The Unwritten Rules Of Mountain Biking

[@ChuckFickens1972]

Surely the biggest rule is: Wear what is comfortable and works for you and screw anyone that says that is wrong!

[@ChuckFickens1972]

p.s. I wear converse with flats, no pads and a skate style helmet (because why should I buy two helmets for kite buggy and MTB) Lycra.... Nobody should ever wear lycra unless you're getting paid!

[@budbudbuilds]

I wear the same exact stuff

[@cornpuffs9621]

Chuck Fickens its not WRONG, its just not as safe especialy for downhill/freeride. For xc/all mountain, and dirtjumping, i wear similar clothes thou :/

[@mattt4823]

🤣🤣

[@remotecontrolcentral4928]

I where a full face helmet because I push it to much and crash so I were one because I am going like 20mph

[@Derangedteddy]

Came here expecting a nice lesson on trail ettiquette and instead got a lot of hot air about fashion policing.

[@thelonerider5644]

Same. Enjoy some of these vids but thought this would be more info, less comedy... Especially as given how some areas (like where I live), mt bikers are still having to fight for trail access, any pointers on ettiquette that help us with our image to others are actually really useful esp. for new riders....

[@Ripstop_pilot]

Saved me posting the same. Total tosh. People can wear what the hell they like. Full face helmet has a place in any sport if you want to look after your grill

[@slickmullet3891]

TheLoneRideR Always, always, always yield the right of way to others using the trail and go out of your way to come off as polite and friendly as possible! Also, pick up trash along the trail! A little extra kindness and respect really goes a long way to help change people’s minds when it comes to granting trail access or permission to do anything really. Even if these practices don’t grant you more trail access/change your riding situation, the world around you will be a better place in general 😃

[@DS-pr1iw]

TheLoneRideR where you live you are fighting for trail access, where I live hikers are fighting for their rights to not be run over and cursed out, but if you are gonna hike the wrong way down a black diamond climb they deserve it.

[@thoroslin520]

@@Ripstop_pilotwhere i live the trials are so gnarly but they are flat. i wear a full face every ride cuz my dad got his face busted up pretty bad. lots of super sharp jagged rocks

[@thechaosengine3020]

***RULE*** Don't scoff or look down your nose at other peoples' gear/bike. We all started somewhere and not everyone has the same expendable income. Just be glad that everyone is out enjoying your sport. (as long as they are wearing a helmet of course!)

[@helmutbreuer2228]

well said,mate.

[@slorenlaboy]

The ChaosEngine I agree!!! We all have to start somewhere!

[@Paulo-zr5zo]

but... but....but the guy i saw, is using a japanese girl road bike in trail

[@orangie8942]

Billylol007 damn right lol

[@k3anu16]

that happened to me. I thought they were just looking at my "sweet" bike.

[@ThisGuyRides]

Fashion policing is for roadies...

[@deimosphob]

Even though most of them look like knobs with their tights

[@johnthegodfatherslack]

Roadies are assholes

[@shumeister1059]

I wear Dickies work shorts, cos they're cheap and durable. Theyre far from aerodynamic, but I pass many roadies :) I think it all depends on how you ride.

[@gswamers]

@@johnthegodfatherslack I'm running a road bike atm because some prick broke my mtb

[@johncarl5505]

Fashion policing is for roadies? Aren't modern mtbers the one who banned the use of skinsuits in downhill mountain biking just because it looks "gay" and they want to imitate the motocross riders. Before the fashionistas arrived in mtb, mtbers used to wear leather, lycra, aerodynamic helmets, etc. Mountain biking nowadays is all about fashion.

[@JTT505]

Unwritten rules of mountain biking *clothes*..... I was hoping this would be like "shit not to do on trails and parks".

[@dsmart1806]

not shitting on the trails is a good one. well done dude. Also having a laugh, that is essentially what this video is...

[@Jake-yg9it]

Not littering and respecting the place where you ride.

[@sonorangaming449]

If someone is having a malfunction, help them if you can or at least make sure they are ok

[@shermanmerman4944]

Ikr, i paused my music just to listen to them gripe about clothing. Wasn't a waste of time, but I never dress this way anyways. Guess it's good to know? xD

[@garrettz8357]

Not even just about clothes. This is just some fashion shit...

[@cfstewie]

If you see someone on the side of the trail, always ask if they're OK or if they need anything... Some day it may be you needing help.

[@nickrogers6441]

Craig Stewart I agree. I bailed pretty good once and a chick stopped and checked I was ok. I wasn't but I was too proud to say otherwise. I now slow down and always ask if their ok.

[@thewirah1]

Always? Better to use your judgment.

[@nickrogers6441]

Always, yep. You guys ok? Usually get a yes thanks it's a mechanical or all good thanks. I don't stop and make a big deal. Just a courteous in passing question.

[@slorenlaboy]

This is so true. I had busted my ankle on a trail and this one rider passed by and didn't ask a thing! :/ always ask if they need help! It doesn't hurt to.

