsonh344]

ewanok literally you have to pull straight out doesn’t make much sense when is that ever said when people are fucking oh I was going to pull out sideways

[@slashmatt]

So, too bad he didn't have him using road pedals where your shoes had a cleat with a slot to hold the pedal and it was impossible to pull out of toe clips. That's why track racers still strap their feet in.

[@samuelbippus2641]

And I was the 420th like 👍

[@corenzz]

4:57 Thank you Blake 🙏

[@Subie_Rench]

Please tell me that was a real fall... lol 😂 #trackstandfail

[@jobursch9564]

Im still laughing months later HAHAHA

[@ousqa]

Which fall?

[@midoriya7451]

@@ousqa 4:57

[@larryvillarreal5400]

And it was PERFECTLY TIMED 😂

[@andree-annebedard5773]

So good

[@nelsonshire]

Blake In the backround is hularious

[@BlakeSamson8]

Sw4ggy C4t Productions Lidget fell over dude hahaha

[@nelsonshire]

Blake Samson why were you licking the pedals in the beginning

[@VisuartStudio]

I couldn’t help but laugh when he fell into the bushes 😂

[@bigarnd]

SQUIRREL! at 9:00

[@Wolf8rother]

bigarnd I knew someone else will notice! =D

[@gusztavfoldvari7150]

the little dude comes in at 8:56 but nicely spotted :)

[@samuelsmith6281]

Brave little animal to come out and wander the woods with Blake trying clipless for the first time!

[@LCAnder]

omg man i've never seen a squirrel before...

[@travisthorburn6672]

How did u see that

[@alfadoesstuff.4256]

1:27 “Look at them contraptions” 😂

[@RogerGJonsson]

Really liked this one!!. Especially those old-school clips I used when starting to mountainbike in the nineties on a non-suspensionbike

[@nacharduz4930]

MTB-Rogga XD

[@astle2289]

Same my first MTB was a non suspension Marin Eldridge grade

[@liammcgough9969]

That must of been scary going down hill.

[@FisherOfFish]

4:47 "You have to commit" In the back round he just falls Lol

[@robbiegoodwin2519]

8:57 the squirrel in the background lol

[@Jack-ez6oi]

I'm always riding forest of dean, instantly recognized it

[@poopa2319]

From Harry Potter

[@Soknik01]

Awesome to see the way Blake charged right out of his comfort zone with an open mind and a kick ass attitude. He's got the blueprint for excellence right there.

[@robertdarcy2168]

Man, that was a Classic. Blake taking a drop in the background. Absolutely hilarious. Bit of a Laurel and Hardy moment. Good stuff, keep it up. A much appreciative Raptor Rob

[@gwilymhowarth]

Well done all! As usual another great video. Thanks and well done! P.S. The best Christmas present this year was my GMBN jersey and cap.

[@gmbn]

Great to hear gwilym! Enjoy!

[@vybtom1]

gwilym howarth I also got a GMBN jersey!!!! Which one did you get? I have the green one with long sleeves

[@aidanforrest9309]

9.00 you can see a squirrel

[@Dorkbike]

This was a good one. Bravo!

[@larmishing]

It’s a Christmas Miracle! I rode clipless on the trails for my first time yesterday, I loved it so much!

[@shanesejones8490]

😂 Blake is freakin HILARIOUS!! 🤘🏼Thank you and I love you all...Needed this.

[@drozde0461]

I love this channel ❤️😍😘😘😍❤️

[@leeedwards4068]

4:58 when Blake topples over in the background...hilarious! He is also a master of comic timing too! One of the best videos you guys have made to date, love it!

[@robertdarcy2168]

Couldn't resist watching this again! 'An Absolute Classic' Shall be watched by generation's to come! Great Entertainment 👍

[@liamthewrestler]

Guy teaching Blake: It helps you get more power on the uphill as Blake Messes around in the back round and crashes! Best Part.

[@DavidBrownFan]

I was literally just watching the whistler trials video between doddy and Blake and thought ‘I wonder if Blake will every try clips?’😂

[@jackwalsh9178]

DBF Films same bro

[@everythingwithwheels2027]

😂😂😂

[@yalerider3008]

Woohoo, go Blake! I started using clips and did the slow mo fall a couple of times, keeps you humble.

