Your First MTB Trail Ride - Mountain Biking Explained EP3

In this episode of Mountain Biking Explained, we'll talk about what you need to know to ride your first trail. How do you find it? What do you look for? How do you keep from pissing everyone off? Watch to find out!
Previous Episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmetZoqtodGLZ80
To view a transcript of this video, turn on closed captions
Mountain Biking Explained Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL5S7V5NhM8JQoi8vhELX-9aYHmRtmCveT
All of Lisa's Gear: www.sethsbikehacks.com/mountain-biking-explained/
IMBA's trail ratings: www.imba.com/resources/maps/trail-difficulty-ratings
Beginner Workshop: events/1816541075280772

[@thebadness6217]

what happened to this series? Would like to see Lisa's progress after 3 years.

[@RahulPatel-so8ri]

Yeah

[@masongt6546]

Samee

[@RRBuilder611]

...he moved

[@thebadness6217]

@@RRBuilder611 um yes. i get that by now.

[@jasperpinem1007]

My g

[@logophile611]

Props to her for trying and progressing. I never realized getting “out of the saddle” is so hard for some people. I guess riding off road since a young age makes a huge difference in confidence and form though.

[@BigCherries]

Logophile I honestly never knew people had a problem with it. My neighbor and I are looking to get started trail riding so I know very little, but riding on the street I’m almost always standing.

[@Sonyetc]

Started driving those trails only recently (at 28) was scary experience for me lol, at the same track i see young kids just killing it and make it look easy... i noticed im definitely too stiff and will definitely need some taking used to. Also i think my weight of 95kg doesnt help me there, sometimes on steeper dirt parts i feel like ill never stop under full breakes lol, and it just scares the shit out of me

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@Sonyetc stay confident, but don't get over confident/ ride what you can and don't stress what you can't, it will get easier.

[@gordonsundstrom8554]

bananas stuff looks like you watched ”how to buy a mountainbike”

[@TobiaLapanjeGolob]

@@bananasstuff3344 Mahalo my dude

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I see a lot of comments saying that Lisa should get out of the saddle. Yes, we know this already. Please remind yourself that she is a beginner and WE'RE NOT DONE WITH THE SERIES. So far we have covered bikes and trail rules, both of which need to be reviewed before techniques. The workshop in the next video is all about bike control, but this is not in response to the comments. The comments are actually totally counterproductive, since Lisa is actually a real person doing this in front of an international audience of thousands of people. Cut her some slack, or don't watch.

[@timzippenfennig2892]

Seth's Bike Hacks 👍

[@lovedazz]

Lisa is doing amazing! You go girl!! I started mountain biking about 5 months ago. It took me about a month just to get the courage to get out of the saddle, even just for a little bit. For a beginner, tails like this can look and feel scary, just takes time and practice to get used to the tails and your bike. Also its great to see other girls getting into mountain biking and thanks a lot Seth for all your great videos they have really been helping me and makes me want to get out and ride more!!

[@romka_ind]

It's already obvious she is sitting on purpose, hadn't she already tried to stand by herself and you just hadn't put it in clips for a reason.

[@derrickeggleston1337]

is Lisa new to riding a bike in general

[@alexw9552]

people on the internet are idiots who hide behind a screen. Probably half of them couldn't do what she did.

[@rowanpiths1121]

Every time she crashes Seth:oooooh!

[@billybull7419]

Oof

[@iime2828]

oooooooooooof

[@BrunoJaureguiMusic]

@@billybull7419 or uhhhh

[@scrambledpeanuts5053]

That’s because beginner or not crashes hurt

[@user-kq6ju6hc1w]

@@scrambledpeanuts5053 who hurt you and made you such a douche?

[@johntwerp]

She's gotten way better better from the first video! Way to go Lisa! And nice coaching man.

[@sebastiantinsley9812]

YEAH GO LISA we all start from something

[@corentinoger]

I'm a beginner mountainbiker (over 40), it's good to watch an MTB video I can relate to. I watched thousands of MTB videos, but most of them feature pro-riders doing stuff that is way out of my league.

[@rdpurdom]

Seth, I’m really impressed with how patient you are. A lot of experts have forgotten what it’s like to be a novice. Thank you!

[@gezzapk]

These are probably the most informative mountain bike videos on KZbin I've come across.. Everything is explained clearly and professionally without all the jargon that other videos seem to have. Good job!