[@thewirah1]

I would ask if someone looked in need of help, but I don't like being asked if I am okay every time I stop to check my phone or have a drink.

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Don't ride naked backwards though a cornfield.

[@mikieson]

best advise so far..hahah

[@kerr.andrew]

oops... awkward...

[@hayjoesam]

painful as hell

[@brandonjones2084]

BurninatorTheTrogdor well imagine riding forwards...

[@granthoff5039]

crap ive broken this rule so many times

[@joeldh7567]

I wear a full face helmet on trails proudly thank you. I find it slightly hot (which is great in winter) but not heavy at all. It saved me from getting a concussion and breaking my jaw 8 miles from anywhere once. I won't trade it for anything.

[@jasonjayalap]

A lot of crashes are as fast and bad as dudes riding MX trails, yet a ff bicycle helmet (which is much lighter than an MX) is too hot and heavy? (Not to mention every other piece of armor cyclists refuse to wear). Take a break if you're hot. Sweat showers off. You look stupider with cracked ribs and face, and more importantly can't ride.

[@integralhighspeedusb]

I spent $10k on fixing my teeth this year. I'm wearing a fullface everywhere.

[@deancrisp3596]

How bad were they 😂😂

[@awayqn7174]

@@deancrisp3596 dentist shit is just expensive af. they dont have to be bad

[@FreestyleNoLimit]

same with braking my mandible... wear one even on skis

[@ThePainterAL]

Taking full face on XC is stupid? What? Please, since when protecting your face is stupid thing?

[@goatbro9220]

Jack Fox it's stupid on xc trails since you have to be a horrible rider to fuck your face up on them

[@dhananjaybhardwaj7639]

You never know when luck goes hunting your a**. I suppose, if you slip out off the trails, and slide down to the trees, you may definitely fuck your face easily. Plus, it is better to look stupid, than to get dental replacements and surgeries done afterwards. In your support Jack Fox.

[@ThePainterAL]

Goat Bro Dhananjay Bhardwaj Also you don't need to wear "heavy" helmet like Fox Rampage. TLD or another like 661 etc. You can buy light helmet like Met Parachute which is designed for less intense riding.

[@melaniel.3791]

Nothing of course, anything is possible. I had a gnarly crash and landed face first and skidded on it in the leaves and dirt. Now the helmet has a scratch on where it would have been on my mouth if it wasn't for it! Those kind of incidents make you thankful for full faces. :)

[@davewood7658]

Jack Fox I have a couple 661 Comp helmets and they're surprisingly light weight

[@spress97]

Don't bully other riders no matter what!

[@visedbarbecue6633]

Alexander Presslie Bullying and peer pressure makes better riders.

[@spress97]

Seriously mate you need to check your moral compass.

[@visedbarbecue6633]

Alexander Presslie Bullying made me a better, stronger person. I don't see the problem with it.

[@Chevelles]

Sounds like you're mad at your father.

[@spress97]

That'd be difficult he's dead.

[@at4evrflyr]

You guys r full of it, ride with what ever makes u happy, as long as u ride...and if u feel safer with a full face, do it....the range of age of riders is pretty wide. And as an older guy it sux to walk around in a suit and all sorts of scratches, if looking like robocop is what it takes it 2 get u on the trails then b it

[@matthewserna7475]

I don't see how ragging on full face helmets should be in here even if it's a joke. When it comes to protecting your noggin there should be no joking around. I crashed so many times when I first Started I wish I jumped into a full face earlier

[@classydays43]

Ten unwritten rules that do not involve superficial fashion advice: 1) If you end up at a line the you can't quite do, try it again and keep doing this until you get it right if your body allows you too. I can't tell you how satisfying it is being able to ride a line I had trouble with the first time i rode it. 2) Braking around corners is a huge no no. Doing this will eat the corners away and cause brake bumps that slow you down, remove traction and are generally uncomfortable. Practising around corners is one of the best things you can learn on a bike. 3) Never look down on someone whose gear is less expensive as yours. It creates a toxic subculture where people think they're better than you because they can afford better stuff. The rider makes the bike, not the other way round. 4) if ever you're riding at night (this goes for commuters, too) use head and taillights. In some parts of the world not having them at night involves a hefty fine ($700 in Australia IIRC). Even without that element, they're truly lifesaving. 5) If ever you stop on the trails move off to the side, even if you think you're the only rider there. 6) If you see any large loose rocks or sticks in the middle of the trail or branches that shouldn't be there, take the time to get rid of it if you can. You're saving someone else from a bad day. 7) Remember to bring your provisions! Sharing tools might work for a time, but don't be that person whose always without them and CERTAINLY don't be the one whose constantly asking for food/water from other riders. Doesn't look good. 8) Learn to maintain your bike. There's a lot your bike shop can do better, but being able to do general maintenance is a worthwhile skill to get in to. 9) Prepare for the worst. Cycling is a dangerous sport that can end really badly in an instant. Remember to wear any necessary safety equipment and always take some basic first aid stuff and your phone with you. I take a power bank with me on especially long rides for this reason. 10) As much as we all want to send the biggest gap, it's always good to understand your limits. Try to push yourself too far in one go and chances are it'll end badly. Take your time if you do want to push your limits and work your way up from where you are now if you want. Nobody is forcing you to be the best. It's OK to be a beginner with shoddy stuff as we've all been there, so have fun! If there's anything else you can think of, or about changes to my list, mention them down below.

