Thanks!! Yea the hardest part for me is always balancing a full time job, wife and kids and the channel. So long form just takes SO much time I can't always prioritize it. Even though I love making it. But I'm here to tell you...I'm planning on doing a lot more. So stay tuned!
My best advice is when you’re climbing up a techy spot, do it with the intention of getting up it. I know it sounds petty obvious, but it took me a while to realize that if you think to yourself “oh I’ll give this a try” you probably will give up too soon. Also for the down hills get your weight back, and bend your knees and arms, especially for the more chunky stuff. Hope this helps someone!
@@xXxTeenSplayer oh no joke! The biggest downside for me running clipless was trying to drop into a gnarly feature and having to take time getting clipped in. The worst!
This really is great content for the beginner rider. As a person that continues to pursue the continuous horizon of skill and technique, it can be very easy to forget the needs of someone that has just started their own journey. Great job man.
Thanks dude! Yea there's so many little things I didn't know when I started...and honestly STILL don't know. I kinda figured it would be fun to put some of them into a video. Stoked you dug it!
Great video. I first came across your channel via the shorts. I found your content to be funny and entertaining. I went ahead and subscribed to your channel. This was the first video to come up in my feed and I learned a lot from it. It has been a long time since I have done any serious riding and I have gained an interest in trail riding. Like most, I grew up on BMX and that is where the bulk on my knowledge was. I found this to be very informative for me and give me some new knowledge. I just wanted to thank you for posting it and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
I really enjoy your videos and shorts. They are instructive, funny, entertaining… Thank you for your creation 👍🏼 Don’t be afraid to be more technical on the next ones too 😉
Lots of great advice and info for the newbies, and even some good tips for the...not newbies. Like the rx glasses site! Been looking for something like that for a long time, thanks for the info!
Thanks!! Yea there were so many little things I didn't know when I started. I thought it would be cool to put this together. And yes! SportRx is super rad! Kyle really is stoked that he doesn't have to ride with his regular prescription glasses anymore. He got some goggle inserts too.
Good info and I much appreciate the Trail Etiquette piece. I do a ton of maintenance on the trails where this video was shot, and my biggest frustrations is trail widening. Land mangers hate that! So do I, because I have to fix it. Stay on the trail. Walk through the puddle, or turn around and find one without mud or puddles. Keep up the good work! better tails, more miles, more smiles!
I can explain the long socks. I wear short socks and I ALWAYS have shoes full of dirt and plants and stuff. With long socks, I stay clean and comfy. Nothing worse than rocks and sand bothering you while pedaling
Oh yea Roxy's awesome! It's amazing how many tiny adjustments there are when riding. That's something I learned from a TH-cam video when I first started too!
Great starter vid! Wish I would’ve had a video like this when I first started out. Also, remember… helmet/kneepads! Scars do make cool stories, but pad-up when you’re starting out. You don’t want your first injury to make you hate the sport you will eventually love. Have fun! 🤙
I’m old enough to remember when toe clips were a thing. Therefore if you were riding clipped in, you were using toe clips. If you didn’t you were riding clipless.
Thanks for the video! I'm trying Virginia Canyon Mountain Park in Idaho Springs for the first time tomorrow (pretty stoked), hope to see some of you out there!
@@coryheaton1654 I drove up today, there's construction on I-70 through there to be aware of. I couldn't really figure out where to park or where it was since the trails aren't on maps or COTrex yet. Park on the main drag (Colorado near 23th ish). There is a bridge across the creek, and signs from there to the trail head. Take Rosa Gulch trail up, and head down whatever trail floats your fancy on the way up. I went to the top and did Drop Shaft first. There are some pretty big features that you can hit all the way down, but also it's possible to take everything slow and roll over. There were a couple of features I passed on, but were certainly doable for intermediate - advanced. Other trails had some stuff that you need significant speed and commitment for. Maybe next time! All in all, VCMBP is awesome! I can't wait to do more exploring and push my limits as I learn the trails!
Man you have an awesome dad vide going on. Maybe it's the moustache but I dig that vibe. I'll second on what others said, you should do longer vids on YT, you have a good voice, presence and a semi-awkward sense of humour. This all works in you favour :D
Here is what I see a lot of(When parents aren't cycling enthusiasts the bikes the kids use can have tons of issues.): Never doing bolt check, not lubing the chain. Once I had to tighten all suspension pivot bolts, and a rear axle, and creaking was gone. Using tyres with deep cracks, worn down thread, tyres can explode any second. Skewers quick release positioned wrong, not tight enough. Brake and shifter tightened to obscene torque. so they get bent. Unevenly tightened stem bolts. So far only one confirmed case of using motor oil as lube, lubing while cassette, and chain externally, making a black mess. But I've seen over lubed drivetrains. And never cleaned ones.
