Steep Rocky Tech || MTB Skills: Practice Like a Pro #21

[@mannyvidal4917]

It’s great to see how all the lessons have given Linnea so much confidence, she is riding with so much FLOEW.

[@Fluidride]

I feel like a whole new rider - and it's made riding even more fun than it used to be 🤪. Thank you for your support and for watching! -Linnea

[@georgeputnam2]

Thanks so much for putting out this video series!

[@drumerboy456sx]

The structure and video quality is always on point.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching it! Lots more coming... manuals next week 🤘

[@Fluidride]

@@drumerboy456sx Thank you Jorge!

[@mqp8381]

I really love to see your progression. More videos like this. Keep it up and good luck.

[@juluisreyes9094]

Nicely done guys.. wow those cactus trees look terrifying.

[@randymilton-ploof5071]

Love Baja !

[@mannyfnsc29]

Meanwhile, we're about to get 18" of snow over here. Thanks, jerks. Seriously though, this was great. Love the footage from above.. and what a beautiful area to ride!

[@fatbikedaddy8644]

Snow can be huge fun... FATBIKE 😀

[@Fluidride]

🤣 Come to Baja! Or Washington! Although a little winter wonderland sounds pretty nice too ☃️

[@oliverbourne9599]

I know you guys were messing but I always go "full enduro" with goggles. Cactus, twigs, branches etc. Plenty of those on that trail to puncture eyes, even with only a minor crash. Freaks me out. I'm a goggles every ride type of guy

[@Fluidride]

Yeah it definitely makes sense! Plus all the rocks. There is NO good place to land if you fall 🤔

[@Fluidride]

What you mention is what made me reach for my goggles Oliver! Linnea is always busting my chops:). -Simon

[@BlueLineRider]

the views and knowledge .. on another level !

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@BlueLineRider]

@@Fluidride this is timely as I just had a long travel bike and too be honest I love my old bike on steep stuff although .. I have not tried loading the bike (making it heavy in the middle and then getting loose) as you did and said.

[@PeterNguyen86]

Enjoying this series!

[@rabitoblanco]

What an amazing trail!!

[@Fluidride]

It's hard to focus on the riding when the views are so good!

[@lacertama5732]

Hello Linnea, I really love to watch your video and you got a very great improvement. May I know what is the model and the size of your Evil bike? as well as your height? coz I am only 5'2" and want to buy a full suspension bike. Have Fun....

[@Fluidride]

Hi Iacerta! That's perfect - I'm 5'3, so really similar size. Mine is an Evil Insurgent; 160/150 with 27.5 tires. It's a really fun bike - poppy and playful but also super planted and stable for the downhills.

[@mobilenemo]

Where is this trail? Looks awesome

[@Wade970]

Pretty standard for desert riding, steep unpredictable rocky chunk that changes every ride. That’s why we love desert riding, it keeps you on your game and your skills sharp.

[@Fluidride]

So true!! It's a real treat to ride this kind of terrain - definitely commands your attention 🤣

[@crashfactory]

I can see the plot twist a mile away: She takes over and starts teaching Simon how to ride.

[@Fluidride]

Dun Dun Dunnnnnnn :) You're right, Simon might need to watch out! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@bernardhuang8005]

Sam Hill downloads every line of every stage into his brain😂

[@scott5783]

Nice

[@pepeanza6187]

This guy is so fun like out of Tarantino movie and rides very good

[@Fluidride]

Simon was a world cup downhill racer! He makes it look so easy

[@whiskyo]

Do intermediates and advanced riders use slightly different body positioning? Because I’m getting confused now with different instruction from different level 2 coaches. One says ride steeps tall because you have more room for correction and ROM. Another says ride super low; 6” from your bar, for stability and balance. I tried the super low and found it difficult in steep tight corners because I had no Range of Movement.

[@Fluidride]

Your position will change depending on the terrain (and driving your knees forward as you approach the lip of the descent, so there’s room for the bike to roll down without your arms fully extending) - but generally yes you should be standing taller and accessing your arm and leg suspension. In a moment, you may be lower on the bike, but not crouched down & static the whole way down the descent

[@localsms]

any tips on 29er "hanging up" on rocks?

[@Fluidride]

They actually hang up a lot less due to wheel size. The main thing is to be able to maintain enough speed to get through stuff while maintaining control. The other element is to remain relaxed in the upper body with the majority of your weight in your feet and lower legs. This helps the bike 'push' through terrain. I stiff upper body causes the bike to hang up more. Hope this helps!

[@mountaintime4276]

“Oooooooo!!! I hates coconuts!” Yosemite Sam.

[@ibusuriofficial]

❤️😘

[@williambarkenbush3915]

You want rocks 🪨 come to northern New Jersey. Rock garden state!

[@Fluidride]

Hahaha Rock Garden State! Ahhh that's awesome

[@torreyhiker9137]

to quote Bender from the breakfast club “are you guys, like, girlfriend - boyfriend?” 😎

[@Fluidride]

hahahaha such a classic. And nope!

[@torreyhiker9137]

@@FluidrideSeriously though I joined Fluidride and its really helped my riding. Im just up the coast from ya in San Diego. Rad weather/surf this winter!🤙

[@nonamenoname-cw4ii]

Enjoyed the content/info but interrupted by too many commercials.

[@Fluidride]

We appreciate the feedback. The commercials are what allow us to offer this content for free, but we do our best to make it entertaining when we can!