How to choose a beginner mountain bike - Mountain Biking Explained EP2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ย. 2016
- In this video we talk mostly about what to look for in a good beginner bike, namely the things that make it affordable, functional, reliable, and easy to upgrade later on. These are the bare bones things a trail worthy mountain bike should have.
We also talk a bit about helmets, and why you might want to spend a bit more on a better one.
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Last time, we set Lisa up with everything she needed to start mountain biking. She now has a bike, a helmet, a hydration pack, gloves, and a multi tool. She also has a floor pump, and a rack to transport her bike with. As Lisa progresses we’ll be looking at all this stuff in more detail, but today we’re going to focus on the two things you need most to get on the trails: A bike, and a helmet.
Even if you don’t have your own bike-even if you plan on renting a bike, I still recommend you get your own helmet wearing someone else’s helmet kinda freaks me out.
Lisa is wearing a Kali Protectives Chakra, which would be considered a general purpose mountain biking helmet. It’s lightweight, has good ventilation, fits securely, and looks cool, which are all things you might spend a couple of extra dollars for. Really cheap helmets are usually bulky, uncomfortable, and poorly ventilated, and that’s no fun.
The Chakra, like most bike helmets is single impact, so it’s only made to protect your head once. If your helmet gets impacted, it should be replaced even if the damage isn’t visible. In my experience, shoes wear out before helmets do, so don’t cheap on a helmet just because you might need to replace it. Even a real good one is under $50.
For the rest of this video, we’ll be talking about bikes; specifically, what should you look for in a good beginner bike? Well the four ities of course. The four ities are: affordability, reliability, serviceability, and simplicity.
To find a bike with all four ities, you can go to a bike shop, search online, and even buy used. Rather than tell you exactly what to get and where to get it from, I’d rather help you understand what to look for so you can choose a bike on your own. I’ll be using Lisa’s bike as an example, because I chose it specifically for these reasons.
At around $650, the Hook is of pretty good value. In the last video I mentioned that this is a hardtail, meaning it only has a suspension fork. This, as opposed to a full suspension bike that squishes down in the rear as well. While full suspension bikes are great, they’re also a lot more complex than hardtails. This complexity adds cost, weight, and additional maintenance, so only go this route if you’re comfortable spending some extra money. Figure on at least 500 for a trailworthy hardtail, and at least 1200 for full suspension. These are just guidelines, and I stress that the first ity might be different for different people.
Let’s take a look at some other characteristics of Lisa’s bike. First of all it has disc brakes, as opposed to rim brakes. Disc brakes are virtually maintenance free besides changing the pads, and they’ll stop the bike even when it’s covered in dirt and mud. These are activated by cable, but more expensive bikes use hydraulic fluid. While hydraulic is better, any disc brake is better than a rim brake.
Moving on you can see that Lisa’s wheels have quick release levers, which make removal of the wheels possible without tools. More expensive bikes will come a very similar looking thru axle. On the other hand if a mountain bike wheel is held on with nuts, you are looking at an extreme cost cutting measure which will make the bike difficult to maintain and next to impossible to upgrade. Aside from specialty bikes like dirt jumpers, you want a mountain bike with levers on the axles.
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I remember when I used to be a beginner in mtb. you seth were my coach. I can't thank you enough for everything you've done. keep up the videos seth. we all love you
Ernesto Gonzalez 2😋😋
I wanna seth to teach me..
Bruh how many people are you subscribed to lol
Seth, where is Lisa now? Still riding? Still enjoying mountain bikes? How has she progressed?
Arron Thompson I have been wondering that to
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Nice :) Go Lisa!
I remember how I taught my girlfriend mountainbiking. Now she is my wife, she can climb 1k hill like piece of cake and on our honeymoon we went on bike from Prague to North see.
I used to live in Prague and sold my bikes to move there. Didn't see a lot of bikers on the streets so I thought there was no bike culture
Thats awesome God bless you both
We need more updates on Lisa and her progression in MTB
You are doing the Lord's work, my friend! Great info for everyone starting out.
commenting here before i'm gonna watch your new video..hope it is good xD xD
BKXC
Im a new sub, this is a great series of vid. Im learnin a heck of alot. :)
Is he jewish?
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Her face when she fell was like "I'm done with mountain biking"
Bachz She was just taken by surprise.