[@bb4prelude73]

When Lisa made it up and over that hill. I was so happy for her! Way to go Lisa!

[@TCENDURO]

Good job Lisa, it's always good to see the progress of a new rider!

[@jimbo80982]

When I was about 7, learning to properly ride out on easy trails and struggling to pedal up little hills, my dad always said to stand up on my pegs. a few years after when I started riding "harder" trails I realised the importance of what he said. Standing on your pegs has to be one of the best tips any new rider can receive.

[@rustinstardust2094]

Thanks for showing a beginner who keeps learning and improving. It's weird how many people want you to think they came out of the frickin' womb being perfect. This video shows how it *actually* happens, people.

[@mannyfnsc29]

Great job Lisa.. just keep at it - you're fortunate enough to have a really good instructor. And kudos to you, Seth.. this is what it's all about. Awesome.

[@koho]

This is a great series, Seth! So good to see the positive experience of people new to mtb and the example of your guidance.

[@LittleJoe6]

You go girl. I had my first crash yesterday and it ended up being more funny than painful

[@DavidDarrow]

What a great set of videos. My wife just expressed interest in riding, and I know that she is likely to encounter most of the same challenges as Lisa. This will be very helpful in keeping her from getting discouraged. Thanks for taking the time to make these!

[@aoeuplphe7166]

seth, here's my idea for a new series on your channel: buy a cross bike and enter a cross race 1. something new to learn 2. everyone will be amazed at your bunnyhops and stair riding 3. you will get a chance to work on endurance

[@scottfox6271]

Seth I really appreciate your videos generally, but these beginner videos are some of the best yet. I’m not a beginner, I’ve been riding for years but am still learning so much from this material.

[@macmurfy2jka]

Lisa could really benefit from some time on a BMX, or having the seat post slammed. This will force her to no sit down, once the option/crutch is gone she'll have no choice but to ride the bike in a good attack position. I'ld start her out riding around a parking lot, over those little concrete wheel stop curbs they put at the end of parking spots. A pump track after that. Up and down steep grass embankments after that. I think that would really help her confidence out quite a bit; simulating all the possible features on the trail.

[@macmurfy2jka]

Oh and get her seat up, it's farther to go to get into a good attack position from a saddle at too low a hight. Much lest far from proper hight.

[@tamasvarga67]

It seems you never tried to teach a woman (I don't mean any disrespect) to ride. :) You cannot teach them by forcing to do things as they don't feel secure and you will break instead of boost their confidence. They need different approach and let them do what they feel comfortable with and build slowly from there - unless things come naturally for them. It took me time to realize this when teaching my wife as I was thinking on the same way as you. She hated it and lost confidence but as soon as I let her to do things on her own the way she felt secure. Things has changed drastically and she started to enjoy riding. She felt comfortable and secure on her own way and I could then start slowly building from there by raising the saddle half of an inch at a time, started to lift her bottom up, asking "how to do this" questions etc. As I see Seth's is doing very similarly with Lisa.

[@macmurfy2jka]

+Tamas Varga not everyone is the same. Your wife sound a lot like my sister, who I turn is a lot like my mother in this regard. Both are totally unteachable if they don't want to learn. Every lead on is passive, until they either realize that the instructor probably does know what is best. They need to come to the realization that they actually do have something learn AND that they want to learn. This process seams to need to happen for most every lesson. Learning these type of skills (action sports, throwing a ball, cooking) need to learned passively. With them, only give advice when it is asked for. Doing otherwise is useless. Teaching them is a slow process.

[@macmurfy2jka]

+Tamas Varga the above being said, Lisa seems to be more like my child cousin, Rose. She is very willing to push herself outside of her comfort zone. New challenging experiences are her bread and butter. She is much easier to teach new skills to as she seams willing to fail and in the case of MTB, fall. She was terrible at bike control until I had her ride a local pump track. While she missed parts of that lesson, she did take away a new understanding of riding and was much better on the trails. Rose wants all the advice she can get. She'll listen to anything she understands and kinda disregard the rest. With her, everything is about putting her in a situation that illustrates what she needs to learn, having her do it wrong, instructing her on how to do it better, and then letting her do it again with the instructions in mind; putting lessons in context. Girls like Rose and (I am assuming; it's hard to tell from a KZbin video) Lisa benefit from the type of exercise I suggested.