0:15 My advice with buying your first bike is that as a beginner you're almost certainly going to buy the WRONG bike, until you figure out what actually makes a bike good, what to look for, and what kind of bike suits you and your riding style. This is why you should probably buy a cheap hardtail, ride it for about a year and fix it when it breaks but don't really invest too much in it. Then after you "grow out of it" buy a better bike to keep for a longer time period
I am currently learning this lesson. I bought a marlin 7 because at the time I didn't have the $ to get what I thought I wanted. I'm glad I was forced to wait as my needs are definitely different than what I first thought they'd be
One suggestion as a motorcycle rider, look where you WANT to go. Your head will move your body into a position of where you want to go. It sounds absolutely ridiculous, but make sure you are following the dissappearing point round corners and DO NOT fixate. Keep your eyesight flowing with where you want to go. Ive recently just bought a mountain bike and realised how unfit i have become. Any tips for riding road/offroad in hilly areas that's difficult to cycle for a fit person?
Another big one is the trail ratings vary crazily based on country and region. A lot of tourists from the UK go to ride in Spain in the winter and report that the blues in Spain are more comparable to blacks back home.
One thing experienced mountain bikers take for granted and forget to mention to their friends just getting into it... always cover the brakes! You should always have one finger on each brake lever. Otherwise, something will surprise you and in a panic you will grasp for that lever and squeeze it way too hard. Also, SportRx is actually great. I've been buying prescription glasses from them for years. And they've added some really great lens tints and options recently. 👍
Oh yea that's a great point! It seems so simple but it's something you gotta get used to for sure. And yea SportRX is awesome! Kyle was legit super stoked at the opportunity to work with them. Whenever we go out he's been using his regular glasses and they definitely aren't suited for the job.
While I don't need a how to repair things trail side. There are plenty of new cyclists that would benefit from the information. And I'd still watch it, never know what new tips you might have versus another cycling channel.
I got into the rabbit hole of buying full suspension bikes to determine what suspension design I liked best. Then on vacation I discovered you could rent a bike. Alleluia! I settled on giant's maestro and DW link as my favorites, the two bikes I started this quest with 😅 Humans are pretty dumb
The DW Link is so good! I'm riding the new Ripley and Ripmo and love it. Oh it's also nice if you can find an event that does demo's like at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival or Outerbike. Then you can try a TON of bikes at once!
Feels like bike weights are getting so close these days. A bunch of trail bikes are now 30-35lbs and enduros are about the same depending on the spec. I find climbing fire road is almost the same on all my bikes. But I’m also lucky to live somewhere where every trail is fire road access
I think you should have gone further on brake technique. I use my rear first. If the rear tire doesn’t have enough traction to slow me down enough, I start using my front. Continue to max out reasonable power in the rear, and apply the front as necessary. But just don’t panic and grab a fist full of front.
@@CaliradoKid I guess what I just said is my opinion of what technique is, but failure to use the brakes properly is the biggest problem for the newbies from my experience.
Here’s some REAL advice if you are new to mountain bikes but have ridden road bikes. On a road bike you’ll have all your weight on your butt with your elbows down and your feet spinning circles. This is not how to ride a MTB. On a MTB you’ll want to ride heavy on your feet and keep your arms strong as in the “push-up” position with your elbows up and out. There will be bumps and rocks that you’ll encounter. If your elbows are down, the handlebars will either jerk into you or twist causing a crash. Be prepared and strong. When descending or riding rough terrain you’ll want the saddle dropped out of the way and you’ll be crouched and using your legs as suspension to let the bike move up and down as you try to keep your body level. Ask someone to video you and evaluate your riding techniques. If something on your bike isn’t comfortable it’s possible that it can be adjusted. Before changing anything though, ask an expert about it because it might be something that is correct but you simply haven’t gotten used to it yet. Have fun! Ask if you want tips on pumping, jumps, or drops. I’m 55 and been riding hard for nearly 50 years.
