MASTER HEAVY BRAKING | Be Safer AND Faster

[@TheeGabrielAndrew]

You and Lee are literally changing my life. So grateful for you two and your vids. I'm learning how to ride alongside my dad! Definitely feeling the Joy

[@JoyOfBike]

Fantastic!!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

That means so much. Thank you!

[@scottstetson8092]

Gabriel - loved your post, because it's like the same but backwards for me: these guys are teaching me how to keep up with my kid!!!

[@tuxtoo1]

You guys are just ace. Thanks for the MTB education, priceless.

[@SnakeC666]

Thanks for video but i can't hear Lee talking around 4:30 ☹️ Music is to laud and mic quietly.

[@fox_1047]

There is some problem with left and right audio channels cancelling each other out. Happenes with both channels going out through one speaker. Yet on headphones works perfectly fine.

[@thomaskositzki9424]

Must be on certain devices. On PC it works just fine.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

There's definitely an issue. On the cell phone speaker, I can't hear him but with the ear buds on, I can.

[@RMVSteve]

I watched the video again on my iPhone going to full screen then the audio was perfect.

[@mydearriley]

@@AdrenalineIsLife I had the exact opposite experience. Strange.

[@jexner]

To add to Michael James' comment: I'm 52, and I only started riding in 2017. In late 2019, after a bunch of stupid crashes, I had trail trauma so bad that I pushed down rocky parts. I then got a fat bike, and started learning. The hinge, the compression, row/anti-row, those have all been transformational. I now have a bunch of KOMs, and am 14th overall on that one trail that I wouldn't ride 1.5yrs ago. I attribute a lot of this progression to you two. Thanks!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Wow. Congrats!

[@JoyOfBike]

Holy smokes. Honored to be a part of your shredding !!

[@screew708]

good content. But guys we have to talk about that audio. Left and right side are phase inverted and completely mono incompatible. Fine on headphones but unbearable on speakers.

[@joseph42s]

its so weird!

[@illyadmark3223]

Ya, the audio is HORRIBLE!

[@davidbuchanan5407]

I agree, I watch on my phone without headphones. I almost turned it off because of the audio.

[@vladimirbarkhatov]

This is smth new and life saving! Thank you, guys!

[@MarkZiller68]

Ive learned from every single one of your videos...thank you and please keep them coming!

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate you Mark!!

[@kruuuber]

Great video guys! I really appreciate the quality of information in your videos. Even though subjects are covered by other channels I always find myself a bit smarter after watching yours and I’m grateful for the work you put in! Job well done!

[@shep16hh75]

You guys have the best advice and most intelligent explanations on KZbin.

[@JoyOfBike]

Much appreciated!

[@todornikolov9520]

Absolutely Fellas, together with Mr. Gwin, Aaron Gwin.

[@MrRicho32]

Mixing both my loves, MTB & music. Thanks for another great one

[@willieroberts7925]

61 years young did this yesterday and Bam did I Stop Quickly!!

[@stoneydouthitt7073]

I set up my levers based on your advice in this video. Unbelievable difference in comfort and efficiency. Thanks for your content and your delivery method!

[@willaweela]

These videos are light years better than anything I've been taught before now about mtb riding

[@ArisaemaDracontium]

What I love about your videos is that I consider myself a pretty good rider, but there are always tidbits in these that I think I can apply to improve my riding.

[@caujka]

We rode some gravel roads in mountains with some loose sharp rocks, and I used your technique to great success. Yet gurus yelled at me, whether I want to cut my tires on the sharp edges. Their recommended technique was to stop slowly, by gently pulling levers. Well, of course, they have more experience riding there, but still, I wonder, how much more possible it is to have flats this way.

[@ericshaw819]

Totally awesome as usual, love the arty black & white, I listen with headphones and the sound was good. loving the comedy angle, you two are a great double act sooo entertaining. Alex "extra braking using my groin" love it.

[@daarioalonso3120]

Please make a video on how to ride steep technical descents.