[@kianrasmussen3378]

don't EVER fiddle with someones suspension settings

[@gmbn]

That's a good one!

[@skitone69]

Yeah. Once got back to my bike and someone thought it'd be funny if they let the air completely out of my rear shock...

[@skitone69]

Didn't know who it was :/ Just went to a gas station (riding saggy af) and maxed out the compressor or how it's called in english.

[@skitone69]

same name as here :)

[@johnsuarez1404]

skitone69 are you agreeing with yourself

[@shiguygamer]

I ride with a full face helmet and a neck brace anywhere because I've had a bad crash before and I value my life, and I would suggest everyone do the same if they are going big on a mountain bike

[@gilaaa]

Bobboy 235 i wear my full face everytime i ride my bike even on the road, it looks good, feels good and protects my whole face

[@TheDancingWriter]

I'm considering the neck brace after a pretty nasty crash that could have killed me if I had landed any other way. You never need it until you do. Same with knee pads after I received a hairline fracture from bashing my knee into someone's frame and then hitting it again later in the ride.

[@ianburgess9141]

always say hello to other riders

[@100akerwoods]

Why? I’m not someone to say hi and I notice ppl do this

[@bolty1131]

@@100akerwoods just because, we have to share the joy with our people.

[@stephankoehler800]

Why? Because politeness, solidarity and respect for each other. 👍🏼

[@thomasmaxted9284]

I kinda broke the rule about full faces I wear a full face while on my 130mm trail bike but I am riding DH and Freeride tracks so I don't really have a choice.

[@thomaseady5776]

I'd second this, if you're riding uplift, wear a full face. I call mine my confidence hat, great for trying new features.

[@insanetaco98]

Thomas Maxted I say wear one at all times but I also grew up around motorcycles and bmx so I've seen the consequences of not wearing one

[@RoxyBomber]

I don't own a full face helmets but I've definitely been on some cross country type trails that had brief sections where a full face lid would sure be a good thing if you crash.

[@isexactly383]

As I started mountain biking I pretty much broke every one of them...

[@Armec13]

You're not alone bro..

[@cortarelva]

I still do. But I don`t wear licra ever.

[@sohaibyounus]

J&M Productions same here dude lol

[@ScottyLaughland]

Didn't we all? This was just a bit of fun, learning from our own personal mistakes and as much laughing at each other...

[@streezmen774]

J&M Productions make a new video

[@mikieson]

I always love your videos but I can tell we would never get along riding together. I wear anything and whatever I want. I dont follow any dress code at all. I wear bandanas around my head.I have yellow one tied around my right ankle..I wear long socks and have them pulled up over my pants sometimes to keep my pants out of the chain. I wear 3$ Walmart safety glasses..Sometimes I wear shorts over top of my sweat pants..I dont follow any trends. Im an 80s kid that knows how to be RAD and stand out...PEACE!!

[@petayV8]

mikieson Good for you. I actually have more respect for riders like you when I see them than the judgy, bro'y douch bags with all the gear no idea and looks so feckin serious riding there santa cruz bikes I yell Sooooedurobro

[@jessel1217]

mikieson - I love seeing people like you on the trails. All I can think is, "That dude is having fun and looks kick ass doing it."

[@mikieson]

lol..thanks man..:) i ride mostly on road so its funny when i see others all dressed in their skin suits or jerseys.. im all friendly and wave and like "HEY!!".. they probably thinking im just a horrible joke..hah..:D

[@PPC4]

This is probably one of the worst things in MTB is the all the gear no idea judging. When you see someone in a t-shirt and shorts and ordinary footwear when on flats it just means they couldn't give a crap about all the marketing BS in the bike industry. Most (not all) bike wear is ordinary outdoor kit but with slightly different cuts and inflated price tags.

[@astronomenov99]

mikieson Do you ride a Klunker?

[@brandonjones2084]

"Skate shoes are a great option for flat pedals". In this video you are told to never wear training shoes and they showed a clip of vans, which are awesome for BMX, Skate, Scooter, and MTB. Especially because of the honeycomb pattern on the ball of the shoes. Fits perfectly with the platform pedals pegs.

[@Jeremy_ab_ca]

I watch GMNB all the time and generally love the content. I have been going through older videos recently. This one is the most pretentious POS I have watched, especially with regards to what helmets to wear. Wear what makes you comfortable and don't care what others think. It is your safety and your body so do what makes you feel the safest. Besides, most people don't care what others have on. Be better than this @GMBN!