Not really. I think she more or less realized in the very moment what she's done wrong and that she's probably going to fall.
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Or, I need to buy 4th weeler
Seth you are a great teacher! It's awesome seeing the beginners improve, and your encouragement and suggestions are always so positive. Keep it up man!
You, sir, are amazing! Not only do you fully explain all the significant choices and tips, but also provided a full checklist without sounding condescending or patronising. Thank you so much for making these videos, they will be the main driver for me getting into mountain biking!
Really liking this series. I've only been mountain biking for a couple months, so I'm sure I'll be learning a lot from this. One suggestion: it would be cool to hear more from Lisa about her thoughts on her progress and what it's like when you first start mountain biking.
That little kid knows his shit about lines.
he prob just bombs it.
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Douglas Gardner
What the heck is a "line"?
Bastian The specific line you travel while riding on the trail. The line you take can make your run easier or harder, safer or more dangerous.
I like this channel. The way you talk from your own experience without a condescending attitude is great. Subbed.
Who is watching this from the future thinking how much Seth's voice has changed
Not part of that is true but the second part😐👍
Yeah thats y im waching haha
His voice hasn’t changes, it’s just that his newer mics have more bass
Forget the voice, the editing!!! I'd show someone the first episode of this series (with the clunky cuts, the awkward shots, and the shakes) vs the recent (ish) video about Kevin's cheap DH bike (a masterclass in video editing) to show how much progression can be done in a few years of hard work. It's amazing!
Great that you encourage and help people get started. Not everyone is naturally gifted for these kinds of activities but they may still want to do it anyway. As long as they are having fun it shouldn't matter, that's really what it's all about.
Keith Ward I just agreed
I am not a great mountain bike rider and prefer easy tracks as it's something I enjoy but will never be overly great. Plus I am in my 40s and just learning and my body doesn't recover like it used to.
Seth, You, Singletrack Sampler, and BKXC; all of your guys' video's are epic and a great way to start off the morning or end the night. Cheers man.
Seth I have been riding bikes for years, however just started riding trails seriously in the last few months. This series has helped me beyond words. Thank you for making these informative and entertaining videos. Keep them coming as I need to learn how not to fall all the time :)
Great to someone who has 'done it all' giving their time and patience to encourage new starters. That is really commendable
I just started showing a friend of mine this series. He's new to MTB and these videos are awesome!!
Keep up the great vids seth! You got me into mountain biking :) its so much fun!
Incredibly helpful!!! I've had several beers already and still found this to be rather informative.
These videos are great in every way I can think of! Thanks for all the work and detail that goes into them.
I've been riding bikes all my life now I'm in dirt jumping and BMX I'm far from a beginner but I still watch every one of your videos because even tho I've been biking for years I still learn new stuff.
EpicSocksProductions same boat
6:56 The next generation in the back is an expert. I would see him in 10 yeas in a world champ season.
that's me lmao that was a while back
I see you enjoy the constructable robots refered to gundam
Thank you for the helpful tips! Extremely excited to find a new passion
I really enjoy these beginner tip vids. I just got back into riding a few years ago in my late 40's fresh out of back surgery. been through a Walmart fs mongoose that I returned almost immediately, then a hard tail walmart Genesis that I had for a while. at the same time I actually spent money and bought a giant road bike but did not enjoy that type of riding and had way more fun on the Genesis. I now ride a motobecane hard tail from online. I had already learned to tune so putting it together was no problem. At my level it is great. channels like this have got me jumping and just having a blast at 50. A big thank you.
That's a great bike tutorial Seth. great job to Lisa as well!
"Pedal pedal pedal pedal!!"
I think everyone teaching a beginner repeats this a million times.
Your videos are awesome. I don't know anyone who bikes and these are really helping me to understand the basics. THANK YOU
New to MTB (as a 51 year old) but I'm loving every minute. Thanks for these videos! My beginner bike is a 2017 Norco Storm (but, no...I'm not Canadian lol). I live in SC and have access to many levels of trails. Still learning!
Like I said before in the first video that just about everyone doubted, pads should of been in the list of things buy and wear for a beginner. Her crashing and landing on her knees is a perfect example of why she should be protecting them.
Also, as with most action sports, confidence is key. I do not believe pads malt he riders feel safer. They may very well freak the person out. They also impede motion to a small extent which is an issue when beginners already don't move around on they bikes enough. Finally, if the rider is emboldened by wearing "armor," as apposed to being freaked out by it, the beginner may overstep their ability.
