6 Mistakes To Avoid When Riding A Hardtail Mountain Bike
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2018
- From the wrong mindset, to more practical skills such as braking, body position and line choice, here are some of the mistakes we make when riding a hardtail and how to avoid them!
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Did we miss anything? Which of these mistakes do you make?
I love the hardtail videos. The only issue I found with this video is when it comes to braking in that s turn is the braking part. Just send it.
I made the mistake of buying a hardtail with good components when I shudda but a fully with lower components and upgraded over time. So much more fun to ride and build up, love getting new parts!
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The first suggested line seems to be dangerous in terms of slipping to the side.
i stand up when i climb!
The biggest mistake I make with my hard tails is going up and down worse rock gardens than those and then trying to figure out on the fly when I have to get off and walk to not die.
Yur legs ARE the rear shocks...Use them!
so true!
Word!
My bike has multiple shocks, so why use my legs & arms?
If I wanted to ride like I'm on a BMX, I'ld be riding one.
@@sphinxrising1129 climbs easier, still has decent suspension, doesn't cost several thousand dollars, and it's a nice challenge while still having suspension to keep you in control of the bike. It's not a BMX, larger wheel diameter, has suspension fork which still provides some rear suspension, better geometry for descending and climbing. Need I go on? Here's a suggestion, if you don't want to ride a hard tail, don't. But don't be a smug twat about it.
@@sphinxrising1129 yeah we talk about hardtail bro😑
The number one mistake when riding a hardtail is thinking that a full suspension will make you a better rider.
Number one mistake is to ride a hardtrail
@@TheDivinity29 no
It’s more comfortable ;)
Pibbles 'n Bits It actually made me a better rider.
Gives me more confidence to tackle harder trails and features. Id say that makes me a better rider than before
as a hard tail rider, I appreciate these types of videos, lots to think about.
Grandpa Grinder same here
Can I ask you? I am thinking in changing my bike, and I thought going on with a hardtail.
What's the pros of a hardtail?
@@himetex better at pumping more air control or smthing liddat
@@jettdiff5788 thx pall
@@himetex I like the direct reaction of the hard tail layout, and I dont ride in competition events everyday. I ride my bike to work, to pick up stuff at the store, and tear around the odd local trail. So a big part is the look of the bike. Hard tails look bad ass. They have that custom look that really lends itself to spectacular paint, anodized and billet items seem to have more impact on a hard tail also. I just bought a 2019 Scott Aspect, and I got a great deal on it, but that orange/yellow/grey paint job looks like a rolling nightmare. As soon as I got it home, I pulled the wheels off and rattle canned it military olive drab. Everything else on the bike is black, and now it looks great. I put a metallic lime green short stem on it with metallic green bars, and metallic green flat pedals. I got some hand grenade valve stem caps on Amazon. The bike now looks totally bad ass, and its -19c in Edmonton Alberta at the moment and snowing. Balls (Cant wait for some nice weather)
That fork is worth more than my entire bike
Lol
same....i've just bought an used hardtail with rim brakes and 100mm xct fork....but i'm still jumping downhill ramps with it. :))
same here
Seer-of-things like 125 lbs (57 kg)
Seer-of-things i’ve managed to get some money and imma buy my first dh bike in january
Pls more Hardtail vids. 👌🤘🖒
Daniel B ok Ma dude.
you should have a look on our chanel!
Defiantly agree here. Sold my 120mm full sus and built a 150mm aggro hardtail 🤘🏻 loving it @blake Samson
I love my hardtail
I'm an old man ( 56 ) , Lovin the rides in the woods .. Yeh , I'm not the best jumper , bunny hoppin guy on the trail. But , I'm OUT there .. ! My rides the 2017 Trek marlin 7 . Good bike , for what I need and do . !
Hey, thank you for being into the sport! I bought my mother a bike so she can ride with me and my friend itll be here soon. Shes getting close to her 50s!
53 years old on a 2020 Specialized Epic Pro HT, same ability as you, same passion to be out on the trail...ride till I die...
