Mountain Bikes 101 - Questions you were too embarrassed to ask
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- This audience ranges from experienced mountain bikers, to beginners, to people who have never picked up a bike before. As far as I'm concerned, all are welcome to enjoy our sport-we could actually use more people on our side, whether or not they ride bikes.
The purpose of this video is to go over the terminology and references we use on Berm Peak Express at the most basic level possible, to make the videos easier to understand. Undoubtably, people will have additional questions after the video, so I'm calling on viewers to help answer them!
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When he said βI get a lot of comments saying βI donβt even mountain bike, but I like your videos,ββ I felt that.
Same. I used to ride bikes in my neighborhood with friends. never steeped foot on a mountain bike But I love these videos
I bought a Volkswagen van from watching the van build with ALex and I still donβt have a mountain bike. Thinking about a chain saw though.
Mitch Baker I ride bmx but I wach him
For real, I don't bike at all. I'm a skateboarder and have been since 2014. I just ordered a mountain bike though. I'm super exited to learn.
Ktulu what bike you getting
First time I saw sealant I was like *DUDE WHY IS HE POURING MILK INTO HIS TYRE*
You should try drinking it
Or have it spray all over you when you pull a nail from a tire you didnt know was tubeless XD that was a funny day at work for sure
Remember to use non-homogenized milk. If the cream canβt separate out, it canβt clog the leaks!
lmao
wazthatme Been there done thatπ
if thereβs a hard tail iβm convinced full suspension should be called soft tail
I have always called it that
Full squishπ
I mean your not wrong
squish entirety
I think soft tails are a completely different kind of bike like the trek supercaliber
Hey man I just picked up my first real MTB at 29 years old. I feel a little embarrassed to ask a lot of these questions and Iβm really intimidated by all my local riders because they know so much and theyβre all so good so these kinds of videos are extremely helpful for those of us just getting into it without any friends or family with this kind of knowledge!
Remember: they all started at the same place you're at at one time. I raced motocross for many years, so some of this stuff I already understood, but some I'm still learning. Videos like this help!
I'm 32 and been interested for about 2 years. Haven't picked up a bike yet. But I'm getting interested again.
Boutta be 32 and just now looking to pick up a bike. They're so expensive. But I'm super interested
@@marcusbruns9729 Never too late! I'm 51 and haven't been doing it that long either.
One thing you can do is just go hang out at a bike shop and ask questions, ideally when they're not too busy. Bike shop people are bike nerds and they'll probably be happy to explain stuff. If they aren't, go somewhere else.
On top of that if you get a good bike you can repair and upgrade it for years to come. My first real MTB (2013 Trek 4300) is turning 10 years old this year, and the only things left original are the frame, headset, and seat post. Bikes are super modular, so as long as you get a frame that fits, you can kinda just go wild. I got mine as a college graduation present at 22, and now I'm 32. You can adapt the bike as your tastes change, especially if it's a hardtail like mine. I even sewed a nice frame bag for it for $25!
Cheers, and remember the best way to learn is to do! π
Oppirtunity missed. When you said: "This right here is singletrack.", you should have come Alex out of the bushes going: "Did some body say singletrack?"
Valkyr or cutting a piece out to βsampleβ it
Lol
Canβt spell canβt u
NuclearApple lmao just saw the spelling
LMAO
Re: the closing admonition, a personal mantra - there's no stupid questions, only stupid answers.
What about answers that answer other questions
There is no such thing as a stupid question just one hell of a lot of inquisitive idiot's
There are definitely stupid questions
@@MaYbYl8eR stupid question example:what is mountain biking
@@region2596 not really that stupid to someone who has never seen one before
I'm just getting into the sport at 42. This channel has been a lifesaver.
I'm just getting into it at 30. Even 30 feels intimidating. Happy to see I'm not alone. Safe riding.
31 and just started. exact same feeling!
Im 5 years old and getting into the sport feels very intimidating at my age
Welcome
Same here man. I havent been on a bike in over 20 years. Cramming info wherever I can.
I'm 63 years Young and getting back into mountain biking after at least close to 30 years and having a blast obviously things have changed a lot great video keep it up you're an animalβΊβΊ
I'm 54!
