Mountain Bike Basics 101 (New riders)

A few fundamental concepts for beginning Mountain Bikers
Weight Distribution (Attack position)
The fast line through turns
Concepts applied to single track trails

I made this video because I had my share of falls on the local trails. Most of them were due to weight distribution and by taking the 'wrong line' through the trail. Let me know if this is helpful to you by rating and sending me a short reply. I may make a few more short vids on improving your mtb'ing skills.

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Sports

Tags:

• Mountain bike
• attack position
• single track
• basics

[Cefn]

that first picture the guy is milking his own prostate with that saddle! my pro tip: if your going anywhere off road, lower that saddle! Youll be pissing blood otherwise

[HealthyNactive]

@Cefn, in the photo, the rider is standing on the pedals in a horizontal position and is not sitting.

[fourpointohh]

I just picked up a kona entry level mt. bike... and i must know, why are the seats so long!? it pokes my tea bag (lmfao)

[HealthyNactive]

@fourpointohh, check out another seat in the bike store!  Gotta protect that tea bag! ! ! ! FTW!

[Marinemiketobe]

I watched your video and then watched some extreme downhill mountain biking. I got to say, "you are absolutely right." Thanks for the tips.

[HealthyNactive]

@Marinemiketobe, glad you found it informative. I made these for novice mtb'ers, but the fundamentals can be applied to all mtb'ing disciplines. Just be careful out there!

[spyderLAJ]

@Cefn Who sits down going downhill? While it's true that you need to lower your seat when going downhill, that first picture looks more like it's showing the rider with his seat in that position for a more uphill drive. 3mm? I strongly doubt that's the only clearance he has.

[wardez100]

@Cefn Your comment made me laugh like fuck

[Cefn]

@HealthyNactive yes and when he sits he has all of 3 mm to go, what happens when hes goign downhill over a bumpy section and that saddle forces him over the handle bars? dont try and be a smart arse ive ridden for years

[HealthyNactive]

@han131han, when your going downhill, you need to use your judgment. If it is steep, you will usually sit behind your seat to prevent yourself from going OTB's. If it is a general downhill single track or fireroad, you need to weight the front tire more so you can turn without it sliding. (Which will cause you to wipe out)