How To Improve Your Cornering | Common Mountain Bike Mistakes

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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  5 років тому +214

    Did you find these tips helpful?

    • @jasonh.8981
      @jasonh.8981 5 років тому +2

      Global Mountain Bike Network bruh

    • @zakariazgh6703
      @zakariazgh6703 5 років тому +2

      🍁🍁🍁⁦❤️⁩

    • @curt5288
      @curt5288 5 років тому +3

      New year new presenter

    • @curt5288
      @curt5288 5 років тому +3

      Yeah because I don't really put my other foot down when i corner

    • @LAZERMAC87
      @LAZERMAC87 5 років тому +1

      Honestly I have been riding the same 26” hardtail for the last 20 years (no joke) I have recently bought an amazing 29” Kona process and the difference can’t be measured. The hardest part this new bike is cornering. I was an expert with the 26” but the 29” full suspension is very tricky. I appreciate your videos and hope to see y’all in Alaska sometime soon. :)

  • @migatron1
    @migatron1 5 років тому +355

    You should do: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced versions of these how to's. Cater to all levels individually, as opposed to improving and, or adding to what you've already done previously. Just an opinion, not a criticism. Keep up the good work ! PeeeaCe

  • @jaydenbourne5657
    @jaydenbourne5657 5 років тому +192

    Rich makes such a great presenter 👍

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  5 років тому +28

      We're stoked to have him on the team!

    • @jaydenbourne5657
      @jaydenbourne5657 5 років тому +26

      Global Mountain Bike Network You’ll have to make another “who’s the fastest presenter” video again😂

    • @midoriya7451
      @midoriya7451 5 років тому +3

      @@jaydenbourne5657 Lol

    • @Aljonone1
      @Aljonone1 5 років тому +3

      Sorry but Rich voice gives me a sore head!

    • @stankbudd2326
      @stankbudd2326 5 років тому +5

      He is good. Great addition to the team.

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 5 років тому +138

    Doddy did fall off in the funniest way possible though.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  5 років тому +12

      🤣

    • @steelwing7532
      @steelwing7532 5 років тому +8

      I re-ran that little clip at the end about 15 times. Absolutely hilarious.

    • @Leviathandk
      @Leviathandk 5 років тому

      Its stil as funny as ever! :D

    • @pasticcinideliziosi1259
      @pasticcinideliziosi1259 3 роки тому

      Down in the bushes, to another world

  • @XavieRibeiro25
    @XavieRibeiro25 5 років тому +44

    Rich carried a lot more speed out of that switchback, so I believe losing that 0.01s was worth it.

  • @Bearded1DurGolf
    @Bearded1DurGolf 5 років тому +4

    I enjoyed Rich’s comments. Good to have another racer and to see and hear the different opinions on the line.

  • @redladder7580
    @redladder7580 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant that you looked at three different corner types. Switchbacks have always seen me wobble out and nearly lose my balance and I think I instinctively brake - gotta resist that instinct !! Thanks guys

  • @Twentykixx
    @Twentykixx 5 років тому +3

    Thanks Rick, I like the explanation for the outside and inside pedal positioning in the turns. I found that while being a novice rider, this pedal position seemed counter intuitive. Over time I found that the outside pedal down, with the inside pedal up, did x2 things... 1. During the compression through the middle of the turn placed centrifugal force through the bike to the rubber more consistently because of the riders positioning. It’s a pendulum effect in conjunction with the centrifugal forces along the plane angle of the rider through the bike into and through the turn. 2. Allows the riders position to keep planted and articulated properly for the exit of the turn. I found it helps keep my head up and assists in the preparation of the next transition.... The more the rider practices angle vs speed in varying degrees of turns will increase their speed and overall commitment into the turns. Thanks!!

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 років тому

      Who's Rick? Rick Grimes from Walking Dead?

    • @Twentykixx
      @Twentykixx 5 років тому

      Tomi Saaranen... Nope! Rick James biotch!