Also, while riding on flat pedals, most of every injury I've sustained has been arm and shoulder based. They are mostly cuts, but I did separate a shoulder once. I would actually argue that gloves and a long sleeve shirt arm more important for a beginner on flats. Once you clip in, though, that's a different story. I've actually taught a few people to ride and I've never found the for need pads. If I were to rank protective equipment for MTB, it would go: shoes, helmets, eyewear,gloves, longs sleeve shirt, knee pads, chest protector, shin guards, elbow pads. Dislocated kneecaps and broken elbows just don seam to be that common. Abrasions, injured shoulders, and broken ribs seam to be the most common injury out there.
Should have*
Well, I for one agree with Craig.
I'm not going to say I'm scared of messing up my knees, because I am, that kind of injury is pretty nasty, but as a beginner, I bought a pair of metal flat pedals to replace my cheap plastic ones, and I banged up my shins on them more than anything else. Would have loved a set of shin guards for that.
Gotta love how EVERYTHING is some conspiracy - "NO WAY, no pads! They won't make her feel comfortable, they'll just make her more scared!!!" - yea, that sounds like some legit advice. Might as well get rid of the helmet while we're at it too, wouldn't want that worrying her...
Good for her getting right back on and cleaning it. Keep progressing. 👍
Thank you so much Seth! You're videos got me into MTN biking and this helps a lot!
I love at the end where the little kid is schooling the adult. Very cute. Thanks for the videos. Just getting back into mountain bike trials since a few years. I'm subbing lol
Great, was looking forward to this series
0:28 Have someone at the bike store show you how to wear the helmet. It looks like Lisa is wearing the helmet too far back on her head. The front isn't covering her forehead at all. Maybe the helmet is too small, maybe it isn't adjusted properly. When she crashes, I think it looks better, but it is hard to see.
Scott J it's not a full face helmet
100% agree with this. I fit people for helmets as part of my summer mtb job and that's the biggest thing to look out for when new riders try to fit it themselves. If she falls forward, the only thing protecting her forehead is the visor.
I recently get into this outdoor activity and I watch your whole series for beginner. Very good information for beginner like me. Thanks and look forward to your other videos.
Quality content. A+. Thanks for making TH-cam a better place and for explaining things so well. Seth for president.
I love watching Lisa learn. Give her a thumbs up from me
I'm so happy to see lisa actually out there riding. U the man for teaching and encouraging her to. Keep it up, Lisa! Also, they have these bikes called the btwin rockrider sold here in India (I think it's French). They have a series of bikes 520, 540, 560, and SIX.3 I think. They look awesome! May I ask if u know of these bikes? Please advise when u can. Thanks man.
Great this is why I’m so glad I found “ the Peak”. Easy to understand. You can’t sound more honest. Keep em coming.
Your the one that got me into mountain biking,and i love it. You teach me so me so much stuff.
4:17 I find that if you think of a manual car, the gears on a mtb are much the same, make sure you have speed before changing gear and go lower gears for power, higher gears for speed
personally im thinking of converting my drivetrain to a 1x my front gears hardly get used and i mainly shift with my back as its just easier
this video is really helpful, i used your checklist for picking out bikes now. thanks!!
This is a great channel! Thanks for the content...it's super informative and easy to follow.
While a 3x might have more gears a cheap 3x (usually a 3x7) has way less range than a 1x11 or a 2x10. You obviously know that but it might come off as a bit confusing to some beginners viewing the video.
Wild Outdoor Living well in terms actual number. not cross chaining that would be 19 and account for some gears that the derailleur just doesn’t accept -2 that’s still 17 but when you get into the ones that you don’t need to use as it would be about the same as another gear -3 14 so in actual numbers there is more but for what a beginner would naturally use then you have the same amount or less but I can surely say that a large and And small chainring accompanying a middle cruising gear helps me more as I have a slow cadence so on downhills I would love to be able to go faster by pedaling and on climbs I could pedal up a steeper hill than if I had a 1x
But I would take a 2x10 if it had a higher bailout gear but now I run a 3x7 with a high bailout gear so if I were to have a more rational cassette I would not be able to climb
I'm running a 3x1 on my bike, Iv'e got a 21 tooth gear in back, and a 22, 32, and 44 tooth in front, eventually I'll put an 18 tooth gear in back instead of a 21 tooth.
