Ultimate Cross Country Mountain Biking Tips | How To Get Started In XC MTB

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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  4 года назад +301

    Do you enjoy cross country riding?

  • @thegefster1988
    @thegefster1988 4 года назад +487

    Thank you for not forgetting about us xc riders. Not all about massive jumps and downhills

    • @blairis22
      @blairis22 4 года назад +12

      I didn't forget the 80s either man. Love my Kenny Loggins on a nice long XC ride over gentle gravel paths

    • @DJ-zq2pb
      @DJ-zq2pb 4 года назад +14

      @@blairis22 XC over gentle paths. Hah. More like the danger-zone, pal.

    • @thegefster1988
      @thegefster1988 4 года назад +5

      @@blairis22 I would not know about that. I use my gravel bike on fairly rough stuff and my xc bike on rougher stuff.

    • @vulpes536
      @vulpes536 4 года назад +3

      I just had my first race and its an xc race,best first experience!!

    • @thegefster1988
      @thegefster1988 4 года назад

      @@vulpes536 Cool!

  • @jamiehay1027
    @jamiehay1027 4 года назад +190

    I only really ride XC. Perfect video for me!

  • @Fulgur98
    @Fulgur98 4 года назад +142

    Definitely need more XC vids. Especially as it's so accessible for cheaper price brackets. Not everyone has the money especially in these times. Great video for sure!

  • @joeyswash
    @joeyswash 4 года назад +78

    I have been racing downhill since i was 11 and just recently got into xc, gotta say, so much more fun than you think

  • @Stop_Elitists_Wars
    @Stop_Elitists_Wars 3 года назад +18

    XC is very underrated in skill & effort & fitness training..
    Speed & efficiency

  • @carlwilliams3488
    @carlwilliams3488 4 года назад +41

    Good to see the oldest MTB discipline get some love. I've been riding XC since the late 80's and it's still my goto ride, trails and DH are fun but don't offer the sense of achievement that a big XC ride does. I'd imagine that with the way the world currently is it is the most popular MTB discipline at the moment because you can just go out and do it. The principles and tips haven't changed over the years either which is good. Everyone just get out there have fun, munch those miles enjoying the countryside, smile and say hello if you pass me.

  • @habe88
    @habe88 3 года назад +3

    XC is for everyone who wants to ride MTB, trails and downhill tracks are not all places. MORE XC please from GMBN

  • @nadavstein4471
    @nadavstein4471 4 года назад +19

    I would add one more tip:
    Try not to bob up and down while climbing, it doesn’t help you that much and it is wasting precious energy, and while you’re racing it will basically say to your opponents that you are tired and that can attack

  • @lordchazz1717
    @lordchazz1717 4 года назад +17

    Just purchased a new Scott spark after saving for a year, perfect timing gmbn, love your videos👍

  • @wyatth6824
    @wyatth6824 4 года назад +139

    Anyone else got an xc bike they use as an all arounder?

    • @policies8534
      @policies8534 4 года назад +2

      Wyatt H a trail bike is an all rounder

    • @troywatson3975
      @troywatson3975 4 года назад +6

      2020 specailzed epic comp ht. Flipped the stem and added carbon riser bars. Its my allrounder. Luv it

    • @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet
      @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet 4 года назад +6

      Scott Spark 950, put trail tires and a dropper on it and it's my only MTB. But the geo is STEEP so I'm not saying it's a great idea, just that it's the bike I own so I use it as such.

    • @bigbang3881
      @bigbang3881 4 года назад

      @@troywatson3975 so you guys are telling me I can us a xc bike as an Allrounder? Cause I'm planing to buy an xc carbon bike, but don't know if I can use it as an Allrounder

    • @troywatson3975
      @troywatson3975 4 года назад

      @@bigbang3881 2020 specalized epic carbon comp ht is what i bought to replace my 06 stumpjumper. Needed a different stem and riser bars to get the perfect fit tho

  • @zogzoogler
    @zogzoogler 3 года назад +5

    In the UK we have loads of Bridleways, GMBN you could do a series of vids on this, no cars needed just get out of your back door go xc riding down bridleways with an OS map or GPX reader.

  • @nickcarolan2805
    @nickcarolan2805 4 года назад +4

    My Favourite pastime. XC plus my daily commute to work is all I need. Love it 👍🇮🇪

  • @davidholy161
    @davidholy161 4 года назад +4

    There is nothing better than XC racing :) especially in mountains at technical track

  • @jonathankowalsky3143
    @jonathankowalsky3143 4 года назад +14

    Great to see some more XC content !

