Tips for tackling the techiest climbs on your MTB
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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I recently visited Alafia River State Park, a place notorious for it's short punchy climbs. Lance Trappe and myself give our top tips for tackling the challenges!
Check out Alafia here:
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Few things beat the feeling of clearing a hard technical climb! Thanks for the tips!
THIS! My friends won't get it but it's an insane rush to succeed where you failed for weeks/months!
Learned more watching Drew struggle. That coaching was phenomenal, great clear
Andrew tying the climb at the 5 minute mark was actually the most informative and helpful. Not only was his gear incorrect and his seat up on the first attempt but he was sitting. Pretty much sitting on the second attempt until almost the end but... he stood up on the pedals the third time, really got the power down and made it. EXCELLENT! Both of you guys were standing up on the climbs but you didn't mention that as a point or tip. Perhaps it's just instinctive for you to stand that you didn't even think about it. Great video, thanks!
Whoot whoot!! Way to go tackling a subject most riders dred. Everybody enjoys going down fast but you have to go up first, albeit sometimes at a snail's pace, it has to be done. Thanks for dropping another vid!!
Haha I am that lazy guy that walks up a lot
I love climbing rather than down the trail.
Guys it was great - Obviously. But Drew's intial fail, and 2nd attempt, and final victory; was not only great to see but really made it all come together for us as viewers. Thank you guys, great job. 👍
Not to over look, it's AWESOME seeing my local trails featured. And the improvements over the last 2 years, you guys would be stoked. Even better than before.
Drew definitely made the video.
Very good to see different styles and skill levels in the same video. It is inspiring to see you do it, but so much more educational seeing someone else struggle and being coached.
Glad you liked the video!
I love how the cameraman wasn't paying attention to any of the tips at first 🤦🏼♂️
Always love to watch videos of my local trails, Oh yeah! 🤘😎
Lucky.
@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Can you say the same thing in July?
Had a great time here this winter with my 7yo! Such a great spot for the whole family!
In my life I have been everywhere in FLA. Or so I thought. Hills and cliffy character. Never would have thought it possible. Great advice, gents.
Best ending ever....
Shut Up and Ride lol
Thanks for this! I’ve been struggling with climbs and I think it’s from too easy of a gear. The car spinning out was a nice visual
thanks for checking it out!
You can definitely see the slight different technique with you each using different pedals. Both are effective devices/tools.
Love the way he treats his bike as a pogo stick
Definitely looking forward to spring and warm weather to start trying to improve.
Great video. Can’t beat a tips video from the trail boss. Keep em comin!
Michael Graci thanks buddy!
I'm the guys in blue who goes too low on the gears...
Nice to get a tip on how to improve this, I never thought the problem was my gear actually. Thanks :)
Hey Jeff keep up the good work and be safe out there in Wally world.
thank you!
Thanks guy's for the tips it's great that Jeff's in town shred it up !! 😉✌🏼
Thanks again for another helpful video on climbing! Can't wait to start working on these techniques.
Adrenaline Is Life thanks for checking it out
Exactly the advice I was looking for after a great ride today. Biggest obstacles for me is what gear and timing of switch on short steep tech hills. Looking forward to practicing. Thanks guys 🤛🏽
So the "gear selection" tip is to choose the right gear.
...Got it!
Sorry!, I think the key is to choose a gear that allows you to spin about 60 to 80 rpm which is a little lower than the normal 80 or 90 you'd spin on a typical climb.
Jeff Lenosky
Ok, thanks. But I normally categorize my climbing cadence as either "Hack up a lung." or "Hack up my lunch." I usually settle on hacking up a lung, then kick it into hacking up my lunch just as I crest the summit.🤢
...ya, I'm outta shape 😰
@@vincef7487 one step\crank stroke at a time! Forward progress! 😇😎
Excellent tips love the footage
cellphonenut thank you
Never been to this trail, but as a lifelong Floridian I instantly recognized this as my state.
