Hi Elaine! Apologies for the late reply! We are so stoked to hear that you found value from our video! Have you seen our latest one on riding switchbacks? Take care and chat soon! Vic & Wes 🖖😁
I wouldn’t suggest pointing toes when jumping. That gives the idea that a scoop is needed to hop. The reality is that if you stand next to your bike and lift the front end then push it forward, the rear lifts too. A backwards weight shift/pull into an explosion followed by pushing the front end forward is what brings up the rear. Your feet simply match the trajectory of the rear. While dipping toes tends to happen naturally while jumping, I wouldn’t suggest teaching a toe dip as that’ll cause a slipped pedal upon landing. That said, I understood what you meant and like the last video, I’m not trying to correct you. 😊 I just noticed something that could be confusing for newbies. 😇 Jeff-Kendall Weed made an excellent bunny hop video using slick wooden pedals. He illustrates what I’m getting at better than I can if you’re curious. 🤘 Keep up the excellent content! I’m a jaded Hardtail loving freerider so, take my words with a grain of salt…that said, I’m truly impressed. 🫶
Thank you Marno for the feedback! We will most certainly make a video on how to Bunny Hop the correct way 😉 take care and catch you on the next video 👊😎
Your explanation of the theory and basic principles is what I’ve been looking for! After lots…and lots…of MTB tutorials, this one got some important messages through my thick skull! Thank you.
Thanks for the support all the way from Florida USA. Not sure how you have been affected but sending healing ❤️🩹 vibes to you and all your fellow Floridians and hope that you stayed safe during Ian 👊😎 catch you in the comments of our next video 😉🤙
This is the first video I've seen where you say to lean forward as you come off the lip of the jump. The Loam Ranger sings "just stand up to the jump", but I guess the leaning forward is pretty similar. It must be a subtle lean as I didn't notice it overtly in your demonstrations. I'm still learning to jump. Great job guys!
Hi Brendan! Thanks for the message! Standing up to the jump is important, but because our bike accelerates off the takeoff one risks it getting away from us causing all sorts of troubles. The leaning forward is to ensure we hold our position so the bike does not get too far away from us. It is a subtle lean but it is a forward movement to stay with our bikes. Not to push the front wheel down, but to prevent our weight shifting away from the middle of the bike. Hope this makes sense 👊😉
I like the way you explained “Creating a wedge” between the handle bars and pedals to pull up on the pedals. That part has always confused me until I saw you demonstrate it beside your bike. Thank you!!!!
Sending all the best vibes to you! Thanks for being our greatest supporter... your love and encouragement means more to us than we could ever explain in words...Much Love 👊😎
Hi Steve 😊 Yes we finally bucked up the courage to start our RUclips 🎉 so stoked you enjoyed the video!! Maybe next year we can visit and we go ride!! Take care and chat soon 😘
THANKS U GUYS!! JUst got back from the trails. 58 years old, couldn't jump worth a crap. That thing you showed with pointing your chin forward, made everything click. I thought about ski jumpers, what do they do they get over the ski's. So yea man, I felt the back tire in the air!!! Weeeeeeeeeee!
Hi Dennis. Thanks so much for the feedback! We are so super stoked for you! Well done on getting some air 💪😁. It is really great for us as coaches to hear that our advice helps. Take care and ride on 👊😎 - Vic & Wes
Awesome tutorial! I love all your videos. I’m from Santa Cruz, California. South Africa is so amazing. I wish I had done some mountain biking while I was there, you make it look so cool. Thank you 🙏
@@MTNMAX88 thanks for the message! It’s been a while since we made any videos .i have just (Wes) immigrated to the USA (Connecticut) and Vic will hopefully join me soon (immigration complexities). But soon as im settled I will start with a new series of videos, should be up and running by the spring!! In the meantime you can keep in touch by visiting my website (masteringmtbskills.com). Take care and chat soon! Wes 💪😎
Excellent video - my right foot often comes off the pedal resulting in one or two nasty shin scrapes (!) - your tutorial has helped me correct that. Awesome! Subscribed!!!!