Been on mt bikes since the early 80s. Yielding to uphill traffic helps keep people riding downhill think about remaining in control enough to stop. People that are new or just with no skill often will crash when descending too fast and then dealing with a rider coming up. Another way to approach trail etiquette is to just stop and say hi, don't be an a'hole. If you ride a lot of 2 direction trails invest in a bell that you can flip on or off. The long sock thing is not true and more of a dirt roadie thing, a lot of the early days of mt biking had a lot of gear coming from road biking gear and components. Still dealing with things like it in mainstream mt biking. Your alternate side of brakes is moto style, opposite of how most bikes are setup. 100% start on flats. Looks for used bikes for your first mt bike, see if you really like before spending too much. All new riders should ride with more experienced riders or take a lesson.
Man You mentioned Socks…. I was a Short Sock Rider when I first started…. But I don’t Understand Why Riders Wear The Tour de France Outfits On the Trails I do Have To Chuckle I Love The Grunge Skateboard Look Just looks Like it Belongs …. Just My Thought…. 😂 Love The Videos
Keep in mind glasses won't stop bugs from getting into the eyes. so if risk of bugs, goggles is the only solution. But if no bugs, glasses is nice in the summer. I don't have proper glasses, so might buy a pair. But if the summer with lots of pollen and wind I need to wear goggles and a Respro mask. But this summer I didn't have to. I think last summer, or one before that I had to. I was sneezing horrible, it was impossible to be outside where there was pollen. As for goggles, so far I've only tried Adidas Pinner, those had too narrow field of view, discontinued anyway, which I gave to someone, and 100% RaceCraft, RaceCraft Plus, only difference is the lens is pre-shaped, hard. I did not like how scratchy the foam was. Leatt has superb comfort, but lenses scratch horribly, and easily, so try to avoid dropping it on a gravel road or rock slab. I used my first pair until it wore out, then second pair failed prematurely, the frame failed, so got a warranty replacement. I was warned about this issue by a Instagram comment, but I stil tried it, I loved the comfort so much I decided to get another pair. But haven't tried other brands yet.
I thought US only had right lane driving but now I get to know the brakes on bicycles are also reversed. we have the front brakes on the right and rear brakes on the left on our bicycles and scooters in India.
Haha!! Yes! Words to live by. I honestly have no problem pulling over. But I've had some people get SUPER mad if I didn't yield to them while they're climbing. Go figure.
I never have understood since being in mountain biking why in the world a downhill rider going 15 miles an hour would yield to an uphill due doing less than five, makes absolutely no sense and I am boycotting this rule 😅#YieldToDownhillers
@@CaliradoKid Probably not the reason for most people though... When I was running chesters, the pins are so small sometimes just bumping them getting off the bike would draw blood. 😂😂
I heard the trick is to listen to your favorite TH-camr and buy whatever they suggest! 😂 Funny enough that's how I got into mountain biking. My buddy BKXC was riding a Bronson so I found a used Bronson because I knew nothing about mountain bikes! 😂
So the trick is, just jump in. I only just bought a bottom tier bike to upgrade when parts wear out, first-step is to upgrade the sx derailed to gx, lol. Just got a friend to jump in. He never biked before, but he bought a bike that's 8 pounds lighter than mine. Jealous.
Oh yea! I'll definitely strap on some kneepads if it's gonna get a little spicy. I used to have the ones that protected the shins too. They saved me on several occasions!
Hey C-Kid, would you please share a pic or video of where to find our “Crank-Hole”…so we can put our stick through it for a pic 😂(LMAO)…priceless, but you asked fornit
well your gonna have to fight me dude.... get yourself a switchgrade, game changer when it comes to climbing 👌 it arrives in a small box as well, so you can tell the wifey its just some cheap handlebar grips 😉
that would be cheating 😜 but for the greater good. it attaches to the seat post as a new rail clamp and allows you to adjust the saddle angle on the go. no more aching lower back or wrists from leaning over the front.
Oh yea. So with shorter travel the fork and shock tend to have anywhere from 100-120mm of travel. Meaning that's how far they can compress before they basically "bottom out." So they're more designed for flat trails and great climbing performance. Longer travel means your bike has way more room to absorb big rocks and chunk on the trail. Enduro bikes usually have 160mm of travel or more.
@@CaliradoKid oh alright because I have an older specialized xc (I think) and I was wondering what all that meant with those millimeters and stuff but thanks!
@@TH-cam_art_class yea it’s so confusing. You can usually look up the fork or shock and it’ll tell you how much “travel” it has. Like I said, kinda just means how far it’ll go down before it stops. 😂🤷♂️
ankle socks just look bad and feel bad (depends on the cyclist) i ride a road bike but also ride mtb ankle socks just feel and look terrible for me long socks just look good feel good and will protect more of your legs
Why do 'tubeless' riders carry a tube...!! I'll never go tubeless,too messy,And GOOD bikes ,nowadays' always come with a cheap set of pedals to get you going,well here in the UK they do..ha!!