I wish they had full suspension when we were young!
Remember BMX bikes?
Dude, '57 was a great year. 63 myself. Am riding a Norco FS2 here in Queensland Australia. Just recovering from a torn ligament in my left shoulder but back on the bike (gentily for the time being).
Hint: If youβre over 50, you can get an e-bike to help out on the climbs with no shame. Those things are amazing. More power to you if youβve still got the cardio but, if not, donβt feel you have to miss out on epic rides just because thereβs 1000+ m of climbing. Iβm currently saving up for my 50th birthday.
@@sonofawil mate just bought myself a Norco FS2. Be awhile before I wear that bike out...
Iβm 10 but chase ur dreams
It makes my day when I look and my phone and see ether β Berm peak expressβ or βSeth Bike Hacksβ
Max Jackson facts
So true
Facts
I saw both today and it literally made my year
Fax
not gonna lie, had to hold back from shedding a tear when you showed the head tube and the drama sticker
I think we all did mate.
R.I.P dramaπ
Mate i was Reading this and i looked up and saw it in the vid
I feel you bro
Bet
This has answered a lot of questions I didnβt even know I needed to know. I think I want to get a bike and hit my local trail soon.
Same, man
I love that, but did y'all find Seth/Berm peak?
I was returning to mountain biking after a several "long years" hiatus (like 10 years or so) and found your video to be excellent! However, my most difficult task by far was when I went shopping for a bike. I quickly learned that there are no more "mountain" bikes. Enduro, downhill, cross country, trail, gravel, 29'er..... I was ready to pack it in before I even started. My on-line Google searches only led down several rabbit holes. Bike Shops were even worse - " yeah, I can help you - so what kind of mountain biking do you want to do then?" π€ͺ Man. Give me a Mountain Bike! π
Definitely a lot to learn! My first experience mountain biking was on a Crosstrail 700x38 and those skinny tires were HORRIBLE on sand, rocks, and gravel. I still had fun especially with some experienced guys leading me in trails with jumps (I was a bit sketched out when I went down that trail on my own) but definitely motivated to do some shopping.
Same here mate haha. I have 2012 Rockhopper which I used so much and now getting back into bikes and had the same conversation with the bike shop owner recently.. literally all new tech... this video is helpful !
Petition for a T-shirt saying a little different, but kind of the same.
Signed
Signed
Signed
Yes please
Please
The fact that Seth can almost die and then go do it again is a literal superpower
You have to, otherwise you'll be scared of riding the bike. The mental reward after clearing something you didn't do the first time is just amazing.
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@@diviscadilek1764 I can get really scared of riding my bike sometimes, especially after washing out after a turn I'm scared to turn
This video was recommended and thorough. Yesterday I rode my first trail. I have a fat tire BMX and agreed to ride with my friends. They bought top tier mountain bikes with upgrades galore. I probably have the most general riding experience out of all of us and I was doing well with what I had. Other riders looked at me crazy and saying I was something for riding a bike with no shocks on those trails. So now I'm researching mountain bikes after giving one of my buddy's bike a go. I dig all of the terms I didn't know at the time and possibly how to course better in the future.
Just started getting interested in mtb, you're videos have been amazing place to start when i was feeling overwhelmed! Looking forward to getting my first bike and re-watching all your stuff π€πΌ
βSorry if I bored you to tears.β Seth we watched you make an omelette and enjoyed it just as much as your mtb videos π
Honestly tho...
We also watched him sort his storage unit.
you hit us right there.
So ur sayin his mtb content is just as good as an asshole fixing an egg?
Belial61 why u calling him a asshole. Someoneβs angry
Trail Builders: Hey roosting isnt funny and it wastes hours of work!
Seth: Haha tyre goes brrrrrrrrrrrrrrttttt
@Trump TheTerrorist tyre
@Trump TheTerrorist its actually both
hAhA gayest comment ever
Wood goes chΓΆp chΓΆp.
Tires go SKRTTTTTTTTTT
You're the reason I started mountain biking 2 months ago! I've been riding trails 2x a week and doing a little street stuff, you're the man Seth!