  • @smallworldadventurer4543
    @smallworldadventurer4543 5 років тому +1

    Rich! You're a natural, mate! Good hire GMBN!

  • @midoriya7451
    @midoriya7451 5 років тому +5

    I am really liking Rich. His presenting is as good as the other presenters. Great Job GMBN!

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  5 років тому +2

      Yea, we can't wait to bring you more videos with him in.

    • @midoriya7451
      @midoriya7451 5 років тому

      @@gmbn
      Great You guys are the best MTB channel on the planet

  • @roichir7699
    @roichir7699 5 років тому

    Doddy sending it into the bushes never gets old.

  • @ln663
    @ln663 5 років тому +4

    Interesting new presenter... looks like he can explain well in a lively way.

  • @thingswelike
    @thingswelike 5 років тому +26

    So a flat corner with tons of bermy support in the middle, a bermed switchback and a berm then :)
    I still brake mid-corner - just can't stop myself :(

    • @Slow.Smooth
      @Slow.Smooth 5 років тому

      thingswelike try riding it with no brakes

    • @spencerbrawn
      @spencerbrawn 4 роки тому

      Slow down and look through the corner. Practice that first, then bring the pace back up once you get better at reading the corner.

  • @fellrunner007
    @fellrunner007 5 років тому +2

    Good start Rich 👍👍👍

  • @blue77ob
    @blue77ob 5 років тому +14

    Good job new presenter you got a good team there 👍

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  5 років тому

      Yep! 🤘

  • @LumberjackFD
    @LumberjackFD 5 років тому +18

    Really helpful new presenter is on fire!

  • @cwsmith17
    @cwsmith17 5 років тому

    Rich fits in perfectly on the channel. Good choice Play Sports Network!!

  • @washerbtw
    @washerbtw 4 роки тому

    5.55 " rich, you didn't fall off!" Next second, he's doing a Superman into the bushes ! 🤣

  • @ItzBlub
    @ItzBlub 5 років тому +9

    i just got my first dirt jumper and instead of dirt jumper vids i just watch these

  • @kylehudgins5255
    @kylehudgins5255 4 роки тому

    Really useful info for new mountain bikers. Thanks Neil.

  • @NDKY67
    @NDKY67 5 років тому +2

    You should do a video on flicking the back wheel techniques on tight switchbacks.

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 років тому

      As long as you can lift your rear wheel, they're really easy. Just make sure to not be too harsh on your rear wheel ;)

  • @Fitchen1
    @Fitchen1 5 років тому

    Rich is a amazing Presenter

  • @FinnCowann
    @FinnCowann 4 роки тому +1

    Go to Sydney, Australia and go to red hill bike park this is my local and even Matt Jones said it was good!

  • @brandydog47
    @brandydog47 5 років тому

    Neil on the inside for the win!

  • @joshhunter9299
    @joshhunter9299 5 років тому

    Nice tips, gang. 👌
    ... and congrats, Rich. You appear to be a natural at this presenting thing. Well done, 👍

  • @MTBxSA
    @MTBxSA 4 роки тому

    I still find myself leaning back when doing berms and going into corners way to fast. As always, great video! 😁👍

  • @robertoreilly6256
    @robertoreilly6256 5 років тому

    Rich is a really good guy for youtube videos
    I really like him
    Well done Rich 👍

  • @PaulFrew
    @PaulFrew 3 роки тому

    Nice vid guys, thanks for that! 👍

  • @michaelgemiouk
    @michaelgemiouk 5 років тому

    Nice looking forward for more tips Rich great presenter 👍 for sure

  • @dimitri3455
    @dimitri3455 5 років тому +1

    Top 5 surely some cred

  • @romdavis2050
    @romdavis2050 5 років тому

    Looking forward to the next "Who is is the fastest GBMN presenter". Nice 1st show Rich.

