It's also really safe too. Just in case you get hurt really bad, it's nice having at least one person who can take care of you and/or call for a medical emergency if it's a serious injury.
More you practice, better you get, more trails you're able to do, better equipment is needed.. It's an expensive, rewarding path. Couple years you'll be sending some booters and doing some really steep chutes!
@@christopherdedeck Absolutely! My advice is find a few pros that speak to you stylistically and learn from them. Just to name a few of my favorites is Jackson Goldstone, Vinny T., Brendan Fairclough, Dylan Stark, Joel Anderson.. Just to name a few. Cheers man!
Great video. Great to see a new mountain biker! Ps. be careful not to get any chain lubricant on that rear brake or disk. I've ruined a couple brake pads by accident before.
Welcome to the party. One safety advise: Don't use spray lube, please. If the stuff gets on your brakes, the might not slow you down and you might break some bones. I hope that will not happen. Please be careful in the future. Sadly but true: Crashing is part of the game.
Starting with a nice Kona hardtail is honestly a great thing. I don't know the specific geometry numbers but certain angles make bikes more stable at speed. And I would always recommend anyone starting with hardtails to actually learn and see where the mistakes are. + if you fall in love and upgrade to a more top tier hardtail, it won't break your bank immediately like a full sus would. If you wanna stick with mtb, ride hardtail for a few more years and if it really is for you, then maybe make the switch to fully to reap the benefits of your "training" and barrel through anything then :D
@@iwos9722 thats a bad take. youll never learn good line choice with full sus. a hardtail gives you far better feedback. if you just wanna barrel over rough terrain and not improve the actual skills then sure, grab a 29er full sus with 180mm like a downhiller would use. hardtails do show you where you lack though. as a beginner you should 95% stick to hardtail unless you have like a major bmx background and going for huge airtime is your main goal.
@christopherdedeck learn what trails you like more, what type of mountain biking do you are interested in, there is : xc(cross country), trail, Enduro and downhill, each type of bike souts a different type of trail, tips: learn how to control you're bike: learn to bunny hop, learn to track stand, learn how to pump, that's the basics.
Keep at it, dude! Advise, get some taller socks to keep trail debris out of your shoes! Keep your eyes up looking to the next corner, trust the bike to tackle the roots and rocks. Then practice balancing and shifting in advance of hills. What was difficult today will soon be a breeze!
Welcome to mountainbiking! Keep practicing, ride your limit, don't overthink & if something feels like too much come back to it some other time! But most importantly have fun!
i feel you bruh,only after the pandemic had made me consider going back into cycling,my last would be so way back when i was in 6th grade but i first learned to ride a bike when i'm still at 5th grade borrowing my neighbors racer bike i couldnt even reach the other side pedal i basically just learned balancing then one pedal at at a time,now i can't stop biking til today,i bought a proper mountain bike and a road bike
You have bought into the hyped definition of Mountain Biking . i grew up in marin county ,Calif. arguably where MTBing was invented . Mt. biking to us kids in the fifties was simply riding our bikes in the dirt or in the mountains when we went on vacation there . i've continued riding 'mountain bikes ' ever since ( now 79 ) but always hard tails and no jumping or big drops or kamakazi downhills etc . all of my riding buddies still ride in a relaxed manor enjoying the nature and fresh air . what you see advertised by the bike companies is the hyped up version of off road riding because adrenaline sells where cruising through the forest doesn't.
@snow lol woosh . 😂 "it's not a competition " IS my point but the industry HAS made competitive riding a main selling point when in fact most riders don't ride like maniacs .
How are companies supposed to advertise their performance products? I dont think an enduro bike commercial with dudes cruising at 6kph through green trails would be very convincing. Do you think people buying Tacomas blast through deserts on a daily basis?
you got spray on brake rotors not smart, plus that is not the right type of lube for a bike chain get some white lightning epic ride or two in one from walmart.
@ I had a 2017 fire mountain I think in 2019 then got a 2018 trek Roscoe 8 in 2021. And that was my first dropper post bike, and if you can get it I’d absolutely go for it by far the best innovation that hit mountain bikes and improves your overall experience. Then in 2023 I got a trek fuel ex 8 new because I was in a race team that gave me a discount, but I wouldn’t go with them for new they are too expensive i’d look at Marin, Norco, Vitus and polygon for better Values or take time to look at the used market you can find some gems on there
The video does look like that but I made a point not to hit the rotor. I regularly work on cars/replace brakes. I appreciate you thinking about that as it is dangerous
I'll subscribe to the MTB adventures...adjust your cam up just a little so we can see the trail...6 months into MTB stuff, but am finishing up healing a broken hand.
