How To Ride Rock Slabs On A Mountain Bike // Technique Tuesday

[@TheLoamRanger]

Happy Tuesday everyone! 😉😂 Got any ideas for future technique vids? Post em below. 🤘🏼

[@JordanBoostmaster]

I think you mean happy Sunday :)

[@LeAstrale]

Elevated skinnies, they just get in my head! I can ride a skinny non-elevated without any issues what so ever, but elevate it 40+ cm and I am tumbling around all over the place!

[@Jaybiiird]

@@JordanBoostmaster Yeah I was so confused XD

[@corkhead0]

>Technique Tuesday >Posted on Sunday

[@TheLoamRanger]

I'm an impatient guy!

[@chipandpete]

Man, that time change from USA Pacific time to Canadian Pacific time is 2 days! Crazy!!! 😋 Great vid again, thanks.

[@lukesahlin1019]

Ryan, I won a carbon Transition TR 11 DH frame because I got first place in the whip off contest at the Galbriath Transition ride today! Sorry I just had to tell someone! 🤙🤘

[@TheLoamRanger]

Sick! Well done Luke.

[@ridebc1629]

Glad I could help you out with some slab technique Ryan :). You nailed it! A few things to consider when you're riding slabs but they are so satisfying when you role them smooth. If anyone wants to learn how to ride these amazing features or explore our trail network be sure to get in touch with Ride BC. We'll set you up with a ride of a lifetime! Check us out at www.ridebc.ca or contact me at [e-mail]. Cheers!

[@barefootmtb1338]

Yes! center of gravity , right on. love that your getting this out there to many people I see are riding almost behind the rear wheel and lose control of there front wheel on steep descents.

[@allenkvextreme]

*make a video of how to drop a sloping down drops*

[@lilnorthshoreshredder4624]

With all the work that the front brakes do on a slab, do you have to have a really good set or can you still be safe with entry level?

[@mtbboy1993]

dual piston brakes is a must, so no single piston brakes, your hands will be abused, and need to use whole hand to brake enough. if having mechanical brakes dual piston is what you need. if hydraulic they are mostly dual piston or quad piston, but hope had 6 piston brakes, I saw they came back on the racing scene, but overkill for most I guess. you need proper rotors that can handle it, so floating rotors is not a bad idea, and bigger rotors, not tiny rotors. use metallic or semi metallic pads, cus resin pads will wear fast, it might last few weeks, but metallic and semi metallic last for months. Shame many kids have to use single piston brakes, and can barely brake. but you don't need a carbon lever and titanium hardware, to brake, what matters is to have a proper brake not the top model, so no leaking, the brake has to be stiff enough, have enough adjustment to get it to fit you and have enough leverage, which on some brakes like mine won't work as great, cus adjusting the reach inwards makes it so you can't get to full power, so that's why additional adjustment is needed, budget hydraulic brakes usually don't have that, but for me it works ok, cus I don't have small hands and short fingers, so I can get perfect lever position with M6000 brakes, but for you I advice to get the more expensive brakes, cus you can adjust the reach of the lever without effecting the actuation point of the brake, and actually be able to lock up the brakes. I think it's a shame that all of these features are not on all models of brakes as these features are must have features, I can get away with it cus they fit me perfectly, but for you they won't.

[@JTProDUCT1ONS]

Just curious do you lower your tire pressure for this ?

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

You weren't kidding when you said scary!

[@Jaybiiird]

Cool vid I'd love to see you tackle slickrock in Utah some day! I've been there and its basically nothing but rock. If nothing else give it a google and check it out its pretty insane.

[@remimialonmdr]

Filmez avec un 35 mm pour une meilleure depth perception😉

[@csn583]

Just rode the famous Rubicon near Tahoe. Slab for daaayyys!

[@mtbboy1993]

Get rid of that Sram combo, I don't know for sure if its the pads or the rotor, some claim it's the pads, some that it's the rotor, maybe both, but sure is not great, I use Hope Floating Rotors they stay cooler, can have smaller rotors, and lighter setup, not that really makes a big difference, but they wear much slower than one piece rotors. I haven't tried Sram pads or rotors. but maybe the shape of the holes are contributing to the noise. the hope rotors are almost silent, unless wet or contaminated., only subtle friction sound from pads against the rotor, but when riding fast all you hear is the tyres, the dirt, roots and your won breath. have you tried other brake setups or pads or rotors? Sram seems to be known for their screaming, howling, squeaking, brakes.

[@TheLoamRanger]

My blue Evolink that I rode all last year had Hopes with the two piece rotors. They emit a much, much worse sound, in my opinion. They have a very high pitch squeal unlike any other brake and it’s incredibly loud on camera. Most other Hope riders didn’t even notice it until I pointed it out. It’s unbearable! Even Hope’s pro riders have the same noise, so unfortunately it wasn’t just a setup issue (I tried everything). So far, there have been two people who haven’t had the noise. McTrail Rider and yourself. You got a lucky set!

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheLoamRanger I got several rotors, I got 3 wheel sets, none of them do it. I used Shimano finned metallic pads, I even bend the pads. I use M6000 brakes. the only times I got high noise from the hope rotors is when the brakes were leaking and when they were wet, if the pads are glazed, due to contamination they will make a horrible noise, all will no matter the disk, pads, or brakes, no matter the combo, this happen to me, so I had to swap the rear brake, I think mine was leaking and getting mineral oil on the pads and disk, and I also had big air bubble in the master cylinder and, spongy inconsistent braking, I of course cleaned the rotor, sanded it, and after installing the new brake, bed it in, with new pads, the same great silence and brake feel was back. I haven't tried Hope's pads or brakes, only the rotors. maybe the brakes don't get to a good temperature, mine stay in good temp, and give great bite. mine don't get too hot, and are rarely cold.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Johannes Nilsen ah gotcha. I thought you were running a full Hope setup.

