5 BIKEPARK FEATURES EXPLAINED// MTB BASICS

In this video I decided to head to a local bike park and explain the 5 most common features that you would find at most bike parks in a how to style video.
Bikepark's are a great place for all riders from beginner to advanced to sharpen your skills and in this video I dive into how to jump, ride a wall ride, drop off tips, pumping and hitting steep kickers hopefully teaching you something by the end of the video and helping you to progress on your mountain bike.
I am using my custom Haibike ALLMTN 7 electric bike in this video at Pheonix Cycle Works.
I hope that you enjoy the video! :)

[@gtasomogyi]

Great video, and nice shoes, Tom!

[@bondenjongen]

Thankyou. This will help me when I go phoenix next

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Excellent Tom, just what I was looking for, this is my next progression, wall ride and gap jumps.
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[@TomCardy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malikridesmtb]

Thanks for the video Tom!!!!! I found it really informative!!!!! Ride safe!!!

[@TomCardy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@devinrobinson5999]

NEFFEX - My way 😎

[@GappaMagix8566]

🅰️1️⃣Sauce!✅

[@b17blg]

Thanks Tom! I’m in the process of trying to transition from completing revs freeride line gap jumps to vision line.
I can’t seem to get the same confidence on the roll in and I think following an experienced vision rider would help

[@TomCardy]

You got it! Keep at it and it will come!

[@Michiganmtb]

Those line are insane. Props to you my friend

[@somerandomguywastaken]

YEAHHH PILGRIMMMM

[@waynech370]

Totally agree with having stiffer suspension. I was doing some jumps at a bike park a few weeks ago and I'm by no means am I big spender so the jumps weren't that big but I was going sideways in the air as in not upright. So I decided to pump my rear shock up and I was much better and sturdier. One feature you have included was the shark fin, how to get the bike upright and then into a berm that's the opposite angle?

[@TomCardy]

Makes such a huge difference having the bike stiffer!

[@olliejennings5348]

Personally I twist my slightly shoulders so they are more horizontal, and this helps the bike to rotate beneath you when your wheels unstick on the lip. However, most shark fins that are built well should naturally help with it. My best advice is just to go with the flow of the trail, stay relaxed and don't overthink it!

[@jaywalker2012]

😂 the case on the pump bump. I’ve done that so many times thinking I can clear that. Good times😵‍💫

[@TomCardy]

Haha epic!

[@JacobblerMusic]

Hey Tom, Can you and Sam Pilgrim do a game of Bike for a video?

[@connorcampbell144]

Thank you, I’m going to my local dj spot tomorrow and I’m going to try and ride my first proper gap jump

[@TomCardy]

Have fun!

[@happydays8041]

its great feeling completing your 1st gap jump . I only done it last week. and still buzzing from it .

[@n9vicemtb]

I 100% agree thanks for this tom it really helped

[@davecardy3984]

Very well explained Tom just goes to show that mathematics and physics all come in to it and to understand this will help you conquer the jumps 👍👍👍

[@patrickmiller8605]

Awesome video your a boss

[@TomCardy]

Thanks dude!!

[@patrickmiller8605]

@@TomCardy no problem dude how is Kara

[@bio-metric-1016]

Nice 👌🏻 video Tom ☝️

[@TomCardy]

Thanks 👍

[@wharfedalelocksmiths5430]

Nice one Tom 😁

[@TomCardy]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewcurtis5355]

Really good video Tom! Question for you what setting do you have your ebike in at bike parks ?

[@simonmiles9549]

Tom great video very helpful 👍

[@happydays8041]

ace vid . just made us click with a few things. That I will try next outing . thanks

[@JIBBING_1980S]

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[@IggasaurusRex]

Hello. Is it even possible to pump on a pump track when riding a rigid frame?

[@mattgies]

Actually it's easier than on a bike with suspension, because the suspension steals some of your pumping energy.

[@IggasaurusRex]

@@mattgies would I need to let some air out of my tires for more squish. My bike is a 55 pound ebike. I am also just getting back into riding in my 60s.

[@mattgies]

@@IggasaurusRex I've never tried a pump track on an ebike, but I'm guessing the usual rule of using as much tire pressure as you can use without losing traction (more of a problem on a dirt pump track than on an asphalt one) would still apply.

[@IggasaurusRex]

Thanks. 🙂

[@jasonbeadle645]

any chance of a full newbie to bike park how to

[@BigSmartQuiz]

Tom, you forgot another VERY important thing on a wall ride... Don't EVER touch your brakes once on it, not even a tiny bit.

[@pauljnicholls3929]

Those kicker jumps with the steep takeoffs are killing my bike park fun. I collapse onto my bike on takeoff. I know you say "show it who's boss" but maybe it's either I have terrible body position or I need to go to the gym.. lol
Think I need an assessment from an expert...
Any recommendations?