Great vid guys, thanks! As a new rider, techy climbs always do me in. I hit a bump wrong and there goes all my forward momentum. not sure if its worse due to my hardtail bike or not. As spring approaches, I'm definitely feeling motivated to tackle skills stuff this riding season!
That looks like lots of fun 😊 I guess I will contemplate buy a mountain bike. I'm a race bike kind of guy myself. After seeing your video, I sure be looking into it. 😊
Haha “but mostly, be a boss”. Reminded me of Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone on Anchorman
Thanks for the tips !!! Great video
That’s what I like about mountain biking. Climbing!
I love Andrew.... inspiration!
after watching this I realized how much I was doing wrong when climbing. Harder gear with lowered saddle will help on the tech climbs. Thanks..
You guys rock. Thanks for all the good info !
Hi Jeff ! Great video.
The ending smashed me down, I laugh :))))))))).
Greetings from Poland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
robass22 thank you for watching.
Great info there are different ways to get where we want to go,step back look at the alternative routes,try different routes vfind the one that works for me, great info thanks.
I made an elliptical chainwheel and it tackles hills and even the muddy ones that you can't because it doesn't stay dead-centered. The spin-heads dissed it for their 'classic' (antique) cycles; Shimano BioPace dodged Mark Hattan's patent with a feeble rendition.
Great tips!
Nice one, liked it a lot. Thanks. 🙂
thanks for checking it out!
Awesome video!
Great video 👍
I really enjoy the downhill. HOWEVER, I get the biggest sense of accomplishment when I finally best a techy uphill climb.
Rob Brumfield pretty much the same for me. Downhilling rules but tech climbing is the best.
Great info, got a lot to learn.
lol..the ending..:D
mikieson thanks
I don't know why it never occurred to me to have the saddle down for a steep climb. Gives more room on the bike. Definitely have to try this.
Thanks helpful tips
Gold as always!!!
Nice video I still think you should hit the tech at O’Bannon woods in southern Indiana most of the trails are the campground part of the park
In short: power in a straight line and keep relaxed (let the bike move under your body).
There are too many good riders on many UA-cam channels trying to give tips but they don't have any idea how to communicate the facts!
sounds good!
Thanks for the tips. JAHLOHA from Hawaii. 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Alafia!!!!
Camera man's last one was neater. Momentum is key trackstanding swaying and getting hung up(stalling) then trying to grind is way tougher
Drew nailed it!
Hulk smash can sometimes work best 👊🏻😝
Hello from Russia! A good instructional video. I had a question in my head - why isn’t there a video about skiing in the North Shore style right now? It seems to me if you add different wooden obstacles to regular skating it will be cool!

Halley Hansen that would be so rad? I don’t know if there’s enough snow? Someone comment.
From watching the video, the primary skill seems to be hopping up the shelf rather than taking it on with the back tire. I guess in the next video...
That’s how I get up. As fast as I can. 😁
I need to practice very hopping like that.
good ol Gatorback
Arm The Creative love it!
That was cool .......i learned something,,thx
Love it
Seat down on the uphill teq lines. Noted.
Line choice: the left line on the sandy trail seemed easier better one, LOL!
Nice tips... can you talk about the bikes used here. Interested in what you're running.
Adrian Wevers I have a bike check on my page that totally shows my bike. Lance was on a tall boy. Check out the vid when you have a sec!
@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss thanks, I will.
good stuff. I'm the guy in too low a gear often.
I need to work on my trials skills !!!!!!
Thanks for the tip on elbow positioning! So should elbows be bent down and back at like a 45 degree angle or about parallel to the ground? I often feel like I am "pulling" the bike on climbs. Does this have to do with body positioning? Core? thanks for your videos!
When I'm descending I have elbows out like I'm hugging a barrel, when I'm climbing they're more tucked in to my sides with my forearms sorta parallel to the ground so I can pull towards the handlebars better when I need to.
Need to have Drew finish all your videos.
😎
What gears are you pushing? And what is your gear ratio?