Honestly I’m done I have had and still have AMAZING bikes but I don’t even use them for what they are used for probably because I don’t have time and I’m too lazy
@@reedclippings8991 Awesome! Stoked you dug it. I definitely had a lot of random facts I wish I knew when I started riding so this was a fun one to put together!
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You should seriously make more TH-cam videos. I like your Insta vids but your longer form content is always gold.
Thanks!! Yea the hardest part for me is always balancing a full time job, wife and kids and the channel. So long form just takes SO much time I can't always prioritize it. Even though I love making it. But I'm here to tell you...I'm planning on doing a lot more. So stay tuned!
@@CaliradoKid I agree
@@CaliradoKidwe look forward to it! Don't work too hard though!
My best advice is when you’re climbing up a techy spot, do it with the intention of getting up it. I know it sounds petty obvious, but it took me a while to realize that if you think to yourself “oh I’ll give this a try” you probably will give up too soon. Also for the down hills get your weight back, and bend your knees and arms, especially for the more chunky stuff. Hope this helps someone!
Great tips! Yea it's amazing what just having the mindset of "I'm getting to the top for sure" will do for you on a climb.
Especially with clipless for me. It's like I plan a safe bailout instead of committing and risking being impaled by a sharp rock lol.
@@xXxTeenSplayer oh no joke! The biggest downside for me running clipless was trying to drop into a gnarly feature and having to take time getting clipped in. The worst!
Get weight centered, not back...
yes! i was about to say. i regret learning to get my weight back at the start because this habit will make you a lot slower later on.@@DaroZuo
This really is great content for the beginner rider. As a person that continues to pursue the continuous horizon of skill and technique, it can be very easy to forget the needs of someone that has just started their own journey. Great job man.
Thanks dude! Yea there's so many little things I didn't know when I started...and honestly STILL don't know. I kinda figured it would be fun to put some of them into a video. Stoked you dug it!
Great video. I first came across your channel via the shorts. I found your content to be funny and entertaining. I went ahead and subscribed to your channel. This was the first video to come up in my feed and I learned a lot from it. It has been a long time since I have done any serious riding and I have gained an interest in trail riding. Like most, I grew up on BMX and that is where the bulk on my knowledge was. I found this to be very informative for me and give me some new knowledge. I just wanted to thank you for posting it and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
I really enjoy your videos and shorts. They are instructive, funny, entertaining…
Thank you for your creation 👍🏼
Don’t be afraid to be more technical on the next ones too 😉
Thanks!! So stoked you're digging them. I've been itching to do more long form so this is hopefully the start of some fun for 2025!
Lots of great advice and info for the newbies, and even some good tips for the...not newbies. Like the rx glasses site! Been looking for something like that for a long time, thanks for the info!
Thanks!! Yea there were so many little things I didn't know when I started. I thought it would be cool to put this together. And yes! SportRx is super rad! Kyle really is stoked that he doesn't have to ride with his regular prescription glasses anymore. He got some goggle inserts too.
First thing I did was buy a HT from best buy and build a 1K HT with parts to learn how to maintain everything...that was super worth it.
Excellent collection! Exactly right from the level of detail and of course level of humor mixed in.
Wish I saw this video when I got into mountain biking!! 👊😂
hell YEAH! youtube! ...got my Outbound Evo. amazing light. They owe you some more sponsorships.
Dude! I love those lights. So good! I’m actually pretty stoked to get out on some night rides!
Great advice in a short video. Thanks.
Good info and I much appreciate the Trail Etiquette piece. I do a ton of maintenance on the trails where this video was shot, and my biggest frustrations is trail widening. Land mangers hate that! So do I, because I have to fix it. Stay on the trail. Walk through the puddle, or turn around and find one without mud or puddles. Keep up the good work! better tails, more miles, more smiles!
Oh wow. Yea it's the small things when it comes to trail care. I've done some videos with IMBA so I've managed to learn a good amount in the process.
Great video! Full of good content for the beginner and a reminder for everyone else.
Thanks! Been meaning to put one like this together for a while! Stuff I wish I knew when I started.
Excellent!!!! Keep 'em coming. Very well done and great advice, too.
had my first GB night light Outbound ride last night. so much fun! the Evo is better than my car's headlights by a lot.
Oh yea! Night rides out there are a blast!
Thanks for all the videos, they’re fun and entertaining. Keep on keeping on
I can explain the long socks. I wear short socks and I ALWAYS have shoes full of dirt and plants and stuff.