  • @fiver9647
    @fiver9647 4 года назад +4

    One of the best videos I've watched as we're not all downhill shredders. I'm rebuilding my XC bike at the moment so any tips are very welcome, especially about tyres. Luckily I also have a trail bike and would agree that XC bikes are somewhat challenging at trail centres, definitely horses for course.

  • @philippedeutsch
    @philippedeutsch 4 года назад +6

    i XC on a hardtail fatbike. climbing is AWESOME

    • @philippedeutsch
      @philippedeutsch 4 года назад +2

      @Nathan Cheung never said it was fast, but fun crawling trough the woods ups and down ways

    • @philippedeutsch
      @philippedeutsch 4 года назад +1

      @Nathan Cheung my gf loves em tho 🤷‍♂️

    • @shaunroach7829
      @shaunroach7829 4 года назад

      I got two fatties single speed and geared use them both 24/7. Great on the trails and in XC races!!!

  • @jesuisFORTIO
    @jesuisFORTIO 4 года назад +6

    A road bike to build endurance and give a break to your expansive XC components is a great idea.

  • @danielskaron9645
    @danielskaron9645 4 года назад +5

    thanks for this! lots of cyclists seem to think xc isn't for beginners and only experienced cyclists should think about getting an xc bike. I disagree. and your video is friendly and welcoming to cycling newcomers :)

  • @dodoontherocks
    @dodoontherocks 4 года назад +5

    Im really enjoying watching your guys videos. I'm moving to Switzerland this month and I bought a new xc mtb. Can't wait to try it out...

    • @dodoontherocks
      @dodoontherocks 4 года назад

      @Brad Stankiewicz Im moving from Northern Germany. Round about 1000km

  • @Azman.
    @Azman. 4 года назад +2

    Hai to all XC rider! I've been riding a cross country trails since 91' until now (xc hard tails). Really love the morning nature smell surrounded the trails while riding! My normal riding from 20 - 25 km every weekend or more km depending. The high peak ride about 60 - 65 km (mostly on double trails)!
    P/s; I also do ride on all mountain and trail track.
    Great tips guy! Keep it up more on cross country ride tips! Greetings from XC rider Kuala lumpur.

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 4 года назад

      Hello! I'm confused between an XC & a trail bike. What exactly are their differences? Thanks a lot!

    • @alwinlee5864
      @alwinlee5864 Год назад

      Do you ride with flats or pedals ?

  • @bagofchips55
    @bagofchips55 2 года назад +5

    I'm a total weight weenie on my canyon lux. But what it really comes down to is putting down the burger and picking up a salad more often

  • @hbguitar
    @hbguitar Месяц назад

    This is the inspiration to me starting XC next year, so thanks GMBN.

  • @kishannabiyal2076
    @kishannabiyal2076 4 года назад +10

    Lot's of love from india namaste 🙏🙏 🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @mrchrisdavies
    @mrchrisdavies 4 года назад +3

    Another brill video Rich! Xc IS mountain biking to me! You and doddy and even neil and blake are all loving it. Some great tips. Im just getting back into it but am xc bike on a downhill is so much more fun and useable than a downhill bike. You dont need 180mm of travel on a push bike!

  • @AndreiDragonulBGS
    @AndreiDragonulBGS 4 года назад +15

    i prefer riding with trail orientated tires on my xc, i don't have enough grip on theese fast rolling resistence tiers. plus on the tehnical stuff i found them more grippy when i dire on roots or rocks. if i'm using it on the asphalt i swap in my spare slick tires (maxxis hookworm)

    • @pellejaspers4854
      @pellejaspers4854 4 года назад

      Most of the time less grippy tires are just a thing of getting to know them, where im from everything is mostly sand so we ride with the fastest knobless tires we can find but if you remember that a sliding tire is a tire thats searching for grip and not one thats lost you can get very far in all dry and medium wet conditions on tires like thunderburts and ikons you just have to ride cleaner lines if there are rocks and roots involved.

  • @mexodroid1848
    @mexodroid1848 Год назад

    I just did 70 km trip. 35 On forest road gravel and 35 on paved road on a 30+ year old taifun citybike rust bucket. I really liked it and am in the market for a new bicycle.