[@TimFromWales]

I ride flats (clips on my CX bike, tried clips on MTB a few years ago) but have been thinking about giving clips another go. This is the best and most descriptive video I have seen describing the techniques and potential advantages. Blake you nearly have me sold...

[@abesweaney9950]

5:53 look at the bloke behind 😂

[@desperidermedia1900]

doddy wears 50to01 socks

[@dimi3378]

Drop / MTB Channel sympa de te voir ici ahha

[@famder2]

I bet he is the reason they are sold out😬

[@SamFr1000]

famder2 I doubt he's the reason.

[@digzyjones]

Great informative video guys.

[@PNutOutdoors]

This is a great video gents. A great reminder of how t used to be switching from flats to clips. You definitely made some great points on the differences between riding both (pros and cons). There are times when flats are preferred but being clipped in allows you to focus more on the trails rather than technique. That comes in very handy on long rides. Keep it up!!!

[@richandiben]

8:57 SQUIRREL!

[@SumitSingh-xp3rj]

Just look at him licking the pedals, he's so funny lol

[@ericbaxmann7417]

Thank y’all for the great info! Blake is cracking me up! 😂

[@feelfreemtb3474]

This was my first ever GMBN video....and I became hooked!!!

[@Redoralive]

I use clips on road. Had them on MTB but changed to flats to correct bunny hop technique.

[@xavi733]

blake 😂😂😂 definitly fun...

[@rowanashworth8032]

I can relate soooo much, I just had my first trail ride with cleats today and crashed more than I have ever done on a mtb ride but the power and bike control is sooo Worth it and I will get more used to it.

[@grantspassage]

Two thumbs up. I ride Flats and will upgrade. Thanks

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

Off topic, but I gotta say, those POC helmets look pretty on point.

[@cormacjames4766]

3:53 thats what my dad forgot to do

[@philadams9254]

LOL

[@gamboi1257]

Why James

[@bananasstuff3344]

RIP

[@liammcgough9969]

Great video! Funny and great info. i can relate to the falling over bit, painful, especially going up hill.

[@lostman65]

great video! this was probably the most useful flats-vs-clips video i've seen so far. thanks gmbn

[@norwegianmountainbiker236]

I have ridden so much with clips that its just second nature to put my heel out when taking my foot out

[@harrycarter6189]

4:58 1:00 what is blake doing

[@amarshallvt]

I used to ride as a teenager some downhill with toe clips. Haven’t rode mountain bikes in 20 years. The changes are mind boggling: geometry, clipless, hydraulic brakes, clutches, oval gears… been binge watching these vids to get up to speed. Thanks for making me feel old! It’s been fun getting back into it on my hard tail ebike.

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

This is an amazing video! I came from road biking, so I have always ridden clips on mountain bikes. I think this has held me back in skills development in certain areas. For example, trying to learn to manual has been tough because I can't quickly step off when on clips versus flats. I think I need to ride flats to learn certain skills, I will come back to clips too - they are great for trail riding once I have learned skills. Thanks Doddy and Blake!

[@nathanz602]

4:55 I don't care, I was just watching Blake... Jk I was paying attention...

[@leageofoverwatch6961]

Doddy rocks 50/01 socks XD

[@EndoplasmicReticulum7]

"...that was so good there..."💥😆. I really love GMBN's and GCN's humor...and of course their other stuff as well😉.

[@aaron00hurst]

Perfect timing on this video!

[@pixelfascination]

Great vid guys. I haven't ridden clipped in since the 90's. I have been on flats since. I might have to actually look into this more. :)

[@gmbn]

It's good to be able to do both!

[@pixelfascination]

Yes it looks that way. Bought a bike a few months ago that came with a worn out pair of Mallet pedals attached. I think it's time to get the service kit get them fixed and get a pair of Five Ten clipless VXi. Should make the new year a bit more fun :)

[@jettyboy110]

What did the clipless pedals taste like Blake, any different than the usual flats? 😂

[@Swedishchef11]

You can really see a smile as it's something new on the bike. 😊

[@PPC4]

That bit with Blake falling off in the background, Proper slapstick genius there!