With long socks, I stay clean and comfy. Nothing worse than rocks and sand bothering you while pedaling
Fun Video.
Coming from road cycling I didn’t know to keep pedals level on descents until Roxy told me.
Oh yea Roxy's awesome! It's amazing how many tiny adjustments there are when riding. That's something I learned from a TH-cam video when I first started too!
Feat informative video. Sure do more similar to this even though I love all your comfy videos as well 👍🚵🏻♀️
You crushed yet another video Joe, proud of you man.
Great starter vid! Wish I would’ve had a video like this when I first started out. Also, remember… helmet/kneepads! Scars do make cool stories, but pad-up when you’re starting out. You don’t want your first injury to make you hate the sport you will eventually love. Have fun! 🤙
Oh man! Yea that's such a great point. I shoulda mentioned Kneepads. But NOT elbow pads! Those are for losers!!! 😂
I’m old enough to remember when toe clips were a thing. Therefore if you were riding clipped in, you were using toe clips. If you didn’t you were riding clipless.
Dude, awesome job on video. We enjoy watching hope to see you @ GB. Keep it up!!
Thanks brother! Yea I ran into a TON of people this weekend when I was filming this. Hope I see you out there. I'm always lurking. 😂
Great job, you have a great personality for videos. Do you do any riding commentary?
Great content! Wouldn't mind more of those. Btw basic riding tips sounds like an excellent next video idea ;-)
Awesomely informative and entertaining! The Kid out here teachin! Great vid man!
Thanks dude! Who woulda thought you’d learn something on the Calirado Kid channel. 😂
Thanks for the video! I'm trying Virginia Canyon Mountain Park in Idaho Springs for the first time tomorrow (pretty stoked), hope to see some of you out there!
I just found that place today. I was thinking of trying it out this weekend. Let me know how you like it.
@@coryheaton1654 I drove up today, there's construction on I-70 through there to be aware of. I couldn't really figure out where to park or where it was since the trails aren't on maps or COTrex yet. Park on the main drag (Colorado near 23th ish). There is a bridge across the creek, and signs from there to the trail head. Take Rosa Gulch trail up, and head down whatever trail floats your fancy on the way up.
I went to the top and did Drop Shaft first. There are some pretty big features that you can hit all the way down, but also it's possible to take everything slow and roll over. There were a couple of features I passed on, but were certainly doable for intermediate - advanced.
Other trails had some stuff that you need significant speed and commitment for. Maybe next time!
All in all, VCMBP is awesome! I can't wait to do more exploring and push my limits as I learn the trails!
Love the video.. the socks that’s to keep small pebbles and dirt from going down your socks, at least that’s my experience with it
Ohhhh. That makes sense.
And to protect your shins from the pedals
Man you have an awesome dad vide going on. Maybe it's the moustache but I dig that vibe. I'll second on what others said, you should do longer vids on YT, you have a good voice, presence and a semi-awkward sense of humour. This all works in you favour :D
Greta vid man! I don’t usually keep music playing the whole time I’m talking but you made it work 👍
Dude! Thanks brother. It's cause I have a great singing voice! 😂
@@CaliradoKid 😂
Yes! Granite bay at Folsom lake!
That's right! I was out there all day Saturday filming this one.
Amazing video! Thanks Sir.
Thanks! Stoked you dug it!
Dude your content is grade A+++🙏🤘
Cheers, subbed from muddy uk. Just got a hard tail emtb
NICE JOB ON THIS!
Thanks dude!!
Dude more long form TH-cam stuff! You're so good at this stuff.
I'm ramping up production baby! Hoping to have more this year.
@@CaliradoKid LET'S GO BAAABYYY
Excellent video, thanks
nice vid as an mountain biker this aregreat tips for beginers
Thanks! Yea this was a fun one to put together. There's so many little things I didn't know when I started.
Great 101 tips for ppl getting into the sport 👍 ... PS Australia has the breaks the same as the UK!
Damn Aussies!! I'm definitely bringing my own bike when I come out there.
@@CaliradoKid Even if you did't bring your bike I'm sure you could get the breaks switch around
Here is what I see a lot of(When parents aren't cycling enthusiasts the bikes the kids use can have tons of issues.):
Never doing bolt check, not lubing the chain. Once I had to tighten all suspension pivot bolts, and a rear axle, and creaking was gone.
Using tyres with deep cracks, worn down thread, tyres can explode any second.
Skewers quick release positioned wrong, not tight enough.
Brake and shifter tightened to obscene torque. so they get bent.
