One trick I was taught by a pro was when braking, do a quick jolt using your body weight (push down on the bars and pedals with a quick squat) and pulse the brakes to match. Offers more grip and you can carry speed deeper before a turn.
@@1xRoasters if I'm slower onto the breaks should I also squat slower to match the speed of braking
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Thats clever, and I think we do it subconsciously when going over gnarly stuff, because you only really have grips on some spots. I also noticed I do this in winter on snow/ice.
Good tip about how pro mountain bikers use their casts in bar flights. Way to take advantage of getting injured. Next time I have a break, I'll try it! Thanks GMBN!!
Perhaps something to add to this great vid is that losing traction when braking means losing traction is reduced braking. If you look at the slo mo of the guys descending, their back wheels lock up, dragging the trail with them, making ruts, and not slowing down as much as they could with well balanced f/r. I'm not the best rider, but my back wheel rarely drags the trail. Maybe I'm not going fast enough.
I think it looks amazing when you see mountain bikes racing through trails with ease. Not slamming brakes to hard to go over bars but watching how easy they make it is always impressive.i don't know how they do it lol
4:49 longer the reach flatter you can have the brake levers, if reach is short you need it to be steeper. on my new bike I can actually use them flat, and have relaxed sitting position, and relaxed arms, hands. but that's not possible with too short reach, so short reach will also be more fatiguing, on the upper body, and arms,hands, and if you try to run the brake levers flat, then it will make it even worse, apart from downhills. but with long enough reach it's not a problem. I am 181cm and hhave a Geometron G1 size Large with 515 mm reach, I have saddle tip of Fabric Scoop above the BB, I use Catalyst pedals, all of this works well.
I suffered from wrist misalignment that caused me to miss turns cus I could not brake at enough force, I eventually got wrist supports, I use Troy Lee WS 5205 wrist supports with all of the plastic plates on both wrists, cus I have the issue in both wrists. it reduced the joint play greatly, thus eliminating the braking issue, it of course does not stop the misalignment completely, some small misalignment happens, but nothing that would hinder braking or have good control over the bike.
Great video GMBN can you do a video on how to 360 any bike i recently got a canyon strive to replace my giant trance that was to old to be used any more no more spare parts lol
The one thing that hounds me with mountainbiking. Even on my boring ass local trails, is pedal striking! And i feel like this gets never mentioned. There are all kinds of tips for everything. But how to avoid with pedal strikes is something i would love to see. But maybe thats just a big issue for me personally due to my 140mil fork and bike geometry/rookieness.
Same here :D I thinks it's mainly because the bottom bracket of my bike is quite close to the ground (at least compared to the bikes my mates ride)... I just try and keep the pedals level whenever possible. Also I'm practicing to align my pedal strokes with obstacles I see ahead. But that doesn't always work out :D
If you really want to provide some information that an average rider can benefit from how about discussing when to use the front vs. rear brake vs. both and why the average rider relies too heavily on the rear brake.
Depends how steep it is and what the ground is like. I’d say on steep loose tracks you want to be off the front brake almost completely with more rearward bias and just use the front in straight lines otherwise you’ll get a front wheel washout. If it’s rock or firm dirt you can use the front more confidently as that’s the end that gives you more braking power. If it’s flat you can use both front and rear. I didn’t find this video that helpful tbh more like a list of variables with no real advice
A sophisticated technique I've learned about braking over the years is that when you are going too fast you grab the brakes, and then when you have slowed adequately you release them. Changed the way I ride to this day.
I'm interested in how much rear vs front brake to use before coming into a berm. At the moment I rarely use the front as I don't want to wash out the front wheel, so I rely on the rear more.
Same man, I'm still wondering how to use the front brake, I've been riding dh last month and all I did was to rely on my back break, idk how to use my front. Sorry for the broken englisj
Jay Dunn use vise grips on the head of the bolt to unthread it. A bike shop should also have the means to get that out if you’re stuck, and a new one to replace it with.
@ GNBN, I have only one brake & I use that for Stoppie's only. Shout out to my boy's kid FUCKING Eli TOMAC wins the race with MEAN GREEN TEAM. What color🏁🏁
OK, how about I pick people's brains on brakes? In terms of disc brake pad wear only, is it better to brake steadily down a slope so as to avoid going too fast, or to leave the braking till later in the descent and brake harder when necessary? Safety considerations aside (the rider will need to respond to their own ride), but just in terms of the brake pads, is this something anybody knows? PS, I am not especially good, I just wear brake pads out every month.
