6 Mistakes To Avoid When Riding A Hardtail Mountain Bike

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6 жыл бұрын

From the wrong mindset, to more practical skills such as braking, body position and line choice, here are some of the mistakes we make when riding a hardtail and how to avoid them!
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@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Did we miss anything? Which of these mistakes do you make?

@shawnwolf3916 6 жыл бұрын

I love the hardtail videos. The only issue I found with this video is when it comes to braking in that s turn is the braking part. Just send it.

@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged 6 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of buying a hardtail with good components when I shudda but a fully with lower components and upgraded over time. So much more fun to ride and build up, love getting new parts!

@JohannesCycling 6 жыл бұрын

Global Mountain Bike Network The first suggested line seems to be dangerous in terms of slipping to the side.

@damekanderson4600 6 жыл бұрын

i stand up when i climb!

@AlbertStichkaJohn 6 жыл бұрын

The biggest mistake I make with my hard tails is going up and down worse rock gardens than those and then trying to figure out on the fly when I have to get off and walk to not die.

@tigerbalm666 6 жыл бұрын

Yur legs ARE the rear shocks...Use them!

@freeride.inc.austria 5 жыл бұрын

so true!

@DinnerForkTongue 5 жыл бұрын

Word!

@sphinxrising1129 5 жыл бұрын

My bike has multiple shocks, so why use my legs & arms? If I wanted to ride like I'm on a BMX, I'ld be riding one.

@ov3rcl0cked 5 жыл бұрын

@@sphinxrising1129 climbs easier, still has decent suspension, doesn't cost several thousand dollars, and it's a nice challenge while still having suspension to keep you in control of the bike. It's not a BMX, larger wheel diameter, has suspension fork which still provides some rear suspension, better geometry for descending and climbing. Need I go on? Here's a suggestion, if you don't want to ride a hard tail, don't. But don't be a smug twat about it.

@youngroller2168 5 жыл бұрын

@@sphinxrising1129 yeah we talk about hardtail bro😑

@pibblesnbits 6 жыл бұрын

The number one mistake when riding a hardtail is thinking that a full suspension will make you a better rider.

@TheDivinity29 5 жыл бұрын

Number one mistake is to ride a hardtrail

@anthonyy_vivid5438 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDivinity29 no

@joseph3628 4 жыл бұрын

It’s more comfortable ;)

@chopin1962 4 жыл бұрын

Pibbles 'n Bits It actually made me a better rider.

@lewisjones7153 4 жыл бұрын

Gives me more confidence to tackle harder trails and features. Id say that makes me a better rider than before

@grandpagrinder6411 6 жыл бұрын

as a hard tail rider, I appreciate these types of videos, lots to think about.

@ericwhitchurch9779 5 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Grinder same here

@himetex 5 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you? I am thinking in changing my bike, and I thought going on with a hardtail. What's the pros of a hardtail?

@jettdiff5788 4 жыл бұрын

@@himetex better at pumping more air control or smthing liddat

@himetex 4 жыл бұрын

@@jettdiff5788 thx pall

@steveharrigan7811 4 жыл бұрын

@@himetex I like the direct reaction of the hard tail layout, and I dont ride in competition events everyday. I ride my bike to work, to pick up stuff at the store, and tear around the odd local trail. So a big part is the look of the bike. Hard tails look bad ass. They have that custom look that really lends itself to spectacular paint, anodized and billet items seem to have more impact on a hard tail also. I just bought a 2019 Scott Aspect, and I got a great deal on it, but that orange/yellow/grey paint job looks like a rolling nightmare. As soon as I got it home, I pulled the wheels off and rattle canned it military olive drab. Everything else on the bike is black, and now it looks great. I put a metallic lime green short stem on it with metallic green bars, and metallic green flat pedals. I got some hand grenade valve stem caps on Amazon. The bike now looks totally bad ass, and its -19c in Edmonton Alberta at the moment and snowing. Balls (Cant wait for some nice weather)

@repapeti98 5 жыл бұрын

That fork is worth more than my entire bike

@flamingcows2381 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@boi3410 5 жыл бұрын

same....i've just bought an used hardtail with rim brakes and 100mm xct fork....but i'm still jumping downhill ramps with it. :))

@cparm08 4 жыл бұрын

same here

@boi3410 4 жыл бұрын

Seer-of-things like 125 lbs (57 kg)

@boi3410 4 жыл бұрын

Seer-of-things i’ve managed to get some money and imma buy my first dh bike in january

@danielb2545 6 жыл бұрын

Pls more Hardtail vids. 👌🤘🖒

@BlakeSamson8 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel B ok Ma dude.