Hey, awesome that you took up mountain biking! But please don't ride on trails with the seat so high up, and more so seated, it is very dangerous. Slam down your seat, learn at least what an attack position is. Ideally find a local coach or skills group. Its an extreme sport with consequences rising pretty fast. Good luck and enjoy!
Hey man . Some basics for biking are : when going uphill have yr seat up and when going down , as down as the seat can go . Try experimenting with yr tyre pressure. Dont change gears when lubing yr chain and when you are done with it wipe the excess . Always keep yr heels , knees and elbows bent . I hope you stick to the sport😊
Good luck on your mountain biking journey. You don't have an idea how addictive it is. Its pure fun out there
addictive and drains the wallet :(
If you’ve got friends who are more experienced with mountains biking, then riding with them is by far the best way to learn!
It's also really safe too. Just in case you get hurt really bad, it's nice having at least one person who can take care of you and/or call for a medical emergency if it's a serious injury.
Mission 1: get friends
More you practice, better you get, more trails you're able to do, better equipment is needed.. It's an expensive, rewarding path. Couple years you'll be sending some booters and doing some really steep chutes!
I’m excited! Thanks for welcoming me into the community 🙏
@@christopherdedeck Absolutely! My advice is find a few pros that speak to you stylistically and learn from them. Just to name a few of my favorites is Jackson Goldstone, Vinny T., Brendan Fairclough, Dylan Stark, Joel Anderson.. Just to name a few. Cheers man!
@@christopherdedeckAs someone who started doing this during the pandemic, Seth from Berm Peak is a good place to learn stuff from.
Great video. Great to see a new mountain biker!
Ps. be careful not to get any chain lubricant on that rear brake or disk. I've ruined a couple brake pads by accident before.
Welcome to the party. One safety advise: Don't use spray lube, please. If the stuff gets on your brakes, the might not slow you down and you might break some bones. I hope that will not happen. Please be careful in the future. Sadly but true: Crashing is part of the game.
Left a sub. Curious to see your MTB journey ☺️ Keep it up 💪🏾
Starting with a nice Kona hardtail is honestly a great thing. I don't know the specific geometry numbers but certain angles make bikes more stable at speed. And I would always recommend anyone starting with hardtails to actually learn and see where the mistakes are. + if you fall in love and upgrade to a more top tier hardtail, it won't break your bank immediately like a full sus would. If you wanna stick with mtb, ride hardtail for a few more years and if it really is for you, then maybe make the switch to fully to reap the benefits of your "training" and barrel through anything then :D
best to switch to a full suspension as soon as possible in order to not bottleneck your skill
@@iwos9722 thats a bad take. youll never learn good line choice with full sus. a hardtail gives you far better feedback. if you just wanna barrel over rough terrain and not improve the actual skills then sure, grab a 29er full sus with 180mm like a downhiller would use. hardtails do show you where you lack though. as a beginner you should 95% stick to hardtail unless you have like a major bmx background and going for huge airtime is your main goal.
As a avid mountain biker I find it fascinating watching non bikers get into the sport
Appreciate it my friend! Do you have any tips?
@christopherdedeck learn what trails you like more, what type of mountain biking do you are interested in, there is : xc(cross country), trail, Enduro and downhill, each type of bike souts a different type of trail, tips: learn how to control you're bike: learn to bunny hop, learn to track stand, learn how to pump, that's the basics.
Keep at it, dude! Advise, get some taller socks to keep trail debris out of your shoes! Keep your eyes up looking to the next corner, trust the bike to tackle the roots and rocks. Then practice balancing and shifting in advance of hills. What was difficult today will soon be a breeze!
Top notch advice dude. I appreciate your input as i NEED to get better at shifting
PlS countinue this as a series
Agreed
Good luck on your mtb journey!
much love my friend, Thank you!
I recommend getting a bell or fox bike helmet. And maybe some gloves to reduce arm pump. Also watching berm peak might help.
Berm is who go me interested in mountain biking! There’s a lot to learn and a lot to buy. Small steps first. Appreciate your tips man!
Funny fact. Carbon frames do not have welds. Have a wonderful newcyear
I've been mountain biking for about 2 years at this point. Getting started is definitely the hardest. Just keep riding my guy. 🤘
Make sure you try to brake when it's safe to do soo when all your wheels are on the ground and brake softly over roots.
Welcome to mountainbiking! Keep practicing, ride your limit, don't overthink & if something feels like too much come back to it some other time! But most importantly have fun!
Thank you for the warm welcoming my friend 🙏 I’ll keep that in mind.
i feel you bruh,only after the pandemic had made me consider going back into cycling,my last would be so way back when i was in 6th grade but i first learned to ride a bike when i'm still at 5th grade borrowing my neighbors racer bike i couldnt even reach the other side pedal i basically just learned balancing then one pedal at at a time,now i can't stop biking til today,i bought a proper mountain bike and a road bike
That's an amazing bike to start on. Enjoy your rides!