  • @curtisf.r6233
    @curtisf.r6233 4 года назад +7

    Cheers Rich cool video! lots of info to get into XC 👊😎

  • @saygnileri1571
    @saygnileri1571 4 года назад +2

    This is one of the best inspiring video in all gmbn videos, thanks very much ;)

  • @vilhenajorge
    @vilhenajorge 3 года назад +2

    Great video! You should do more videos about XC.

  • @bikeswithb8829
    @bikeswithb8829 2 года назад +1

    I love wearing my kit and bring my BMC 2stroke to the dirt jumps. Those dudes don't know what to do with me. It's epic 😂

  • @Itscherry_07
    @Itscherry_07 4 года назад +10

    I'm from India and I loved cross country riding😊🇮🇳

  • @brekdakbanchamek6454
    @brekdakbanchamek6454 2 года назад

    Definitely an Xc Bike Rider growth Tutorial!

  • @mrifqib4266
    @mrifqib4266 4 года назад +160

    "Cross country can be enjoyed by anyone on any bike"
    me: riding a dual crown 200mm downhill bike on an xc trail🥴

    • @nicoingusan1846
      @nicoingusan1846 4 года назад +3

      Hahahahahahaha

    • @cadecurrent344
      @cadecurrent344 4 года назад +13

      m rifqi b I’m the exact opposite 100mm in a downhill park

    • @elisderwas85
      @elisderwas85 4 года назад +8

      @@cadecurrent344 xc bike at a downhill bike park 😂

    • @mrifqib4266
      @mrifqib4266 4 года назад +8

      @@cadecurrent344 no worries mate, sam pilgrim use 100mm hardtail on audi nine😂

    • @cadecurrent344
      @cadecurrent344 4 года назад +1

      Elis Derwas ya I just pump up the psi

  • @OneTwoFive0
    @OneTwoFive0 3 года назад +1

    I bought a Superior XC 859 without knowing what it even was lol, it’s amazing and I’ve never ridden anything like it! Honestly I feel so much faster when I ride it than my old crappy bike!

  • @TheRealGOTdurrrred
    @TheRealGOTdurrrred 9 месяцев назад

    I can't wait to get that same tire setup. It's expensive but most people seem to prefer it over anything else so I must try.

  • @drewstreet4178
    @drewstreet4178 2 года назад

    Been riding the local trails and nature reserve (sort of xc but its what I class proper mtb riding not this downhill stuff) and recently had a guy on a raw polished full sus xc race bike in lycra fly past me and send it through the trails (no doubt race training) and it's got me loving xc riding more just awesome

  • @PhilAndersonOutside
    @PhilAndersonOutside 4 года назад +2

    If you're wondering about racing but aren't sure, or a little timid, just take your bike, enter something at the Novice/Beginner level, and go for it. The community will welcome you. You'll be pleasantly surprised that not all riders are built like Rich, and most don't ride $4,000 XC bikes. At least not until you get up to the Elite level.

  • @jackbrittton
    @jackbrittton 4 года назад +3

    I race cross country on my 2019 Santa Cruz Chameleon, and I run 2.3 width downhill tires. I have noticed little to no speed difference when compared to a xc tire... Plus I can rail corners and get rowdy without worrying too much about sliding out

  • @harrisrogers2208
    @harrisrogers2208 4 года назад +2

    🎉Finally some gmbn xc content 🎉

  • @svensshed1564
    @svensshed1564 3 года назад

    Mate, honestly, as a returning XC rider this was bloody awesome, thanks

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  3 года назад

      Great to hear Sven!

  • @marksaunders379
    @marksaunders379 4 года назад +1

    Thanks great vid. Have to go find a race now. Then maybe the Lycra

  • @FredVanAllenRealtor
    @FredVanAllenRealtor 3 года назад

    Very helpful. I just ordered an XC dual susp last week.

  • @fv_shorts8681
    @fv_shorts8681 4 года назад +81

    Rich: its not all about the super series
    Also Rich: rides a 4.000 dollar bike

    • @Pienimusta
      @Pienimusta 4 года назад +11

      Thats cheap for full carbon full sus xc bike. Watch the latest XC bike series from Pinkbike, all other bikes are around 10k.