Unevenly tightened stem bolts.
So far only one confirmed case of using motor oil as lube, lubing while cassette, and chain externally, making a black mess.
But I've seen over lubed drivetrains. And never cleaned ones.
0:15 My advice with buying your first bike is that as a beginner you're almost certainly going to buy the WRONG bike, until you figure out what actually makes a bike good, what to look for, and what kind of bike suits you and your riding style. This is why you should probably buy a cheap hardtail, ride it for about a year and fix it when it breaks but don't really invest too much in it. Then after you "grow out of it" buy a better bike to keep for a longer time period
I am currently learning this lesson. I bought a marlin 7 because at the time I didn't have the $ to get what I thought I wanted. I'm glad I was forced to wait as my needs are definitely different than what I first thought they'd be
One suggestion as a motorcycle rider, look where you WANT to go. Your head will move your body into a position of where you want to go. It sounds absolutely ridiculous, but make sure you are following the dissappearing point round corners and DO NOT fixate. Keep your eyesight flowing with where you want to go. Ive recently just bought a mountain bike and realised how unfit i have become. Any tips for riding road/offroad in hilly areas that's difficult to cycle for a fit person?
I’m new to Mountain biking I would like to learn more about cornering
very helpful video.Thanks.
Love the long form vids
Thanks! I've been missing making long form stuff. I'll be making it more of a priority for sure.
Another big one is the trail ratings vary crazily based on country and region. A lot of tourists from the UK go to ride in Spain in the winter and report that the blues in Spain are more comparable to blacks back home.
Great video nice job on the content really enjoyed it! 👍😎🤘
Thanks brother! Everyone thought the Calirado Kid retired from long form videos...but NOPE!
One thing experienced mountain bikers take for granted and forget to mention to their friends just getting into it...
always cover the brakes!
You should always have one finger on each brake lever. Otherwise, something will surprise you and in a panic you will grasp for that lever and squeeze it way too hard.
Also, SportRx is actually great. I've been buying prescription glasses from them for years. And they've added some really great lens tints and options recently. 👍
Oh yea that's a great point! It seems so simple but it's something you gotta get used to for sure. And yea SportRX is awesome! Kyle was legit super stoked at the opportunity to work with them. Whenever we go out he's been using his regular glasses and they definitely aren't suited for the job.
Tape a spare master link to your break line. Saved me more then once
Oh that's smart!
While I don't need a how to repair things trail side. There are plenty of new cyclists that would benefit from the information. And I'd still watch it, never know what new tips you might have versus another cycling channel.
You should make a video of best mountain bikes for beginners including the best budget friendly ones
Oh you know who does a really good job at that is @mattyactive. I definitely need to get more versed in that side of the game myself.
You sir, are the bomb. ❤
I would like a deep dive into the socks topic! 😆
Thank you for video.
A+ video bud.
Thanks dude! Stoked you dug it!
My first proper mountain bike was a downhill bike
Great video
but you havent even seen it yet
@@UkPlayzz I watched the first ten seconds and I already liked it
@@Billy-n9p ahh okay, same
I run my brakes “Moto style” with the front brake on the right just like my 3 motorcycles.
I got into the rabbit hole of buying full suspension bikes to determine what suspension design I liked best. Then on vacation I discovered you could rent a bike. Alleluia!
I settled on giant's maestro and DW link as my favorites, the two bikes I started this quest with 😅
Humans are pretty dumb
The DW Link is so good! I'm riding the new Ripley and Ripmo and love it. Oh it's also nice if you can find an event that does demo's like at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival or Outerbike. Then you can try a TON of bikes at once!
Feels like bike weights are getting so close these days. A bunch of trail bikes are now 30-35lbs and enduros are about the same depending on the spec. I find climbing fire road is almost the same on all my bikes. But I’m also lucky to live somewhere where every trail is fire road access
As Seth from Berm Peak said - he'd rather give up transmission and suspension, then dropper post.
Oh 100%! I could live without wireless shifting no problem. 😂
I think you should have gone further on brake technique. I use my rear first. If the rear tire doesn’t have enough traction to slow me down enough, I start using my front. Continue to max out reasonable power in the rear, and apply the front as necessary. But just don’t panic and grab a fist full of front.
Oh yea! Riding technique videos could totally be a video in itself.
@@CaliradoKid I guess what I just said is my opinion of what technique is, but failure to use the brakes properly is the biggest problem for the newbies from my experience.