Looks like you had fun.
hey! can i know what camera you used?
Canon R8 with Tamaron 24mm-70mm for the first half of the video, swapped to the Osmo Pocket and the Go Pro Hero 8 for the other half.
You have bought into the hyped definition of Mountain Biking .
i grew up in marin county ,Calif. arguably where MTBing was invented .
Mt. biking to us kids in the fifties was simply riding our bikes in the dirt or in the mountains when we went on vacation there . i've continued riding 'mountain bikes ' ever since ( now 79 ) but always hard tails and no jumping or big drops or kamakazi downhills etc . all of my riding buddies still ride in a relaxed manor enjoying the nature and fresh air . what you see advertised by the bike companies is the hyped up version of off road riding because adrenaline sells where cruising through the forest doesn't.
It's not a competition. Don't be so negative.
@snow lol woosh . 😂
"it's not a competition " IS my point but the industry HAS made competitive riding a main selling point when in fact most riders don't ride like maniacs .
jumps are actually pretty fun, you should try it sometime before you get old.
@bermch- LOL 😂🤣😆
Best comment in the thread 👍
How are companies supposed to advertise their performance products? I dont think an enduro bike commercial with dudes cruising at 6kph through green trails would be very convincing. Do you think people buying Tacomas blast through deserts on a daily basis?
im good at mtb but i have zero trails anywhere near me
If you have forest nearby your best bet is illegal trails, or... build yourself
If you don't have any forest nearby however, this is bad man
Is this Tilly Fowler park in duuuuval?
DUUUUUVALLLL
I would recommend not gripping the bars so hard as this leads to arm pump what is not good
Ahhhhh!!! That makes so much sense!
you got spray on brake rotors not smart, plus that is not the right type of lube for a bike chain get some white lightning epic ride or two in one from walmart.
I’ll look into that line, thanks!
I made sure I didn’t hit the rotors. I regularly work in cars and know all about that.
Was and looked fun even though we were just goofing around!
Goofing around is all a part of the fun 🎉
bro is roasted
right on :)
You are definitely a better rider than me.
😂 have you ever ridden before?
@
I’ve been riding for 47 years but I think I have some balance issues 😂
Wow, that was my first bike too!
That’s pretty crazy! What did you move onto??
@ I had a 2017 fire mountain I think in 2019 then got a 2018 trek Roscoe 8 in 2021. And that was my first dropper post bike, and if you can get it I’d absolutely go for it by far the best innovation that hit mountain bikes and improves your overall experience. Then in 2023 I got a trek fuel ex 8 new because I was in a race team that gave me a discount, but I wouldn’t go with them for new they are too expensive i’d look at Marin, Norco, Vitus and polygon for better Values or take time to look at the used market you can find some gems on there
You probably lubricated your rear brake a bit with that spray lube. That is not something you really want to be doing.
The video does look like that but I made a point not to hit the rotor. I regularly work on cars/replace brakes. I appreciate you thinking about that as it is dangerous
I'll subscribe to the MTB adventures...adjust your cam up just a little so we can see the trail...6 months into MTB stuff, but am finishing up healing a broken hand.
Next you need to try bike packing
I would LOVE TOO. May try normal backpacking first, though. They are both on the lsit of things to try.
2025 I'm getting out as much as possible.
You need to learn to shift your gears more often, and shift down before climbing a hill. It was rough to watch this….
I did say I didn’t know and that was the entire point. I appreciate the tips Steve! There is a lot of learning
Hey, awesome that you took up mountain biking! But please don't ride on trails with the seat so high up, and more so seated, it is very dangerous. Slam down your seat, learn at least what an attack position is. Ideally find a local coach or skills group. Its an extreme sport with consequences rising pretty fast. Good luck and enjoy!
It's only extreme if the rider makes it extreme, but yeah even cross country mountain biking can result in injuries.
My God please don't listen to all these know-it-alls who know nothing at all. I have been reading through the comments and most of them are cringe...
I recommend getting a bike with a dropper post and some rear suspension if you can afford it. It makes a world of a difference.
I think my goal is to build a bike at some point. It is an investment, but i can see the benefits
Hey man . Some basics for biking are : when going uphill have yr seat up and when going down , as down as the seat can go .
Try experimenting with yr tyre pressure.
Dont change gears when lubing yr chain and when you are done with it wipe the excess .
Always keep yr heels , knees and elbows bent .
I hope you stick to the sport😊
Please don´t lubricate your chain like that. That can do more harm than good.
Other than that: Welcome to the mountain bike family! Have fun! :D