    • @sebcopeman5542
      @sebcopeman5542 4 года назад +1

      Fabian Vorhauser pounds, gmbn is British

    • @Svenmpa
      @Svenmpa 4 года назад +2

      I think that bike he has cost a quite bit more than 4k I am afraid.

    • @Pienimusta
      @Pienimusta 4 года назад +5

      @@Svenmpa Running rock shox fork, I think that is either 6.0 or 8.0 , costing 2899€ or 3999€.

    • @cliffsangelsphotography
      @cliffsangelsphotography 4 года назад +2

      Mine is more expensive 😶

  • @1bestcyclingshorts
    @1bestcyclingshorts 4 года назад +1

    Love Xc videos, hope you guys can do more videos like this!

  • @Sophie-jf4wr
    @Sophie-jf4wr 4 года назад +9

    love the xc videos! the skills videos help a ton with speed and smoothness on descents but maybe we can get some tips on endurance skills and how to stay composed when you’re dying? lol

  • @Jgomez5
    @Jgomez5 4 года назад +5

    Oh thx I’m gunna use all this👏👏👏

    • @0lioderso
      @0lioderso 4 года назад +1

      Nice profilepic bro

    • @Jgomez5
      @Jgomez5 4 года назад +3

      Oli ikr lol

    • @jamiehay1027
      @jamiehay1027 4 года назад +1

      The hamsters meet

  • @jasoncooper2469
    @jasoncooper2469 4 года назад +4

    XC video thank you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @adrianjasperlim1989
    @adrianjasperlim1989 3 года назад +1

    hope more xc specific bike reviews

  • @bizinmotion6260
    @bizinmotion6260 3 года назад

    This is amazing, appreciate your thoughts about travels and adventure!

  • @joshiboy31
    @joshiboy31 4 года назад +1

    Good to see some XC loving

  • @davidyoung2081
    @davidyoung2081 4 года назад +4

    Xc is the best.

  • @shrimperlincs3395
    @shrimperlincs3395 2 года назад +3

    This what we used to call 'going out on your bike'.

  • @sgtthor7830
    @sgtthor7830 4 года назад +8

    I race XC on a high end fat bike with a suspension fork, I find it to be just as fast ion most of my trails as a 29er.

  • @rayrunfitness5798
    @rayrunfitness5798 4 года назад

    It’s my first mtb race on Sunday January 17 2021...thanls for the tips

  • @AngeloDeValPhotos
    @AngeloDeValPhotos 4 года назад +1

    Great! More XC please!

  • @frits8986
    @frits8986 4 года назад +1

    Get an oval, one of the best upgrades I did!

  • @teddbaker
    @teddbaker 4 года назад +5

    finally Cross Country ✌🏼🤪

  • @tvnja
    @tvnja 4 года назад +2

    I like going uphill more than downhill.
    Some people think I'm weird but I really enjoy challenging my endurance.
    The steeper the better.

  • @Mati03x
    @Mati03x 4 года назад +1

    I love xc bikes !

  • @jon35ymedia
    @jon35ymedia 4 года назад +2

    Loved this i also ride xc

  • @deweythecat1792
    @deweythecat1792 4 года назад +4

    I just got an Xc bike thanks to you!

  • @notgaryoldman1178
    @notgaryoldman1178 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video.

  • @oninsadventure1212
    @oninsadventure1212 4 года назад

    So nice thanks for the tips sir I really appreciate that....

  • @michele73michele
    @michele73michele 4 года назад +1

    all good tips, I disagree about tire pressure though. I run at 1.4bar. If I run at higher pressures I find that my tires bounce all over the place especially on rocky climbs (and I weigh 90kg at 192cm height). I do have inserts though to help with puncture prevention.

  • @diegochapin
    @diegochapin 3 года назад

    Well explained, thank you

  • @kevin5wolf
    @kevin5wolf 4 года назад +1

    I ride XC hardtail bike with fast rolling tyres tubeless, but i don't like it, i don't feel confident on cornering so i slow down, next time i will try Enduro tyres on my XC

  • @simonsays171
    @simonsays171 4 года назад +1

    Good to see some xc love!

  • @aryangadekar8955
    @aryangadekar8955 3 года назад

    I have a XC hardtail bought 2 months ago

  • @Shevock
    @Shevock 10 месяцев назад

    Great info.

  • @billfleming8344
    @billfleming8344 4 года назад

    Great video. More please

  • @crispypotato4279
    @crispypotato4279 4 года назад

    I love cross country!