  • @TimFromWales
    @TimFromWales 5 років тому

    Yes Rich!!! Time for GMBN to go truly Global at last! :D

  • @lukenukem1164
    @lukenukem1164 5 років тому

    Good job Rich, seems like a cool guy and fits in well.👍

  • @si0054
    @si0054 2 роки тому

    Oooo Doddys exit looks familiar, I tend to end up that side a lot 😂😂

  • @ServusTrails
    @ServusTrails 5 років тому +38

    Might be just me but even after thousands of corners I have to remind myself: Look where you want to go, look where you want to go, look where you want to go...

    • @peterward8135
      @peterward8135 5 років тому

      Me too 😂

    • @hondacota4rt
      @hondacota4rt 5 років тому +7

      "brake beforehand, not in the corner" (obviosly not always possible, but this is my number one mistake)

    • @thecount1001
      @thecount1001 5 років тому

      it's not just you. and chin over stem, chin over stem, chin over stem..... commit commit commit!

    • @kierankarlsson2524
      @kierankarlsson2524 5 років тому

      I also do it

    • @huntfamily8324
      @huntfamily8324 4 роки тому +1

      Servus Trails! I’m 16 and I’ve been trial riding since I was 10 and just started downhill two years ago and I still have to remind myself to look ahead

  • @sebastien1966
    @sebastien1966 5 років тому

    These tips were really helpful and welcome rich

  • @GuillermoCalderonMM
    @GuillermoCalderonMM 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all your tips!, nice Doddy ending blooper

  • @daisyday2692
    @daisyday2692 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoy you all so much. Love this MTB network. During this COVID 19 it's even more valuable

  • @willbennett7107
    @willbennett7107 5 років тому

    Awesome video really enjoying the new presenter I think once you get the base technique it’s mostly confidence just got to go for it and you’ll soon learn when you push too far😂😂

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 5 років тому

    Can't wait to see Rich and Blake do a video together.

  • @Terapeutrik
    @Terapeutrik 5 років тому +3

    The biggest question on the switchback is who has the greater exit speed (I. e. who needs to pedal less) not who is the fastest through the turn

  • @jonboy1066
    @jonboy1066 5 років тому +2

    Great first vid Rich and very helpful for me. That corner you used for flat turns has been a real nemesis of mine. A friend has even shown me that line but I’ve still not done it, instead opting for the left-right-left line.
    I’ll definitely have another crack at it when I’m at Rogate next week 👍🏽

  • @frankfranklin9221
    @frankfranklin9221 5 років тому

    Well done, Rich!! Welcome and thanks!

  • @wuller8175
    @wuller8175 5 років тому +1

    Man rich is the best🥇

  • @stephenrussell5269
    @stephenrussell5269 4 роки тому

    Love these videos, great knowledge ! Getting my 1st real MTB next week, Looking at a Fuji Nevada 1.3 HardTail. A lower end bike, but then again, I last road trails on a pieced together Huffy 38 years ago, Cant wait, Any comments on this bike and upgrades would be awesome, Ride on Guys!

  • @MADSTEVE_
    @MADSTEVE_ 5 років тому

    Another cornering video ! Just what i needed ! Lol

  • @the_spanner_ch7mp
    @the_spanner_ch7mp 5 років тому

    Great video Neil and new presenter Rich very useful tips 👍 #GMBN so when are you going to do another fastest presenter challenge?

  • @neilcheshire5726
    @neilcheshire5726 5 років тому

    Nice one Rich 🤘

  • @georgebedford
    @georgebedford 5 років тому

    I've done that first run! Bottle rocket!

  • @horvathpeter9828
    @horvathpeter9828 4 роки тому

    I usually can corner without a problem, but there's that one corner at our local pumptrack that I just can't do without steering off the track. Thank you for the tips lads!

  • @Velo1010
    @Velo1010 7 місяців тому

    Great video! This is my weakest skill.

  • @acurioussoul9840
    @acurioussoul9840 3 роки тому

    You're worth subscribing.