[@kerryrobbert7493]

Consistently the best vids (and philosophy) out there! Can you imagine how much further along MTBing would be if we had all learned this sh*t 25 years ago? Like if the dark ages hadn't prevented the advent of calculus...

[@JoyOfBike]

So funny. I bet the first mountain bikes went down on the same ship carrying the Antikythera mechanism!!!

[@kerryrobbert7493]

@@JoyOfBike Had to Google Antikythera. Funny! (Or not, depending...)

[@LoamReaper]

I've been riding for 30 years--and I ride some legit trails in Santa Cruz and other spots--but I learn something from every video. Thank you so much!

[@exhausteddog819]

I hit the bell. I've also been watching the videos while lining them up with Lee and Brian's book. The difference riding is night and day. No more lower back pain either.

[@BWG903]

Love the Videos, great content.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks!!!

[@pchanley]

You guys are a riot. I could watch you guys describe how grass grows. It’s wonderful to watch a mountain bike video that drops some great MTB knowledge while making me guffaw. Thanks so much and keep up the great videos.

[@JoyOfBike]

I bet how grass grows is pretty fascinating!! Oh boy, I’m too easily excited. Thanks for being part of the channel!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you Paul!

[@su1raM]

I'm suprised that theese guys have only 56k subs, every mtb rider needs to see theese videos. After I found this channel, my riding has changed. Thank you guys, continue doing this great job.

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome aboard! I only started the channel a 9 months ago so feeling good about the growth.

[@nanoyamson]

I like it when you always put science in your explanation..keep it up,thanks for the knowledge.

[@lee_likes_bikes]

You are welcome! And thank you.

[@brentv7299]

Another great video and congratulations on 50K. Lord Liquid Death is proud of you both!

[@andris8915]

You two are the best combo! Thanks for the amazing videos! Looking forward for the next one

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks!

[@sa1dana]

Oh man, you guys are nailing it! I love to see your videos and tutorials because they really make sense and you present them in a very didactic way.

[@lee_likes_bikes]

You sent me to the dictionary. Thank you! That's part of our mission.

[@sa1dana]

@@lee_likes_bikes 😅

[@jonundercover]

Great video ! You changed my braking life ! Thank you!

[@christopherlee4817]

Thank you for sharing your insight. You guys are nailing the videos, especially the content.

[@ryanbreker9490]

Watched this one and your cornering video and it's like something finally clicked in my head. Immediately went and watched a Sam Hill edit and all of the hopping makes sense. He is so masterfull at loading and unloading his bike at the perfect times.

[@JoyOfBike]

He is incredible!!!

[@michaeljames4002]

Thank you so much for giving a 51 year old guy confidence he never thought he could have. 🤟

[@JoyOfBike]

So good to hear this brother!!

[@steveindorset]

@Michael James. I’m totally with you on that one! These two guys have have breathed new life into my MTB rides. I never thought I’d actually get better and faster at 55! They have been such a blessing and made me laugh an awful lot too! 😎👍🏻

[@WanderlyRamirez]

Wow so many things I used to do over 25 yrs ago on a BMX that just now bc MTB and specially you guys is starting to really make sense! Thank you!

[@JoyOfBike]

Heck yeah!!! Stoked for you.

[@michaelmcgee4166]

This video was so good that I actually rang the bell and bought the shirt - thanks so much for all that you do. Amazing job on the video quality and the bike info. This is the third video that you guys have made that has been an actual game changer for me (the hinge, heavy corners, heavy brakes). You really are increasing the JOY in my rides - THANKS!

[@JoyOfBike]

So good to hear this. We're on a mission!!! Welcome to the crew.

[@emmaveccles]

At 41 I'm just getting into DH mtb, rough rocky terrain and ripping over roots. Loving your videos 💗💗

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome to the channel and crew!!

[@andrec.136]

I love the math and logic you guys bring to mountain biking. I really resonates well with me and I get that stuff without even have to replay it. I subscribed from the first video I ever watched with you guys.

[@gernottoventile_mtb]

Love the combination of physics, biking, entertainment, maths - best braking video imho!!