Thank you so much for making these videos. They are both incredibly entertaining, and informative. I just picked up mountain biking with some friends and this channel definitely has some influence on my riding.
βToday we are going to be doing something a little different...but kinda the same...β
Every. Single. Time. π .
@Trump TheTerrorist the omlet video
@Trump TheTerrorist nice username thou. Speaks the truth
Yeah. Itβs becoming the same thing now
Branding.
It's becoming the trademark of this second channel!
Me: been mountain biking for years and knew all the stuff in the video.
Also me: itβs a Seth video, therefore I will watch it and it will be amazing.
yep
Same
Great information, my son & I just started into MTB and it is great to have this simple, straight forward information. Great job.
Thanks
Love this video! Right now, I've been getting into road biking the past year or so. I've been contemplating getting a mountain bike in the future, so this is great to see!
Who else is here who already knows all of this but is still watching because its seth
I am XD
Me
I actually mountain bike. But mostly race bmx.
Yes
I could watch Seth cut grass with scissors
Am I the only one whoβs life has changed for the better from watching Sethβs Videos? I was introduced to mountain biking here and now I ride everyday! He has also inspired me to make my own videos which has become a big passion of mine.
For me to
Me tooπ
Jake keep pumping out content get into a schedule of uploading and make sure ur fans know π
Ffs. Of course you were advertising your own channel
Same for me man. I've subscribed to your channel too, good stuff. Good luck bro.
Can I just say; what a wonderful idea to do. I am currently saving up for my first mountain bike and I have started watching a lot of videos since this summer. Being someone who has these kinds of questions but is to afraid to ask; this video helps a lot. Thanks!
This video was so informative. I just bought a simple Trek hardtail and I'm excited to start the simple trails
I actually started a meeting the other day at work saying "Today, we're going to do something a little bit different, but kind of the same." It made me kinda sad that no one picked up on it. π
Matt rip dude that sucks
Dude literally just explained why we need more people watching, β ... we need more bike parks... β
And, I think he's involved in a project to get at least one park built. By the time its said and done, Seth's face might need to be added to mountain biking Mt Rushmore, given the amount of people that he has probably (in)directly influenced with his media reach and direct action.
Dude you have 101 likes lol
agreed
We've one bike park in whole country, and it's not that good. We dont have even pumptrack, although we have pretty good mountain bikers.
I thought the comment Said βwe need more bike partsβπ
Seth, thanks to your videos I was inspired to buy my first used hardtail today, and tomorrow I'll be going on my first proper trail ride. Thank you for being such an inspiration, I can't wait to see my journey going forward!
Thank you for the information! I am getting more into it and I have a lot of questions and I am willing to learn. I appreciate the breakdown.
Mountain biking 101 with Seth:
This would be a great regular series! Iβm still new (ish) to mountain biking, having more videos like this and skill progression would be awesome!
He should do it like 102,102,103 ect
If you're looking for some good skills tutorials, seth's older videos (from like 4 years ago) are really good
Ya, he has some really good older videos and tutorials that I highly recommend you watch, I ride BMX and I think itβs crucial for anyone who wants to have fun on there bike to learn those skills that he teaches you
No matter what bikers will love to see new bikers progress and get better and it's just amazing to go to bike parks and see the amazing things people can do.
He did a series called ride with seth where he taught a friend how to ride, i think this covers that basis
Probably wonβt see my comment, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I suffered two back-to-back heart attacks in the span of two weeks in February while in Afghanistan for work. I then spent most of March and April recovering and beginning cardiac rehabilitation. During that time I watched a lot of KRplus videos trying to figure out what I would do for fitness, since I couldnβt lift weights and do cardio the way I used to anymore. Then I stumbled upon Berm Peak. After watching several of your videos I was inspired to give mountain biking a try. Needless to say, Iβve become hooked in the last two months and have even gotten my 10 year old daughter into daily rides with me on her first MTB. Thank you for making your videos, especially the ones focused on newer inexperienced riders. Youβve not only given this old dog a new physical activity, but also a great dose of mental health strength, which has led to me learning about this great MTB community. I couldnβt be more grateful.