Just wanted to drop you a comment after i came across your channel last night. I've watched many tutorials on biking, and sometimes find the explanation and coverage not really translatable to putting into practise... your coverage in this makes total sense to me and look forward to going out this weekend to try your tips... Keep the content coming, please! Would love for you to cover berms and drops 🤟
Thanks so much for the message and we are so stoked that you found our video helpful!! We are currently working on our next video and it should be up by Monday morning 😉. Take care and look forward to hearing from you again! Cheers! 🤟😎
Hey guys great channel . I’ve just watched your how to jump tutorial, I’m what you call an middle age vet at mountain biking . I’ve been riding for 28 years . But after having a crash and causing a stroke I have been learning how to ride again and some small jumping. I’m so looking forward to watching more of your vids and helping on my journey. Awesome guys very inspirational 🤘🏽
Thanks for the message Robert! We are stoked that you have been able to recover from your crash! We hope that our videos can help you enjoy your riding more and make it safer for you 👊😎 take care and sending positive vibes your way! Cheers 🤙
So well put together guys! We've watched a lot of MTB channels, both for myself and my kids that are learning, yours is so well done and very helpful with a thoughtful, personalized angle on technique. Love all the info in the description, a lot of channels keep it so brief you never know where they were, about the gear, etc. Here's to a great future for the channel!! Cheers!
Thanks for the encouraging words Kevin. It means A LOT! Stoked you and your kids get to enjoy the love of MTB together and that you guys found our channel and video helpful! Take care and chat soon 👊😎
Hi Steve, thanks for the message. A common error we see is folks letting the bike get to far ahead of them off of a take off. That is why we need to push up and lean slightly forwards with our bike as we take off - think of looking over the front wheel without pushing it down - push up off your pedals and lean forwards with your bike. Your arms extend and as you lean forwards the bars come closer to your hips - make sure you Keep your front wheel dead straight and don’t let the bike get too far ahead of you. Start practicing this technique on small table tops and slowly increase your speed power. Take your time and don’t be in a rush. Propper jumping technique can take at least a year or two to really master - if you practice at least once or twice a week…
Thanks for the message Seren! Your feet should stay strong and connected to your pedals while you absorb the landing. When taking off remember to try stay connected to your pedals by pointing your toes a little down and getting a slight tensioning of the muscles in your feet, don't pull up with your feet, rather just hold onto your pedals with your feet - just think of doing this and it should become a feeling when you get it right. Start Small!! 😉
I stopped riding about a month ago this past summer because one I don't have anybody to ride with and the last time I went out I wrecked really bad. The costs are going through the roof and I'm not willing to drop thousands of dollars on a full suspension mountain bike. The bike I have now is a 2021 specialized rockhopper expert. After taking 15 years off I bought this bike thinking it was the s*** only to find out that it's just a XC bike. It has become apparent to me that it's not worth the costs and the injuries
Hi Dan, thanks for the message. Sometimes it can be hard to get to grips with a new sport. Mountain biking is one of the more difficult sports to master, and also finding folks to ride with who you are comfortable with is also difficult. We can totally relate to you and we have also been down the road where we feel that it’s just too much, too difficult, too expensive, and also the injuries are definitely a factor to consider. Our advice to you is that if riding mtb does not serve you then perhaps try a different format? Many of our followers are now getting into gravel bikes, where they ride longer distances and do more scenic rides exploring the country rather than hitting gnarly more technical trails. Many of the skills we cover to ride will cross over to gravel bike skills. Gravel bikes are also not as expensive. I’m not sure where you live but it’s worth finding a club that you can join that facilitates folks who are keen to just have fun without risking injury or the bank balance..take care and thanks for supporting our channel and we hope that you find some value and that there is some format in biking that you could really enjoy! Cheers! 👊😎
Hi Shaun! Thanks for the message. We would definitely suggest the two piece helmet with removable chin guard. We both ride the Leatt Enduro 4.0 which is also DH crash certified. Super light, super strong, and the best helmet we have ever used. Follow this link to our online store at Trailtechcycles for details … 😉👉 trailtechcycles.co.za/collections/helmets/products/leatt-helmet-mtb-enduro-4-0-v23-2023-new ⚠️Use this discount code for a 10% Discount 😎👉 VIC&WES10 Cheers 🤘😁
Hi guys I love ur videos and was checking out ur setup. I was wondering if you could give me a little advice on tyre pressures? I'm 80kg and ride mostly flow trails but some mild downhill enduro stuff with big rooty rolls and drops. Being from Scotland its mostly wet. I just got a Stumpjumper Evo Alloy and it's my first 29er and I'm not sure about pressure. Tyres are 2.3" diameter and non tubeless. I am more interested in grip than speed. Any advice would be gratefully accepted thanks!