[@recklessrickey9513]

I like the benefit of survival on flats

[@adriennekavanaugh7031]

5:59 Blake struggling in The background 🤣🤣🤣

[@carlblaskowitz7817]

Blake falling in background... reminds me of "I missed the bag" Long live GMBN/GCN

[@brianhearden459]

great video, very helpful. thanks

[@fign66]

They should have gotten Matt Stephens to teach Blake about clipping in

[@JogieGlenMait16]

For me: Flat for Off-road, Clipless for On-road

[@robertcoleman1591]

I always had clips on my xc bikes but I wouldn't use them on my dh.

[@Ryan-wj1ug]

Jogie Glen Mait same

[@stevebzz839]

Terrifies me just thinking about riding off road without clipless pedals.. Spd’s since 1991... could never ride off road without.. 🙀

[@Luca-ft1kv]

Eh. I only ride offroad but i switch between flats and clips depending on what im ridinng. Long training rides or full sending dh tracks:clips Doing street spots or dirt jumps or just casual riding: flats

[@bananasstuff3344]

Flats.

[@christhee68]

I first started mountain biking in the late 80's and used those clips and straps until Shimano SPD came out in about 1991. I had forgotten about that little flip technique to get you into the clips and straps. That was a real trip down memory lane.

[@DucatiMan1973]

Awesome Video guys!!

[@jacksondean5593]

4:58 XD

[@alexmason7103]

I DIED AT 4:55

[@OsadabwaMoto]

Great vid. I remember the transition from flat pedals to toeclips and all the carnage that ensued. Then I got clever and found Power Grips which were like a poor man's version of clipless pedals but still terrible! Then clipless... doing primarily XC races (in the era of '90s Ned Overend and John Tomac), it was like discovering heaven!

[@neilstoddart00001]

brilliant! 30 years of pedal evolution in 5 mins!!

[@TrailRiderMTB]

I ride clips all the time, any conditions 🤙 snow, ice, liquid loam...

[@elon9849]

I am pretty sure "liquid loam" is considered to be mud 🤔

[@TrailRiderMTB]

elon 1 exactly 😉

[@iancho9587]

I bet'ya you your trial skills are same level as well

[@boffafett5289]

Cos you're a real man aye. Proper rider. MVP

[@alexdavis2198]

I even go clippless on Molton stone from time to time

[@vincentmuller1354]

10:35 XD

[@TT-rr6ed]

Love this channel

[@BigBrothersEnd]

I like the fact that when Doddy begins the explanation of the clipp pedals, Blake is just having fun in the back.

[@benkilgallen5291]

Blake in the background

[@jenswwefan]

Their is snow and still Doddy is still in shorts damm is he an ice man

[@BlakeSamson8]

Jens mtb propa cave/ice man Doddy haha

[@DoddyMTBtech]

or maybe I just forgot my knee warmers lol!

[@tommyestrada6464]

Too cool, As a kid I learned on flats, then got my first mountain bike in the late 80’s, so learned to use the toe clips, eventually went on to clipless, I’ve been using clipless for over 20 years now, and as you said, got lazy, so I just bought myself a set of flats, and some new shoes to try to get back to doing some things properly, I wanna start working on bunny hopping, and manualing. Love the videos guys!

[@trauma3754]

Funny seeing Blake toppling sideways in the background. Been there, still do that once in a blue moon. Welcome to the Clippy Club 😁

[@jackmurphy7080]

I just started to ride clipless only been using them a bout 2 weeks but you do feel your legs burning.

[@gmbn]

You'll get used to it very soon :)

[@Henuman]

Good for you, and yes indeed that burn is immense ! :D

[@AndrewGrease]

That burn is because you start training different muscle/ligament groups. Clips actually make you use more power for any given task. Start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJyrnI2Yrt-Doa8 and into the rabbit hole :) End of the line is you ride better on the thing you train longer. You can go ride clips, but do you really hate your ankles and knees that much? :)

[@flow2tech]

Łukasz Wójciak Naa, it's all about the float on clipless!

