Mountain Bike Climbing Mistakes | How To Climb Steeper Climbs On Your MTB

Climbs! they’re unavoidable for the best part, but what are the common mistakes made when hitting them? Here are Rich and Blake with some tips on how to make climbing on your MTB a little easier 🤘
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Choosing the right gear at the start of a climb, pacing yourself, and looking for lines rather than grinding with your head down will all help you conquer challenging climbs!
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[@gmbn]

Do you have any big climbs planned for when we can all ride again?

[@natewillson4450]

I live in the Oakland hills of California and I’m planning to ride mount Diablo again once it’s less crowded

[@emanuelepertile7648]

Scalorbi

[@zolininkas420]

There's no mautains in my country so yeah..

[@quietgaming6915]

Yeah, everyday I climb big climbs here,free to go outside. I'm at the top of the mountain, self quarantine here and feel safe.. 🥰

[@majorbadidea]

Aosta valley could be awesome

[@NotTheLarryDavid]

Gotta love Blake and his attitude. Pretending he doesn't know anything about bikes in most explainer videos to make us all feel better about our skills. 🙌

[@desertgerbil7589]

Couple more that I learned are: Lock your suspension and steady deep breaths

[@KandiKlover]

I would kill to have a remote fork lockout like they put on those Fuji police mountain bikes.

[@heshamtawfik5471]

Why locking the suspension?

[@Dbroda-uz1yj]

@@heshamtawfik5471 it eliminates the bounce, it puts the momentum all into the climb.

[@m.bird.]

If the climb is chunky or has big roots the suspension should be at least semi-open for traction. The feeling takes a little getting used to because it seems inefficient, but the bike sticks to the ground better. Shock tunes are now so good I leave it open on smoother trails too as my bike is long and its hard to pressure front and rear tires at the same time on looser punches. I appreciate the extra traction. It does require more muscle and cardio power, but I live in the mountains and like heavily treed trails so work on my fitness to adapt.

[@michael_the_chef]

slow and steady is my choice for longer climbs, punchy and powerful on steep short stuff

[@benjamind165]

Michael Schöch yeah slow and steady, my friends go much faster but then stop for brakes part way up so end up getting to the top about the same time

[@ili4707]

If you have stopped on a climb don't start head on. If possible try to start on an angle to the climb and start riding up once you're properly seated and clipped in.

[@KandiKlover]

Yeah that'll work well with traffic.

[@dannybeeh6332]

Iliad Poth I’d kindly like to disagree. I start head on even on 45% gradients. I find it easier than trying to turn the front wheel, especially if it’s steep.

[@orhanabd1724]

You can't do that on a max 2 meter wide trail!

[@bruceb5481]

@@orhanabd1724 Right, up here in Northern NY and Vermont many people cut down their handlebars so we can get between the trees. We ride on rocks and roots.

[@three33three33]

I don't know but breathing through your nose is also one of the best advice I knew.

[@eliotcrowe7884]

I was given a climbing tip many years ago: for steeper sections, drop your elbows. It will mean you are naturally pulling DOWN on the handlebars, so that you don't pull a wheelie. Has always worked well for me

[@dannybeeh6332]

Eliot Crowe As an XC racer I can agree with you! Drop elbows into your abdomen, and use those biceps and core!

[@andor_yoko]

Running eagle 12 speed in the Netherlands where there are almost no climbs🤷‍♂️

[@majoromg449]

Go singlespeed!

[@chrisplatten2293]

Dunes near the coast?

[@tissaenduroadventures7425]

I got 9 in the back and 3 in the front! Must be enough for this flatland country hahaha

[@roderick9253]

Ga eens naar zuid Limburg naar Valkenburg daar zijn meer dan genoeg heuvels

[@andor_yoko]

@@majoromg449 you'd have to be crazy to not run eagle single speed

[@enpluson1539]

I find that the best position when climbing up nasty, steep hills is to sit on the very nose of the saddle, so that you can still have grip on your rear tire, but trying to get your upper body as low over the bars as possible, which allows you to push lots of power as well as keeping your front tire firmly on the ground so that you keep the bike under control.