[@macmurfy2jka]

+Tamas Varga so in summation, yes if Lisa is like your wife, no if she is like Rose. I've taught a number of people to ride, at this point so I kind know what I'm talking about hear. I am also an archery coach, so there's that as well. Lisa is doing great! Keep up the good work guys!

[@thatguyguy5365]

Seth, you have no idea how inspirational your videos are. I LOVE the work you are doing with Lisa. Been riding off and on for years. I am 48 and I always look forward to your videos. Please keep up the great work. This one is coming all the way from Trinidad. Stay True.

[@lazarnedeljkovic5615]

Teach her how to be out of the saddle on flat ground so she's more comfortable with doing it on the trails

[@SethsBikeHacks]

This is in the next video, and thanks for your understanding! You're one of the few commenters who realizes that this doesn't come naturally for everyone, and needs to be taught outside of the trail.

[@zenodesmedt4481]

go to singletrack and watch for belgium, i live around Gent that is my problem

[@TtopMusic]

I was surprised to see how much she was actually sitting down! I rarely use the seat on my bike, ever

[@insideoutside4667]

Seth, Thank you for producing these very helpful videos. You are a great teacher. You never talk down to the viewer as if we are dumb or skill-less but only that we are inexperienced. I really appreciate that fact alone! My friend and I have started a women's only adventure company and will definitely point our clients in your direction for help. We found your channel last week and we are going out tomorrow to do nothing but obstacles until we get them right! Thank you!!!

[@zacholson3429]

I'd love to go riding with Seth, I would really like to see what level I am actually at.

[@kannuanil6621]

Me too

[@nomadben]

@@kannuanil6621 haha good way to put it, I wonder the same thing.

[@ericweaver3057]

Its obvious that you have a passion for the sport and its rare to find someone who volunteers like you do. Keep up the great work.

[@epicfrog0]

I wish they had videos like this exactly for everything. This is perfect for a first ride

[@harry.sekhon]

Started on an XC MTB after watching this video 5 months ago. I was like Lisa when I started - petrified, clumsy and unconfident. I too used to come off the bike and return home with a sore backside from not staying off the saddle. But regular practice, after watching your videos, have helped me progress to riding black diamond trails. That too on a hard-tail. It pays to practice deliberately. I’ve also been tinkering with the bike to find that perfect setup. Bike setup makes a big difference in confidence levels. Just dropped in to say thanks 😊

[@arrow_of_longing]

Commit or eat shit - the golden rule of mountain biking. Took me quite a few months until I managed to embrace it.

[@ianpavey5483]

Love ya work mate! This is such an ideal series for beginners. Forget the snarky comments from all the 'experts' out there picking on all the things they'd do differently. You have a real person, on a real, affordable bike, on real trails, showing the sort of journey most of us have done as beginners. Everyone learns different skills at a different pace and not necessarily in a designated order. Sure, the 'standing up' bit is important, but not as important as getting out there and doing a few laps. That will come naturally. And props to Lisa for being a damn good sport!

[@tmerrick24]

Go Lisa! Great to see the improvement. Cool vid.

[@kv4n]

Just getting started mountain biking in my late forties (year I’m a late bloomer) and love this channel. When I was a kid in the 80s I raced BMX and lived on a bike. When I turned 16, got a car and didn’t touch a bike again until now. Getting those “skills” back, but it seems a lot like what we used to do as kids. Finding something to jump over and see if I can make it. Retuning to my childhood.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Seth ... you're such a great advocate for mtb. Awesome stuff my LI friend.

[@clydeaugmon7369]

Your channel is the absolute best. I’m new to mountain biking and I truly appreciate your channel,. I’ve always been into road cycling but I bought a Trek Marlin 8 about a week ago and I’ve gone out on a couple of trails and it’s TOTALLY different from road cycling and I really have a lot to learn.

[@utahbikerider3285]

way to go Lisa looks like you're getting better every video

[@hawkeye1448]

Just started riding for the first time in roughly 10 to 15 years and really liking it so far. Thank you for the videos these are really helpful

[@JayGuz225]

Those early fails are going to be me in a couple weeks. Wish me luck guys and hope I get a good deal on a new bike.