Hi Robert! Thanks for the message! For your weight we would recommend 26/27psi at the back and 23/24 psi in the front..Wes personally runs 27 rear & 23 front as his go to but he may go up or down depending on the trails. Up if there are more rocky/techs sections with bigger drops and jumps and down if it’s more loamy and soft. Super soft tyres though can be too grippy and can also cause burps so don’t go too soft. We never go above 28/29psi rear or 19/20 psi front…front always 3-4 psi softer than rear…best is to test as many combo’s as possible on your preferred type of trails and make adjustments according to what fees best for your style of riding..
Hi! Yes it definitely works with hard tail too 👍 give it a try 👊😉 in fact it is probably easier with hard tail. Pls let me know how it works for you… cheers!
@@vicwesmtb Hi. The hardtail doesn`t have the opportunity to squeeze under the seat. In our city riders often jump with the "bunny hop technics" by displacement the body to the rear wheel on the trampoline and body movement to the starting position during the jump.
@@АлександрКоваленко-б1ч the Idea is to load your front shock with your feet. There is no need to load the rear. Try push your front shock down with your feet and then stand up and forwards to the jump. Bunny hop technique is no good as putting your weight on the rear wheel and then returning to original position increase your chances of getting bucked….
No issues with assembly for me ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".
Hi there, thanks for the comment! We don’t bunny hop at all when jumping so not losing any energy. We don’t bunny hop off a jump, we load and then unweight (explode) and lean slightly forwards with the bike… this ensures you keep momentum without changing the trajectory off of the takeoff and lip. This is completely different to bunny hopping. Hope this helps! Cheers 🤙
Thanks for putting this together - one thing I think is super important (for me at least) when first learning was to think of pushing through your heels as you go up the ramp - that forces your feet into the correct position when you actually leave the lip - preventing you from literally jumping off your pedals, and also leaving less likelihood of a weight imbalance in the air which can have all sorts of unpredictable results 😂
Thanks for the message! Yes, pushing through the jump with your heels definitely helps! Stay tuned for our advanced jumping video which we will share in the near future 👊😉
Its not that pushing through your heels puts your feet in the correct position. Its that your bike is a level (or two if your prefer) with the bottom bracket as the fulcrum point. Pushing through your heels as your pull or more correctly row your handlebars into your hips levers the rear wheel, putting pressure from the rear wheel into the jump face. This is what gives you lift. This goes for the front wheel where you are pushing the front wheel, or levering the front wheel into the face with an anti row movement. Suspension has little to do with jumping which is why you can do the same jumps on a bmx or non suspended dirt jump bike.
I'm an older mtb rider. A lot older! This is the first tutorial video that really breaks things down for those learning to jump. Thank you!
Hi Elaine! Apologies for the late reply! We are so stoked to hear that you found value from our video! Have you seen our latest one on riding switchbacks? Take care and chat soon! Vic & Wes 🖖😁
You beat me to making that comment first😂.
I wouldn’t suggest pointing toes when jumping. That gives the idea that a scoop is needed to hop. The reality is that if you stand next to your bike and lift the front end then push it forward, the rear lifts too. A backwards weight shift/pull into an explosion followed by pushing the front end forward is what brings up the rear. Your feet simply match the trajectory of the rear. While dipping toes tends to happen naturally while jumping, I wouldn’t suggest teaching a toe dip as that’ll cause a slipped pedal upon landing.
That said, I understood what you meant and like the last video, I’m not trying to correct you. 😊 I just noticed something that could be confusing for newbies. 😇
Jeff-Kendall Weed made an excellent bunny hop video using slick wooden pedals. He illustrates what I’m getting at better than I can if you’re curious. 🤘
Keep up the excellent content! I’m a jaded Hardtail loving freerider so, take my words with a grain of salt…that said, I’m truly impressed. 🫶
Great video guys, welcome to the Tube... cheers from Namibia... 🤘🏻
Thanks for the message! I’ve heard some
Good things about some of the riding in Nam 😉🤙
bothe of you are doing a very good job im a biker too i was born in johanesberg in southe africa
Thanks for the message! We are super happy that you enjoyed the video! We appreciate your support 👊😎
Beautiful vineyard ! Looks like wine country to me.