  • @matteocolombo6010
    @matteocolombo6010 4 года назад +3

    love xc but very hard

  • @jirkaoja267
    @jirkaoja267 4 года назад +54

    Gmbn presenter wearing lycra; NICE

  • @nobodyisbest
    @nobodyisbest Год назад

    Always tilt your seat forward. It'll make a world of difference for your ride comfort.

  • @brianrivasoconer5543
    @brianrivasoconer5543 6 месяцев назад

    I recomend a full face helmet ,..I have a KALI and its featherwieght

  • @paulaltena
    @paulaltena 4 года назад +1

    Love it, i like to ride big km.

  • @auzarkhant3255
    @auzarkhant3255 4 года назад +6

    i couldn't have clicked faster. ahaha

  • @antaltieri7154
    @antaltieri7154 4 года назад

    I'll put a smile on YOUR dial!

  • @Zsmart17
    @Zsmart17 4 года назад

    Loved this video.

  • @mauithebikermtb558
    @mauithebikermtb558 3 года назад

    Love xc setup !

  • @syaz1haziq762
    @syaz1haziq762 3 года назад

    “Cross country can be enjoyed by anyone on anybike”
    Stares deeply at my bmx

  • @funiguy8779
    @funiguy8779 3 года назад

    Brilliant , thx.

  • @byggloket2590
    @byggloket2590 4 года назад +7

    You should do some vids about racing for younger people. I am 15 years old and i race xc. Sometimes i have trouble with what i want to do in the future with my racing. And some motivation. We are after all the future om mtb.

  • @jerryanker2289
    @jerryanker2289 4 года назад

    GREAT JOB

  • @satchmotionrc8202
    @satchmotionrc8202 Год назад

    Pirelli scorpion xcm comes in 2.4".😊

  • @anticrossviper1609
    @anticrossviper1609 4 года назад

    Carbon frame, carbon rims, titanium pedals and Race Face Ride stem :)

  • @lwittrock1
    @lwittrock1 4 года назад

    Great video!

  • @theepimountainbiker6551
    @theepimountainbiker6551 3 года назад

    Miles mean smiles 👍

  • @whathehellbruh9151
    @whathehellbruh9151 3 года назад

    hard to be back at XC at havre montana the weather here sucks

  • @yoav6633
    @yoav6633 4 года назад +9

    XC? OH YEEEAAAHHH

  • @Siblove7
    @Siblove7 2 года назад

    How do I enable an aggressive lower xc position on a mid range hardtail? Go down a bit in framesize and raise the saddle? Or invest in steeper negative and longer stem? I wanna be able to keep up with my gravel friends and won't ride much gnarly rough trails but rather fast and long..

  • @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet
    @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet 4 года назад

    I am super thrilled that they appear to have read the comments from Blake's videos where people wearing lycra weren't a type of biker and given us a nice apology video. BUT, still no Blake in lycra...5/10

  • @Hgh123-x5e
    @Hgh123-x5e 4 года назад

    Yes

  • @buickkkkkk1
    @buickkkkkk1 2 года назад +2

    One time I put helium in my tires and helium in my bike chambers right before the race and it floated off, it was very embarrassing.

  • @JSINGLETON
    @JSINGLETON Год назад

    I have been looking for XC 'sportive' type events. Are there any events like this around and where would I look to find them? I've looked for hours trying to Google events or do I just have to book onto a race a come last? 😂

  • @bJeak
    @bJeak 4 года назад +2

    At 2:12: Another seriers of cycling shorts is coming? :D

  • @kianangelopatino3402
    @kianangelopatino3402 Год назад

    I m gonna use a downhill bike in a xc race experiment if I can keep up

  • @reversed9757
    @reversed9757 3 года назад

    I really want to shred xc trails, but im not sure i can since the bike i have (2006 Scott Genius Rc 10) is almost 16 years old and has been a pain in the ass to fix and repair lately. It runs good on light jumps and easy trail lines (by easy i mean really really easy). Im scared to go bigger and further since the bike is old and creaks and squeaks loudly after each ride and im afraid that i might break something :(

  • @Mowgliy2k
    @Mowgliy2k 4 года назад

    At 5:18 he explains in winter he would put the same tyres on the front and back. Can someone explain which tyres he means as I’m not all too sure. Match the current rear to the front or match the current front to the rear? Thanks!