[@beardedmtb]

Started trying this one on some of the trails recently, works a bloody treat, thankyou. You guys are without a doubt making me a better yet safer rider. Feeling the joy here.

[@JoyOfBike]

Love hearing that!!!

[@idhvew8]

Another top shelf video lesson for all riders. You guys are awesome.

[@austinmcguff1898]

I hit the bell! Keep them coming, totally never knew this breaking technique. I am going to go try it out next time I am on the trail.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks for the sub!

[@hanselsanjuan8003]

One of those JOB/LLB videos that I will keep watching over and over again. Just like your hinge, drop offs and cornering videos!!! Game Changer videos!!! Keep it coming Brothas coz theyre so stokeilicious!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

You rock!!!

[@BentonvilleMTB]

Hey guys love the videos I'm learning a lot. This really helps expand on Lee's book and makes my riding more full of intent and purpose and create more joy. I just wanted to say that when you are going through the moments we need to pay more attention. Such as watching you actually perform the mechanics of getting heavy and light as you break. I find it easier to see the details when you are still in color. It makes it easier to distinguish the timing on the beginning of your movements and the ending of them. First time trying to tell the difference between the edge of your pants in the shadow behind you to see when you initiated a movement or fully ended in what was the full range of motion. Thank you very much. I safely descended a mountain pass for the first time in the dark with a way overloaded bike. Where someone died the previous year, due to your techniques.

[@mariopejovic]

Great video right there. Only thing missing is Lee wearing leather vest. Love the 90's vibe. And, as always, tons of great advices. Keep 'em coming 🤘

[@lee_likes_bikes]

I loaned mine to Rob Halford.

[@josetoha6504]

You guys are killing it with these videos. Been riding for 25 years and before that many years of BMX and have still learned so much with this channel. I just hope you don't get bored making videos, and keep them coming. I hope you will soon take the camera to some longer trails and maybe explore different locations. Keep it up!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

I want to do that for sure! It looks like this summer I'll be teaching in Moab, UT; Juneau, AK; Costa Rica and some other cool sports. I totally want to make videos from all the spots. AND: Alex and I want to show you guys our local goodies.

[@JoyOfBike]

Bored is a small possibility. Too stressed is a higher possibility. : ) But the summer should be easier. Winter is hard.

[@rctayas]

Dammm you boys!!!.....you rock my world again..I usually just lean back,plant my feet,but,brake soft at high speed...thank you!!!

[@pauldunn9994]

Hey Guys!! Another light hearted but very informative video, top marks again!! The banter between Lee and yourself is priceless. At the end of every video you always ask is to send in suggestions for ideas for you guys to film so here is mine. Last weekend I rode in the Scottish Borders where every trail has been hand carved down rock laiden trails and around pine trees and over sniper roots and through drainage ditches and along barbed wire fence lines and across wet loamy slopes into hand dug berms which always have standing stagnant water in. Please can you make a video that doesn’t have a bike park or a pump track in, no kickers, hips or lips allowed. Find some natural Gnar in a forest on a hill side somewhere and give us(me) so tips on how to find flow when none exists because the rocks are too sharp or the angle of the trail is more than 50 degrees or the trees are to close for me to get my 780mm bars through without slowing to a crawl. Please help me to improve my fear of not dying on every descent because of all of the above mentioned so I can hoon to my full potential and please the goddess of hoon on my weekend pilgrimage to her church( the trails In the forest). Amen brother. HTVFO 🤙🏻

[@lee_likes_bikes]

We're on it! Some of the local trails are just that kind of gnarly.

[@pauldunn9994]

@@lee_likes_bikes excellent work!! I look forward to seeing your work 🤙🏻 Hoon on brother!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

@@pauldunn9994 Thanks man. Now I gotta get Alex out there. "I only ride park." :)

[@mtbandenath]

This is killer content, definitely going to practice and apply this technique. Each week you guys deliver the best breakdowns. By far this is my favorite MTB channel. Thanks for doing this!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks Nathan!!!

[@EMTBTroy]

Your content and entertainment factor in your videos is awesome! I hope you two get back to making more videos in the near future.

