Sending Mountain Bike Drops | What You Need To Know

[@blakef.8566]

0:40 ah yes, those Rampage features that I'll definitely be hitting no problem

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Lol

[@rebeccabrougham9275]

Yeah I just send one the other day straight after watching this I couldn’t believe it when I crashed

[@majoromg449]

Christinas style of moderating slowly grew upon me with the recent videos. I like it :D

[@MaYbYl8eR]

Moderating?

[@majoromg449]

@@MaYbYl8eR sry I meant presenting. Like a tv moderator. Has nothing to do with mitigating a dispute. Idk if its an actual english word

[@brandonandrews5603]

I don’t know why but Christina gives me Brett Tippee vibes. Energy and excitement

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Maybe a slightly calmer version 😅

[@zayon0170]

i like her voice and how clean and clear she talk, no problems at all into understanding!

[@barrelsmile750]

😏

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Just bought a MTB ,fire up 🔥🔥

[@pinkbike]

Life changing!!! -Christina

[@cadenpavlovcic4]

What mtb did u buy?

[@andrisvelmeris]

Don't get too adicted

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Caden Pavlovcic Ripmo V1

[@danielcasson7979]

Is the ripmo v1 your first bike, cause if it is mannnn your lucky

[@jdix9539]

Finally, someone explains this to novice riders. Thank you. I've watched tons of videos trying my hardest to understand exactly what I should be doing. Well done!! 💯

[@damo010]

Best "how to" video I've ever seen, well done to the presenter! Hope to see more of her.

[@atbtheguy]

I remember my first curb, overtime you will develop confidence, don’t rush it, since that first drop I’ve hit multiple drops with over 25 feet of gap to the landing

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Freaking send it amiright?

[@louisabbey2370]

I love what Christina has brought to this channel!

[@rstrakovsky]

It seems like the technique is pretty different whether you're doing drop to flat or drop to slope. Drop to flat require a little manual to lift the front wheel and land both wheels simultaneously, while drop to slope has the little push to bring the front down and level with the slope. Does that seem about right?

[@halokiller711]

Yeah, it's best to use the drop technique for the trail. Like around me is not crafted trails so I usually do a small manual before drops cause the landing are flat/not smooth and the lead up is not the best.

[@pinkbike]

Yes you can manual off the drop, but that's a pretty experienced/intermediate move. In the most basic terms... simply lunging the bike forward will be enough for smaller drops where you have less speed and need to exaggerate the movement -Christina

[@dhumau5819]

@@pinkbike hi pinkbike, but pushing the bike forward in bigger slope drops also works right for levelling out the slope. Cheers

[@gleniu2]

Yes, correct mate, that's unfortunately a quite poor video.

[@shemshem9998]

It's actually good to do it the way pink bike did it if you want to go as fast as possible. You can actually learn to kind of squad a drop this way like you do on jumps, it just keeps you lower off a drop then when you do a manual, plus your body positioning is also lower so that when you extend your ams and legs you bring the bike even lower. Its a critical step for when you need to send a drop faster then it was intended for, especially when racing. You can also scrub a drop but that's a bit harder.

[@Calispeedboi]

That bomber z1 tho 😍

[@LiHao8377]

Thanks,! simple and easy way to learn drop!!! people always talk about manual, the thing is if I know how to manual, I do not need to watch video to learn drop...

[@ehyojono]

Sending it Christina! Perfect explanation and I just shared it with a beginner friend who just bought a new bike from Skookum in Revy. Thanks!

[@pinkbike]

Wicked! They will be sending it in no time -Christina

[@doctajuice]

Definitely my favorite mtb skills coach on youtube so far. I'm watching how-tos on skills I'm extremely advanced with, just because I like the way Christina explains stuff. Top work!

[@migara1]

simp

[@doctajuice]

@@migara1 yeah I guess you could say I'm a simp for useful information presented in a clear and concise way.