Ezra Clark that is a very interesting setup,I've never heard of going one in the back.
Hi Seth please reply to me I've watched all your videos. I ride a 2013 orange five pro. You taught me how to bunny hop is as I could bunny hop a hard tail but never a full suspension. I am only 13 but love mountain biking and try to ride my bike every weekend at trails or ride street. Thank you so much Seth. Jacob
Diamondback for life! I have a 1988 Viper with the original bearings and everything. It hasn't failed yet but when it does I'm going to get a mountain bike. Your videos are teaching me well about mountain biking.
What a great video! So many bikes end up orphaned in the garage with flats. Getting a beginner bike and the other components mentioned are great advice!
hey seth loved the video great work!
when do you think youll make more bmx videos? :)
EasyMothaFuckin E I'd like to see more BMX vids too 😎
EasyMothaFuckin E he said winter
Hey great vid. I'm some what new to mtb. I use my bros old kona. how do I tell which companies are good for making parts such as sram or shimano or like hayes ect.
cheers
SRAM & Shimano are the giants of the bike world, cant really go wrong with them, SRAM equipment is generally serviceable whereas Shimano stuff is mostly throw away, even at the XTR level. Just go with what you can afford, your LBS will be able to help find parts to fit your budget for your riding style.
thanks for the video, im going to remember your tips when i go looking for a mtb next week
Thanks for making these videos ! I am new to mountain bikes but not new to trails . Keep up the good work !
"these nuts make the wheels EXTREMELY difficult to service"
I can guess your skill level with the spanner.
While adding a couple crescent wrenches to your pack isn't that painful it is one more thing you need to remember to pack. If you forget them it makes fixing a flat in the middle of no where a little more difficult.
Hey Seth, since winter is almost here, could you possibly make a video on how to properly store a mountain bike and prepare it for next season?
I'm sure he's an expert on the subject seeing how he's in Florida
How are you going to ride it if its stored away?
1. open garage door
2. Put bike in
3. Close door
Bought a Giant Talon1 after listenning to that video, great footage and information ! Thanks a lot.
Go Lisa! This is a great series so far!!
1x8 would be hard work personally I'd recommend a 2x8 or at least a 1x10 but I guess that's just preference.
Woah, could that little kid read lines? I wish someone got me into mtb biking when I was little
Keep Up The Good Work You Are My Coach and You were my inspiration, Thank you.
I have no need for this particular information, just love watching your vids!!! 👍🏻
Shouldn't she be standing up instead of sitting down on the trails?
Parker Jones normally people only stand while dealing with technical terrain , descending or just trying to go balls out and get some speed otherwise you can spin with more consistency sitting down and you won't get tired as fast
Yeah but sitting while descending is bad form, and I'm surprised Seth has not encouraged that
It's was only on a small hill but I'm sure he'll let her know when she gets to the harder stuff:)
Only if you like your spine.
I taught myself to stand up 100% of the time by purchasing a bike with a perpetually slipping seatpost
that helmet is doing nothing if she goes over the front
As she is a beginner I would say she is unlikely to be going fast enough to go over, nor would I expect her to be hitting rocky slopes that could cause it.
Ellis M zero forehead protection with that fit.
The helmet fit shown at 0:40 is entirely wrong. If it can't be worn more forward, while still correctly covering the back, then it is sized incorrectly. To suggest a beginner rider - or any rider - can anticipate how they'll crash is ridiculous.
Ellis M OTB
Alexis Frazer the problem about that is that a beginner could have bad technique and put their weight over the handlebars and slowly gain confidence but still have that bad technique
I am just getting into MTB your channel is great, thank you for making these awesome videos
You're a great teacher! Subscribed!
how do you find the SRAM Guide brakes on your Diamonback Seth? Looking to replace my really old Avid code brakes but unsure whether to go to shimano or sram.
I must be totally honest. Go with Shimano.
Seth's Bike Hacks Alright thanks for that, i do for one prefer Sram for drive train but never used sram brakes, and shimanos seem to have been good brakes for me. I'll go with Shimano Saint or Hope brakes. Thanks for the help!!
Avid is a SRAM brand.
Laurent Parmentier yeah i was aware of that was unsure if it was 100% true or not.