[@rpark44]

Maybe your most entertaining video yet! Oh, and I wondered why I wasn't getting notified Thursday mornings....bell has been hit. Thanks as always for the awesome content!

[@JoyOfBike]

You're the best!

[@rpark44]

@@JoyOfBike See you in the garage for some karate...lol

[@steveindorset]

LOL what a great vid! Loved “Captain Obvious”😎😁👍🏻 Awesome music too! 🤟🏻😎

[@phorest]

We need more Cpt Obvious!

[@servidig483]

The "jumping" motion into the squat, for heavy braking, wow, that's truly new info

[@videoreal4055]

Braking like this is such an awesome concept. I knew about moving the body’s center of mass back, but not about pushing it down while braking. You guys make great videos together, don’t “stop” now lol, keep them coming. In a fresh, fun and entertaining way you guys put the science into biking like I haven’t seen before.

[@rachelrobinson4923]

I love you guys, your videos are so cool, easy to understand and “just make sense”. I love the joy! and the passion, it just shines through in the way you clearly want to help riders get better. Thank you.

[@JoyOfBike]

THAT is the mission!!

[@pd66dragonflyer3]

Damn, I loved your channel before, but this one‘s now cool on top of it. Great b&w images! And the content is anyhow top!

[@mikecarter6758]

Hands down the best MTB instruction on KZbin. Entertaining too!

[@JoyOfBike]

Blushing over here. Thanks.

[@punkinside1]

So much joy from you guys. Keep em coming.

[@Arturo7038]

Iam learning biking, english and physical laws with yours pretty cool videos. Thank you very much

[@lee_likes_bikes]

It's like going to school ... Fun School! :)

[@JoyOfBike]

That's awesome!

[@MrDuneTwo]

Such a cool video to watch. Will definitely try this out on the next trail. Thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on!!!

[@AbyssalLeporidae]

Alex: I was able to brake a little extra 'cuz I put my crotch on the tire. Lee: That's a thing. Alex: Yeah *shaka smile [Scene] Lee: All the good riders have this, like, baby dolphin thing that they do. What they're doing is cultivating...wave. Cultivating wit, gentlemen. Also cultivating wit. I have more fun learning about techniques on your channel than anyone else's I've found so far. There might not be a better pairing for education than humor and knowledge. Thanks for always keeping it engaging! Loving your channel!

[@lynxg4641]

Biggest thing that I learned and changed my riding was when I learned to not just "constantly" light brake all the time, but instead pick points in the trail and heavy/hard brake. This one with the B&W was a bit different, but still some good, valuable info that will help lots of people improve their riding.

[@ThomasBergfiets]

Great content once again!

[@rekamniar]

That's like an AHA! Moment. Seeing the title doesnt reveal that, but watching the whole vid does. You guys make the most interseting vids. Kudos!

[@JoyOfBike]

Glad you enjoyed it! I actually tweaked the title and thumbnail based on your comment. Appreciate you.

[@JoyOfBike]

Cool idea. I just ride blind but Lee wears glasses when he rides.

[@RiderDon]

Another addition to my skills. Thank you so much Alex & Lee for sharing. Lee is the sensei of mtb skills 🍻👊🏼

[@JoyOfBike]

No doubt!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you!!

[@davilamb]

thank guys!! you guys are great!!! i just kept watching after i watch the cornering video!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Glad you liked it!!

[@adaywithme2728]

Im using the R.A.D. setup and its good to me, Im using the hight to bar method, and its good to me... Now for braking.. Hmmm... Soon I'll be a pro by just waching your video.. Good job...

[@JoyOfBike]

Yes!!

[@adaywithme2728]

And its save your tires too by shorting the skid.. Good sense

[@lee_likes_bikes]

That's all it takes! 1) Watch out videos. 2) Eat donuts. 3) Go Pro. 4) Get a Red Bull sponsorship. 5) Live out your days in bliss.

[@BarryShortVo]

Best MTB channel I am subscribed to, keep up the great work guys. Your vids and positive vibes have saved me from slipping into a dark place and put me back on my bike where I am happiest. Thank you.