[@lars1588]

Same.

[@BookyBlox]

How's it going

[@uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug2953]

You got a bike yet?

[@sphaxbm1167]

hows it going m8 ?

[@christianandrade7631]

I’m a beginner myself and I must say ALL your videos have helped me!! Thank you!!

[@mikebunero6147]

its a fucking tree stump! i wanna hear Lisa uncensored.

[@micravinxenos3047]

yes! lol

[@Nate-ev6sg]

You can by the uncensored version for a dollar a month

[@B1KER]

I just want to say that what you are doing with your channel and more specifically this series is awesome. Your approach to explaining things and the attention to not assuming people know what the terms are like "saddle" for example is exemplary. Kudos to you.

[@noelv1976]

I feel like I'm Lisa! I have a hard time of getting off my seat! Especially on big bumps. But I'm working on it, that's for sure

[@MrJoshItIs]

I love these videos! I was an avid mtb'r (int/adv) but got a bone disease and had to have both hips replaced. I am working hard to get back in the saddle and my goal is to get my girlfriend who is an avid hiker and rock climber into mountain biking with me. These videos are awesome to share, because advice is often better from a third neutral party rather than a loved one or friend. I have gotten quite a few friends into the sport, but it is nice to have starter videos before I take them to a trailhead.

[@Raumance]

8:00 Hahhaha I love seth running by her side. True personal coach.

[@StuffswithEric]

I know this video is almost 4 years old but this series with Lisa has been super helpful to me as a noob to MTB. Thank you for the content. I do enjoy your advanced riding as well and hope to some day be able to do 1% of what you do.

[@zlove_f1r3x28]

4:46 according to the trail difficulty rating system the white trails are the easiest. You can only die on them.

[@hedemalmcarl]

White trails are access ways

[@sergeantsilly5239]

white difficulty means it is a fast and painless death

[@fulldemolition158]

White trails are usually paved or really hard

[@blackbird6695]

SergeantSilly ur joking right

[@zlove_f1r3x28]

@@hedemalmcarl I don't agree. Did you watch Seth's "Riding a white trail" video? Well he could've died. But luckily he didn't.

[@IKhanNot]

This is why I love You Tube. There is always somebody to tackle some topic or the other and present it perfectly. I've only ever ridden road bicycles but I'm about to get myself a mountain bike and hit the trails. Thanks for the content.

[@kr5746]

Thank you so much for making these videos!!! Because I AM LISA TOO!!!! ;)

[@nathanielschmitt6547]

Thanks, this is helping me understand and help teach my mom who hasn't rode a bike in about 15 years

[@IanMac165]

Great vid Seth! I saw you at Jonathan Dickinson yesterday, I was the kid with the airborne.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+ThatBikingGuy nice to meet you man!

[@LECMTB]

I rode my first trail today, took all Seth’s advice from his previous videos and it helped me out a lot. I got lost and rode a blue trail, I was fine completed everything and had a blast. Now I’ve got the bug, can’t wait until I go again sometime very soon :D

[@Subboxstoker]

hey seth i am not trying to be a hater but it seems like lisa could really benefit from a good attack position. i have never seen her off her seat except for that second going up that hill ,pumping would help her also as i know you are aware, I thought for sure you were a boricua or a cubanB but no worries keep up the good vids

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+Jose Collazo JR. I agree that body position is important, but it doesn't come easy to someone who just started. Lisa is a real beginner who (before this) hasn't even spent much time on a bike, period. She has come leaps and bounds, in front of an audience of hundreds of thousands of people. You guys need to cut her some freaking slack!!!!!!

[@Subboxstoker]

Seth's Bike Hacks i completely understand all that and like my comment said i wasn't trying to be a hater,i am happy see to anyone outside and enjoying all there is to enjoy in this great land of ours, i wasnt trying to judge or talk any shit,i am by no means an expert at anything but being me. it is not easy to put yourself out there and i respect that.

[@spencermurray4378]

Seth's Bike Hacks something that helped me is just standing more often while pedaling and it gets you a feel for your bike so you can move it around better going downhill

[@Zezims]

Jose Collazo JR. At 6:58 , he pointed this out.

[@magnetmedia]

Jose Collazo JR. nailed it. Up on those pedals girl! Knees bent, butt back and all your weight on the balls of your feet.