I've got Shimano Deore brakes on my hardtail and the're pretty nice, love the lever shape and the pads have tons of life. However I also have some Avid Code R brakes on my FS and they are awesome and haven't had to bleed them in ages. For what I've read, Guides are pretty great, so I think you can't really go wrong with either brand at this point.
I'm getting back into mountain biking after a 17 year break. My bike cost $80aud (used) 2005 26" Merida Matts. Added some parts and added some 2nd hand disc brakes. One shifter is a bit broken (can't tell what gear the rear derailleur is in without looking down (or just going by feel) but that's OK). I learnt to ride back in the 1990s with a cheap Diamondback fully rigid bike, I'm used to rattling my arms off... one day I'll get a full suspension 29er, but for now I'll get my skills back on a cheap bike. Of course, if someone wants to give me a bike, I won't say no.
RealStealthyNinja that’s cheap ass bike mate.
thx for this vid seth, it helped me find a good beginner mountain bike.
Thank you for awesome content! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now and living in south Florida surfing and always doing water related activities I decided to invest in a trail bike and explore the land and not the water!!! Your videos are the reason I’ve decided to do this. You inspired and showed me the cool community so stoked! If you’re in Florida LMK would love to take you surfing 🏄🏽♂️
Why do I have a super strong feeling that Lisa is only doing this because she likes Seth
Hey Seth! I love your vids man. and I got a question. Is a 2013 Diamondback Mission Pro "outdated" now?
I wouldn't call it outdated, as they are still selling brand new ones with the same suspension linkage.
Seth's Bike Hacks Haha alright cool. Thanks for the response! And also it seems that 26in wheels or tires I guess, are getting pretty hard to buy on a new bike. Is that true in your area? Now I guess it's all about the 27.5s
I have a 2014 mission, it's great. Only complaint I have is it's pretty heavy, but otherwise it's a good, reliable platform. I got mine for a grand and I think it was worth every penny.
King of Castle Creations ah nice man. I got mine off craigslist for 2k. but yea they're heavy but they are also a tank
MicroGaming24 Bro, bikes from 7-8 years ago are still ripping to this day. Some even better than bikes coming out of the woodworks
I’m a new subscriber and I am getting back into mtb I have watched a bunch of your videos and they are well made and packed with info! Keep up the good work! Maybe I will see on the trails in Utah someday!!
Getting into mtb thanks to seth about to purchase my first mtb a haro 26er flightline 600 untill i can afford a DB HOOK. Thanks again seth and keep them videos rolling your amazing brah
actually , I would recommend getting a bike that's a last year model .The prices drop pretty fast. I got a full sus for just under $540 USD, using the current conversion rate. Sure the front fork is a coil but that was 2013 , the ones with air forks costed way more.
I'd get a hardtail with air suspension over a coil fullsus any day.
Last year's hardtail is where it's at. Air suspension is only useful if it's a mid-range fork at least. Don't buy any low-end Suntour just because it's cheap.
Well the rear shock is air and the price before discount was more than $1000. Besides if I wanted to I could just change the front shock. Actually for the newer model, you get an air fork as well but this is 3 years after , so things change, might get another bike someday but for now I'm happy , it handles stairs and small drops perfectly fine.
zeus lim what bike is it?
A Kali Protectives Chakra helment saved me from getting to hospital
How
Thanks for these vids man!
thanks for advice boss, got a diamond back heist cos of this video.... using on trails and its great.
I didn't realize I wanted to know why cheap bikes have more gears until I watched this video. Why is it that way?
To increase the range of cheap/small cassettes. It's cheaper to add more gears up front than it is to use an 11 speed cassette.
I'd venture a guess that it also just markets better to bike laypersons. Why get a bike with 10 gears when you can have 21?
Seth, I have a Specialized Pitch comp with 3 gears in front and 9 in back, but it's an $800 bike. Is this bad?
Lol Ik I'm not Seth but no that is not bad, I have a diamondback axis xe, I'm getting a 1 by as soon as I can, it's a 3 by 8 right now. But no that is perfectly fine.
Nothing wrong with a 3x system. 1x is just an easier system. Designing a proper rear cassette on the 1x system is the reason why a good 1x is expensive. More than likely your 3x is nicer than the 1x8 illustrated in this video.