[@MasterBaetiong]

@@mccalljeff replying to a year old comment just to throw some nonsense? Pure class act.

[@MasterBaetiong]

@@mccalljeff but you see yourself as a stranger on the internet fit to give lectures to others about what looks dumb on them? haha

[@uthaug]

I wear my full face all the time, XC or trail bike. Never going back. (it's a "light" full face though, MET Parachute) Being slim with really long legs, the Enduro Gap (boy am I glad there's a name for that) is hard to avoid and I don't care during the summer. But a 3/4 short is just long enough to close the gap during winter :-)

[@Cthulhu621]

I wear a full face for xc. in summer I wear a half face in winter I wear my full face its more comfortable, it keeps you warm as it gets real cold in winter here and I go to areas that I don't really want my face to be seen in, but yes mostly that rule is normal I am just abnormal

[@rickbiessman6084]

I always put on my full face when it’s raining. Best thing ever! Kidding. But I do wear a full face helmet on decends pretty much always.

[@dhananjaybhardwaj7639]

I love full face helmets. First, they look super cool. Second, they undoubtedly give you hell more protection than any open-face helmet. And I believe, the latter is the major reason, for why we wear helmets.

[@hommedesdunes1150]

Same, i wear a FF helmet when doing XC ( it's more nervous than XC but it's no DH either), i'm more confident with the better protection for my face

[@mouseamillion]

Yep! full face for the downs. I ride techy/super quick stuff and I am waaaay more confident knowing I'm not going to smash in my money maker 😊 'half face' for commuting etc. don't want to look a full on knob 😂

[@alexhaleem5230]

Anonymous_legion is a hardtail considered a xc I have a boardman comp 27.5 mtb

[@joelmason6358]

Yea don't worry about not parking on trails/jumps, going the wrong way on directional trails, just make sure you judge every other rider (that may be just trying to get started) on what they wear...keep up the good work guys.

[@Jake-yg9it]

Well, I'm guilty of a few. I wear a full face helmet, as it gives me more confidence by a large amount, and it just doesn't feel right riding with a non-full face helmet. Also, I do sometimes wear pads UNDER jeans when riding dirt jumps. Can I be forgiven guys?

[@gmbn]

Under the jeans if acceptable for Dirt Jumps! But these are just suggestions and a bit of fun ;)

[@Jake-yg9it]

Global Mountain Bike Network Okay, cool :) But the lycra part isn't fun, at all.. If you're following somebody on a trial who wears bare lycra, you should keep your eyes away...

[@Jake-yg9it]

***** Aye Goggles are great.

[@Jake-yg9it]

***** Sure, why not? If you are travelling at any pace above jogging pace and something gets in your eye it can cause damage.

[@bromod2922]

Jake B There's so much footage of faceplanting xc and trail riders that in my opinion a full face makes sense in trail and xc too... and nowadays there's quite good ventilated Helmets out there... at light weight ...

[@Yosser70]

Seeing as it's well past April fools I'm guessing you guys are serious about the crap you spouted in this video! People look up to you and want advice not rubbish like this! What if someone doesn't wear their knee pads because they don't want to look uncool because of what you say here and have a fall? And if someone wants to wear a full face on xc why the hell shouldn't they!? I often do, falling on your face can happen any time so why not be protected! Hope you read all the negative comments here and retract most of this!!

[@aaronemeryleiendecker9681]

Dave Hughes you see how they're laughing the whole time. That means their not taking it serious. You should give it a try sometime

[@gmbn]

Aaron has got the right idea, it is just meant in good humour.

[@Yosser70]

Global Mountain Bike Network Global Mountain Bike Network Ya let's be honest you guys aren't known for getting it right when it comes to humor now are you? Remember how well Dr Aston went down!! Read the comments and the ones that have all the likes and think you'll realise you've missed the mark. Also, you've got to admit going by all the negative comments that people are going to take this the wrong way. If you want to try something funny, have a look how GCN do it!

[@janwillem22]

I'm guessing you are serious about the crap you spouted. Don't like it, don't watch it.

[@MME_US]

Yeah, well you guys should stick to mountain bikes and bail on humor. you know darn good and well you rag on people who wear full face helmets and have padded bike shorts. it looked seriously like you were laughing AT people who break YOUR unwritten rules. But at the same time I was laughing at you because your content choices were poor. The full lycra suit doing a extreme DH, ok....the knee pad gap, ok, but some of the other material: FAIL

[@gregorwellard349]

I wear running shoes😞😂

[@MrCaiofern]

i wear hiking boots

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

I used to. Now I use vans or DC Shoes

[@joeldh7567]

That is ridiculous. Those things weigh in at like, 5 pounds!

[@CanIHasThisName]

Some hiking or running shoes are actually perfectly fine for flat pedals with spikes. As long as the material and sole pattern provide good grip. And more often than not, the sole on those shoes will last you longer than the rest of those shoes. To be completely honest, I'll always rather buy some cheaper hiking shoes with a suitable sole than expensive MTB shoes. Reason being that whatever shoes I buy for outdoor activities, they won't see the end of their second season and won't be looking pretty before the end of their first one.