Dude I saw your message! Glad you are still here! Until the wheels fall off,baby! I can relate trying to get my kid riding with me. Keep riding brotha!ππΏ
You got this Champ!
Good luck!
Great for you I hope your still fine and having a great time on your bike
Damn, that's so cool, great to hear you're hooked
I used to bike a lot back in the late 80s and early 90s just getting back into riding again. Great videos, very helpful in getting me caught up on all the things I have missed. I still have an old vintage Mongoose mountain bike. I'm saving to get a new bike but want to make sure I get a good one.
Thanks to KRplus and channels like this I am able to explore other hobbies so easily and safely. Riding my first trail tomorrow at the Blue Mountains in Sydney Australia, wish me luck!
This was much needed. The pandemic made about a million new mountain biker'sπ
Raises hand
Alyssa Behrend retweeetttπ€πΌ Had an old 29er that got stolen 6 years ago and I helped myself to a cyclocross bike. Now, we build a carbon 29erβΌοΈ
Iβm one of those
Uhhh uh...
why do i feel like this is targeting me
Anyone here who knows all this stuff but just kinda likes watching Seth for some reason?
Yep, I was just thinking that, he just sucks you into the screen and he does not let go off you
Yes
I've been riding for years and I was just mesmerised
Me
Seth is an amazing story teller
I was introduced back into Mountain Biking by a coworker... This channel has brought the confidence to go get a new bike and get going! Thank you!
You were made for this, look forward to more of your content, ty!
How does he still manage to make me watch every second even though I already know all of this π
He would have made a good teacher.
@@johnjacob688 he does teach
Haha same here, he's just that good to watch
There arenβt that many nice and sincere guys around anymore. Seth is the type of guy everyone wants to hang around. Watching his videos is like listening to a friend!
I love about the fact that he literally helps everyone from a non biker, beginner to expert...so kind
2 years later after watching your videos, I finally getting my own bike. Your channel has been great and it will be there for my new adventures to come!
I was always somewhat interested in Mountainbiking. I always used a bike to ride to school and as a kid a mountainbike is about the coolest bike to have. But I never got into it much. I like how your videos are easy to understand yet give a more in depth look into the hobby. I definitely really wanna properly try it out now
"We need more bike parks" Amen brother.
Thank you
someone give this guy a tv show
It would be good on netflix ngl
Dude a Netflix show would be epicccc
He does have two shows on KRplus...
Nah, the executives would wanna control him & his content. He seems at a happy medium where heβs making enough βf*ck you moneyβ and doesnβt have to walk on anyoneβs eggshells besides KRplusβs.
KRplus is enough.
absolutely fantastic video. thanks so much for this introduction to the basics... awesome!!
Great video, man! I've been a mountain biker for 35 years and I still loved it!
Fun fact. "Lip" originally refers to the upper part of a swimming pool where skateboarders started doing tricks in the seventies.
Super Fun!!!
Any one not realize how large the gap is from the whale tail to the landing
The view of him standing in the middle puts into a great perspective
I was like daaaaang, that's really friggin' big. I can't believe I thought that that was easy.
Thats the first time i realise that
Homelessdrifter and the Kevin jump
Knew it was sketch but not huge
Yeah man. That was exactly my thought. Scary stuff!
Thanks so much for this video. You answer so many of the questions I have as a get back on a bike after some 40 years' absence. It'll be a mountain bike, as I live in NH where it snows like crazy in the winter. Also, when you talk about bike sizes, I'm no longer surprised that the bike that fit me today at Walmart was a Mongoose Excursion 24". Thanks again.
been watching this channel for about 2-3 years and just got my MTB really excited
Who Else Wants More of These
*Mountain Biking 101 With Seth*
Shounak Sarkar agreed! We like to hear it from Seth
Well the next one would be 102
I actually started getting really into mountain biking after I saw Sethβs βHow Toβ videos from three years ago. Would totally love to see more of them!
Hell yeah, when I am older I want to get into mountain biking
Alex. O you don't need to wait just get on any bike and work with what you have.
Whatβs Sealant?