Just turned 57. Haven't ridden my '87 Jamis Dakota in decades. Purchased an '03 Jamis Dakar Sport a week ago, and put 43mi on it, in 4 rides up and down the local peak. So much fun (still), but I can't believe what a workout the climbing is. I run this same trail and chase down any MTB riders I see (unless they are REALLY strong), but I'm blown away at what a different work out it is.
54 and new to this sport. Volleyball 2 on 2 is tough with the pandemic. I’m not skilled in any way but having a blast and enjoying nature with my gf. Used 2017 specialized rockhopper 29er works for me
Love these comments! I'm 35, been riding mtb's since a kid and never had a really 'bad ride'. I love the sport. You guys tho, truly inspirational. Hope I'm still riding when I hit my 50's!
Blake - "It's not a race at the end of the day."
Me - "...unless it is."
True very true
Remember, it's only a race if there is more than one rider on the trail...
i said that to my self when watching the video 😂
I see you're ready, I am also ready. Aaannnd GO!
Love these videos... I'm a 56 years old, Old Man, still riding my vintage Kleins I've had for 30 + years. Used to race all over the Northeast USA back in the Late 80's Early 90's but nowadays I'm just happy to get out on the trail when it's not too crowded with all of you young punks riding circles around me on your $4000 bikes. Love you guys and seeing these videos makes me wish I was 25 again with all of this modern technology.
56?? Just a kid We are the OGRES. Old Guys Ride Every Saturday. But your skill level is above most of us.
I am average age at 33 3/4,,,,, for the second time.
55 and still riding Florida trails. But body cant take to much of a beating anymore. Wish I still had the wind I did when I was younger.😎 keep on riding!
"There's a drop here.There's some rocks here.Here's a pointy rock, that's got puncture all over it." 😂😂😂 These are the moments that make me enjoy watching these videos, keep em coming.
As a newbie to the sport I found this very helpful. As an old guy I find myself questioning the intelligence of getting into this sport at my age. I enjoy watching the local cyclists tearing down the mountain trails of Ecuador but I think at least for now I’ll keep my 65+ year old bones on the bunny slopes and side roads.
Yep.. I'm 52 and just getting into it.. I'm on the bunny slopes or less .
Good for you! I too am about to buy my first proper bike and get into some trail riding
Keep going!👍im 57 and after years of FS I am going back to a steel hard tail this year.
I'm a 34 year old newbie and I worry about what I'm doing at times but Christ it's fun and rewarding!
I just started myself at 54 and I’m not looking back. I like the connection I feel on a hard tail. Baby steps…
Great video. Feel like it was getting back to the roots of GMBN. Felt like there has ben a bit of a shift towards jumps, tricks, slope style type riding at the expense of just plain old trail riding. Liked it, cheers.
I've liked GMBN since I began watching back in early 2017, but Blake, just makes this channel so much fun. His enthusiasm is contagious!
Hell Yeah, Hardtail Vids! Love them!
then have a look on our chanel!
I don't even own a bike atm, but I'm addicted to the videos
What do you ride at the moment??? A scooter or skateboard???
Not great for off road and rocky trails. Best hurry and get a bike bro 🚲⛰your missing the fun
ME TOO!!! lol only trails available to ride around me are 2hrs away, all ski resorts in the winter. Scaarrryyyyy!!!!
Time to buy.
Same lol. I'm in the Dallas area so there are plenty of trails in the area. Yeah, no big downhill trails around here due to the mostly flat geography. But Arkansas is less than 4 hours away, and has been killing it building mountain trails the last few years. I'm so fucking ready to get started, just have to take care of other priorities first.
I was the same. Managed to save up some cash and finally purchased a new hard tail, I couldn’t imagine spending 5k+ on some over hyped bike
I was riding MT Bikes before suspension. It's amazing to me that now, it all seems to be about going faster. I still enjoy picking a line and working a trail like I'm rock climbing. Solving line after line with control and smoothness. Now, it seems to be just hang on and go as fast as you can. I just don't see the appeal.