[@TheWatcherWatching]

running shoes are amazing on my dmr pedals. love the feel and control

[@pepsimaxtrampolineuk690]

Vans shoes are fine for dirt jumpers and hope f20 pedals are so grippy with vans.

[@bencio2694]

PEPSI MAX trampoline uk vans are very good with some very cheap alluminium pedals

[@hakonbabik5300]

i have the f20 to and with vans it's perfect

[@J4K_Shred]

PEPSI MAX trampoline uk vans are good if you get some skate/bmx shoes

[@bencio2694]

\m/ Jack The Ripper \m/ they're also good for mtb... the soft sole with a lot of holes lets the pins enter and attack to the sole

[@natdlareg]

Vans are good! But it didn't fare well with my CB 5050 3s for long :( probably because my feet are fidgety. I keep reading that you should either go with skate shoes or FiveTens

[@richporter4690]

don't call a full suspension bike a soft tail .YOU WILL GET LAUGHED AT!!!!!!!

[@ShaneSchofield52]

rich porter Unless it's a Cannondale Chase obvz

[@chili24137]

Know from experience eh porter?

[@budesmatpicu3992]

wuuuuut? soft tail? maybe there's also "hard front" for rigid fork

[@GroundCRow]

or this new BMC XC hardtail...

[@benmoulden2455]

I disagree

[@Oakleaf700]

A Sainsbury's plastic bag dangling from the handlebars with your water and food in is very cool.

[@theguy1633]

I wear a DH helmet for Trail/All Mountain Riding, as well as wearing Knee/Shin Pads on my black riding jeans, and elbow pads/guards on my jersey... Does that sound like overkill? I ride in the Central California area

[@MME_US]

makes sense to me. I like my teeth

[@Be4tJumper]

i feel you got the helmet rule the wrong way around! i have no problem seeing someone riding xc with a full face, it just shows they want extra protection. However seeing kids on budget hardtails and xc helmets locking out the brakes on downhill tracks just looks silly.

[@davidsamala9161]

BeatJumper 👽 Yes .sometimes I wear my full face for extra protection if I know I will be on sketchy trails. I'M 60yrs old and I break easier nowadays😁

[@WAYNETHOMAS1980]

I've watched enough videos to see the outcome of not wearing a full face helmet..i have more confidence wearing mine...seen plenty of people at cannock wearing one... daft rule of you ask me

[@shanewilliams247]

I could never understand why these guys never wear full face helmets in any of their video, I thought maybe its a 'pommy' thing. In Australia everyone wears them down hilling, as if you wouldn't

[@ZenTunE-]

And it looks a lot cooler. I personally don't use a helmit cuz it looks stupid. (I don't go on mtb trails so there is no chance of me falling on a bike lmao)

[@arvidsalle2979]

dude

[@LarsBoon]

Why would you not use a fullface helmet XC, you can crash hard riding XC too.

[@insanetaco98]

Lars Boon I notice in the UK they are really against it for some reason and here in the states it's a standard across all mtb riding

[@LarsBoon]

Cody ahh okay, thank you

[@insanetaco98]

Lars Boon I've never understood their reasoning

[@LarsBoon]

Cody nah me neither, I always ride fullface, even when I'm just riding crosscountry

[@seanvanderlinde2565]

I'm in the state's and full face is pretty standard here.

[@calebwang8271]

0:26 turn on English captions 😳😳

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

DON'T use Strava on 'illegal' trails! Just stop it. Don't record rides on private land! yeah, ok, maybe we shouldn't ride there to begin. But trails that have been in private forests for tests are getting shut down because people are GPS-ing them for the world to see. If the land owner didn't notice then that means the trail is not destructive or bad.

[@gagiotter4114]

safety > style ! I always wear a full face on any trail, and it has saved me a bunch of times

[@anthonykelly6619]

ive worn my full face on the fatbike! because i was riding dh trails! Big drop off and some jumps on a rigid frame! let the trail decide what helmet you wear, not the bike

[@matthewlaw8268]

What about the Bell Super 2R? I wear mine as full face most of the time when riding downhill trails or jumps, I take it off completely to ride back up to the top, if it's mellow XC type trails or with the kids then I take off the chin bar and stick it in my pack. One thing I have heard is not to wear shin protection as it's not cool and you should only cover the knees! I wear Endura soft shin/knee pads, they stop my shins getting gashed by foliage and any flat pedal strikes, I don't think they are too warm. Also heard the same on elbow protection, some say do, some say don't, I don't currently but I am considering getting some. TBH can't we just all wear and ride in whatever we want and let our biking speak for itself and not be judged on what we wear?

[@ieazoa3770]

Another unwritten rule: Always give the rider ahead a shout before passing.......'On your left!' you get the idea.

[@RRBuilder611]

I got one. Don't be that guy that stops in the middle of the trail.