[@brendanb3257]

max denger I can’t believe they didn’t say that. He said “keep your weight back” which is terrible advice, keep your weight low.

[@taylordw]

@max danger another thing that happens to me when I sit in the nose is that my legs squat, yes it’s uncomfortable but I find it not only helps keep the back tire from spinning it gives you great leverage to power up really nasty sections. With dropper posts I find, contrary to this video that lowering the seat gets you in this position without the saddle jamming up your butt crack, making really steep climbs doable. before you troll the hell out of this idea give it a try; of course not so low that it is like riding a size small BMX bike, and not all the way low as used for descending, but lower than default position where your legs extend just short of completely on each stroke if your gear is low enough it won’t hurt your knees, even if it looks awkward ( not a good tactic for a single speed where your gear might be too high for seated climbing and standing & pulling on the bar with each stroke is still the best technique)

[@enpluson1539]

@@taylordw I actually don't have a dropper post on my bike, but what sometimes happens is that i slide so far forward that i stop sitting on my saddle and instead stand in front of it in a slightly crouched position, keeping contact to it with my tailbone pressing into the nose. That kind of sounds like what you are talking about.

[@bluestraycat]

I've found that my easiest gear is not really the best for climbing, the next hardest gear gives me more torque, so it actually climbs better. So instead of climbing on the 50T I use the 46T. Does anyone else do the same?

[@gmbn]

Good tip Phil! Save the 50t for the really steep stuff or when you're running on empty

[@pbillings808]

Rocky climbs absolutely -- I cannot spin the 50 fast enough to maintain required momentum. Switch to 50 in the smooth sections to help recover.

[@notgandalf1371]

I know it’s not great for the bike but I put mine 1x3 on moderate climbs and that gets me along fairly Nicely

[@davidco.2928]

Biking is climbing for me. Every hill is a challenge. If i don't do it first, i try another time. Blood, sweat and tears is right taste of MTB. Who not discovered yet, he don't knows pure essence of cycling.

[@rupedog]

U mean 'blood sweat and gears'😁

[@Johan-vk5yd]

I agree!

[@CalebAble]

Aye but if you're wanting to get fitter and more explosive on the bike it's good to enter the climb with speed and try to maintain all the way to the top, it's also less tiring if you're up to the top much faster, not to mention more fun. The trick for me is when the push starts to push back a little drop the gears and coast, done correctly it won't get too crunchy.

[@sevenrats]

The biggest thing you can do to climb better is the hardest thing for most people to do. Lose weight. It won't only help your climbing but it will make faster all around and let you go further each ride, which in turn makes you even stronger. You never hear skinny 11% body fat guys complaining about climbing. If you're 10lbs overweight, losing that 10lbs will make a huge difference.

Recently bought an xc bike with a 2x12 system. Best decision ever! I can go fast on flats and long descents, AND climb steep hills too without any compromises. True freedom, which is exactly what riding should mean. Not going 1x, probably until internal gearbox systems get bigger range and become more affordable.

[@PSNragglefraggle1]

What to do use to avoid chain drop? I have a 2x10 with a lower guide & I still get chain drop on aggro decents

[@steveallen273]

What bike and set up? Xx

[@majoromg449]

yeah, pls tell us what bike comes in stock with a 2×12 drive train. Is it shimano slx or xt or even xtr?

[@rufysufy]

RaggleFraggle! I have been using an orbea hardtail with a 2x10. On downhill use the bigger chainring on the front and keep the rear on like the 7th or 8th ring so you can pedal to add speed where needed but most importantly keep the chain tensioned. Some derailleurs have a clutch lever you can twist to that the derailleur is fixed in place and doesnt bounce around so have a look at that. That said I recently switched to a full sus scott spark 29er with a 1x12 and I am faster than on my hardtail both uphills and downhills.

[@br9760]

Best hack, GET A HARDTAIL.