Thanks for the message! Yes! The Western Cape of South Africa is most certainly wine country 😉 we have some of the best vineyards in the world 🍷
Excellent tutorial; best on youtube
Thanks for the vote of confidence Boy Bergs 👊😎 next video dropping soon!
Vow! Local is finally lekka.
Best up and coming youtubers:)
Thanks for the vote of confidence 👊😎
Awesome - can't wait to see what's on offer!
Watching in Scotland 🤙very well explained and demoed👊
Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for the next video dropping soon! Take care and chat soon! 👊😎
Great tutorials and easy to follow, now hitting jumps I’ve been riding around for years 👍
Nice video. Good luck with your channel.
Thanks Two Pack 👊😎
Great video. Thx for putting it together. Very helpful.
Great video, best regards from Lima, Peru.
Thanks for the message! Super stoked that you enjoyed! All the best to you too! 👊😎
new sub here.. 😁 nice vid! 👌
Great tutorial. Maybe in the near future a tutorial on how to bunny hop without any bumps?
Thank you Marno for the feedback! We will most certainly make a video on how to Bunny Hop the correct way 😉 take care and catch you on the next video 👊😎
Thank you for the breakdown for beginner jumpers!
Thanks John Doe! Stoked you found some value! Stay tuned for more videos dropping soon 👊😎
Your explanation of the theory and basic principles is what I’ve been looking for! After lots…and lots…of MTB tutorials, this one got some important messages through my thick skull! Thank you.
Wooohoooo 🎉🎉🎉
Good job, as a old beginner that was one of the best lessons I have seen. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the the positive feedback Joseph! We really appreciate it! Stoked you found some value in our video! Take care and happy riding 👊😎
Subscribing from Florida USA. Will get my riding buddies to subscribe - best of luck with the channel
Thanks for the support all the way from Florida USA. Not sure how you have been affected but sending healing ❤️🩹 vibes to you and all your fellow Floridians and hope that you stayed safe during Ian 👊😎 catch you in the comments of our next video 😉🤙
All good bud - Floridians are resilient, I’m on the Atlantic coast so fortunately got the tail end of Ian. Thanks for the positive wishes
Great job of explaining beginning jumps!
Really good video. Especially at 4:58 with the point about toes down and feet pushing back on the pedal.
Thanks Rob!! We are stoked that you found some value! Stay tuned for our next video dropping later this week 😉🤙
Can’t wait for the next “how to videos” or videos of you riding. Would love to see how trails are like in South Africa
Nice video! Good to watch after a jumping skills course
Great instructions, such a shame you’ve not posted for a year. We need more from you guys :(
This is the first video I've seen where you say to lean forward as you come off the lip of the jump. The Loam Ranger sings "just stand up to the jump", but I guess the leaning forward is pretty similar. It must be a subtle lean as I didn't notice it overtly in your demonstrations. I'm still learning to jump. Great job guys!
Hi Brendan! Thanks for the message! Standing up to the jump is important, but because our bike accelerates off the takeoff one risks it getting away from us causing all sorts of troubles. The leaning forward is to ensure we hold our position so the bike does not get too far away from us. It is a subtle lean but it is a forward movement to stay with our bikes. Not to push the front wheel down, but to prevent our weight shifting away from the middle of the bike. Hope this makes sense 👊😉
@@vicwesmtb Excellent explanation! I'll give it a go the next time I'm at the jump park. Hopefully before it turns winter here in Calgary, Canada!
Love the detailed explanation. Look forward to seeing more videos.
What a fab explanation! Best jump video I have seen! Can’t wait to get on my bike and put it to practice xxxx
Wahoo! You guys are the business! Awesome video 🌟🔥 Keen to see more!
Thanks Amy!! Your support is much appreciated 👊😉 stay tuned for the next vid dropping later this week 🙃
Out of all the jump videos, I think this explains a complex topic the best, in a way that a beginner can understand. Subscribed!
Nice step by step I learned a lot
Thanks for the message! Stoked we could help you learn 👊😎
Awesome, keep those videos comin. Loved every bit of it
Thanks Shravan 😉 stay tuned for the next video dropping next week 🤙
Nice one guys, all the best on the RUclips journey 🎉
Thanks Mpho! We gotta link up for a ride at some point again 😉🤙
@@vicwesmtb yes, that would be awesome! If you’re in CT we can make it happen, I’m moving down in December 😊
I like the way you explained “Creating a wedge” between the handle bars and pedals to pull up on the pedals. That part has always confused me until I saw you demonstrate it beside your bike. Thank you!!!!