[@TheDancingWriter]

When you pull off to the side, make sure you catch your footing. Otherwise, you'll crash into another rider. Ask me how I know (it was my fault).

[@mtbr6371]

On occasion ill do the full face and XC bike. however im not on "XC trails" when doing so

[@Mediarahan003]

Strongly disagree with Tights and baggy top. Especially with a jacket.

[@johnlitestar146]

Guilty of everything except the skinsuit and just because I couldn't find one.

[@niekversteege]

Mixing lycra and baggy is alright if you do it the other way round; baggy shorts and tight shirt!

[@MrCaiofern]

i do this sometimes

[@trevor42699]

I was considering some those tight pants with baggy shorts and shirt. Anything to keep my legs warm in the winter.

[@TheJango997]

yeah, Cannondale XC team actually uses that combo.. nothing wrong with that.

[@JuanDinger265]

Yep, works great if you want to finish your ride and head straight to the gay bar !!

[@CanIHasThisName]

JuanDinger265 Someone here is insecure.

[@downy_danhilly_speedman]

If Scotty Cranmer can have a fluke crash that nearly ends his life I think we are all knocking on that door...I keep my full face helmet on.

[@CanIHasThisName]

Damn. That crash is absolutely scary - especially after you've seen how the poor guy looks now. Just makes you wonder about all the places you've been to that could have ended the same or worse. To be honest though, he was on a nimble bike with 20" wheels. To my knowledge, it happened because his wheel got stuck.

[@SuperHimum]

I wear my full face on just the downhill bits of trails near me, as i don't have a normal bike helmet as I've come straight from motocross and am just used to my full face. If i get a normal style helmet eventually should i still switch to the full face for the downhilly style bits? im not sure what to call the trails as they consist mostly of flowy sharp gravel corners and a few rocky crops and stuff?

[@gilaaa]

SuperHimum just wear your full face everywhere if you feel comfy in it? people are not putting you in jail because of this

[@scotyfoxy5547]

I dont really care if im wearing my kappas, wellies or mtbing shoes. Or do anything other on this list, i just shred.

[@niklasschmid9123]

Whats with classes under a fullface helmet or hair in your face with a helmet or a back protector over your jersey (WE WANT PART 2)

[@chanunpornu7589]

I love your vedio but I still ride with my own rules, wear what ever I want, ride safe and have fun.

[@devxc]

Wait, wait, wait hold your horses why I can't ware full-face something like MET Parachute or Bell Super on XC, is that makes riding down a bit safer? Why is this so taboo? Also Lycra/Baggies I ware long lycra and buggies on top when its winner. I don't know what winner you have there but I'm not going to ride in baggies when its near 0 degrees...

[@TheEpicLew10ant]

I assume they're hinting at baggy top and lycra shorts or vice versa. Lycra such as undershorts/under armour is accepted - I'm yet to know a serious MTB who doesn't use 'second skin' lycra layers in the cold.

[@Create_o_raptor]

never skip an episode of gmbn.. the best unwritten rule yet

[@ScottyLaughland]

Damn... We should have included this one!!!

[@mobettah]

Lycra and baggies is like the boardshorts over your wetsuit in kiteboarding! In Ontario Canada I wear whatever makes sense for the weather.

[@yonathan7310]

If full face helmets are exclusive for downhill i wonder why Enduro World Series riders wear it all the time ?? i was thinking about buy a lightweight full face helmet like Met Parachute or Bell Super 2R riding my enduro bike ... what do you think about this ? I am super fan from Spain !!

[@walternunessoltermann7652]

Jonathan Martinez well, they say that the full face is perfect for downhill, but you dont want to be seen in an xc bike with those. those are like two extrems. downhill in one end and xc on the other. With enduro definetely closer to dh. If i am not wrong enduro is going uphill and then downhill. which is as dangerous as dh.

[@kevinm1728]

I love my full face helmet when fat biking in the winter in the midwest US. The warmth is great, and I feel full protected riding through ice and heavy snow. It is, however, way to hot from the Spring and Summer months.

[@gmbn]

Great way to keep warm!

[@Fopppyable]

Damn Scotty! Back at it again with the white vans!!

[@Travis-wp6hq]

Vans or converse are perfect for riding though... you can tell exactly where you are on the pedals, they are on the lighter side of most shoes youll find, and the grip is pretty damn good Also look stupid wearing a full face on a fe bike? More protection which means you can push it harder and feel fairly safe about it, you can get better mounts for a camera, and most full faces have speaker pockets for tunes while riding. Video was pretty ego driven tbh

[@nickcsuki8123]

Came here to look for someone who was also riding with his Vans... Thanks bro! Hope you still doing this 3 years later...

[@akimboslice5099]

Search for Mountain biker loses teeth and then tell me full face helmets are a no-no.

[@SobanBhatti]

I wear Specialized Atlas XC Pro Short when riding and IMO it blurs the Lycra/baggie line pretty darn well. Thoughts?