David Stanley I grew up with hard tails and I am just 18 but I have a few 90s full rigid bikes that I dedicate to my “old bike day” every once in a while just me and an old bike hitting the trails! I still love them.
I just figured this out and it has made riding so much more fun! I took my daughter riding and told her try slowing down, reading the trail, and being smooth and she said it was the most fun she'd ever had riding!
Still got my 26 with rigid fork
I agree. I don't see the appeal either why it's all about zipping as fast as possible through the trail. It's the same with cars, everyone just wants to go as fast as possible. I like getting some good speed going downhill but for the most part I just want to ride the trail and explore.
For me personally it isnt about going fast. I just love technical things, which ofcourse are often bumpy etc.
I got myself a full-sus and I have to say Im amazed, its so much nicer for my back and it doesnt hurt as much. The only reason I ever saw to get a full-sus is the comfort, not to go faster
Keep up the hardtail videos with the nukeproof scout. They’re always great.
More video on hardtail!!! Like
Absolutely love my hardtails which I've been riding for about 30 years, bought a full sus long time ago but soon went back to hardtail, been on 29 hard tail for last 5 years
Watching you talk about rough lines and punctures is fantastic. So much passion. So much ABSOLUTE DISDAIN for punctures.
if you got everythig under control on your hardtail - you're rideing TO SLOW!
Mac!ek PARAF I have to get off and walk to not die
I am very sketchy on my HT. scariest thing is when it understeers but by god if it aint fun 😂😂
I have many years of riding a HT, you ride it so you don't end up cutting your speed because you hit an earlier section too fast, but yes, pick your lines and go fast, especially if there's a climb ahead as you'll be a good way up it before you start to slow.
riding* too* At least you used the correct "you're".
haha! ;)
Love my hardtail, I think they're loads more fun than full suss because you feel more of the trail under you
diluteduk I agree, but jumping is a bit sketchy with hardtails, it's way more scary...
I rode hardtails for 20 years. No way I'm doing it one more season. Edit: 25 years, forget how old I am sometimes.
HighFlyer I agree! Much prefer my full susser at my age! 😂
Hardtails are fun bikes as long as you have a fullsusser to ride as well... getting stuck with a hardtail is like dreaming everyday with having a full
Riding my hardtail makes me feel like a kid again especially when I ride trails, there is nothing like getting the line right on downhill sections
Back on a HT after many years on a full squish. I forgot how much fun and accurate they are. Thanks for the tips and keep up the great work.
very nice tips and pointers for hardtail user like me... not so many tips for hardtail now... good job...
I ride a short travel full sus XC bike (80mm front and rear), so I feel like these tips are still super applicable! Thanks y'all
Awesome what you can do on a hardtail! This video is super useful. I spent a lot of money on upgrading my hardtail and still struggled so I started to think about buying a full suspension bike but now I see how much you can get out a HT with good technique. Thanks!
Bloody love hardtails. Rode one as my first bike and it made me so much of a better rider than when I switched to a dualie. I often think of going back to get the skills back.
Thank you!! I love all the attention you give the hardtail since that’s all I have and can afford right now. I’ve learned some great things about the bike I have from this channel rather than just wanting a bike that I don’t have.
Just got a vitus sentier after a few years break from biking, and it's great, first time out I realised that the bike is way more capable than my skills are currently allowing. Your vids are helping me remember techniques and now itching to get back out on it, thanks great vids 👍
Coming from a bmx background, this is perfect for me . Just getting used to bike size and enjoying the process...thx mate
The humble hardtail... i like it!
I love that quote practice builds confidence and that’s so true... been riding my hard tail for 5 years and learned all these lessons the hard way lol... what’s crazy is I never realized how much of a work out your arms get
I love watching these. My trail riding really has improved a lot and I’ve been riding MTB since 12.
may I add number 7? -forgetting you're on a hard tail....
imagine riding along.. having a fun time on a trail you know and frequent on a full sus.. and carried away at a very technical section, you go in, the way you would on your full sus..