Better get the climbing tidbits before you get back for mountain creek season!
Gonna need them for Dominion!
Awesome video buddy. What bike you riding? Also I struggle with techie switchbacks. Any tips.
Here's the bike! ua-cam.com/video/mU2lyWb45Jw/v-deo.html
and here's some tips!
ua-cam.com/video/jOgWgHE9Sg0/v-deo.html
Great tips. I really enjoy your videos. At 5’10”, but with short arms, I ride a size large 29er. Most bike sizing charts say I could go either medium or large. I often wonder if a size medium would be easier to maneuver on technical climbs. Do you recommend a smaller bike for someone like me who is in between sizes?Thanks
Climbing was quite a bit easier while I was on 29" I found my wheels don't get stuck in the holes as much
Now I'm on 27.5 I gotta relearn my climbing again as well as timing my pedals so that it doesn't strike
when all else fails, Haul Ass!
Thank you for the tips! Are you using your brakes when you get to those spots where you are track standing and hopping your bike over the obstacles?
What type of bike do you guys ride for techy climbs? I'm on the market for a new bike and that's my main requisite. Light, nimble and fast accelerations to get you going on tech climbs.
I have 2 bikes that I use for that. My signature bike which is a cromoly hardtail from Reeb names the ReDikyelous, It doesn't get any more nimble or faster accelerations than this. My other bike which I rode in this video is a 130mm travel bike called a Sqweeb.
Go Drew
First hours 👌
This makes me think of a section I have difficulty clearing in my local trails.
Question: Do you think wider tires helps with climbing? I have 2.3 tires, I tried 2.5 and it actually helped me climb better.
Absolutely!! It might not be faster but it gives you muck better traction.
Personal tips:
-try it at least 3 times. If you fail once and keep going with your ride, there will be no improvement.
-COMMIT TO IT: this one is the most important. If you go pedaling casually, and you know that root/stone is going to stop you, it will stop you.
BUT, if you visualize yourself going up the root, and pedal hard, you'll do it. Don't stop pedaling when at the obstacle because you won't clear it, instead, pedal harder.
Great video, except for the music. Talking over music never works.
Are you guys on 29 or 27.5 wheels?
Please
Josue Castillo 29 inch
Jeff, what kind of knee pads were you wearing?
Great, now I have lost the “I am too big” excuse for not being able to clear techy climbs. 6’4” 230.
Hey Jeff, what color is your REEB?
Michael Harvey this one was raw but my personal one is grey powder coat.
@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Thanks, Jeff. I just order one in River Blue.
@@michaelharvey5379 Awesome!! Where do you live? River blue is really nice
@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss I live in West Virginia, near Charleston.
Did you just order it recently? You’re gonna love it.
0:35 burro pass?
Seat down? For uphill? Why?
then cameraman uses forbidden technique
Hey Jeff is your friend a horse jockey that also rides bikes?
Jonas Cape @lancetrappe 🤷♀️
The best tip for most people seems to be an E-Bike nowadays. 😩
Corvette lol
Fist bump... awkward.
Hello - after watching this - I suck on a bike.
Obviously camera guy attacked it with more speed but in my opinion his last attempt looked better than both of the pros, but they still laughed at him, am I missing something???
Did he get lucky, possibly, but even with top notch skill some people still screw up on occasion so what’s the diff!!!!
Very unprofessional, and harms your brand/channel when you put others down!!!
Just cause you guys hop your way up shit doesn’t mean you cleared it clean in my book, this isn’t freestyle bmx!
Jalissa Jones Drew is awesome and his last attempt did look great. It’s just very unpredictable. That was one of about 10 tries. Lance and I took only a couple.
someones salty
Obviously you are no mountain biker, true mountain biker laughs when u climb, descent, crash, save or send it. It's all in good faith!!
i like to see grown men and a clyde at that to be teaching climbing. tired of seeing 150 pound millennials crushing climbs, of course they can crush climbs!
Great video! Thanks for the tips!