Good tips, but one part is missing - on drops with uneven edges it is best to unweight the whole bike otherwise rear wheel will bounce and you will go otb. Jeff Lenosky had a video about that
Otb is exactly what give me the shivers with mountain bikes. I ride Dirtbikes and it’s just not the same but recently I have been wanting to get into mtb
Yeah the OTB is a very scary thought, but you can also lock in some solid practice to avoid it👌 Knowing when you could be at risk of going over the bars is important too, then you can avoid those situations if possible
Absolutely, fully agree, it's easier because you can just commit and try. But as you progress and ride more technical drops, I think having these skills in the bag for safety is a good idea, as they will help when you need them most🙌
I will say that for beginners the most important skills to learn are the bunny hop and being able to pick up your front wheel AKA manual, Master these skills. they will serve you well.
Hey Thanks for answering man, thats cool, haha a fun fact is that i broke my ancle by just stepping off my bicycle in a little speed, 1 week ago, i did surgury 5 days ago, i guess i was super unlucky, well i can’t bath for 2-3 weeks, thats not the worst tho Its probably that i can’t walk in like 3-5 months, anyway have a great summer bud 😎 Good luck gaining them subcribers :)
Damn man thats crazy🤯 You've had some bad luck on the bike😅 Hope you heal up real soon and can get back on the bike! Also, I appreciate the kind words🙌👊
Start with BMX street. Once you learn drops on a 20" with 110PSI tires, this will be child's play. Good instructions though. I would also add to learn how to suck up landings with your legs, it smooths things out more.
Wrong again. Don't ever "sink your hips over the back of the bike". It's a WRONG technique! For the most of the drops at a normal speed, be center over the bottom bracket, go low with your chest over your stem just before the edge and push the bike through the edge with the right speed and the angle to match the landing. Rebalance in the air and land your front wheel first rather to regain control as soon as possible.
Absolutely, that was mostly how I learned as well. The process definitely takes time and a lot of effort in the background, and some scars to show for it👌💥
Seeing as how many riders crash on drops it shocks me that those who do want to drop the front wheel off the edge. Then they roll over the bars. If you’re going to freak out may as well let the bike roll off landing on both wheels. This way the bike absorbs the drop.
Ah man, it's unfortunately part of the game, but I'm really glad you are back at it and getting out there my friend👊 appreciate the kind words and only too happy to help😎
Ayyy man, I really appreciate that😎👌 Yeah, the bunnyhop is key to so many other techniques! Especially drop offs, I am going to do a more in depth drop off video soon🙌
Good tips, but one part is missing - on drops with uneven edges it is best to unweight the whole bike otherwise rear wheel will bounce and you will go otb. Jeff Lenosky had a video about that
Great point man, I will incorporate that into another video about more technical drops soon! 🙌👌
How can you unweighted the whole bike?
I broke my collarbone last year because of that exact problem. I won’t be trying any drops again 😒
You have to preload your body and suspension, so it's a lot about timing of when you do it👍
Damn man, hope you have healed up my friend, crashing on drops is not fun
Earned a new subscriber! Thanks for the tips!
Ayyy, glad to have you man! Absolute pleasure, you keep enjoying the content and Ill keep making it😎
Otb is exactly what give me the shivers with mountain bikes. I ride Dirtbikes and it’s just not the same but recently I have been wanting to get into mtb
Yeah the OTB is a very scary thought, but you can also lock in some solid practice to avoid it👌 Knowing when you could be at risk of going over the bars is important too, then you can avoid those situations if possible
The thing is, dropping is easier than both a bunny hop and a manual. It's likely that one learns to drop first.
Absolutely, fully agree, it's easier because you can just commit and try. But as you progress and ride more technical drops, I think having these skills in the bag for safety is a good idea, as they will help when you need them most🙌
I will say that for beginners the most important skills to learn are the bunny hop and being able to pick up your front wheel AKA manual, Master these skills. they will serve you well.