I primarily ride a 29in hard tail. I've found it super helpful in Rocky situations to sit way back on the saddle. The shift in your bodyweight and how you take the impacts makes it so you can ride much faster.
I've totally falling in love with my hardtail again. I was forced to ride it because my full suspension was in the shop. So my backup hardtail is a GT Ricochet with 650b plus wheels and tires. And now I'm going upgrade crazy . I'm going to have GX eagle, new Forks and new hydraulic disc brakes.That 2.8 Tire gives it just enough sponge factor to make it absorb the trail. Loving the hard tail!
HARD TAIL WEEK PLEASE......
Nice! send us some photos for top mods at dirtshed@gmbn.com !
Similar experience here recently... rode my hardtail more while my shock was at Fox; when the shock came back, it sat on the shelf for 3 weeks before I finally put my FS back together, as I kept riding the HT (also a NP Scout like Blake's). I enjoyed it so much, I'm having a custom steel frame made.
I prefer hardtail. First thing that reminded me of bombing trees on skies. Let the legs go rubber and be the shock. Lean back a lil. Use your speed to keep you in control. Pure bliss
9:08 that jump 🔥
Love riding hardtail - thanks for the tips 👍🏼
I love these hardtail vids keep em comming GMBN! I ride one too and we're riding this weekend. Cant wait to shred the trails
"You wanna be a little more *Flamboyant*.." is really just the most perfect way to explain it. Thank you. - AB in Santa Barbara, California and Sabah, Borneo
Just bought myself a Rockhopper 29” Hard tail. It’s my first MTB I can’t wait to hit the local trails Thanks for the tips 🤘
I started out as a BMX rider, I found that all of those fluid techniques on a BMX bike transfer flawlessly to hard tail MTB riding. The best riders I know are really animated on the bike, nearly exaggerating their movements to maximize the ballet that is hard tail riding.
Great video. Quite helpful for the MB'er with "developing" skills like myself. Don't know if I will ever be able to bunny hop at 65 years of age but hope does spring eternal. Confidence is an issue for me and it is a work in progress, and your suggestions are more that a few steps toward that feeling. Thank you.
Total newbie here just got a carrera vengeance and this video has helped alot cheers dude
Thanks for all the advice, I'm working hard to put it all together on the trail. I ride a hard tail on rocky rough terrain in the Missouri ozarks, just getting started, but loving it!
Those of us on hard tails, because that is what we, have appreciate this.
Have rebuilt my old Cove Stiffee FR. And loving it. Can still shred everything that the full-sussers do. AS someone already mentioned, your rear suss is your legs!!!
These videos are the best! You've improved my riding immensely in just a couple months. I've got a GT hardtail so these are especially informative. Keep it up!
I have a hardtail that is my first mtb I never had full sus but I love my bike more than any thing
Sending er on a hardtail like a savage 🤙🤙🤙🤙
I've had two riding sessions with my hardtail, this video was fun helpful and I love this channel. liked it.
Great job Blake def my favorite gmbn presenter!
5:53 Time is like a Clock in the Heart.
I try to follow what 38 Special said - "Just hold on loosely, But don't let go. If you cling too tight babe You're gonna loose control"
The second guessing has gotten me so many times getting back into riding my hardtail. BUt it is still fun and I am growing more confident every day I ride. Learning how to do a wheelie now so I can learn how to do a manual. Love your channel.
Really digging all the videos about rowdy hard tails...THANK YOU
Man! I wish I had his energy!
Blake, can you do some "budget" hardtail vids? Like the Trek Marlin, or the Specialized RockHopper?
If you want to do any real trail riding, get something more capable than that price point. *Source* own and loathe a Specialized Rockhopper.
I still shred it, but I wish I had a bit more bike every time I'm on it.
@@pizzapie4me I know this is old, but what do you think of a $1,200 bike?