[@antkn33]

Major props to you for having so much patience with beginners.

[@jeff_wonderblast3351]

To be honest this video did make me cringe a tiny little bit but she’s a beginner and we all have to start somewhere. Some people are quick learners and some aren’t. I respect her starting out mountain biking and if she thinks it’s fun nothing should be stopping her from doing it.

[@Crimzz-xh5qb]

Same, especially the fact that she wouldn't get out of her saddle. But hey, we've all been there...

[@RogerThatFilms]

I am going to be buying my first mountain bike this weekend. I don't really have any friends who mountain bike so this beginner series is really helpful to learn the rules while out on a trail as well as common mistakes. Great work on the video this series is exactly what I needed.

[@jimborghini2761]

Noticed the Ringwood line!

[@theted1601]

Great "beginner" video. It's nice to see someone taking the time to introduce folks to new things patiently. There's always the other option that most of us use...get out there and try something, ratchet it and then walk away from something that could be really cool with some practice. Keep up the work.

[@Alfahippie]

Get her a dropper post for christmas, 9 out of 10 times i've crashed it's been over the handlebars going downhill due to a fixed saddle height. (but it's a great excuse for lack of skills)

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+Michael Sommer Trial dude I agree. Dropper posts are actually really great for beginners!

[@jacklane3087]

Seth's Bike Hacks hey Seth I am thinking about buying a dropper post with 150mm travel I am a beginner do you think it is any good for me big fan of your channel keep it up

[@CriaderoDNA]

Seth I want to thank you for your videos and how informative they are. I went on my first ride yesterday at Boyette Bike trails in Tampa Bay Area. Thank to your video I was able to ride safely and follow your advised on how to navigate thru the trails keeping a good line. I really appreciate what you do. When I was younger I use to do freestyle on my BMX and now at 46 I started mountain biking and I love it. Besides it keeps me in shape. I use to live 10 minutes away from Santos and I never took advantage of it, I wish I lived in Ocala again lol. Thank You and I hope one day I can meet you and Alex.

[@tafkaprincess]

Love watching her. I’m still scared of everything

[@Vtard1]

Great video....answered alot of questions. I like that youre explaining beginner MTB with a real beginner to explain common mistakes and how to correct them. Excellent job!

[@lukehill6395]

5:36 i thought you were doing a manual that whole way...

[@Sisteelin]

XD

[@TentativeDan]

lol that's what it looked like to me too. I was like "dang!!"

[@navarredr]

Each video in this series is better than the last. Looking forward to more! It is already a 'go to' guide for anyone I know starting out MTBing.

[@alanriddell833]

"Should only be ridden when dry" .... You should come to Scotland :P

[@bobofdny]

I'm 13, just started mountain biking a month ago with a Cannondale mtb. I started from being a noob, but im great now. But honestly, I've only done 1 bypass this whole month. If you don't bypass, you get more confident, and you don't need to bypass to much anymore.

[@linosgaming6894]

in germany you call bypasses "chicken line" :)

[@davidstolkacevs871]

Germany knows what’s up

[@therebot]

Seth, gotta tell you: your videos are consistently educational and positive - EXCELLENT!

[@bigmantomatohead3348]

7:10 there was no need for that

[@brandonday2494]

These are great Seth. I just started riding again last summer, after years away from a bike, and it took me a lot longer than I thought to get up to speed again. It just takes some time to get all your confidence back. At least it did me. So I appreciate the learning curve she's going through, and doing it on camera like a champ.

[@vertiqa]

I see Seth has made his newer videos more pg friendly. Remember how he swore in his older videos?

[@Sisteelin]

KZbin restrictions

[@ivanenage6545]

I have been biking for well over 8 years. But I only got into Mountain biking recently. The first trail I rode, (actually just last week) was an intermediate trail. If I weren't watching tons of your videos Seth, I wouldn't be able to handle those sharp turns and scary downhills especially the uphill which is very tiring. Riding on a trail like that would be much harder for me if it wasn't for you Seth. Thanks for all the skills you've given us newbies. :) Love from the Philippines!

[@lifeofbassman7228]

On Time I was on a wood featur and it snapped behind me

[@Smashbro2013]

Small world! I'm beginning mountain bike riding and started on JD, glad to see others from Florida!

[@HarryL2020]

why doesn't she stand up?