[@WhiteRoseAdventures]

Good tips I am looking to work on my drops the next few weeks :D

[@TrailAtlas]

It seems there are two very different schools of thought on riding drops. I've been mountain biking for around 18 years and I've always done it the same way Christina demonstrates here - thrusting your weight back / manualing off the lip. Quite a few other KZbinrs (Rich Drew / Joy of bike) seem to disagree with this, suggesting keeping your hips over the bottom bracket and crouching down while going off the lip is the way to go. I can definitely see there are pros and cons of each technique.

[@3mtech]

If your butt hits that back wheel you will know the con

[@HVYMETL]

I watched several of Richard Drew's videos and compared to this. He does say that his hips "seem" to be back but in reality as the bike is pitched downward, his hips are over the bottom bracket vertically and so it looks like his hips are back. I didn't see where Christina says nor describes to manual off the lip.

[@ethanpantoja616]

Imagine maxing out your suspension off of a foot curb

[@sa1dana]

Christina is such a great rider! nice video!

[@JodyM2]

Great Video, some lady told me to push the bike down on a Drop, but she got weirded out when I asked her why? you showed me why to push it down, I always heard to pull up so it was counter intuitive.

[@scottbabb4485]

Great stuff Christina. You're a fantastic coach and teacher.

[@pinkbike]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. It's not my main ambition in life, but it has been fun teaching and taking it to my "on screen" life as well -Christina

[@YabbaDabbaDooMyNuts]

I just hit my first large-ish drop and it was awesome! Great video!

[@cedricclark1461]

Awesome video. I'm recovering from a collarbone injury slowly getting my confidence back.

[@Rob.Brown13]

Awesome video! Helped me realize I always do a little pre hop before actually going off and making my landings a lot more harsh then they need to be. Would be sweet to see you do a video about doubles!!

[@simracing8055]

Thanks. I always pop my front wheel up to not nosedive but this seems much safer.

[@RentFreeMTB]

The first 1 1/2 minutes 100% feels/sounds like an American Airlines pre flight safety brief! 😹😹 perfect!

[@andreamantovani5354]

Drop technique should always make a distinction between those with flat landing and those with sloping landing cause technique differ substantially

[@dinoXAs2]

Christina video is instant like and watch

[@mtbboi776]

no it makes me want to throw my laptop off a drop

[@pinkbike]

@@mtbboi776 hahaha you could NOT watch it too?? Or maybe you just hate your laptop?? -Christina

[@pinkbike]

THANKS! Very much appreciated -Christina

[@mortadhaabdul565]

I really like your tutorials, details and explanations when it comes to sending things at trails. Keep up the work!

[@ChildrenOfWhistler]

Oh “River runs through it” such a great trail

[@adambcvg]

Really enjoyed that! Thanks PB and Christina!

[@willgoodwin4577]

Great explanation - thank you!

[@electricalBear]

Great video, finally someone shows the correct technique!

[@simonturberfield1557]

Excellent coaching style!

[@BiiimMeUp]

🎶 Drop It Like It's Hot ! 🎶 Nice video ! Thanks !

[@RonnRider]

Wow Chris, Your skills as a presenter have really progressed! Nice job!

[@salvadorlivio3092]

Great video

[@cadbane1435]

Christina, try pulling your elbows in so the elbow drops underneath your chest on your pushups

[@tmotten]

awesome vids. Would love to see some more on those nasty natural rooty erosion drops that I'm not even sure were meant as drops as they're usually right before or in a corner or between 2 trees here on the North Shore or PNW generally.

[@jltrack]

Check out the video on drops by Kyle & April, super helpful and the explanation/breakdown is top notch.

[@brownsworthy7323]

Christina showing off them guns with a set of pushups!

[@alansmith4734]

Step 47: Be sure that the camera is recording your FAIL! Step 48: Be sure that the jump has a tree directly in line of your Landing Zone. Trees are notorious for jumping out in front of bikes in motion!

[@kak93]

Great tips and narration!

[@fantastic9346]

Informative, easy to understand video.