I was disappointed with this because he should've covered modulation. For example, feathering the brake Vs. Braking harder. Also, how to brake around switchbacks while descending. More technical braking skills would be more helpful. Maybe this was the first video?
Never lock any wheel, skidding is the worst way to go, plus it ruins the trail, trying to pull "roosters" is just foolish, so are 800mm bars, unless you want to look like a daft dog with a big stick trying to run between two tree's that are too narrow
Why do these guys on GMBN always think it's cool to lock up the brakes, doing trail damage?? And getting less braking power. It's like anti-lock brakes on a car. Keep the wheels turning and you retain traction and control.
Nice looking bike but poor quality control or poor transport.Rear wheel has major issues right out of the box. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Rear axle is bent! Derailleur is misaligned.Since the rear wheel comes assembled I would have expected better.Assembly instructions poorly written, but that was not unexpected...just annoying.I just had the bike checked at a shop and was told that I should contact the seller about getting a whole rear wheel assembly with cartridge. (The bike shop could not do anything to help me).Not a good experience with this bike, so lesson learned.Added 3 stars for excellent customer serviceUpdate Sept 8 2020Just received a complete replacement wheel for free. Great service and an otherwise fine bike.
Rich has nailed his presentation style so quickly, what a natural ;) great addition to the team
Exactly what I was thinking!!! He's great!!!
One trick I was taught by a pro was when braking, do a quick jolt using your body weight (push down on the bars and pedals with a quick squat) and pulse the brakes to match. Offers more grip and you can carry speed deeper before a turn.
Thank you! definitely gonna try this
Does this still apply to slower turns
@@lacrosse4higher Definitely! Applies to any situation where you need to apply the brakes.
@@1xRoasters if I'm slower onto the breaks should I also squat slower to match the speed of braking
Thats clever, and I think we do it subconsciously when going over gnarly stuff, because you only really have grips on some spots. I also noticed I do this in winter on snow/ice.
#@gmbn it would be great if you did a pov run where you said Left, right or both brakes, to give us a feel as the video run was being filmed
great idea, would like that too
Cool tips. This is my MTB setup; Carrera Kraken (white) - Frame: 7005 aluminium tubing frame… Forks: 120mm Suntour forks… Gears: Shimano Acera 27 speed gears… Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 9Speed 116L Link chain... Grips: White Ergon GA1 Evo grips... Brakes: Shimano Hydraulic brakes... Pedals: Shimano Deore XT pedals... Wheels: 27.5" wheels and Continental Trail King 2.4 tyres… Mudguards: Mudhuggers mudguards… Lights: Nestling lights…
Medieval Richard shit bike then
@@joshsteels1736 I love how he puts grips, mudguards and lights to his "mtb setup", for some reason its funny to me :-)
Rich is a great addition to the presenter line up , comes over extremely well in front of the camera and clearly knows his craft
When did he come?
when i first read the title i saw "how to blake like a pro".
Would love to see that video too
lol
you mean like this? 1:58
Exactly what i was thinking. lol
Literally scrolled straight to the comments to say "I want to learn to Blake like a pro" but alas...
What is this, a GMBN video that is not only fun, but actually full of useful tips?
Good work.
...and the most important thing
*Don't forget to pull the brakes*
im pro at breaking my bones during crashes..
Noice
Make your bones stronger.
Good tip about how pro mountain bikers use their casts in bar flights. Way to take advantage of getting injured. Next time I have a break, I'll try it! Thanks GMBN!!
Perhaps something to add to this great vid is that losing traction when braking means losing traction is reduced braking. If you look at the slo mo of the guys descending, their back wheels lock up, dragging the trail with them, making ruts, and not slowing down as much as they could with well balanced f/r. I'm not the best rider, but my back wheel rarely drags the trail. Maybe I'm not going fast enough.
Nice video Rich, you are absolute class.
A lot of good helpful information in just a 6min video. Great video
2:55 dig that line! Clean
i have the same toolbox, i really recommend it to you guys!!