I actually disagree with Seth on this 1x8 option in the video. Its got a modern concept but not a modern design. Climbing will be tough for a beginner with this set up. A 3x9, 3x10, or 2x11 system is what I would recommend for a beginner on a budget.
nobody:
9 year olds: ADD A T TO THE ITIES
xD
great video, always awesome to see a beginner progress
followed you guys from single track sampler awesome videos keep it up!
Beginners bike:
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$650
LMAO who are you kidding??
He did say you can buy used. You can get that same bike used for half the price or less. Especially if you buy something a bit older. Look around. She just bought something brand new
Chickeyy very affordable considering good ones can get up to $4,000-$8,000 dollars
If u are that poor, probably someone who has no job, that u cant even save that bit of money, u should consider doing one of the boring sports that are cheaper like soccer or so
Hey man I know a bike trek marlin it's a really good bike have a look at some hard tails there are loads of cheap ones for 300 to 400 euro /dollars also make sure to get one with decent brakes
The Dude You automatically assume that people who don’t have an extra $600+ to spend are unemployed?
Why does that kid have xc pedals on an all mountain bike 👏🏿😱
Because he's a cold gangster
That is not a downhill bike
he said all mountain, not downhill
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hat Hardtail bike do you recommend from cannondale? Im a beginner and willing to spend from 600 to 1000. I would like to ride it on my local trails and around town.
@@elpollofrndz6575 diamond back hook is a great bike
Lisa....you are my Hero! at 65...I learned....thanks
just got my son a mountain bike today. Sticker says not for off-road, giant's advertising says it designed for it. Time will tell.
Appreciate the vids, even if they are old, they're relevant to me and my family now. thanks! Subbed
Why are less gears better?
Well, less gears are not always better, but it can be. It's all your opinion. It can be really nice to have less gears though. Some benefits are less weight, a less bulky bike, and less to break. It all depends on the riding you are doing. I prefer a 1x11, but my bike now has a 3x9 because i cant afford switching it our at the moment. 3x9 still isnt bad though!
SHloNg oh ok cool thanks bro!!
More gears doesn't necessarily mean more range, but it does mean more weight, less ground clearance, more noise, and less reliability. Couple that with the fact that it's harder to use, and less gears is better for a beginner.
Also, the chain helps protect the teeth of the chain ring. If you have two chain rings, and you're in the smaller one while you roll over a log, you're much more likely to damage the teeth.
For trails, 1x is definitely better, as it gives you less to think about. However, before you actually buy that 1x system, you need to figure out how many cogs you want up front. If you're a beginner, you'll just get used to what you have, but for an experienced rider, it can sometimes be a dilemma, especially if they're riding wider variety of terrains.
For all rounder XC bikes, ones that are expected to do anything from technical climbs, to rocket speed descends on tarmac, a 2x or 3x is usually the better option.
I currently have a 1200-ish hardtail with 3x. 1x wouldn't cut it for me, but I will most likely switch to 2x eventually.
I slowly get the feeling I am the only person to prefer good rim brakes over crappy discs.
*edit because I suck at english today :)
The best rim brakes still fade in comparison to a well adjusted budget disc brake system.
But they are so nice and simple, easy to repair and hard to break. Also I think that beginners will have a better time with them because you can just stay on them and creep down hills without overheating. Discs need some speed to keep them cool over time. But maybe that is just relevant if you live in the mountains. All I can say is that I used to have a Cube with formula discs and they were moreless broken all the time and my little brother has a bike with cable discs and these are just the worst thing since cantilevers. My shimano slx discs that I have now are the first ones I ever tried that I really hold up to the promises of disc breakes (even though they also tend to overheat rather quickly). On the other hand I have an old bike with good shimano v brakes on it that I serviced and put really soft brake pads on and it just workes wonderfully. It needs very little pressure on the handles and this summer I took it on a tour through france and had no problems going down mountain passes with me plus 25kg of luggage on the bike.Thomas John Solidum
You're not alone here mate. If the discs are cable actuated, then there's a good chance you'd be better off with rim brakes (unless you ride in wet conditions)
Hydraulic discs are a different story though. Even the cheap ones provide superior stopping to any rim brakes.
I probably wouldn't got for cable disc brakes. But from my own experience, hydralic disc brakes are easier to maintain and less prone to failure.
When you say the brakes are overheating, what do you mean exactly?