  • @ollllllloHTX
    @ollllllloHTX 5 років тому

    Well done. Looking forward to some new Presenter Challenges.

  • @timmayor1444
    @timmayor1444 4 роки тому +1

    That is super helpfull!

  • @Bessunger
    @Bessunger 4 роки тому

    Great, extremely helpful!

  • @omegawalnutchug2645
    @omegawalnutchug2645 5 років тому

    Winter in Canada means multiple feet of snow, ice, freezing rain, frozen and slippery dirt and unrideable trails

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 4 роки тому

    I used to ride big motorcycles , if you use opposite steering to get your bike upright at the end of each corner you will be ready for the next corner quicker. You can use the same technique to enter a corner quicker as well but that’s advanced technique.

  • @MaxApartin
    @MaxApartin 5 років тому

    Good luck Rich!!!

  • @moodes070
    @moodes070 5 років тому +33

    Wish me luck please, Im buying my first hardtail soon ❤️🙊

    • @dewisetyaningsih3839
      @dewisetyaningsih3839 5 років тому +1

      what are you getting? and what style of riding you do? good luck anyways.

    • @moodes070
      @moodes070 5 років тому +1

      @@dewisetyaningsih3839 Im getting a Trinx m136

    • @moodes070
      @moodes070 5 років тому +1

      @@dewisetyaningsih3839 I will prbbly ride it on trails and streets

    • @moodes070
      @moodes070 5 років тому

      @jonda njai thanks

    • @midoriya7451
      @midoriya7451 5 років тому +2

      @@moodes070 Yes I also have a Trinx M136 and its pretty good. Don't know if it's trail worthy but decent bike for the price. I would say upgrade the fork cause the default fork sucks.

  • @jussiniemi3.07
    @jussiniemi3.07 3 роки тому

    Nice to see that both lads are wearing watches in the same wrist!🙉🤣

  • @alxforth1
    @alxforth1 3 роки тому +3

    Watch this in 0.5 speed and it’s like they’re both high 😂

  • @rixtking
    @rixtking 4 роки тому

    It depends on exit from corner. In some cases u have to take higher or lower ot depends

  • @beluga2857
    @beluga2857 5 років тому

    The best present or ever

  • @spookyboi4123
    @spookyboi4123 5 років тому +2

    This new presenter...love him 🤑

  • @45graham45
    @45graham45 2 роки тому

    Never get tired of seeing Doddi fall off in that first video of his. lol.

  • @onetwo3706
    @onetwo3706 5 років тому +59

    Racer: No
    Weekend Warrior: No
    Filthy Casual: ...

  • @davidcarroll4150
    @davidcarroll4150 5 років тому

    Great new presenter! Super good!

  • @happy_keats
    @happy_keats 5 років тому

    Great presenter duo !

  • @out__sider
    @out__sider Рік тому

    I am now trying to improve my turning, but it only feels natural to lower my outside foot. Just as Neil does at 1:54, just a second before he explains how this shouldn't be done :D So which is right? Should or should one not lower his outside foot?

  • @LAZERMAC87
    @LAZERMAC87 5 років тому

    Have y’all made a pilgrimage to Alaska yet? We have some great trails from Jun. - Aug.

  • @sobreruedasmtb2135
    @sobreruedasmtb2135 5 років тому +2

    Those are some beautiful trails!

  • @pangtundure
    @pangtundure 2 роки тому

    Still remember that one time i slipped at the bottom of a hill from like sufficient speed and had some skin sanded off that was the worst part for me

  • @OrionsGarage
    @OrionsGarage 5 років тому

    I hit a huge berm a couple of weeks ago I got my wheel up and over the berm but somehow avoided crashing

  • @DemonicVelocity
    @DemonicVelocity 3 роки тому

    The probably biggest mistake is braking in corners. Managing your entry speed and staying off the brakes during cornering results in a way faster exit and faster overall time. Just remind yourself, if you got traction for braking, you still got traction for harder cornering.