Fantastic, clear explanations!
Thanks James! Stoked you found this video helpful! 👊😎
I needed this. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed 🙌
Wish I’d seen this years ago. Thanks guys.
Awesome - great teachers!
Sending all the best vibes to you! Thanks for being our greatest supporter... your love and encouragement means more to us than we could ever explain in words...Much Love 👊😎
I have been thinking that you guys need to do this. Love it! It has inspired me to go out and jump something!
Hi Steve 😊 Yes we finally bucked up the courage to start our RUclips 🎉 so stoked you enjoyed the video!! Maybe next year we can visit and we go ride!! Take care and chat soon 😘
Love this tutorial! I'm getting confident right now 😀
You guys are great. Hello from Canada.
Awesome!! Well done on your RUclips Chanel 👏
Thank you!! 😁
Great video. Wishing you lot’s of success in this new journey 🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉
Good stuff!!!
Great video! Looking forward to the session on 8 Oct!
Thanks Henriette! We are too 😁
One of the best jumping tutorials on youtube! I loved your vidfeo and your channel keep it up!
THANKS U GUYS!! JUst got back from the trails. 58 years old, couldn't jump worth a crap. That thing you showed with pointing your chin forward, made everything click. I thought about ski jumpers, what do they do they get over the ski's. So yea man, I felt the back tire in the air!!! Weeeeeeeeeee!
Hi Dennis. Thanks so much for the feedback! We are so super stoked for you! Well done on getting some air 💪😁. It is really great for us as coaches to hear that our advice helps. Take care and ride on 👊😎 - Vic & Wes
Guys, i really enjoyed your little video, all the basics to get going, love it guys well done.
Nice tutorial. This video encourage me to start learning jumping on MTB. Tks, WS from Indonesia 🙏
Awesome tutorial! I love all your videos. I’m from Santa Cruz, California. South Africa is so amazing. I wish I had done some mountain biking while I was there, you make it look so cool. Thank you 🙏
@@MTNMAX88 thanks for the message! It’s been a while since we made any videos .i have just (Wes) immigrated to the USA (Connecticut) and Vic will hopefully join me soon (immigration complexities). But soon as im settled I will start with a new series of videos, should be up and running by the spring!! In the meantime you can keep in touch by visiting my website (masteringmtbskills.com). Take care and chat soon! Wes 💪😎
Thank you very much for this interesting video. I will practice accordingly your suggestions and instructions. Greetings from Switzerland 😊
Great job explaining, thanks. I've been looking for a video like this.
Awesome video. Very easy to understand. Thank you. Bloemendal is lekker😊
Excellent video - my right foot often comes off the pedal resulting in one or two nasty shin scrapes (!) - your tutorial has helped me correct that. Awesome! Subscribed!!!!
Thanks for the message Rod! Next video “dropping” soon 👊😊
That looks so fun! I'm still learning to pop a wheelie 😅 Would you consider doing a video about that?
Love it!!! ❤well done
Thanks Ada!! Looking forward to many more!! Maybe we can use Layla and Adin as some extra’s sometime again 😉🤙
Just wanted to drop you a comment after i came across your channel last night. I've watched many tutorials on biking, and sometimes find the explanation and coverage not really translatable to putting into practise... your coverage in this makes total sense to me and look forward to going out this weekend to try your tips...
Keep the content coming, please!
Would love for you to cover berms and drops 🤟
Thanks so much for the message and we are so stoked that you found our video helpful!! We are currently working on our next video and it should be up by Monday morning 😉. Take care and look forward to hearing from you again! Cheers! 🤟😎
Great video guys, good luck with your new venture on you tube
Thank you for sharing guys. Much love. from Philippines.
Nice video
I’ didn’t know I was doing it all wrong
But when you said more strength in our legs than arms I realised where I’ve been going wrong
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Awesome video guys thank you so easy to understand as always!! 🙂
Thanks Bev! Looking forward to seeing you again and watching your coaching business grow from strength to strength 😉
Thanks, very clear.
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Awesome!!! Love you guys! You changed my life! Looking forward to many more Videos and Skills courses 🙌🏻😉.
Awesome! Thank you Karen! you are such a rockstar and we value your support more than you know 🙃 How to see you soon!
Love it!