@@toot6325 $1200 is a good starting price, but prices have skyrocketed over the past year. I would make sure the bike at the very least has Rockshox or Fox fork if you're getting a hardtail. If you go for a rigid or even a single speed bike, you can get a whole lot more for your money.
Very helpful vid, basically everything a rider should know when facing those rocks and trails deep in the woods, alone with its bike. It helped me a lot.Thanks for sharing.
Awesome tips! I've been riding HT for 6yrs now, and I see quite a lot of movements and body positions that already do, must be mind/logic thing (to me anyway).. BUT, you've given SO MANY extra advice points!! I've been looking at FullSus the last while, but now even more eager to 'pump' some more HT! You've got some Awesome skills! THANKS!!
Any tips for body positioning for a 6’5” person? I always feel out of position on the more technical parts - particularly the rougher downhill patches (try to keep it smooth, it’s probably just a lack of confidence and a healthy bit of fear that start me over thinking those descents). Love the vids, you guys are awesome!!!!
I think I would recommend a frame size that would fit a tall rider and also adjust the seatpost to a height that is comfortable when pedalling for climb, but lower for descrnding
Such a great vid. I ride a hardtail and these tips are priceless.
Jack Adler they really are.
I switched from a FS to a hardtail last year and it was way better than i thought it would be. The plus size tires do wonders and I REALLY love the way they climb. All the power goes to the rear wheel.
Thanks
That is an awesome and informative video. As a 51 yo bloke who is having a crack at some trails on a hardtail, this is perfect! You realise that the skills you once had on a BMX bike 40 years ago don't really exist any more or apply to this format.
Keep up the great work
Good to meet you on that day Blake (I was the bald ginger guy at the bike hire shack). The road bike is now being used as a coat hanger whilst I buy a MTB.
C Oliver hahaha I remember!!! Hope you had a good day dude.
Don’t forget to take that poor guy out for a spin every now and again :,c
Suspicious Tumbleweed yep I still use mine to commute to work and back.. Really helps with fitness for those beauty mtb days!
How can you be bald but be ginger?
Well baldness only refers to the head.....do i really need to explain this?
Nobody:
Blakey: heah
excellent video - helps a lot to eliminate some classical mistakes. I love hardtail biking. Looking for the best line is demanding, though, when you are on holidays and not on your familiar tour.
Hi Blake, thanks for the video and all the tips. I ride a hard tail a lot here in Spain and find that tyre choice is very important too. Talk to local riders, bike shops etc and see what other guys are riding. Most are happy to share opinions. I recently changed tyres from one brand to another on recommendation and it has made the bike feel much more planted all around in the dry, stony conditions here. Thanks again buddy, ride on. Tim
Blake can you do a guide how todo step ups... on a hard tail 😎
mark stone yes I can dude.
Tf? I LOVE smashing through rough rock gardens and roots on my hardtail as hard as possible! Gotta run a lot of PSI tho hahaha
Excellent summary. Keep up the good work.
Great video!!! Keep the knowledge and wisdom coming. Y’all are a great inspiration.
I love my hardtail!
me too! :)
I always bring spare tire tube when I’m riding my hard tail.
Such an informative video!! Thanks GMBN for the motivation
Great video,I am a hard tail rider and struggle with most of this video. Was on a gravel ride and flatted front and back. Have since gone tubeless but still worry in rock gardens. Am going to lower my seat as I struggle with roots coming down hill. Thanks for the info !!
When I Started MTB in mid 90's Mt bikes were 10 speeds with fat tires and flat bars
Flat, narrow bars 😂 times have changed, eh?
Hi GMBN, I use my hardtail MTB for daily commute to work which is about 12 Kms, so on average I cover about 30 Kms daily (on tarmac). Would really appreciate if you can help me out with some riding tips and gears for daily commute on MTBs. Also, I tend to twist my ankel a lot, can I use basketball shoes for daily commute to ensure better ankle stability?
Thanks
Nice vid, nice to see that I actually have learned something with my years in the saddle!
