INSTANTLY IMPROVE YOUR RIDING WITH THESE TIPS// MTB BASICS

In this video Kara & I will be showing you 8 basic tips & tricks that will improve your riding, some of them you might not even realise your NOT doing however by following these 8 simple steps it could take your riding to a new level!
If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask and I hope that you enjoy the video!
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[@sapinva]

My beginner tips would be: Don't let the brakes be your crutch, find a moderate trail and learn to ride it without touching the levers. Learn to track stand, not just for a minute or two, until you get completely bored with the challenge. Finally, keep your weight centered over the BB and stay loose, you really can let the bike go where ever it wants to go but never let the bike dictate where your body goes.

[@lukemtb6800]

If you load the rear wheel while decending you unload the front wheel giving you no grip. I was told that on a coaching day at dyfi by the athertons. When coaching they said always load the front when decending for grip

[@TomCardy]

Interesting! I find that I use the rear grip way more for a few reasons and a main one being on a steep slope if you lose the front you will slide out of control fast and also if your weight is back you can steer the bike way easier then if your forward. Not doubting the athertons methods too tho!

[@johnsuckling6188]

Yes. Don’t get back down hill, get low

[@TubbyMTB]

Agree, but you need your arse over your rear axle and your torso weight over your crown/ forks, so kind of a low attack position with your arse sticking out!

[@david94549]

I think it comes down to each riders interpretation of what feels like leaning forwards or backwards, when descending you need to stay centred over the BB which feels like leaning back relative to the bike, but relative to gravity you're just staying in the middle. To me staying in the middle feels like leaning forwards, but I'm still leaning back compared to the bike, just not right out over the back wheel

[@matthinsley807]

yeah I've been told to not get back, but low when descending. if you're back, your arms are stretched and makes if difficult to angle the bike when you need to steer. but if you don't have a dropper post its hard to get low so it makes sense that Nino or Tomac might have said those things

[@computerbob06]

Thanks for that Tom and Kara.
Next time I'm going too fast on a downhill section, I'll cut that main loose and yank hard on that reserve chute!
Brilliant!

[@jeremyharris4415]

Fantastic video Tom and Kara for those L platers out there only thing I’m not shore on is gap jumps and at the moment trying to get over my fear on some drop offs. Take care you both looking forward to seeing you both on the next video

[@davecardy3984]

Well explained never to experienced to go back to basics and never let your confidence out weigh your ability 👍👍👍

[@saferroadsuk]

60 year old haibike owner here, great tips for this born again rider - Tom, where does one buy Haibike hoodies?

[@SeANi0Audio]

Okay, STEP 2,… the back flip! Ohh,.. okay we’re taking a slightly slower learning curve than I expected. Great video though, loved it. My favourite though has got to be step 5. Great example from Kara. She looked like one of the estate agents on Homes under the hammer when she was checking out the trail. 🤣🤣

[@andy5786]

Brilliant Tom Kara for useful tips riding mountain bikes fantastic videos 👍👍💯❤️

[@TomCardy]

Thanks dude!

[@n9vicemtb]

Sick Tom I will defo use these tips thanks mate

[@TomCardy]

Hope they helped!

[@aumtb]

Can you do a vid about how to look way more steezy and how to do the certain skill?

[@junka1975]

Great advice 👍. The only other bit of advice is have fun and wear your safety gear.

[@wilsarno]

Kit is looking FRESH!

[@TomCardy]

Thanks dude!

[@TheWebstaff]

If you saw the runs I do and then realise how bad technically I am with front to back balance and jumps you just be impressed I'm still alive!
I really must take a few days this year and work on my technical stuff.

[@TomCardy]

Get it done! Hope this helps!

[@bernieherana120]

Omg i thoguht its a cow behind you 🤣 nice tips 👍

[@clockzz2087]

thanks ive only just got back to riding and now ill remeber these tips btw do u do those shows at the NEC?

[@TomCardy]

Awesome! Hope this helps! Not anymore dude!

[@david94549]

One thing people often comment on my bike is the position of the brake levers, and they are similar to Toms, the lever is pushed into the bar so the one finger is at the end of the lever and not in the middle. See so many bikes set up with lever rammed up against the grip and the end lines up with their pinky finger

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

good point i always set up my levers so that my forefinger just rests on the end of the brake lever and i position it so its always just right on that point

[@brodymcaleese8585]

Great vid

[@TomCardy]

Thanks man!

[@mtbville]

Good stuff guys 👍

[@TomCardy]

Thanks!?

[@melnickharris1177]

Whens kara getting some nice fox 36s or 38s come on tom 🤔 🤘

[@TomCardy]

Haha needs to happen!

[@Mr.ABFAHRT]

Beginner tip nr 1 dont be so stiff on your bike :)

[@brodymcaleese8585]

First

[@TomCardy]

Yo!

[@maxholmes1760]

Yoooo

[@TomCardy]

Yeo!

[@tomquimby8669]

Good idea for a video. you forgot to mention riding to close to your girlfriend on the trail