[@sikadtv1517]

I cannot afford full suspensions MTB. But It's really make sense to me thanks for sharing

[@renjisama4630]

I definitely love that bike ! Ok yes,the rider too...😍

[@michgorscarlett3646]

Damn... I just gained some knowledge

[@KURZHAARTARTARA]

Nice work Christina...! 👍

[@avalongday]

Always great to see women in mtb content!

[@ricardorodriguez9389]

Very nice, well conducted video ... in witch park did you film this ?

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

On really big high speed drops you can kind of just stay over the center of the bike and ride it out

[@slingshotshooter7536]

drop the saddle to the lowest position for drops? but it is very hard and bad for the knees to pedal like that what the alternative is?

[@kingvegesaurus1298]

I’m really struggling to hit a 3/4 foot drop to flat. Been trying for weeks but just can’t find the courage to do it

[@ionetxaniz602]

Nice vid! Is that bomber turned coil?? Looks so smooth in slowmo...

[@joefellows9208]

Great vid guys

[@PabloMollAN]

I would say setting rebound is key....

[@johnn5356]

In my opinion you shoulnt push your bike forward when it comes to big drops, because then there is possibility of landing front wheel first which is never a good thing to happen.

[@jimw8615]

It all depends on the type of landing available.

[@johnn5356]

jim w Yep but id always land back wheel first rather than front

[@skyla-idiot]

It depends on the drops but in this case she’s landing very heavily front wheel first which is usually not the best. I say try lift up both wheels at the same time when it comes to bigger drops or else you’ll go otb. This video is honesty very misleading and teaching people the wrong technique.

[@crocker7687]

It really depends, some 2-3m high shorter drops, I use her technique but the longer the drop or the higher/scetchyer (4/5m high) I actually prefer a slight bunnyhop sometimes

[@MaYbYl8eR]

Front wheel first is the correct drop technique. It comes after you do back wheel first enough.

[@premiumboard21]

I don't know why, but i like this girl. I think she's cool!

[@thebikehub7421]

Don’t hesitate - all or nothing

[@peterhoover6443]

Local curb. LOL

[@killercannible]

excellent, very helpful

[@louisabbey2370]

What are your guys thought on a meg meg on the thru shaft reactive shock on a slash like Christina’s. Is their a reason why she’s not running one? Long winded I know 😂

[@meep6188]

Is it really "lunging the bike forward" as much as it is just shifting your bodyweight back? When I ride drops, there's very little effort. I simply shift my weight back. I only lunge the bike if I'm going too slow to simply ride off.

[@mickm8255]

Nice video. What trail was the opening segment at? @pinkbike

[@MTB_Nephi]

Thx, very good job. But the "Drop" at 4:30 is much more difficult to ride as the other in your Video.

[@TCJACJ2000]

Nice video

[@jeronicoco3558]

I actually feel that when it comes to big drops most of the times you do not have to do anything. Just stay in a neutral position and carry good speed. The pop is normally only necessary in lower speed drops where you do it to prevent the front wheel from droping too much in comparison to the rear wheel.

[@John-shreds]

I agree 👍

[@camerondavis7291]

Yep, most of the time I just ride off and adjust my angle mid air I don't really think about doing anything, the only time when I do something is if the drop is off an uneven surface and my rear wheel could get hung up or if I'm going slow and know I need to do a little something

[@pinkbike]

Pretty accurate! The more speed, the less assertive the movements need to be..it just FLOWS haha but really. It does take time to work up to those features though -Christina

[@John-shreds]

@@pinkbike But I also agree that when riding most trail sized drops with a sloped landing, I feel I keep a lot more stability and speed when my front wheel takes the beginning of the impact. My fork is supple and it just feels so much smoother than rear wheel first.

[@TivonSanders]

So how harmful are drops to a mountain bike? I've looked up this topic but no mtb channels have videos on what kind of damage they, or just a failed kickstand causing your bike to fall, can do.

[@rider6.0]

Just gonna send it eh bud

[@jack_tamales]

I’m starting to realize that my hardtail is gonna get thrashed from the trails I have been riding and have looked at

[@exactpeak5995]

Hell no, hardtails can send too, people rode similar trails 25 years ago on 26" hardtails.