[@mtbboy1993]

I still noticed the hump you said we won't see. but have you considered no distortion lens? I haven't tried it yet, but I know it's possible to get aftermarket. even possible to get a hero 7 with it installed: www.peauproductions.com/products/peaupro87-br-3-37mm-19mm-f-2-8-gopro-hero-7-black I am still using a hero 4 session

[@denism730]

These series are very helpful. Thank you.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

3:28 Con/troll - that's what coaching people use to make you do features, that you don't want to ha ha ha They con and troll you into doing them 😂 And they openly tell you that, but you think they mean controll, evil bastards ha ha ha

[@fromxctoletssee]

i think i could see some wetness on you saddle lol. thats insane. thanks for the adventure!!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Tip#4: Always pack Depends when riding Squamish slab trails.

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Fantastic advice. Thank you.

[@drewsenthused6079]

Good job! I gotta add this one to the bucket list.

[@JustamanGaming1]

I am going to go find a slab like this in Florida! 🤣🤣🤣

[@WaechterDerNacht]

is that the slab Bernard Kerr nosewheelied down?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Philip Wächter it is! What a legend

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

I'm thinking these techniques can be used in less steep hills too, thanks! How about proper berm riding demo?

[@TheLoamRanger]

For sure! I'll keep a berm-specific vid in mind.

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

I have got to come and ride in Squamish one day.

[@LiftedAdventures]

Awesome instructional. 43° angle really is a steep decline. Crazy how the GoPro doesn't show it right

[@TheLoamRanger]

I know! It's a bit maddening haha

[@LiftedAdventures]

@@TheLoamRanger I'd say so. We don't have anything that steep here really but still the stuff that is decent sized just doesnt look as awesome as it is in person. Did a big drop the other day and on camera it looks like 3 feet

[@darksolusion1]

@@TheLoamRanger I've been seeing some clips with InstaOneX and it does a much better job showing steep stuff! Ever thought about going to a 360 camera?

[@TheLoamRanger]

darksolusion1 I’ve seen that! Good call. I actually took a 360 cam to some local steep sections for this very reason and it’s looking promising.

[@dominicmorrell3838]

First to like love ur videos keep up the content

[@christianLyth]

Love your vids

[@MBOA]

I'll jump on the Technique (Sunday) Tuesday bandwagon lol. Whoops?

[@TheLoamRanger]

i just couldn't wait any longer ;)

[@MBOA]

@@TheLoamRanger I know the feeling. Edited the video from my gravel grinder over the weekend and wanted to release it that day, but it woulda screwed up my release schedule lol. So instead i released a teaser "highlights" video lol.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheLoamRanger no need to, just upload, publish when ever it suits you, but the day in the title is not necessary, it does not matter. a day with riding is a superday, happyday,.

[@mookeycarino3151]

Nerds on mtb?

[@2002william]

Thank you for this video! Just realised my body position was completely wrong. Gonna work on that

[@erinb4919]

good video, thanks! I'm in Squamish now, need to learn this skill ;)

[@chumpapii]

Hey man I cant find your bike on the link. And how much does it cost? Ride safe babyyy.

[@KurtisPape]

6th :) 2 minutes late

[@iammike1196]

Want to do a slab so bad. None where I am. Great video will subscribe!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Nice vid, someone needs to make a camera to use that shows the steepness!!

[@RealMJSr]

Would be awesome to ride that slab. Amazing views and steep! 🏔

[@timothycampbell8009]

Get your foot down man GO FOR IT!! lol good vid though

[@mtbc-trailsmihajlovic8909]

Love your videos bro did some trails at Squamish last year but for sure will go there again soon cheers.

[@ALEX66SIXX]

why do your brakes sound like they're underwater?

[@RobbisTV]

You coming to the Sea Otter Classic at Blue Mountain Bike Park in Ontario this summer!?! :D \m/

[@TheLoamRanger]

Not this year! Sounds like a blast though.

[@kennethroth6757]

Its Sunday kinda late on uploading

[@Mobilexdbx]

What are you running for that front fender?

[@incredibing]

Where do you get your music? I always really enjoy the soundtracks you pick for your videos!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ingrid dos Santos thanks! I use Epidemic Sound for our music licensing.

[@Andrew-.giesbrecht]

No huck on In & Out!? Piece of cake haha

[@darnellpenaranda2111]

7th to comment yiiiieeet🤘🏻

[@Kryptec]

Its suncay

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Cool! Squamish has a plethora of tasty options :)

[@TheLoamRanger]

Heck yes it does!

[@charlieblack4579]

Very Nice🤘

[@MarkRDKing]

that looks so flat!!...we need 3D glasses.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheLoamRanger]

Totally!

[@swiftinnovationslab]

Hi 4th view

[@caspzz6215]

Hi

[@joeymulholland4742]

First

[@CalvinYuMTB]

Is it Tuesday already?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Calvin Yu you’re late for work!

[@robbbenedict]

What other materials can a rock slab be made of besides rock?

[@csn583]

Slab

[@Lubecycling]

I had no idea about the whole using mostly the front break tip, thanks

[@TheLoamRanger]

In these situations yup, it's all about the front. It's so steep that there is almost zero weight on the back wheel, so rear brakes can't really help slow things down.