Great content again GMBN crew 😀
I think it looks amazing when you see mountain bikes racing through trails with ease. Not slamming brakes to hard to go over bars but watching how easy they make it is always impressive.i don't know how they do it lol
Great video! More like this please 👍
Good tips thanks
4 pot is less grabby than a 2 pot. Less pad squeeze on the 4 as greater volume to displace then the 2.
4:49 longer the reach flatter you can have the brake levers, if reach is short you need it to be steeper.
on my new bike I can actually use them flat, and have relaxed sitting position, and relaxed arms, hands.
but that's not possible with too short reach, so short reach will also be more fatiguing, on the upper body, and arms,hands, and if you try to run the brake levers flat, then it will make it even worse, apart from downhills.
but with long enough reach it's not a problem. I am 181cm and hhave a Geometron G1 size Large with 515 mm reach, I have saddle tip of Fabric Scoop above the BB, I use Catalyst pedals, all of this works well.
I suffered from wrist misalignment that caused me to miss turns cus I could not brake at enough force, I eventually got wrist supports, I use Troy Lee WS 5205 wrist supports with all of the plastic plates on both wrists, cus I have the issue in both wrists.
it reduced the joint play greatly, thus eliminating the braking issue, it of course does not stop the misalignment completely, some small misalignment happens, but nothing that would hinder braking or have good control over the bike.
Great tips Rich.
Great video GMBN can you do a video on how to 360 any bike i recently got a canyon strive to replace my giant trance that was to old to be used any more no more spare parts lol
Ali Clarkson has some tips in a video that helped me learn
The one thing that hounds me with mountainbiking. Even on my boring ass local trails, is pedal striking! And i feel like this gets never mentioned. There are all kinds of tips for everything. But how to avoid with pedal strikes is something i would love to see. But maybe thats just a big issue for me personally due to my 140mil fork and bike geometry/rookieness.
Same here :D
I thinks it's mainly because the bottom bracket of my bike is quite close to the ground (at least compared to the bikes my mates ride)...
I just try and keep the pedals level whenever possible. Also I'm practicing to align my pedal strokes with obstacles I see ahead. But that doesn't always work out :D
@@lenafalk-walter8588 Yeah is annoying and sometimes even embarrasing.
He is a perfect match for gmbn
That tool case 😍
I'm new to disc brakes.
Ended up face first in a bush because I yanked the fronts too much haha
Excellent video
Watched that Sam Hill clip at the beginning like 50 times.
I love this channel
If you really want to provide some information that an average rider can benefit from how about discussing when to use the front vs. rear brake vs. both and why the average rider relies too heavily on the rear brake.
Rich you are a natural mate. Great vids. Can I ask what are the bike covers that you are using in the van? Cheers
when should we use the front brake more than the rear brake? (and vice versa?)
Always use both at equal power. That what I do
Depends how steep it is and what the ground is like. I’d say on steep loose tracks you want to be off the front brake almost completely with more rearward bias and just use the front in straight lines otherwise you’ll get a front wheel washout. If it’s rock or firm dirt you can use the front more confidently as that’s the end that gives you more braking power. If it’s flat you can use both front and rear. I didn’t find this video that helpful tbh more like a list of variables with no real advice
@@partyongarth0 Agree. With your advice and comment on the video. Must have had to get a video out today.
@@partyongarth0 Yes i agree, but also lock the rear brakes on slippery tracks to turn into a corner like a 180 degree turn.
If you want to look good when stopping just do
Stoope.
A sophisticated technique I've learned about braking over the years is that when you are going too fast you grab the brakes, and then when you have slowed adequately you release them. Changed the way I ride to this day.
The video came out after I broke my wrists, how unlucky I’m
My shoulder in my case...:(
ddave1234 take care
speedy recovery
Hello GMBN I mountain bike
Oh thanks..for some reason, I think we all do🤔
@@hans4579 🤣🤣🤣
2:30 wow
In which brake should I invest more money? back or front?
Run the same brakes back and front Joaco :)
After seeing the braking you did In the last video, not sure if I trust ya rich.
Come on now, give him a brake. :)
I almost always pull front and back brakes evenly when I brake. When is this practice good and when is it bad? Thanks.
It's really hard to see body position with a front camera angle. A side camera angle would help more.