[@foxykc]

Word

[@sigitpurwa5627]

Hardtail : King of ascending

[@zoesometimesfilmsthings9804]

Second best hack: remote lockout for the rear shock

[@kevinknapp7361]

Amen

[@KandiKlover]

Fully Rigid ftw

[@roni2671]

I love mountaing bikeing and I have asthma so im dying when I pedall uphill

[@Asthbendriel]

If your budget allows it you can get an e-mtb, nothing wrong in getting in good condition for the downhills, do exercise and have fun even with asthma

[@alessandropantano5206]

Me too, i walk pretty much half of every climb

[@weedfreer]

front tyre choice is key for me...a mud spike will result in major drag & require extra effort to overcome...even on hard pack paths/roads. Also, if it's particularly bad on a cold day, don't be put off. I find this completely normal but only typically for the first hill. Make sure you've been taking your preventer as instructed as religiously as possible and then don't feel worried if you need to take more of your reliever to clear the wheezing than usual. If it's getting particularly troublesome, perhaps you need to have a medication review with you GPs asthma nurse/clinic. If the meds aren't working for you, there are other options available that may do a better job. Above all else, don't let it get the better of you, get the better of it! 👍🏻

[@KandiKlover]

That's fine, uphill pedaling is a waste of energy anyways so I always walk too to save it for the more fun stuff. Plus I just wanna ride. Most people don't have the time to spend spinning on a exercise bike to get climbing legs anyways.

[@Mop_Deep]

Same here. I have to jump rope throughout the week to keep my lungs working right. But i still die on climbs. At every peak i rest for 30 sec and get back into it.

[@straizz9876]

"Make sure you eat a lot" - I guess I can do that...

[@jesuisFORTIO]

XC racers be like: poor peasants

[@foxykc]

I have an old-school Titanium hardtail with a 20 tooth chainring in front. Climbing is my middle name. A little trick if you get stopped on a climb and it's hard to get started because you can't keep your off side foot on the ground while you're trying to clip in or get your Powerstroke going. If you have a dropper post,, lower your post a little bit so you can get clipped back in or started and then raise the seat again. And take a break from working so hard if the climb gets even remotely less steep. Exhale a lot. When you went a little taken more oxygen.

[@smoothjazzfails]

When I get off my bike, when climbing, I like to drop my seat post down before getting off the bike. This makes it easier to get off the bike because you won’t have to be standing on your tippy toes if you’re still on the seat and you lose your balance. Plus, it makes it easier to get back on the bike when you wanna start climbing again.

[@CountTubercula]

Pacing yourself for the whole ride too makes a big difference when you get to the climbs. I often feel like I'm not keeping up early on but then I realise (some of) those speedsters were pushing too hard and after 30 minutes they're lagging and panting while I'm just hitting my best rhythm and approaching climbs with some fuel left in the tank...

[@weedfreer]

Top Tip: It's not all that advisable to take water refills directly from a stream...you never know what maybe 20-30 or so metres (or more) up the stream. You wouldn't want to be drinking water that's flown over, through, or around the car is of a dead sheep for example. Always, as a minimum, make sure to sterilise and, where possible, filter your water. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@duckycuber5992]

Climbing advice from DH riders... lol 😂

[@KandiKlover]

Never do climbs on a DH bike. It's absolutely miserable.

[@mrpinto3342]

@ DUCKY CUBER, LOL !! & they also forgot their bar ends

[@RiversideM]

Blake used to ride slopestyle professionally and Rich is an xc racer tho, so Rich defo knows what he's on about. Neil used to be a dh racer

[@tylerforeal1]

@@KandiKlover Gravity room training dude weighted vest type climbing shit

[@hm6219]

thank you guys! i'm still watching your old climbing videos you have a lot of them! maybe you should make a separate playlist. maybe it even exists

[@x24gamingteam66]

depending on where you live, just buy an eBike

[@steveallen273]

Relax, conserve and choose line. Same as downhill but slower...get fit and have ability to switch off and enjoy whats around when in comfortable gear

[@steeezy_mcgee]

Thanks for making lockdone not boring

[@migatron1]

Line choice + gear choice = Huge dub on those climbs!