*Oh you mean forbidden milk π₯*
Itβs the stuff you put in a tubeless tire to seal up any gaps between the rim and the tire and to seal holes if you get a puncture
Itβs either green or white and is a puncture or a pinch sacb
t i r e j u i c e
Josh Puttkammer r/wooooooosh
GAVIN HOPPER r/rooooosh
This is really helpful. Some things I didnβt know and couldnβt answer for my 9 year old son. We both love your videos. Thanks Seth!
Thank you man. Great editing I like how you allow us to hear the bikes over the music. Great job dudeπ€
I don't mountain bike yet but watch all of your videos. I do like the sport of mountain biking and even watch a couple other youtubers like BCPOV but I think the main reason I'm so drawn to your channels and will never miss an upload is because of the quality of your content. I swear the theme of your channel could anything from bikes to barbie dolls and id still probably watch every video. You really know how to capture the right moments and take that footage and turn it into a real production without any useless filler that so many channels will dump into their videos. Keep doing your thing and thanks for riding with us.
With me it's his calming voice
This guy has commitment.
Just to add on- the term case or casing a jump comes from motocross. It refers to hitting the crank case if you come up short.
Ahhhh, didn't know that. Interesting.
Isnβt that pretty irrelevant for someone thatβs just getting into mountain biking?
Now it makes sense, thank you!
I thought it was from hitting a lawyer during a court case!
Ohhhhh!!! That makes sense!
You're awesome. Thank you so much for making this video and spelling things out in plain terms. I'm hitting that follow button πͺ
I appreciate the simple explanation of all the bike parts, thank you!
"There is no lawyer that can get you out of that case" ππ
Thank you Seth !!!! Iβve been a sideline fan for about 3 years now. Iβm 56 years old, in fairly good shape and have been hesitant to start mountain biking ... after watching this video Iβm committing !!!!
Do it!
Welcome to the family!
You wonβt regret it! Mountain biking is so much fun at any skill level!
It will change your life, change your perspective and change your health goals!! MTB is the best thing that ever happened to me...ho understatement
I started just a few months ago with a cheap hard tail and it's been great, I definitely recommend anyone interested should try it out at least once
Great info! I just picked up a beginner MTB, and I'm grateful for the basic intro to the sport. It's extremely intimidating, but I'm gonna give it a go.
New to riding mountain biking..have ridden dirt bikes55 yrs..love this sport and your vidios..being 65 I thought I might be to old to start something new..was so wrong.thx for all info
I love how hard Seth works. None of his video seems like he skips any corners.
He is a powerhouse
Iβm trying to get my friend into mountain biking and Iβve been recommending you to him and I think this video will be great for him, Thanks Seth!
Same here dude
Just donβt sell him on carbon
Outstanding video. I have friends that mountain bike and I'm interested in joining them, but this is all new to me. This video has helped a ton with the basics. Thanks much.
Iβm an older, wanna-be, gonna-be rider along with my wife and I have to say, this was one of the very best introduction videos weβve ever seen. Super informative and very professionally laid out. I hope more of your videos have the same qualities because Iβm a new subscriber & Iβll be watching more until my bike arrives.
Love the Chanel so far and appreciate the hard work it takes to get it to this level of production. Keep up the great work!
Seth is what I call an honest youtuber, he had the choice to plug the hell out of his jersey when talking about gear but chose not to. Great guy
I didnβt realize how serious that whale tail is. Shit is gnarly.
Same from all the features i always thougt this is the most easy.
I changed my mind
Great vibes super informative! Ive been more and more drawn towards MountainBikeing as I follow more of what makes me happy, this was a great video for what's good to know when to start op! Excited to see more! Great content this is why I love social media such as KRplus!
Thanks for taking the time to give us some "context and clarity"! I really appreciate all your videos, they're just a positive and encouraging feature in a time where media tends to focus on the negative. I'd love to see more new "Flip Bike" videos! They are a great challenge to do a personal build and to that end I just scored a "Kona Hoss" on OfferUp for $100! Now to get busy......
βThats a case and for that type of case your gonna need a lawyerβ - seth
whats the meaning of lawyer? or its just a joke?