As someone that just bought a hardtail, I appreciate this video and cant wait to get out there and ride
As hardtail rider, I felt that "you're gonna feel every bump"
Looking at getting my first hardtail so I’m doing the RUclips research and this video makes a lot of sense 👍
What did you end up getting?
Guess we'll never know
Only just see these replies 🤦♂️ went for vitus sentier loved it worked perfectly then got talked into getting a full sus broke my arm at chicksands lost all confidence and bikes been out twice but soon as I leave the floor I crap my pants and sack it off. Irony in the fact I ride dirt bikes on the lanes and have no issues doing 50+ but cannot seem to gell with mtb anymore 😕
GMBN - you are the true ambassadors of getting people to love and understand our passionate lifestyle, the one we call cycling and mtb cycling .....
Learnt so much in my transition from road cycling to mtb and xc from you guys!!! The more technique learned- the more smiles per miles I get....
Thank you guys and gals!! ❤️
That's so great! The more we can help, the better we're doing, so always good to hear!
That bunny hope near the end was nuts love it !!
Watching this makes me thinking....Am I even gonna have a full suspension bike??
😂😂😂shit full sus are expensive
but hardtails cool tho. 👌🏾👌🏾
Christian Suela you could always by an entry level full squish
Hmm I dont know maybe Ill just stick to my hardtail for now but thanks 😊👋🏾
@@christiansuela1846 get a used fs, there are really solid deals about 1000$ for downhill or enduro ;) the tech didnt really Change since 2012 so :)
@@swedishdagger8410 Honestly, I'd rather ride a tricked hardtail than an entry level FS...
Hey GMBN great video! I am thirteen years old from Ireland and would love if you guys came to Ireland! Keep up the awesome work GMBN:)
Mel Walsh same I'm 13 from Dublin and go mtbing in tick nock
Where ? I'm mayo
Feidhlim O shea dublin
Yeah ticknock 😂🤙🏻
Mel Walsh I am 13 from Mexico :v
Just got my first mountain bike ever. A Scott 940 Scale Hardtale. I cannot wait to dive into this amazing sport. Just moved to Idaho and there is so much to do. Yahoo!
I very recently got into mountain biking. I bought a hardtail from a local shop. This video was extremely helpful to me. Thank you
Could you guys come to Ireland
MTBS that would be great
Having a hard tail is the only way to get the true outdoor biking experience. Who goes outdoor for comfortability
This is incredibly insightful! You've earned yourself a Sub sir.
I'm getting my Trek Procaliber 6 next week.. as a so called rookie that and this video will be make a good starting point for me
And again a great gmbn video! Blake is killin it with his skills and enthusiasm. :-) And yeah, hardtails rock! :-)
3:27 hehe he said doodoo
Hardtails -> sniper riffle
Full sus. -> machine gun
Both fun though as long as you ride 👌🏻
XC hardtail will be lighter then Fully.. so faster !!
SUS
Excellent. My 10 yr old has just got her first entry level hardtail and I’m trying build her confidence on the bike. This helps explain what I was banging on about all weekend about body position. Cheers
My friends are full suss and I'm the hard tail fan so these hints and tips are great for me to build my confidence and along with it my speed. I'm now taking my son along showing him how to jump etc. and he's loving it. So thanks for the vid and I'll certainly be taking the info to the trails.......as soon as I get home from offshore that is...CHEERS!
What's the song at 0:25?
Can you follow this up with a full suspension version of this video
Great to see the hardtail videos! Keep ‘em coming!
Saddle height: in climbing segment, seat height looks higher than in body position segment at start? Do you have a dropper post?
I ride a mix of road, paved trail, gravel, mixed use (hiking / equestrian), and flow - I like my higher saddle as I can transfer max power. The lean-forward, stay seated guidance is spot on for climbing!
I’d like to see some skills drills for hardtails - and rigid, for that matter - like hopping low obstacles like curbs or logs, threading between tight trees, etc. (Though that last bit has more to do with my wide bars....)
Cracking video, thanks. 👍
I love Blake's delivery. He's a great presenter.