[@cillian4830]

Do you have any advice for me I have £1000 so I can get a good hard tail like the norco fluid or I can get something far better but second hand, I currently am looking at a full suspension whyte. Do you have any advice

[@MrBonmagbago]

Supergreenhorse77 Nyok look for a second hand full suspension bike. I've seen lots in buy and sell facebook groups. Go check them out.

[@lewisnoisy4224]

Orange P7

[@shaun_dunne]

Try look on tredz and put in your maximum amount you want to spend www.tredz.com

[@darrenpalfreyman6563]

Grate vid had a lil giggle when Blake fell of in the back ground haha 👍😜🤪

[@johnmclane1954]

Keep up the good work !

[@gwilymhowarth]

I don't really like 'clipless' pedals. But I can see what people think they are great! Blake, I think you need to work on your skills!

[@BlakeSamson8]

gwilym howarth hahaha for sure dude.

[@halloweenman486]

#helpblake....BEFORE ITS TO LATE......FLATS FOREVER

[@ojanpohja]

I really like the fact that you made Blake ride clipped-in in snow and mud, to show that slippery and tough conditions are just as safe to drive clipped. The only real challenge with cleats is that, snow tends to stick to them and you need to kick it off to clip in.

[@Redok]

FOD looks lovely with a bit of snow

[@paulahner2101]

Sam rides flat so I'll ride them too

[@evanmtb4511]

Who else watching while upgrading their project bikes in quarantine?

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

I run clipless on my trail bike and my DH bike. LOVE them!! 4:58 mark, hilarious!!

[@dicecreamman1739]

That was highly enjoyable mates!!

[@electricdeckhead3083]

at almost 40 years old I still don't feel I am old enough to require 29's and clipless yet, let alone an e-bike, lmao

[@beadoer3759]

My man

[@beppepacemercieca733]

Mow Money Mods age doesnt matter, its not like the don has any of those things yet......

[@Scolecite]

Clipless is the best you don't know what you are missing. Been riding them for over 20 years. I think you are scared to try them.

[@nathanbrokering6584]

My dad is 60 and he still shreds without an e-Bike.

[@xinferischief1570]

My grandad is 63. Rips a Remedy 27.5 but we all use clipless in our family.

[@rossclapton9242]

DONT MOVE TO CLIPS BLAKE PLEEEAAASSSEEEEEE🤘🏼

[@BlakeSamson8]

Clappy duuuuuude. Flats for liiiiife

[@rossclapton9242]

Blake Samson phew 😂🤘🏼

[@iancho9587]

Blake is a skilled rider, those clappy pedals are made for looser and he definitely isn't one.

[@BrickBike]

Don't listen to these guys Blake. Come on in the water's warm.

[@jseski9209]

Blake, these guys don't want you to move to clipless because YOU'RE JUST GOING TO BE FASTER & A BETTER RIDER than you already are...new level of sickness, dude!!! Once it becomes second nature to pop-out when you want to (it'll take a few more falls here & there, hopefully you'll have some more small pine trees to cushion the fall like in the end of the vid), you won't feel as safe or ride with as much confidence when you ride flats again. ONLY except is trials riding, which isn't really riding so much as a lot of bike tricks where you do some pedaling between tricks - fall/bail factor is way higher & I would fully agree flats are better there. Everything else, clipless all the way, mate!

[@lucyharding4814]

I just bought Blakes green white and black jersey and it's amazing thx for all the Amazing vids I love your channel

[@thejanuszhenning]

Doddy rocking the 50/01 socks! 🤘 #wheellove ♥️

[@lopon12]

the only problem with clips is the investment. if you don't get along with them you could say goodbye to atleast £100.

[@th_js]

Sick video even tho I haven't watched it yet

[@nielsdekruijk395]

as someone who started with road cycling, I love clipless pedals and I do use 'em for MTB

[@IronMcBong]

I absolutely loves Blake!!! So a Funny dude!