[@shayamaddex996]

Harry Lawton some people aren't sure they can balance when riding "money style"

[@HarryL2020]

Shaya Maddex I always ride like that you feel more agile and you can put more force into pedaling.

[@iainthavinthat]

Because she's not the real Slim Shady!!!

[@HarryL2020]

iainthavinthat don't be rude XD, she will be thin in no time if she sticks to the enduro.

[@iainthavinthat]

Harry Lawton Ha, you got me wrong, it wasn't a joke about her. It's a about Eminem's song "The real Slim Shady".

[@buckfastdead5989]

Great videos, Seth. I purchased a MTB a couple of months ago and I can say that your videos have been a great help, if not an inspiration for me as a new rider. Tell Lisa to keep up the good work also! Riding makes us stronger!

[@joshuademarco5116]

*Hey Seth, what is the name of the bike park with the Ridgeline trail at **4:56**? I live about 2 hours from you and I'd live to ride there some time!*

[@kchung70]

Joshua DeMarco Balm Boyette mtb park.. it's in Lithia,FL

[@unclegregfl]

Balm Boyette, Riverview, Florida

[@allenharvey7680]

Amazing video! This is exactly what beginners like me need. Someone who has the patients to help a fellow MTB rider accomplish technical trails and practice proper body positioning. Unfortunately I live in a part of the world when experienced MTB rider does not help you and intend not invite you after gauging your skills. I highly appreciate this video. I wish there are more people other like you! Keep up the great work!

[@CASHPABLOG]

why is she sitting?

[@mookerson1]

Thank you Lisa for being in these videos! Great series Seth, even though i am quite seasoned i gotta watch.

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

she, like a lot of females I've ridden with, seems reluctant to get out if the saddle

[@iainthavinthat]

Yeah, they feel more secure being sit on it...

[@jordankeeler7297]

there's nothing wrong with carrying while riding. I wouldn't consider it taboo, though it also isn't particularly common. I doubt anyone will give you shit about it

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

Pat I carry a knife on most rides, granted it isn't for defense but because I may need it for some emergency situation or to help with unexpected repairs.

[@sweliam1]

Pat what the shit are you gonna use a gun for on the trail? 😂

[@jordankeeler7297]

safety against dangerous wildlife depending on where he is, and safety against others.

[@steverice1756]

great series of videos really going to help out when I teach me son how to ride when he gets older, keep up the good work, tell lisa she is doing a great job she couldn't have a better person to teach her how to ride.

[@PPC4]

Really good video. Could you do one that i could show the wife about getting off the saddle and getting her weight back as she may listen to someone else. : - p

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+PPC4 That's not my wife, however she is a beginner... you guys really need to cut Lisa some slack.

[@PPC4]

?! I know that you said so in the earlier video. I mean when i'm out biking with the wife (also a part time beginner) she doesn't get up and off the back of the saddle enough, she doesn't listen to me so i was suggesting you could do a tutorial on it that's all. I didn't mean any of that to be misconstrued as offence to you or Lisa.

[@nathanfonner9558]

yea guys she's doing great she's just a beginner she has to work on getting out of the saddle but seth will get her there

[@paulemery6278]

Hello Seth, love these training vids. I don't have a bike now because it got stolen 3 years ago, but my wife and I are saving up so we can get some in a few years. Your videos help me enjoy mountain bike while I can't currently go for a ride. Thank you good sir.

[@c9coopz371]

This how much times he said “ouu” V

[@gypsy8523]

Thank you so much for making this video. As a complete beginner, it's really encouraging and inspiring to watch someone else learning and progressing. Your tips have helped me to feel more confident before even setting out onto a trail. Lisa is doing an amazing job!

[@DidiFtw]

The first time my mom fell of a roadbike she broke her collar bone. She's a quitter!

[@spartan8390]

Bought a bike yesterday, rode my first ever trail today. I got lost, never saw another person, was definitely not a flow trail, but loved it. I absolutely love the challenge.

[@tonibaloni12]

Seth you're a good teacher, but i belive she would be WAAY better if she got out of the saddle more, she's sitting too much and for me it's easier to control the bike while standing. #noobtip

[@tonibaloni12]

OK' just saw the comment lol ...