CanIHasThisName
They get so hot that the discs are starting to warp and they just start to fade up to the point where I can have the lever pressed all the way down and the wheel doesn´t lock up. Had this problem with my Formulas and to some extend with my Shimanos and a friend of mine gets the same effect with his Avid Brakes.
Seth, just wanted to say thanks for this series. I decided to take up mountain biking after not riding for many years. Your videos have given me a great place to learn the basics and do it the right way. Can't wait for the next episode!
Seth I love your videos and that is why I think you should post new ones more often.
My son died on his first ride
Itz adam wtf
Adam Burns 😂😂😂
Not sure if serious or joking hmmmm
Are you joking or serious?
The "disk brakes are stronger" argument is kind of a joke. Quality V-brakes on my old Scale can lock a wheel up just as quickly. Mud just makes them terribly loud until cleared, not weaker. Disk brakes are simply the current standard, nothing more. A new rider won't know the difference.
Andrzej Sawicki I work at a bike shop, there is a highly noticeable difference between the two. mechanical disc brakes are closer to rim brakes but hydronic disc brakes are a world of difference comparatively.
I have a Scott Aspect 750 hardtail and it has hydraulic disc brakes and by far the best brakes I have ever used
One day it was -20c and my bike was even in the garage and the v brakes were frozen so riding the bike was 500% heavier. 7km to school
Andrzej Sawicki Disc brakes are not stronger, just more reliable. When your rim is out of true, scratched up, dented, or covered in grime, discs are unaffected.
Seth's Bike Hacks I'd have to disagree with you on that one, most disc brakes provide more power than rim brakes even in perfect conditions.
I just started last month and I wish my local trails were this friendly I was trying to keep up with a local group with log over, rock gardens and tons of roots. Florida's trails look nice
I remember when i started I had a cheap as Kmart bike (American Equivalent - Walmart) It was 100 bucks i think i'm only now really getting into it since i got my new bike, i never gave up though with the cheap bike. I was always fixing it which also helped me look into how to fix bikes. I'm looking to buy some new forks and tyres but its a perfect bike for me for the moment.The first five years of mountain biking has been great. I'm 14 right now and i really hope that mountain biking will stay a long time hobby for me, all the things big TH-camrs like you send, before i would've thought it was easy as, but short and steep downhills are difficult for me so i really appreciate the commitment and confidence. You've also taught me that confidence is a really important side of biking in general and for that too I thank you. I've also found that crashing is a good way to learn on a bike that too, i hadn't really understood it before when people had said so, but now I do. Broken ankles, a smashed face (Blood everywhere lol) and countless more crashes taught me how to crash and the technique of biking. For other beginners like me, Never Give Up. Thank you so much for the amazing content Seth loving the berm peek videos too.
It just hurts me so much seing her sit down all the freaking time. Yeah yeah I know she's a beginner and stuff but I get so used to seeing one thing
Great video Got loads of tips thanks👍
Dude! These are great vids!
I love all your videos I'm from California and I have a ton of bikes and I just picked up a Gary Fisher mountain bike
Great video dude
Thank you so much this video was so helpful 😎
at my school we have these things called electives wich are different classes you can participate in, i chose mountain biking and i love it, it has got me into mountain biking alot and ive been watching lots of mtb vids this was very helpful! I have been looking for bikes lately and i found a decent hardtail, it a trek marlin 5.
Yo Seth thanks for the tips man. Wish I watched this video before I bought a mountain bike. When I got it it was literally just because I wanted suspension. I loved jumping speed bumps but my (sort of crappy) road bike would (obviously) hurt my arms when I did that. After my friend ran into me and broke that bike, I went and got a mtb just for the suspension. But, after I watched your How to Bail an MTB, I went and watched more of your videos. You inspired me to start mountain biking. And now, I’m ready to get serious into the whole world of bikes. I’m gonna fix the old one, get some MTB gear, and my friend who broke that bike (a Seth’s Bike Hacks viewer :D) and I are going to invest in some larger BMXs (mainly because the normal/small sizes are unable to be controlled by me AKA ran over my grandpa in Walmart trying one because the pedals were too high for the low seat :P) and do some screwing around. But yeah, he wants to get a Diamondback Overdrive 29 1 and I have a Jamis Trail X Comp. They both have similar traits, but his is probably a bit better. But my bike shop gave me a bit of a discount on it. Anyway, hope our bikes aren’t pieces of sh*t on wheels. Thanks Seth! ~Bike Wazowski