  • @juluisreyes9094
    @juluisreyes9094 4 роки тому

    Nice one doddy..hehe

  • @kilobitti
    @kilobitti 5 років тому

    Entertaining video! But was that really a flat corner? It even had a berm to start with!

  • @aberres7142
    @aberres7142 5 років тому

    We wanna see his bikes! ❤️

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 років тому

      He probably doesn't have any

  • @felixkoniger6378
    @felixkoniger6378 4 роки тому

    Lots of Potential in those videos but i would have liked a little more Details. Or the entry and exit of the curves. I struggle most in connecting the various turns and obstacles rather than just doing them one by one.
    Still a big thanks though. Keep it going!

  • @sultanabran1
    @sultanabran1 5 років тому

    flashback of dodie's crash is so good

  • @jabronster
    @jabronster 3 роки тому +1

    Idk why but dropping my outside foot the slightest bit in a berm actually makes me go faster

  • @tmfrs2
    @tmfrs2 5 років тому

    What are those trousers Niels wearing

  • @JedTaneo
    @JedTaneo 5 років тому

    I'm a noob. I wonder what gear are you usually engage on downhill?

  • @Mylittleretrocomputerworld
    @Mylittleretrocomputerworld 4 роки тому

    and how could you manage these turns without a dropper seat post on a ht bike?

  • @toddgoff2961
    @toddgoff2961 5 років тому

    Good add for a new presenter. Good job guys!
    #askgmbn What do you guys think of the manual machines like what Blake built? Would this be a useful tool for learning manuals? I have a limited time on the trails and bike. Thinking during my down time I could just build one and practice?
    Thanks

  • @after_midnight9592
    @after_midnight9592 4 роки тому +1

    Is pumping the suspension harder recommended before practicing berms in a bike park? I lock out my suspension, but the ring still shows over 50% sag at the end of the run.

    • @l0renzz0
      @l0renzz0 3 роки тому

      Wait, you lock you suspension and the ring still sags 50%? That should not happen

  • @username6333
    @username6333 4 роки тому

    Hello, I still don't know how I should position my pedals through a berm, should they be level or outside pedal down?

  • @Slow.Smooth
    @Slow.Smooth 5 років тому

    Great presenter swap right there

  • @huckfin1598
    @huckfin1598 2 роки тому

    It’s all about leaning forward and putting weight onto the inside hand. It places weight over front wheels so you don’t under steer and supports your body. If you’re doing it right it’s a work out. Forget all that foot and bike-body separation crap

  • @lenieramos1064
    @lenieramos1064 3 роки тому

    Come here in alaska trail

  • @lukemonroe8303
    @lukemonroe8303 5 років тому

    He's gooooooooood!!!!!!

  • @javisst44
    @javisst44 5 років тому

    Nice vid but in the flat corner part you used the upper banked part, that doesn't really help anyone with an actual flat corner 😉

  • @siemens198195
    @siemens198195 5 років тому

    Are all your POC visors crooked at GMBN?

  • @Psyplus
    @Psyplus 5 років тому

    The new presenter is a fricken lord!

  • @oswaggy
    @oswaggy 5 років тому

    Rich is like a combination of Neil and Blake ahaha

  • @TMan29
    @TMan29 4 роки тому

    Why y'all wearing the watch on thr left hand? Any particular reason?

  • @brokenlegz
    @brokenlegz 5 років тому

    What was that doddys first video? No way. I remember watching it though

  • @loosecannon3a
    @loosecannon3a 4 роки тому

    where are you doing your videos?

  • @mtbdalily2757
    @mtbdalily2757 5 років тому

    I like the new presenter😜

  • @laynedanson9396
    @laynedanson9396 5 років тому +1

    I corner crash all the time

  • @markbroad119
    @markbroad119 3 роки тому

    Off camber turn ?