Its a joke cos when you get a law case you need a lawyer and a case is when you donβt clear a jump and your back tire hits the jump
15:20
@Bam Bo no ive heard it before i just never heard seth say it
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βWhen you try to hit jumps with the seat all the way up it doesnβt work.β I found that out the hard way when is was like 7 or 8. My but felt like it was ripped apart! πππ
Haha yeah. I think most of us guys watching this video were likely adventurous young boys at some point, and I think it's an unofficial rite of passage to bag yourself badly on your seat (or god forbid, the top tube. *wince*) at least once or twice. Kinda surprising so many of us are still fertile. :D
Dharm kinda explicit but ok
Rectum? Damm near killed 'um!
poor 7 yo you
Thatβs why I switch to dropper got bucked of and bruised a bone
I'm a roadie looking to get into MTB. Thanks for explaining all this stuff!
Really glad I found your channel and video. I just purchased my first MTB and I was too embarrassed to ask questions.
iβve been mountain biking for a year, watching seth for 4 years, and riding bmx for 6 years and i still watched this video even though i knew all of this stuff. just proves that seth is just a like able guy and makes great videos even if i already know what itβs all about
So true!!
Roost: refers to an arc of debris flying in the shape of a rooster's tail feathers π
Another motocross term that's transferred to MTB, as has a lot of the bike tech. The first genuinely good reliable suspension forks were scaled down motocross designs. The Marzocchi Junior T fork from back in the day was literally a mototrials fork with bicycle dropouts and disk mounts.
lol, u have two comments next to eachother
I'm pretty sure before that it was from speedboats that would send a rooster tail of water behind them
I submit that skiers were using that term first
GREAT info! Iβm 55 yrs old and I havenβt been mountain biking since the 80βs. Retired now and Iβm ready to start up, againβ¦but SLOWLY! Your video was a great intro to the new tech and terms.
i have no idea how i ended up on this video when I was watching videos on paddle shifters in cars, BUT I really wanna dust off the ol' mountain bikes after watching this whole video. Learned a lot of stuff I didn't know I wanted, or needed to know about, but am now happy I do.
I love Seth he has changed my life and made me want to get fit for being the best mountain biker π΄ββοΈ I can.
Serian Patel rifty fishy????
The term "casing* came from motocross where riders hit their crankcases on an obstacle thus the term "casing".
Very helpful man. π
Thanks! I was just wondering about that.
I ride motorcycles this is wright so lissen to this guy
This is referred to as Knuckling on snow and a knuckle is the top of the transition of the jump after the kicker
Yea and itβs the worst feeling ever πππ
Dude,I love your video,thanks.Instantly feel comfortable listening
Very informative & clearly explained , thank you !
0:15 realises his new idea actually isnβt that different once again. Cracked me up
He *totally* needs to make tee the says
*today we are doing something different but kinda the same*
Always says that. Cracks me up!π
I would get that
He said it's in development
I was wondering if he was going to say that in this video based on the topic.
Man, you do a fantastic job teaching! I bought a bike 3 weeks ago for the first time since I was a kid. I thought I was too tall and too heavy to ride bikes until I found a Surly Krampus XL. Your videos have been a lifesaver as I was completely lost as to bike part names, types of trails, repairs, etc. Thank you so much.
got a bike and started mtb-ing at 31. this channel has helped A LOT!
I'm doing a marathon watching berm peak and dude its freaking entertaining
there is marathon right now?Were?
Watch some of his old videos on his main channel theyβre so funny
@@zacmtbike8517 he means that he's watching all the berm peak videos
When heβs talking about βcasingβ it really gives a perspective of how big that jump is, watching him make it i was like βoh thas easyyyyβ then I see and now with him taking like 10 steps from the whale tail to the landing Iβm now like βhellllll nopeβ
It's not the gap thsat is so scary, its the fact that there's no room for undershooting it. Its like a 12' gap (i think), which isn't too bad. Its just very high risk
Kyle Maloy Remember heβs 5β4
Same don't have the balls to do that and I wouldn't after I tried :P
I'd like to try mountain biking. This guy seems very humble and helpful. I can already tell this will be my go to channel! Subbed. Thanks!