[@WaltervanDusen]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m new to trail riding and it was extremely helpful for todays trail ride. Kept pedaling over rocks and tree roots was something I was focused on doing today.

[@925.andrxw3]

stand up while riding damn

[@kitten-inside]

That's an advanced lesson. You need to build up strength and endurance to be able to do it reliably, otherwise it will wear you down quickly.

[@925.andrxw3]

true but still your legs wont give strength when there not extended all the way

[@ParkerJonesmtb]

standing up while riding is mtb 101. iwas taught it instantly with a professional rider

[@GNX157]

I trained on the road to make lots of power seated and spinning, so I'm at my best doing that on the trails too unless really needed. Everyone is different.

[@TentativeDan]

I prefer standing up if I ride in any sort of terrain...but like the other comments, everyone is different.

[@senketsu8786]

I remember my first trail, in California Pasadena, I went by myself and thanks to Google maps, its led me to the top of the residential area, I parked and took off from there to find the trail that I seen on KZbin ( EL PRIETO) so many times studying it. It was an amazing time! went thru the trail with no problems. I wish I could say the same going back up thru the residential area, 5 miles of uphill road was hell on a mtb, since I was so exhausted!

[@chrismcglynn5461]

Are you related to Lisa?

[@coolhandluke4635]

chris mcglynn i think they're coworkers...i could be wrong

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+chris mcglynn we are both New York Jews, so we would technically be related distantly. She is a friend of my wife though.

[@noahmoreland2080]

Seth's Bike Hacks can you go to the clinic or is it all ready happend

[@anonmous5916]

Seth's Bike Hacks you're Jewish? I thought you were hispanic this whole time.

[@liveleaky7571]

beast from the east I thought he was Syrian

[@Bjoggi308]

Another Sweet vid Seth. Sound advice for starters for sure. Even those that have been riding for a while. Lisa is a champ for taking on MTB having limited prior riding experience, and letting you document her progress into the sport. As I have experienced myself, and others have pointed out in the comments, standing up is a really critical skill and not limited to beginners. I see this with roadies that want to take up MTB. They generally have strong legs and basic bike handling skills like balancing, but they just wont get out of that seat, making for a difficult transition. I personally think that getting comfortable out of the saddle is 'the' fundamental MTB skill that must be mastered early, but it's also very boring to work on. Whereas riding green trails is much more fun for beginners. However, former BMX'ers generally have the opposite issue of weak legs and/or low stamina but are not afraid of tackling trail features or crashing. Keep up the great work Seth.

[@wwekid9392]

I haven’t ate lunch for four weeks to afford a bike

[@texanboiii562]

Wwe Kid nice! Think of it as fasting. Very good for you.

[@tsukanahibayashi4140]

Lol serious or not this comment is underrated lol

[@hax0r117]

I think Lisa is doing really well. She is definitely getting better, the proof is just in looking back in her older videos. It's there. Props for being a great coach, Seth. Ignore the haters.

[@JoeBob-lb5mu]

You guys are lucky you hVe good yrails were you live i have none

[@TentativeDan]

I didn't have any in the pry of Florida that I had lived in. Now I live in Pennsylvania and have trails for days!!

[@victormcgrew5977]

i live in alaska lol, i have never had a trail finding problem

[@jones1749]

Then build some!

[@ochoaslo]

Seth because of your recent videos with Lisa, you have inspired me to start my own channel for middle aged out of shape larger ladies beginning the fun in South Louisiana. I have posted a few videos and thank you and Alexander for the inspiration. We will see you on the trails.

[@s4teen637]

it would really help if Lisa stood up on the bike.

[@misterjdodd]

So good Seth! I kid myself that I am watching these to help me teach my daughter - but I am learning plenty as well :)

[@MarinStipkovic]

Bypass... Don't you mean chicken way? :P

[@Johnroberts2013]

YAY. I've been checking your channel every hour for the past two days. It's finally here!

[@camperhonsa8633]

You deffinatelly chose the beggineriest beginer you could have😂

[@coen8323]

CAMPER Honsa no shit

[@ajbro6428]

It's his wife I think and that's the point

[@bigdisme5622]

Lisa needs to stand up for once in her life, I"d remove that seat completely. Riding on the seat the entire time is no way to Mountain Bike, she really needs to be on streets if that's her only option.

[@WilliamCronin]

@@ajbro6428 its not