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

Thank you for another beautifully produced, yet completely useless, video. I know what you're saying...sure it's easy to troll, but what would you propose? I'm glad you asked! How about explaining that actual gear choice, instead of saying that you should choose the right gear? How about demonstrating the wrong gear choice versus the right one back to back? How about showing examples of what a good line is versus a bad one? It wasn't all bad, you did mention the Seatpost position, so good on you. Focus less on the glitzy production and a little more on the practical information.

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

My problem is I keep making wide turns right to the left ect..I can’t seem to keep going straight!!! Balance issues, or something else?

[@troyhilliard5390]

GMBN is practice and demonstrating social distancing at 0:41

[@13ballom]

Have a 6km road climb near my house. Average gradient is 30% with max gradient at 35%. I dont know why everyone hypes up gears so much, i have to go to college and I climb it up everyday on my single speed steel frame mtb. Its not that difficult tbh, but then again, its road, i guess climbing up on a loose gravelly path must be more difficult.

[@castellaeagle2912]

yo Blake & Rich

[@jaredhofsink]

This couldn't help me on my Dh bike LOL

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

A Ego kit would help for sure

[@majoromg449]

have you tried a bigger cassette?

[@vomErsten]

I dunno, "get a bigger cassette" seems pretty on-point for a DH bike!

[@bauke-LV426]

I hate climbing and pedaling :)

[@SWFBrickbox]

Buy a dirt bike?

[@hughdunbar9823]

This should be 'climbing tips for absolute beginners'.

[@comhallferriter2613]

I hate climbing so god damn much

[@rociovillegasmartin9897]

I’m enjoying the bike so far kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.

[@argee1977]

Get an ebike and used boost/turbo on anything above level!

[@rensellvalencia7179]

if you like climbing but you have a full squish get the exact measurements of your rear shock and get someone to make a shock holder(like the ones you get with a fresh frame without parts but beefier) Legth(forgot spelling English is my 2nd language) but how long it is) exactly the centers (the inner part of the bearing and the axel for it so it fits and just install it for a makeshift hardtail

[@triplegking6245]

I have a giant rincon tmb and it doesn’t let me go up hill I try going up but as I pedal this large “pling” sound makes the crank just skips forward throwing my foot off the pedal and losing balance or when I have it on the toughest gear on flat ground to go fast it also does it? Any experts know what I’m talking about cause I genuinely don’t know about mtb bikes but I own that one cause it was passed down

[@MrMarnold6]

I like you guys, but damn, this one was content free.

[@br1200]

Agreed. These videos are total filler. They do way too much of these.

[@gregbly9089]

Biggest mistake is sitting which these dropper post encourage. You can shift your weight if you not seated. Modern crutch bikes amuse me but they make people lazy.

[@brendanforde5078]

No you don't you just stand up and lean over handle bars arms bent elbows out and power pedal up the hill and your up no bother i do it on one gear 4th gear never change my gears. Do it all on 4th gear ever since I was little. You don't need all these gears for pedalling up hill or don t need to stop and adjust your seat to right height it's not nesciarry and all that makes no sense when standing up and riding is the best for getting up hill. Standing up allows for better pedal stroke and this means up hill in minutes.I pedal up hill to work but steal hill on the bike trail to work ànd I stand up power pedal up it and I'm up in minutes.

[@chaotictattoo]

Most KZbin videos just make it seem like every ride is a down hill jam!

[@jaredharris1970]

I commute on a mountain bike every day and there’s steep roads in my town what helps me get up steep blacktop roads is once I shift to the larger cog I start zig zagging as I go up I’ll turn left then right and so on I never go straight and I do it seated helps me big time

[@nffrincekumar2053]

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[@mrpinto3342]

Y'all missed the most important step, BAR ENDS ! 🏁🏁🏁😷

[@hughdunbar9823]

LOL, bar ends? is this 1997? Come on man. Those things are useless, and stupid

[@benjamind165]

Top hack for climbing: E-Bike

[@jimmymills-gray9656]

lol so true

[@offdaystv]

GMBN single-handedly made me who I am today

[@khizarkhan7294]

I am beginer , which mtb you will recommend for me Normal Mtb or Electric Mtb.