Fully agree man, these skills will take you very far, Being able to weight and un-weight your bike too is very important!😎
Yeah, i took effort to take the bike upwards to late so i pushed the front wheel downwards and i broke my collarbone ( 2021 )
Damn man, sorry to hear that! Have you managed to get it right since? Hope you have made a full recovery since then🙌
@@a2bbiking it feels right, didn’t take a xray after, it feels right and i can do all normal things so Im alright :) Thanks 😊
Awesome to hear your all good man, keep shredding😎🙌
Hey Thanks for answering man, thats cool, haha a fun fact is that i broke my ancle by just stepping off my bicycle in a little speed, 1 week ago, i did surgury 5 days ago, i guess i was super unlucky, well i can’t bath for 2-3 weeks, thats not the worst tho Its probably that i can’t walk in like 3-5 months, anyway have a great summer bud 😎
Good luck gaining them subcribers :)
Damn man thats crazy🤯 You've had some bad luck on the bike😅 Hope you heal up real soon and can get back on the bike! Also, I appreciate the kind words🙌👊
Great sharing, thank you so much
Anytime man! You keep enjoying them, I'll keep making them😎💥
The first sentence 💀💀💀
what is wrong
Start with BMX street. Once you learn drops on a 20" with 110PSI tires, this will be child's play.
Good instructions though. I would also add to learn how to suck up landings with your legs, it smooths things out more.
Wrong again. Don't ever "sink your hips over the back of the bike". It's a WRONG technique! For the most of the drops at a normal speed, be center over the bottom bracket, go low with your chest over your stem just before the edge and push the bike through the edge with the right speed and the angle to match the landing. Rebalance in the air and land your front wheel first rather to regain control as soon as possible.
miss the days trial and error was the way, scars are just part of the process.
Absolutely, that was mostly how I learned as well. The process definitely takes time and a lot of effort in the background, and some scars to show for it👌💥
Seeing as how many riders crash on drops it shocks me that those who do want to drop the front wheel off the edge. Then they roll over the bars. If you’re going to freak out may as well let the bike roll off landing on both wheels. This way the bike absorbs the drop.
Please bro could you donate a bike to me
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Just go faster and ride off
You can, but just make sure you know how to drop correctly on the chance you might be going too slow, or the drop requires very little speed👌💥
Its usually my default technique, but it only work if landing area is not too steep..
After a fatal misjudgedment last year I have fear installed. But your great tips will hopefully bring me back 🙏. Thanks alot 🙏
Ah man, it's unfortunately part of the game, but I'm really glad you are back at it and getting out there my friend👊 appreciate the kind words and only too happy to help😎
Thanks 🙏. Yes we can't learn to walk if we don't fall...
Correct my friend, glad the determination is there👊
Can you make one with the road bike i recently crashed and got injured
Sure thing, I will add it to the list😎 Will have to learn to do it on the road bike myself😅
I’m digging the shorts, I was wondering when you were going to mention the bunny hop but actually watched the whole thing 😅
Ayyy man, I really appreciate that😎👌 Yeah, the bunnyhop is key to so many other techniques! Especially drop offs, I am going to do a more in depth drop off video soon🙌
what does otb stand for?
Over the bars my friend😎🫡
@@a2bbiking thank you
Pleasure brother😎👌
Thanks Dave!
Absolute pleasure man😎
I really appreciate your vids but i have a question... what OTB means? I understand from context what you meant, but im just curious
“Oh the bike”
@@TehonaMeagan huh good to know. Thank you very much
Its means “Over the bike”
@@swizer6219 no it doesn’t
Over the bars haha
"over The Bike"
Over the bars😎🙌
Hahaha :) nice
Thanks my friend😎🙌
I like your vids!
Ayyyy, I appreciate that so much my friend! 😎👌
@@a2bbiking And we all appreciate you videos, btw you make your videos extra funny.
Thanks man! Glad you enjoy them, I have really enjoyed making them and making them funny as well🙌
Those drops at conties are far more intimidating than they look on your video. Props for making it look easy.
Thanks man! That trail is so flippen cool man👌😎
Giveaway a bicycle 😔( I'm from India)
I would love to, maybe one day if I get a bike sponsor🙌
This dude is completely sold on Leatt! Same brotha, same…
Haha yeah man..Leatt is awesome, they make it hard not to love them😅🫶
Nice theatrical play…. 🙄
Haha thanks man😅🫡