Here’s some REAL advice if you are new to mountain bikes but have ridden road bikes. On a road bike you’ll have all your weight on your butt with your elbows down and your feet spinning circles. This is not how to ride a MTB.
On a MTB you’ll want to ride heavy on your feet and keep your arms strong as in the “push-up” position with your elbows up and out.
There will be bumps and rocks that you’ll encounter. If your elbows are down, the handlebars will either jerk into you or twist causing a crash. Be prepared and strong.
When descending or riding rough terrain you’ll want the saddle dropped out of the way and you’ll be crouched and using your legs as suspension to let the bike move up and down as you try to keep your body level.
Ask someone to video you and evaluate your riding techniques.
If something on your bike isn’t comfortable it’s possible that it can be adjusted. Before changing anything though, ask an expert about it because it might be something that is correct but you simply haven’t gotten used to it yet.
Have fun!
Ask if you want tips on pumping, jumps, or drops. I’m 55 and been riding hard for nearly 50 years.
Been on mt bikes since the early 80s. Yielding to uphill traffic helps keep people riding downhill think about remaining in control enough to stop. People that are new or just with no skill often will crash when descending too fast and then dealing with a rider coming up. Another way to approach trail etiquette is to just stop and say hi, don't be an a'hole. If you ride a lot of 2 direction trails invest in a bell that you can flip on or off. The long sock thing is not true and more of a dirt roadie thing, a lot of the early days of mt biking had a lot of gear coming from road biking gear and components. Still dealing with things like it in mainstream mt biking. Your alternate side of brakes is moto style, opposite of how most bikes are setup. 100% start on flats. Looks for used bikes for your first mt bike, see if you really like before spending too much.
All new riders should ride with more experienced riders or take a lesson.
I would watch a more techy type version of this. 👍
Ohhhh. Don't tempt ME with a good time! 😂
It took me about a year before I knew what a dropper post actually was 😅
The amount of times people corrected me for saying “dampening” and not “damping” is astounding. 😂
Up on the downs and down on the ups; what's it for again?!?
@@GouldEsq Haha! Yes! Classic!
Good video. Now do one on what to expect when buying used bikes.
Simple answer: "Welcome to Las Vegas, baby!"
Oh man. Let the haggling tutorials BEGIN! 😂
❤ this guy 😂
Man
You mentioned Socks…. I was a Short Sock Rider when I first started….
But
I don’t Understand Why Riders Wear The Tour de France Outfits On the Trails
I do Have To Chuckle
I Love The Grunge Skateboard Look
Just looks Like it Belongs ….
Just My Thought…. 😂
Love The Videos
Keep in mind glasses won't stop bugs from getting into the eyes. so if risk of bugs, goggles is the only solution. But if no bugs, glasses is nice in the summer.
I don't have proper glasses, so might buy a pair. But if the summer with lots of pollen and wind I need to wear goggles and a Respro mask. But this summer I didn't have to. I think last summer, or one before that I had to. I was sneezing horrible, it was impossible to be outside where there was pollen.
As for goggles, so far I've only tried Adidas Pinner, those had too narrow field of view, discontinued anyway, which I gave to someone, and 100% RaceCraft, RaceCraft Plus, only difference is the lens is pre-shaped, hard. I did not like how scratchy the foam was.
Leatt has superb comfort, but lenses scratch horribly, and easily, so try to avoid dropping it on a gravel road or rock slab. I used my first pair until it wore out, then second pair failed prematurely, the frame failed, so got a warranty replacement. I was warned about this issue by a Instagram comment, but I stil tried it, I loved the comfort so much I decided to get another pair. But haven't tried other brands yet.
Look at dropping some good knowledge in the comment section! Love it!
I thought US only had right lane driving but now I get to know the brakes on bicycles are also reversed. we have the front brakes on the right and rear brakes on the left on our bicycles and scooters in India.
Awesome
Best Takeaway of the whole video, if you see someone coming downhill having a blast get out of the way and let them rock on!
Haha!! Yes! Words to live by. I honestly have no problem pulling over. But I've had some people get SUPER mad if I didn't yield to them while they're climbing. Go figure.
I never have understood since being in mountain biking why in the world a downhill rider going 15 miles an hour would yield to an uphill due doing less than five, makes absolutely no sense and I am boycotting this rule 😅#YieldToDownhillers
@@TechAssuranceATLbecause you shouldn’t be bombing a two way trail and it’s much harder for the person climbing to get started again after stopping
Yup.. IMBA rules o the trail since the 90’s ..
@@TechAssuranceATL isn't it pretty obvious that starting a climb on the middle of a hill is much more difficult than a descent?