Best instucters ever 💪🔥
My riding has improved tremendously thanks to your principles!
I would really suggest booking a personal lesson with Mastering MTB Skills. A in person experience is many times more rewarding than a video 🔥
Thanks Caleb!! You rock buddy 💪 Hope to spend many more happy hours with you out on the trails 😉🤙
Awesome video! Nice step by step breakdown. I can't wait to give these tips a go!
Thanks Karen!! So stoked you found our video helpful!! Keep a lookout for the next vid dropping later this week!! 🙌
Nice work. This video along with the Stand Up to the Jump from the Loam Ranger have really helped me get better at jumping
Very helpful good job!!!
nice job guys..thank you
Love this content! Really well explained!
Thanks Asia Bula! We really appreciate your support 🙏😁💚
Great video with really helpful info for a beginning jumper like myself. Subscribed! Keep the videos coming.
Hey guys great channel . I’ve just watched your how to jump tutorial, I’m what you call an middle age vet at mountain biking . I’ve been riding for 28 years . But after having a crash and causing a stroke I have been learning how to ride again and some small jumping. I’m so looking forward to watching more of your vids and helping on my journey. Awesome guys very inspirational 🤘🏽
Thanks for the message Robert! We are stoked that you have been able to recover from your crash! We hope that our videos can help you enjoy your riding more and make it safer for you 👊😎 take care and sending positive vibes your way! Cheers 🤙
Awsome thank you very much looking forward to more tutorials 🤙🏻
Thanks Genaro! It’s our pleasure 😁 We just uploaded our new DROPS video! Check it out in the uploads section 👊😉
Thank you so much
So well put together guys! We've watched a lot of MTB channels, both for myself and my kids that are learning, yours is so well done and very helpful with a thoughtful, personalized angle on technique. Love all the info in the description, a lot of channels keep it so brief you never know where they were, about the gear, etc. Here's to a great future for the channel!! Cheers!
Thanks for the encouraging words Kevin. It means A LOT! Stoked you and your kids get to enjoy the love of MTB together and that you guys found our channel and video helpful! Take care and chat soon 👊😎
Great video
One of the best teachings for jumping i have seen! You guys are gonna go far. Keep up the good work
I have a problem with an uneven take off. Almost like the bike is taking off into an unwanted whip. Any advice?
Hi Steve, thanks for the message. A common error we see is folks letting the bike get to far ahead of them off of a take off. That is why we need to push up and lean slightly forwards with our bike as we take off - think of looking over the front wheel without pushing it down - push up off your pedals and lean forwards with your bike. Your arms extend and as you lean forwards the bars come closer to your hips - make sure you
Keep your front wheel dead straight and don’t let the bike get too far ahead of you.
Start practicing this technique on small table tops and slowly increase your speed power. Take your time and don’t be in a rush. Propper jumping technique can take at least a year or two to really master - if you practice at least once or twice a week…
Very nice
Thanks, great tutorial. what should our feet do when landing? thanks.
Thanks for the message Seren! Your feet should stay strong and connected to your pedals while you absorb the landing. When taking off remember to try stay connected to your pedals by pointing your toes a little down and getting a slight tensioning of the muscles in your feet, don't pull up with your feet, rather just hold onto your pedals with your feet - just think of doing this and it should become a feeling when you get it right. Start Small!! 😉
Amazing
I stopped riding about a month ago this past summer because one I don't have anybody to ride with and the last time I went out I wrecked really bad.
The costs are going through the roof and I'm not willing to drop thousands of dollars on a full suspension mountain bike. The bike I have now is a 2021 specialized rockhopper expert.
After taking 15 years off I bought this bike thinking it was the s*** only to find out that it's just a XC bike.
It has become apparent to me that it's not worth the costs and the injuries
Hi Dan, thanks for the message. Sometimes it can be hard to get to grips with a new sport. Mountain biking is one of the more difficult sports to master, and also finding folks to ride with who you are comfortable with is also difficult. We can totally relate to you and we have also been down the road where we feel that it’s just too much, too difficult, too expensive, and also the injuries are definitely a factor to consider. Our advice to you is that if riding mtb does not serve you then perhaps try a different format? Many of our followers are now getting into gravel bikes, where they ride longer distances and do more scenic rides exploring the country rather than hitting gnarly more technical trails. Many of the skills we cover to ride will cross over to gravel bike skills. Gravel bikes are also not as expensive. I’m not sure where you live but it’s worth finding a club that you can join that facilitates folks who are keen to just have fun without risking injury or the bank balance..take care and thanks for supporting our channel and we hope that you find some value and that there is some format in biking that you could really enjoy! Cheers! 👊😎
Im between a normal helmet and a two piece dh helmet full face. I do the bloemendal regularly. What would you suggest for trails and dh?