Loved the video and I canβt thank you enough for it!, Iβm coming late to your channel, but many thanks!, As many people during these times, Iβm researching to get started with MTB, and the amount of info is overwhelming, many websites assume you have somehow experience and know-how and its very confusing, so much so that I started to question if this sport was for me or not, but this video was easy to digest and encourage me to continue looking for info. I wanted to ask if you would have or could make a video of MTB 101 for understanding more about the components of a bike and also basic gear to start of, what to choose for an unexperienced person like me and how to get started to buy a bike!.
Many thanks again!
I've been riding for 15 years, and still I know I will learn something new from watching this :D
OMG - THANK YOU for this!! I just spent the last 6+ months hearing all these terms kicked around like weβre supposed to know what they mean - nothing else like this exists. I have finally figured this stuff out in bits and pieces, but this is an awesome guide for new folks! The only thing I would want to see added is descriptions of XC vs trail vs Enduro vs Downhill (I saw the bit about Enduro at the end, but these terms are constantly used to describe all kinds of MTB gear, and, again, thereβs nothing out there to help you βdecodeβ.
Thanks again for all you do!!!
I'll try to fill you in. So XC, short for Cross Country is a form of riding that is 'milder' than the other ones. It's more focussed towards pedaling and technical features here and there (like roots and small rock gardens). Bikes are either hard tails or full suspension, around 90-110mm of travel, and you sit forward on the bike, a bit like in a road bike.
Then Trail riding. Trail riding is a more all round form of mountainbiking. It's a bit like mellowed enduro. It features jumps, drops, technical roots, but also fast berms and long pedal sections. The bikes are full suspension, with around 130-150mm travel.
Enduro. Enduro is a pretty hard core style. It will have drops and jumps, steep roots, really fast berms. Therefore, the bikes are off course full suspension, with around 150-170mm of travel. A very popular race series is the EWS, Enduro World Series. Lots of cool POV clips to watch to get an idea.
Last but not least, Downhill. Downhill is about being the quickest down the mountain, across the difficultest of terrains. It will feature enormous rock gardens, big roots, drops, jumps, just tough stuff. A downhill is therefore not agile. The wheels are far apart, it has 200-220mm of travel, and it has a dual crown fork. Which means that de stancions (the shiny 'legs') go all the way up, making the fork more rigid for the heavy impacts.
This is a very basic overview, there are more differences in geometry (like head angle) and wheel sizes, suspension types etc. Just watch a video on every one of the disciplines to get an idea.
Have a good one!
Biem Leichel couldnβt have put it better myself
nice you started mountainbiking ist nice to see more guys starting
jumped in to give you some pointers but Biem has already hit the nail pretty much on the head. All I got left Ron is having fun on your bike is more important that learning the lingo, but throw up any questions you have, the people on this channel are friendly and helpful...
One thing to add, you can get a hard tail trail bike also, they are a little pricier than an XC hard tail, but really fun and great for beginners looking to go really fast. The syncr Seth has is a great example. I bought one and enjoy it more than my full suspension
theese videos have helped me increase my riding capability and allowed me to do bigger jumps and incresing all of my abilities
Great video Seth I've been interested in mountain biking for many years but never had the time to get involved. Well this year I've finally got out for the first time. It was a bit intermediate trail and I fell a bunch but I still enjoyed it. Really love your bike hacks and everything your doing with the bike park etc. This video was great. I think alot of beginner tutorials would be a great idea because even though I had some BMX experience when I was young (80s era). I'm really rusty with trail riding and really don't know what gears to be in when flat, descending and climbing, which is my biggest challenge. Again thanks for what you do from another Ridgeline ownerπ€
Seth you should make mudguards? That would be sick.
Edit: thanks for the likes
He did that before at the old house in a hack video
@@johnfreeman1558 i think he means production ones, not handmade
Alex loam yeah
The new mountain bikers watching this video and getting inspired should be called βgen Sethβ
I'm new don't have bike yet but drops like the ones in his vid are always going to be called "drama drops" by me because I thought it was the official name.
My first MTB bike is literally arriving right now and this is the best video ever for beginners. Thank you
Thank you!! Excellent information video!!!