[@aidan4804]

Climbs are awesome when you can beat your mates, this video will definitely help!

[@ColoursCapello]

The biggest mistake I make while climbing is ... climbing.

[@antdx316]

0:31 is my biggest worry. This is why you need to take uphills as fast as possible as w/ anything climbing related w/ wheels has the risk of looping if going up slow.

[@mrityunjaysood2103]

Stay at your home blake🤣🤣

[@wilsonangelo580]

cara... pena que nao entendi porra nenhuma que vcs falaram

[@dgriffinm]

Like the challenge of a good climb

[@zacharychapman3459]

Thumbs down Because I despise climbing

[@edwinparson346]

...my favoritest. And I try to save a gear to keep from being demoralized. with a quick burst then shift and light spin pressure it will shift to the emergency granny gear without banging... of course that's funny too, it'll leave you an out for having to stop and breath. oh breathing... for insane climbs a pace may entail actually timed stops say 15 secs. then go again. next week should see less 15 sec stops.

[@yvan2218]

If you want to get a lot of stamina training, limit yourself to using much much harder gears and climb your local hills. Coz all i have is a 6 speed folding bike with the front having a 42T and the rear with a 32T at its biggest and let me tell you, it aint pretty climbing those hills. But once you do get used to it, switching back to a normal 7+ speed bike with proper gear ratios feels like a breeze climbing. Plus you learn how to control your pacing and breathing if you actively do so.

[@NDemanuele1]

I think I follow all these guidelines. However, I struggle with endless climbs like at a favorite spot of mine at Skeggs Point here in NorCal. Here's a sample: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3_UZGpmZq-ErK8 What advice can you give for endless climbs, apart from sucking it up?...LoL. Sadly, I have to take a few rest breaks and even have to walk it out when my legs are cooked three different ways!....LOL. FYI, the video above doesn't show the climbing, but as he suggests, you have to climb out in the end which is brutal because it's windy, gradual small hills that seem to go on forever. I usually take rest breaks and sometimes find myself literally crawling out at the very end..LOL. Anyway, I'd appreciate your input on this!

[@tonyhruzek4250]

Do you have any tips for climbing rocky sections?

[@adventureswithdante]

Drop you seat post if you have a dropper and get out of the saddle. Stand on the pedals and move around the cockpit of the bike to keep your weight centered. Body English is key. Shift into a higher gear (harder to push) and give it the gas before you get into the nasty stuff. Most importantly, just keep at it. You will find what works for you and it very well may differ from my tips

[@claywilson1782]

Always have trouble getting the bike going and getting back in the peddles if/when I do stop on step technically stuff. Any advise?

[@markspoor4663]

I would add, don't go to your lowest gear too quickly. Often 2nd gear is better for most technical climb sections since it helps you maintain momentum over rocks and roots. I would love to see someone do a watt study on 1rst gear vs. 2nd gear for intermediate technical climbing. I suspect 2nd might be more efficient.

[@takocat9618]

A lot of my mates don't comprehend the "going slow and steady" part they just change to 22 in the front and 42/46 in the back and try to climb fast,half way up they already wasted all of their energy,they call me crazy because I use 36 in the front and 34/36 in the back but I go slow and controlling my breathing

[@hughjackmannut]

Fell of my first hill climb today definitely had the wrong line and headed into it too hot fell on my ass and winded myself it was pretty funny 😂🤣 thanks guys you are the best

[@frankenclouds5740]

Food. Man it makes the difference.

[@arontoday8766]

Best climbing idea, ditch all the hot, baggy *** uncomfortable clothing and get a shorter travel bike made for climbing.

[@oswaggy]

How are you guys still filming outside? Aren't there any restrictions regarding this present pandemic of the corona virus? Anyways, great stuff and videos!

[@gmbn]

This video was filmed prior to the advice to stay indoors. Thanks for your concern, stay safe!

[@oswaggy]

@@gmbn oh! How nice of you guys!

[@weedfreer]

What's the inside skivvy on bowing your elbows out as opposed to keeping them in so your lower arm is as parallel to the ground as is comptortable and maintaining a strong core (i.e. not collapsing down on to your diaphragm)?