[@Kingsoupturbo]

So Lycra leggings and baggies together make for a solid winter combination. Also a lycra jersey with pockets under a more mountain bikey shirt allows for no backpack and decent warmth in the crisper months. But I'll agree that lycra jersey with baggies does look a bit silly! You know you're so right though, just get on your bike and have fun, who gives a crap what you're wearing or what you're doing, just getting out there is better then 99.9% of people who can't be bothered to escape the couch )

[@Fluffymuffins246]

Kingsoupturbo where baggy shorts over tight under stuff thats what i do for winter

[@Mochachinoexfk]

Just done wear lycra for an outer layer with a baggy other half. I wear leg warmers but under baggy shorts, perfect, warm legs and no scrubbing your legs in the shower to get mud off

[@Kingsoupturbo]

+Fluffymuffins246 agreed!!!

[@samuellafond7817]

you are not rit

[@MaximumEffortGuy]

I wear full face for trails... Why the hell not?

[@RW-nl9up]

Guy it’s just like wearing a swimming bodysuit in the hot tub. No function.

[@imanuelcunt8676]

@@RW-nl9up i would strongly disagree. You will discover your face has no function any longer after you plant it into a rock or tumble down the side of a mountain and get wrapped up against a tree. If you are riding fire roads then it really isnt usefull but any trails going DH with roots and rocks on it i would definitely go for a full face just based on the amount of people in the comment section listing their facial injuries

[@at-teclonetrooper2482]

for any super pro, a full face helmet looks so bad ass with any bike..I'm sure many of you guys saw Fabio Wibmer's Out Of Mind :D

[@heylolp9]

There is only one rule to mtb'ing that is important. Have fun doing it don't get dragged down by what others say you should and shouldn't do, if it's fun and you don't risk yours and others safety do it

[@larvitardratini5965]

I sometimes bike barefoot on a trail near my house.

[@benstewart5334]

Apart from the enduro gap and jeans and skin suits all done + had a roady cap thing on the trails with my bib shots and baggy top. Ugh!!!

[@3mon5FBR]

Dont put double crown fork on hardtail !!!

[@intotheblakeness]

Šimon Rigas exactly, put it on a bmx where it belongs.

[@Fluffymuffins246]

bob dole trials bike is its true home you scrubs lol jk

[@efdbjon2114]

tf

[@Whaiesh3827]

Unless it's a free ride or jump bike then be my guest

[@erraldstyler]

*Dartmoor Hornet has left the chat*

[@Paulmtb]

always ask a fellow rider if they need a hand if there bikes f##ked.. was at Degla a while ago and was passed by atleast 12 riders and only 1 stopped..

[@Seanpaulnz01]

MTB shoes are so expensive!

[@midoriya7451]

Yes you can use vans as mtb shoes they're pretty grippy.

[@nigelperrin6012]

I'm going to do all of those, thanks for the tips.

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

lycra under baggies is ok, no? great in the winter to wear bib-trousers under shorts. warm.

[@rex9003]

I live in aus so even on a cold day its not below 12 degrees so all these comments of people trying to stay warm boggle my mind when my biking outfit is shorts and a t shirt

[@318Arnie]

What about courtesy rules? When you're climbing a steep hill but for some reason have to stop, you should make room so your mates can pass you. Or in bikeparks: when you need a brake after a section, wait for other riders until you can enter the trail again.

[@stuhouchin6392]

All my biking clothes come from Aldi. Cheap, hardwearing and stylish!

[@Stjka]

I use full face on my hardtail and i am always scared to use it out in public trails because everyone judges me.

[@blondeguitar5149]

Me too but I wear it anyway

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

And don't ride a dual crown while wearing a half shell

[@anthonyquiles5779]

Khyren Hoskovec exactlyyyy

[@matthewgomersall7231]

NAHHH u have to it makes u look GNARLY

[@anthonyquiles5779]

matthew Gomersall use a DH bike for hill climbing to look Gnarly

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

anthony quiles Haha

[@mattjd1986]

Turtle power!

[@jesse-dg8yx]

Ha, about the trainers... I always wear vans and always have, I've tried other solutions and it has just never worked for me and I've given up on looking

[@aisotton]

Unwritten rule: yield to uphill traffic

[@austinmason4388]

Aaron Isotton ew no

[@skiahh]

It's much easier for the downhill rider to get going again, which is why this isn't an "unwritten" rule, but an IMBA written trail rule. Downhill riders yield to uphill riders, except on one way or downhill specific trails.

[@budgetmtb3251]

Ah my local trails are all one way bliss, that loop around so you've always got another uphill/downhill section to move onto.

[@dieterplaetinck4431]

I'm confused about how to interpret this advice. i just switched from shimano SPD pedals to flat pedals and in other videos I've seen recommendations to get shoes with flat soles with a consistent pattern, like the one shown in the video here. supposedly this would be great for plat pedals. It would be nice to know *why* the shoes portrayed here are not good?