I'm interested in how much rear vs front brake to use before coming into a berm. At the moment I rarely use the front as I don't want to wash out the front wheel, so I rely on the rear more.
Same man, I'm still wondering how to use the front brake, I've been riding dh last month and all I did was to rely on my back break, idk how to use my front. Sorry for the broken englisj
What pedals do you have?
Nice video
Tire choice? Minion - always
Is there a bike rack for this bike
No mention of what brake pads you are running, condition of pads, discs etc. 🥱
What's the name of the degree-app?
Angle Pro
@@ericsn6158 Thanks mate!
Ok whos this new guy?
I can’t move my brakes as the bolt is rounded and tips?
Jay Dunn use vise grips on the head of the bolt to unthread it. A bike shop should also have the means to get that out if you’re stuck, and a new one to replace it with.
Prefir my #Downhillbike guy of #gmbn probal tods the power in my bike siempr est segur y of one's the #bikelife in the #mtb 🗣️yyyaaa 🤘 😀 🤘
@ GNBN,
I have only one brake & I use that for Stoppie's only. Shout out to my boy's kid FUCKING Eli TOMAC wins the race with MEAN GREEN TEAM. What color🏁🏁
12 people dislikedvbecause they ride with death grip.
They also jump only using the proper dead sailor technique
Nice list of variables but I’m still none the wiser
Improve on a Nukeproof :D
are u guys sponsored by nukeproof, or is it just all ur bikes of choice?
They are sponsored by Nukeproof... and Canyon.
OK, how about I pick people's brains on brakes? In terms of disc brake pad wear only, is it better to brake steadily down a slope so as to avoid going too fast, or to leave the braking till later in the descent and brake harder when necessary? Safety considerations aside (the rider will need to respond to their own ride), but just in terms of the brake pads, is this something anybody knows? PS, I am not especially good, I just wear brake pads out every month.
You can see it in his eyes that he wants to say maxxis jaja
Hovering over my brakes I'm not sure if it's ruining my life or saving my life.....
I crashed at 47.3 km/h today🥴
Up
Rich be the type of guy, who did not succeed in robbing Kevin Home Alone twice, so he turned to stealing people hearts discussing mountain bike stuff
I already failed step 9: having brakes that work
I was disappointed with this because he should've covered modulation. For example, feathering the brake Vs. Braking harder. Also, how to brake around switchbacks while descending. More technical braking skills would be more helpful. Maybe this was the first video?
If only it came 2 days earlier.
Nope, I am bad at biking, would still end up in a hospital.
wrong.... Hope Mono6 on my intense 6.6
Wait pros brake???😂
Can I still have a mountain bike?
Is someone already won it?
Rea8 aortas ISSa h
English is not my native and such british accent is making me confused, some words hard to understand.
Never lock any wheel, skidding is the worst way to go, plus it ruins the trail, trying to pull "roosters" is just foolish, so are 800mm bars, unless you want to look like a daft dog with a big stick trying to run between two tree's that are too narrow
Why do these guys on GMBN always think it's cool to lock up the brakes, doing trail damage?? And getting less braking power. It's like anti-lock brakes on a car. Keep the wheels turning and you retain traction and control.
No offense. You sound like a boomer lol.
Or you could just ride fixie, no need for brakes.
Nice looking bike but poor quality control or poor transport.Rear wheel has major issues right out of the box. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Rear axle is bent! Derailleur is misaligned.Since the rear wheel comes assembled I would have expected better.Assembly instructions poorly written, but that was not unexpected...just annoying.I just had the bike checked at a shop and was told that I should contact the seller about getting a whole rear wheel assembly with cartridge. (The bike shop could not do anything to help me).Not a good experience with this bike, so lesson learned.Added 3 stars for excellent customer serviceUpdate Sept 8 2020Just received a complete replacement wheel for free. Great service and an otherwise fine bike.
How to brake like a pro...
don´t
XD
Well I have no brakes on my mtb🤣🤣
First
Kto chamuje ten przegrywa
Nice video but nothing really instructive apart from get to know your bike to brake better and practice. Duh!
IDK but pros dont use brakes
real pro never brake :D
How to use your brakes like a pro?
Don't use them!
How to brake? Properly. Waste of time