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate your comment Barry. I have never found anything worth a damn in those dark places. And somehow a ride always helps. Keep peddling brother!!

[@gabrielb.2249]

Amazing video. By far the best bike channel

[@PandaKeikoSaranghae]

i just got into mtb, still getting to know my bike! And this was one i need to tackle after today's ride! This episode is so timely!! Yay!

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

As a former beginner I'll share this tip with you : listen to Lee and Alex And please don't just send it

[@hawkeyelikesbikes]

@@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo Agreed. "Just send it" is the dumbest thing ever.

[@federicoflores4570]

Huge secrets revealed with simple explanations. Nice guys, thanks for sharing the knowledge!!

[@SpeedBoosted911]

OMG!! I ride so many years and never thought that these such a simple and genius technik🤩 OMG guys, you are so much too notch, scientific and fun explaining 🥳🥳🥳

[@georgepaz9834]

Great tips on hard braking. The oscillating technique is similar conceptually to antilock braking. Thank for the new arrow for my quiver.

[@DonnyDondon55]

Gonna try this today! thanks you, guys are amazing

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate you!

[@Iamgavrilo]

Two favorite guys on youtube! Great! 😊one more thing to practice !

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks!!!

[@coreycassidy569]

You guys are amazing. Teaching me so much as a new MTB rider. So much 🧡

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked to do it.

[@Jimmy.meyer.76]

“So heavy our sleeves fell off”. This is the best series I’ve seen in a long time!

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow, thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

😂

[@JasonFoxLCB]

The tendon info is great. I'll pass it along to my wife the piano teacher as finger independence is often an issue for her students. If you can have the kid at 7:12 walk through a scene in every video, that'd be outstanding.

[@JasonFoxLCB]

FYI, I snagged the @joyofbike handle on Twitter for you. I was hunting for Lee on there and noticed it was open. If you ever want it, just say the word.

[@richroe3150]

As a Rick climber, we use the 2 “hook” fingers together for hard pulling, now it makes more sense.

[@CH-gi9rv]

I guess this is also the reason you can damn near send yourself over the bars when u use 2 fingers, you're gripping on to the bars and as a consequence of the joint tendons put way too much pressure on the brake...?

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate that. I might need that.

[@JasonFoxLCB]

@@JoyOfBike When you want it, DM me on Twitter, @jason_fox.

[@zaczayas8999]

Your channel has been becoming one of my favorites as of recent love the stuff keep it up.. I swear my tv and phone are watching me lols.. I was trying to explain these exacts movements to my wife on the trail yesterday because she is scared to let go of the brakes.. I was showing her areas where to load up and scrub down the speed by being more heavy etc.. then a day later this video comes out creepy lols

[@JoyOfBike]

We see all!!!

[@sixate]

Great vid as always, and this is something I've actually been doing right for years.

[@JoyOfBike]

Heck yeah!!!

[@christianammon6466]

Thank you for this video. I can‘t wait to test it out.

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on!!

[@stephanielandy3326]

Dudes! Totally lovin’ your videos! Keep them coming. I just ordered Lee’s bike “Dialed”. Super excited!😎🤘

[@paulmc5412]

More good, solid, home cooked entertainment. I can't wait to get outside and try this in my living room. In all of my 62 years, and one year of serious mountain biking, I've not seen anyone demonstrate this specific technique. Even better, between 4:05 and 5:52 I felt as though I was watching the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy walks out of the house and into Munchkin land. Well done again gents.

[@JoyOfBike]

We were joking that braking is like the veggies of MTB. It’s the thing that matters the most but people skip it. Could do a year of shows on this. Was riding trail yesterday and was musing on the lightness as a way to teach the heavy. Or that heavy as a way to teach the light. One can never cost without the other.

[@jonathaniszorro]

I tried that Metal Sign 🤘grip out after watching this and immediately I could feel more control over the handlebars, it got my elbows out and engaged my back like never before, and got my fingers farther out on the brake lever for more control. That and explanation of the tendons is a great tip that I think should be repeated in future videos.