And the freeride bike 😁
Oh man! No joke! Haha.
Long socks have saved my legs from a lot pedal scratches.
Oh yea! Ok that actually does make sense. 😂
@@CaliradoKid Probably not the reason for most people though... When I was running chesters, the pins are so small sometimes just bumping them getting off the bike would draw blood. 😂😂
You forgot the Downduro 😐
And slopeduro
Do you ride clipped in because I always see people wareing certain shoes that like like clipins just wondering thank you
I used to ride clipped in for a long time but I recently went back to flats.
I use a Kevlar style strip inside my tires,outside the inner tube,and haven't had a puncture in years...F^%K tubeless...!!
What bike is right? You just do a little parking lot spin and buy it
I heard the trick is to listen to your favorite TH-camr and buy whatever they suggest! 😂 Funny enough that's how I got into mountain biking. My buddy BKXC was riding a Bronson so I found a used Bronson because I knew nothing about mountain bikes! 😂
So the trick is, just jump in. I only just bought a bottom tier bike to upgrade when parts wear out, first-step is to upgrade the sx derailed to gx, lol. Just got a friend to jump in. He never biked before, but he bought a bike that's 8 pounds lighter than mine. Jealous.
I don't ride without shin guards myself and I'd recommend it to all diabetic riders!
Oh yea! I'll definitely strap on some kneepads if it's gonna get a little spicy. I used to have the ones that protected the shins too. They saved me on several occasions!
Hey C-Kid, would you please share a pic or video of where to find our “Crank-Hole”…so we can put our stick through it for a pic 😂(LMAO)…priceless, but you asked fornit
Hahaha! You have to go to my OnlyFans for that. 😂
if you say, "Thats what she said." every twenty seconds during this video things make more sense.
What about the part about shoving a stick in the "crankhole?" 😂
well your gonna have to fight me dude.... get yourself a switchgrade, game changer when it comes to climbing 👌
it arrives in a small box as well, so you can tell the wifey its just some cheap handlebar grips 😉
Haha!! Oh is that the little motor you can strap on to the bike?
that would be cheating 😜 but for the greater good. it attaches to the seat post as a new rail clamp and allows you to adjust the saddle angle on the go. no more aching lower back or wrists from leaning over the front.
@@dodgymtbknee oh yea I have seen that. Thats awesome
can you do some pov and w video
Best advice ever: wear longer socks😂😂😂
Also what does little or a lot of travel mean?
Oh yea. So with shorter travel the fork and shock tend to have anywhere from 100-120mm of travel. Meaning that's how far they can compress before they basically "bottom out." So they're more designed for flat trails and great climbing performance. Longer travel means your bike has way more room to absorb big rocks and chunk on the trail. Enduro bikes usually have 160mm of travel or more.
@@CaliradoKid oh alright because I have an older specialized xc (I think) and I was wondering what all that meant with those millimeters and stuff but thanks!
@@TH-cam_art_class yea it’s so confusing. You can usually look up the fork or shock and it’ll tell you how much “travel” it has. Like I said, kinda just means how far it’ll go down before it stops. 😂🤷♂️
Can the day job and do this full time
if you are new do not get a full suspension, just get a sub 1000 dollar hardtail, you may find out the sport is just not for you.
ankle socks just look bad and feel bad (depends on the cyclist) i ride a road bike but also ride mtb ankle socks just feel and look terrible for me long socks just look good feel good and will protect more of your legs
what!? no pedals?
I am very sigma i do not use clipped
the longer the sock, the downer the foo
Haha! Yes! That checks out.
bike too espensvie
Dude, chill out with the background music. I couldn't even get through the whole video too loud and distracting.
Why do 'tubeless' riders carry a tube...!! I'll never go tubeless,too messy,And GOOD bikes ,nowadays' always come with a cheap set of pedals to get you going,well here in the UK they do..ha!!
Honestly I’m done I have had and still have AMAZING bikes but I don’t even use them for what they are used for probably because I don’t have time and I’m too lazy
Music is too good. Struggling to pay attention.
Oh man...Ok...Hold on...I'm turning the volume knob from 11 to 7. Is that any better?!
@@CaliradoKid great video, sincerely just like that style
@@reedclippings8991 Awesome! Stoked you dug it. I definitely had a lot of random facts I wish I knew when I started riding so this was a fun one to put together!
I SUGGEST YOU GET TO THE POINT 2:30 MINS TO GET TO A TIP!
You're not wrong! 🥺
55 mins. ago, I never get this early 🫶
The early bird gets the video! 😂