Hi Shaun! Thanks for the message. We would definitely suggest the two piece helmet with removable chin guard. We both ride the Leatt Enduro 4.0 which is also DH crash certified. Super light, super strong, and the best helmet we have ever used. Follow this link to our online store at Trailtechcycles for details …
😉👉 trailtechcycles.co.za/collections/helmets/products/leatt-helmet-mtb-enduro-4-0-v23-2023-new
⚠️Use this discount code for a 10% Discount 😎👉 VIC&WES10
Cheers 🤘😁
Hi guys I love ur videos and was checking out ur setup. I was wondering if you could give me a little advice on tyre pressures? I'm 80kg and ride mostly flow trails but some mild downhill enduro stuff with big rooty rolls and drops. Being from Scotland its mostly wet. I just got a Stumpjumper Evo Alloy and it's my first 29er and I'm not sure about pressure. Tyres are 2.3" diameter and non tubeless. I am more interested in grip than speed. Any advice would be gratefully accepted thanks!
Hi Robert! Thanks for the message! For your weight we would recommend 26/27psi at the back and 23/24 psi in the front..Wes personally runs 27 rear & 23 front as his go to but he may go up or down depending on the trails. Up if there are more rocky/techs sections with bigger drops and jumps and down if it’s more loamy and soft. Super soft tyres though can be too grippy and can also cause burps so don’t go too soft. We never go above 28/29psi rear or 19/20 psi front…front always 3-4 psi softer than rear…best is to test as many combo’s as possible on your preferred type of trails and make adjustments according to what fees best for your style of riding..
@@vicwesmtb Thanks so much is that for non tubeless setup
@@roberttobin194 We only ride tubeless. cant really give much feedback on tubed setups. We recommend you go tubeless with tyre sealant 👍
Now i know,thanks...
Does it work with the hardtail?
Hi! Yes it definitely works with hard tail too 👍 give it a try 👊😉 in fact it is probably easier with hard tail. Pls let me know how it works for you… cheers!
@@vicwesmtb Hi. The hardtail doesn`t have the opportunity to squeeze under the seat. In our city riders often jump with the "bunny hop technics" by displacement the body to the rear wheel on the trampoline and body movement to the starting position during the jump.
@@АлександрКоваленко-б1ч the Idea is to load your front shock with your feet. There is no need to load the rear. Try push your front shock down with your feet and then stand up and forwards to the jump. Bunny hop technique is no good as putting your weight on the rear wheel and then returning to original position increase your chances of getting bucked….
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No issues with assembly for me ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".
You not loosing alot energy bunny hopping off a jump? Seems to be the thing now not loosing the energy from hopping in videos
Hi there, thanks for the comment! We don’t bunny hop at all when jumping so not losing any energy. We don’t bunny hop off a jump, we load and then unweight (explode) and lean slightly forwards with the bike… this ensures you keep momentum without changing the trajectory off of the takeoff and lip. This is completely different to bunny hopping. Hope this helps! Cheers 🤙
Thanks for putting this together - one thing I think is super important (for me at least) when first learning was to think of pushing through your heels as you go up the ramp - that forces your feet into the correct position when you actually leave the lip - preventing you from literally jumping off your pedals, and also leaving less likelihood of a weight imbalance in the air which can have all sorts of unpredictable results 😂
Thanks for the message! Yes, pushing through the jump with your heels definitely helps! Stay tuned for our advanced jumping video which we will share in the near future 👊😉
Its not that pushing through your heels puts your feet in the correct position. Its that your bike is a level (or two if your prefer) with the bottom bracket as the fulcrum point.
Pushing through your heels as your pull or more correctly row your handlebars into your hips levers the rear wheel, putting pressure from the rear wheel into the jump face. This is what gives you lift.
This goes for the front wheel where you are pushing the front wheel, or levering the front wheel into the face with an anti row movement.
Suspension has little to do with jumping which is why you can do the same jumps on a bmx or non suspended dirt jump bike.
Congratulations and good luck!