[@JoyOfBike]

The metal sign is being funny but it does make the point of what fingers do what and the pinky doesn't need to do anything. Stills of good riders in the air you'll see how casual the grip can be.

[@davidoconnellmtb219]

Best video yet. Love it 🤘

[@markhardegon]

That was awesome training & review old guys to infinity and beyond Wait brake here & here & here 😁

[@JoyOfBike]

Brake on brother!!!

[@richroe3150]

Thx again. Super helpful. Hoping to get you guys to Costa Rica for a MBT camp!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

That would be cool!

[@richroe3150]

I have the perfect place! We'd have a blast. I already run other retreats/camps there for yoga, Crossfit... and MTB would be ideal. 25+ miles of on-site trails and a bike shop for rentals. Looking to do a trial run May 17-23 with a few friends, just need an awesome instructor. Are you in Moab with Lee? Other dates avail but would love to get something going for May.

[@shoebshaik5673]

That was some really heavy stuff, might i say "epiphany" of a moment for me... cant wait to try this. Keep doing what you are doing, awesome work.

[@JoyOfBike]

Love a good epiphany!! Thanks, will do!

[@MrAnimal1971]

This makes sense. I've noticed that the more "assertive" that I ride, the better I ride. Not aggressive because that's when I make mistakes.

[@LeonardOutdoorsNM]

You guys are hilarious yet so full of useful advice! I could watch your channel all day. - That bell has been clicked.

[@JoyOfBike]

Heck yeah. Thanks for the ring!!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I learned something new today. 🤟Thank you gentlemen!

[@JoyOfBike]

Cheers!!!

[@martorocks8089]

🤘🏼mur'ca!!! Great content again. Love the Hunter Thompson spectacles! Looking forward to seeing this put to action on trail someday SOON! ... This channel is solid gold. 🙏🏼

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you Marty.

[@martorocks8089]

@@lee_likes_bikes thank you, sirs. ;-)

[@JoyOfBike]

Gonzo!!!

[@martorocks8089]

@@JoyOfBike 😆😂

[@bonham4994sts9]

I hit the bell a long time ago 🤘

[@600yamaha600]

This makes so much sense! So the weighting the bike would also help in loose corners, right? 🤟

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Yes! We did a video on that.

[@600yamaha600]

You guys have made me a way better rider. Thanks so much!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

@@600yamaha600 You are very welcome.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

After Christmas I had no problem with heavy braking. At least now I’ve got a great technique to deal with my weight loss. As always, great video, great explanation and plenty of fun.

[@lee_likes_bikes]

:) thanks man!

[@אריקעזרא-ח1ד]

40 years on 2 wheels and never thought of this. Makes total sense:) I'll try it tomorrow on my Dirt Bike. Thanks

[@JoyOfBike]

Sweet! Super cross riders are the masters of breaking in heavy moments.

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Heck yes! I used to ride a bit of moto with pro DH/enduro racer Curtis Keene. He rode his 250 like a bicycle, including the loading, pumping and hopping.

[@DazzaOnGoogle]

Nice timing. Just reading this chapter in the book

[@danielschlingmann]

Thnx for this vid. Allways a nice vibe between the two of you. Again a nice piece of equipment for the 'stay safe mtb toolkit' :)

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you! We're having a lot of fun.

[@JoyOfBike]

We’re gonna need a bigger box!!!

[@bulentergun7258]

you guys are one of the best .)

[@hervecayetanot8779]

I'm over 55 🙂. Great stuff guys, still learning after a few years in MTB.

[@ChadLudlow]

Damn guys, life changing braking technique! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. Also, didn't know about the bell!

[@parisgwyr7865]

very nice video like all of them, if i can add something, the best way of braking (its from racing motorbikes) its better to start braking with the rear just before the front brake, so the weight wont go to the front at the beginning of the braking and can have your weight more center. Also start braking very softly and them, once the braking has started you can brake mush harder as the forces are already happening, so the transition is more soft. Using this in conjunction with what you explain its what i found the best

[@chadwawiorka4721]

Great vid! Great series!