[@williamappleget1]

sounds like it's a fashion show more than a sport

[@pixxel8637]

I have an xc bike because a soft tail(:D) is too expenisve for me. Is it okay if I still wear a fullface helmet because I Need it to go down a Trail nearby? :P

[@kingrat738]

lycra under baggies is fine o_0 not that I'd ever do it... o/c ;-)

[@innocentbystander6620]

King Rat I always wear baggies over my Lycra. I wear bib short Lycra to stop my bollox bouncing around and wear baggies so I can keep stuff handy in my pockets q._.p

[@mrjakobt]

King Rat What they meant was wearing lycra shorts and a baggy top or vice versa. That really looks stupid.

[@miketeleskier]

Convertible pants over lycra rocks! Start out cold with legs on, take off as it heats up. Ride shorts, then put the legs on when you get to the overgrown section. I've gotta judge cloths on performance, not looks. If they look good also, that's fine (until you wash out in the mud@)

[@ScottyLaughland]

Lycra under baggies is for sure fine, we were more pointing to the lycra shorts and baggy jersey, not quite aesthetically pleasing!

[@evian664]

Downhill baggies over Long Lycra pants works great for the coldest of bikepark days.

[@taylormunden3612]

hey global mountainbike newtwork just wondering if you could possibly make a winter training guide or tips for downhill mountain bike traning for winter time/ of season please

[@jambat1779]

Surprised at the comment about FF, ok so a full on DH maybe hot and heavier but what about Met Parachute, bell super 2r? At the end of the day it comes down to protection..having a dig at someone who chooses a full face for safety is a bit childish. But I I guess they will be the ones with their teeth in tact at the end of the day!! Also consider the ability of the rider ? a novice would welcome extra protection. I also know people who ride hard tails and xc bikes (120 travel ) as a secondary bike in the winter but still ride much more aggressive than I could ever do, big drops jumps etc. They still would benefit a ff. Open face on trail and ff in bike parks for me !! but if I could afford a 3 rd helmet I wouldn't hesitate to get a super 2r and wear it on xc trails

[@coppercabjr4865]

i ride flat pedal because i feel i have møre control like egen I am falling I can just put out my fot so I dosnt hurt my self møre then I should ifyou understand but should I still try ti get just to ut ?

[@caseydrach7067]

Never forget beer

[@willireutter6909]

I think the most Important rule in mountainbiking is respect. Just have some respect for each other and i think it will be a great ride for you.

[@DBZSeanzie]

When I was still wearing flats I would bike with the checkered off the wall vans

[@SiopaoSauc3]

Baggy shorts and Lycra jerseys are A-OK in my book. Especially when touring, or just straight up riding short, tame trails and I don't want to wear hydration pack.

[@CribbDawg]

Can u guys do a vid with *Tips about Night riding*

[@rcthunder7778]

R cribb987 I thought they did before I'm pretty sure I seen it from this channel

[@edgeprep]

That's a great idea! I just got into that and wow it's super fun! Wish someone would've told me years ago! Not only a scheduled night ride but just having a decent light so you don't have to cancel your late afternoon ride when you stayed too late at work and it's getting too close to dark to make a lap at your favorite trails. The light gives you the confidence to go ahead and ride and not worry if you come out 20 minutes after sun down! That's how I found night riding! If you haven't tried it yet you owe it to yourself to do so!

[@psycrestonayter7627]

I saw Martyn on the one show, he was great. I was truly inspired. There was no advertisement for the channel though. :)

[@richardruns4cake]

Don't be a unfriendly too cool for Skool gear snob

[@MrMeatonastick]

I wear vans old skools for DH and dirt jumps. Best shoes for flats I reckon

[@oliverolbert2413]

Question: What did they mean with the lycra and the baggies?

[@alanriddell833]

As in baggy top, lycra bottoms.

[@hedemalmcarl]

Most important thing, make sure youre protected, comfortable and having fun and never make fun of beginners, help and make sure the cocky ones get their karma

[@Nando_]

never ever use a roadie hat... even if you are a roadie, don't do that!

[@zero67439]

have fun. just have fun when ur biking period. if you can't achieve that you failed somewhere along the journey

[@hugofletcher8415]

we cant put our unwritten rules in here. then they'd be written Scott!!!

[@1031ent]

This episode should have been titled "The fashion police of mountain biking." Who cares ??? ... Live long and ride bro. This an episode for the haters. Here are real unwritten Rules. 1 - Don't ride the trail backwards. 2 - Don't leave you trash. 3 - Don't ride muddy trails. 4 - Don't be a jerk 5 - Alwaya tell someone where you are riding. 6 - Wear a helmet 7 - Don't be a bike snob 8 - Leave your gun at home 9 - Take water 10 - Take an extra tube.

[@AKmumu]

The day I'll hit my face on a rock or something I'll be glad to wear a full face helmet, even in XC

[@admiralackbar1994]

Just brought a giro switchblade for riding hopton wood feel like a mug now thanks Shame as I was really enjoying you vids