[@antanis]

A lot of people consider them better for learning on. as long as you have one with decent tires and wheels, and a real fork up front, nothing from Walmart anyway, you should be good. If you haven't invested the thousands in a mid range full sus bike the trails you are likely comfortable riding will almost always be doable with a hardtail. if a little harder on your shoulders. Arm pump is fun.

[@JoseGonzalez-nw6ml]

Thank you

[@BulbManLUV1374]

GRIM DONUT

[@hanangwicaksono7397]

Upp

[@pinkbike]

Coming soon to a screen near you!!! -Christina

[@kasparondrej2938]

Another perfect explanatory vid! Thank you, Christina!

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this Nice video

[@christianmtb7263]

And the most important, don't touch your brakes

[@michaelzapack4736]

Uber important!

[@jaredhofsink]

The other day I overshot a 12ft high drop, and it was a HUCK TO FLAT.....

[@willhall1954]

Ooh thats not nice

[@EnggaWahyuda]

Pingin bisa kayak gini!!

[@IndyDog-ns8ws]

More content for 'Friday Fails'.

[@jackwrightson2036]

anyone know what chain guide she is using and what helmet

[@erikanzenmtb3124]

Troy lee designs a1 helmet and OneUp components chainguide

[@peaohvee1784]

Christina is a gr8 presenter. But I still miss levy

[@davidwillett53]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

[@DaniloCarreiro]

Muito bem explicado 🤙🏽🇧🇷

[@cowcow7129]

Is that a TREK 9.8 or a 9.9 and how do you like it so far because I'm thinking about getting one for myself I'm a beginner MTB rider

[@Twentykixx]

Awesome! 👍

[@hardie1004]

Good nice

[@taxies]

Guys I can't do 4 foot drops any more cuz I lift the front weall and let my back follow

[@huddylubbers349]

Some people don’t even pull up off drops and it confuses me🤔

[@oscarcobbe9247]

Cuz ur trash bro

[@mtbboi776]

@@oscarcobbe9247 ur toxic and trash bro

[@ruud1234]

depends on the speed you have. If you are fast there is no need pull up cuz there is no time for the front to drop much.

[@pinkbike]

@@ruud1234 easy explanation and so true! The faster the movements, the less emphasis on them -Christina

[@gatoryak7332]

@@ruud1234 How fast do I have to go so that my front wheel doesn't drop at all?

[@colinmoreh]

Awesome! One thing though, tighten up that helmet strap while giving coaching advice! For real.

[@shemshem9998]

I'm also a loose strap boi 🤣 I can't stand the feeling of it tucking my neck while I'm walking.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@shemshem9998 Just cut those annoying, dorky straps off. Snug helmet straps are only for intelligent people who care about safety.

[@bjorne46]

I participated in a mtb workshop last year, where they told me to push on the front suspension just prior to the drop. This way, the front end comes up a little when you ride off. I’ve been looking at some videos including this one, but none of them use that technique. Was I taught incorrectly?

[@xx-----------xx873]

Anything works for this: your method is better for lower speed stuff, and simply leaning back at high speed is enough for it to work.

[@ricardorodriguez9389]

Where is this at ?

[@Alex22M1]

All Silver xtr casette? 🤔

[@lukedowney4283]

Where's Kazmier??????

[@ewanjoy5320]

GRIM DONUUUUUT PLEASSSE

[@calumsmith3244]

Better than GMBN how to's

[@jdix9539]

I thought it was just me....

[@alexaio.]

what if i send drops on a hardtail

[@avthspcustommix6550]

Wow

[@harrywoods2001]

That’s cool, but I’d rather the grim donut

[@ap1reviewsadventures96]

Sweet Bomber Z2 fork!

[@Mimi-cq4bg]

Lol I have the same shorts

[@gatoryak7332]

OMG, that is SO interesting!

[@ryangrimm1683]

3:02 everyone who hits the pre hop on the a-line rock drop just got real sad

[@mr.nashlund9095]

Hi christina i got a selfie whith you today