[@PerfectoM]

Great tips and good information. Thank you guys for putting this on. You guys are outstanding!

[@Offroader74]

Focus on your breath. Deep steady breaths. Especially on technical climbs you will forget to breath correctly

[@lylehoanshelt179]

I'm good at climbing up hills

[@jakehennessy7193]

Make sure you also put a little of your weight on the front side of your bike if your front tire is going upwards

[@thisguy2588]

I just wanna say yall are hands down the best mt bike channel. Like I've had just about any of my questions answered without even going out much

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Tire Pressure: go high! Unless it's a really technical one, the less "drag" of pumped up tires will help. Or if you are planning on climbing a hill on beggining of the ride to come back down, go 40PSi up, and adjust at the top to come back down.

[@vomErsten]

Tire pressures are very dependent on the type of tire and type of terrain. I would not want to run pumped up tires on wet, rooty terrain, for example. Over hard-pack or loose-over-hard, though? Sure!

[@singingfishok]

Should you lockout front suspension when climb?

[@matulostyle]

On short very steep hills it helps to start briefing right from the bottom of the climb. You will get more oxygen to the body before its needed

[@roughste]

What about suspension set up on a full sus? I always assume that forks and shock should both be locked out, but is that correct?

[@rhondamckenna7635]

My front wheel pops up when I'm climbing a hill. How do I prevent that?

[@aljowen]

Use a heart rate monitor for pacing if you normally struggle, then find a number that you can maintain and stick to it.

[@gregburnett6642]

So you tips are “right tire pressure” and “right rear selection”. Ok....

[@valentinvas6454]

That is some Oscar worthy acting from Blake playing a bad rider.

[@freespirit21372]

Are the carbon wheels real?

[@themtbchannel116]

You guys are the best You guys motivated me to buy a bike and start biking

[@rufysufy]

Or get clipped so you have power all the time. Its also smoother so there is less risk of slipping. I dropped a 12min climb to 8 just by switching pedals. Fit xc'ers do it in 4. I'm at 7 sometimes mid 6 so far. Also lock your suspension if its flat route if not keep it open (or in case of my scott - traction mode). And go for high cadence ALWAYS so you'll use cardio not strength. Your heart can pump for longer than your muscles.

[@asilveratobias80]

😎

[@jdwells7233]

Climb....?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😆😅😄🤣🤣🤣🤢🤮💩💩💩.. yes unfortunately.

[@sydneykaetzel]

Is it better to power through in a seated climb or stand up? (After you're already in the easiest gear)

[@gmbn]

That depends what works for you Sydney, most riders switch it up and use both to spin and stretch their legs 🤘

[@raoultittel]

Elbows down helps too.

[@locke_ytb]

I found this partly hilarious with the failing attempts.

[@titter3648]

Or just get a e-bike

[@xpinete7109]

How to climb rocks?

[@matejmatej3554]

Is it possible to make a carbon fiber cable instead of metal

[@tubenachos]

Single speed need not apply 😅🤣😵

[@cf5914]

Why is Blake always the example of what not to do?

[@willbennett7107]

Climbing that’s a mistake at the start

[@pb8582]

Ritch and Blake is the best duo keep them coming!!!

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Tire Pressure: go high! Unless it's a really technical one, the less "drag" of pumped up tires will help. Or if you are planning on climbing a hill on beggining of the ride to come back down, go 40PSi up, and adjust at the top to come back down.

[@majoromg449]

It is scientifically proven that less pressure in your tires decreases rolling resistance on rough surfaces. And rough surface does not only refer to "really technical climbs", but also to fire road climbs. Small stones and roots are less *of an drag creating obstacle for your tires when they can roll over things smoothly.

[@gmbn]

⬆️ What he said!

[@PedroFTeixeira]

@@gmbn Here's a good video! My "non scientifical" legs always felt better with higher pressures, when cycling trough fire/dirt roads. I don't even like to climb that much, but I would go climb something to try this out, just to get out of the appartment these days.

[@zigzag1906]

Mistake #1: not pushing up or have an ebike