@freeride.inc.austria 5 жыл бұрын

you should have a look on our chanel!

@d3v0lv3d 5 жыл бұрын

Defiantly agree here. Sold my 120mm full sus and built a 150mm aggro hardtail 🤘🏻 loving it @blake Samson

@SV-pv4pv 4 жыл бұрын

I love my hardtail

@richardavery2422 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an old man ( 56 ) , Lovin the rides in the woods .. Yeh , I'm not the best jumper , bunny hoppin guy on the trail. But , I'm OUT there .. ! My rides the 2017 Trek marlin 7 . Good bike , for what I need and do . !

@OdysseyWafflez 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for being into the sport! I bought my mother a bike so she can ride with me and my friend itll be here soon. Shes getting close to her 50s!

@sierraAframe 3 жыл бұрын

53 years old on a 2020 Specialized Epic Pro HT, same ability as you, same passion to be out on the trail...ride till I die...

@austinado16 3 жыл бұрын

Just turned 57. Haven't ridden my '87 Jamis Dakota in decades. Purchased an '03 Jamis Dakar Sport a week ago, and put 43mi on it, in 4 rides up and down the local peak. So much fun (still), but I can't believe what a workout the climbing is. I run this same trail and chase down any MTB riders I see (unless they are REALLY strong), but I'm blown away at what a different work out it is.

@davidjensen9773 3 жыл бұрын

54 and new to this sport. Volleyball 2 on 2 is tough with the pandemic. I’m not skilled in any way but having a blast and enjoying nature with my gf. Used 2017 specialized rockhopper 29er works for me

@markfairbrother1983 3 жыл бұрын

Love these comments! I'm 35, been riding mtb's since a kid and never had a really 'bad ride'. I love the sport. You guys tho, truly inspirational. Hope I'm still riding when I hit my 50's!

@matthewhoelscher5653 6 жыл бұрын

Blake - "It's not a race at the end of the day." Me - "...unless it is."

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436 5 жыл бұрын

True very true

@MGFelix 5 жыл бұрын

Remember, it's only a race if there is more than one rider on the trail...

@expofcam 4 жыл бұрын

i said that to my self when watching the video 😂

@karimwilson6199 4 жыл бұрын

I see you're ready, I am also ready. Aaannnd GO!

@gtf2648 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos... I'm a 56 years old, Old Man, still riding my vintage Kleins I've had for 30 + years. Used to race all over the Northeast USA back in the Late 80's Early 90's but nowadays I'm just happy to get out on the trail when it's not too crowded with all of you young punks riding circles around me on your $4000 bikes. Love you guys and seeing these videos makes me wish I was 25 again with all of this modern technology.

@scotth5038 3 жыл бұрын

56?? Just a kid We are the OGRES. Old Guys Ride Every Saturday. But your skill level is above most of us.

@scotth5038 3 жыл бұрын

I am average age at 33 3/4,,,,, for the second time.

@johnbuntin7188 2 жыл бұрын

55 and still riding Florida trails. But body cant take to much of a beating anymore. Wish I still had the wind I did when I was younger.😎 keep on riding!

@Maine_Focus 2 жыл бұрын

As a newbie to the sport I found this very helpful. As an old guy I find myself questioning the intelligence of getting into this sport at my age. I enjoy watching the local cyclists tearing down the mountain trails of Ecuador but I think at least for now I’ll keep my 65+ year old bones on the bunny slopes and side roads.

@texjames2000 2 жыл бұрын

Yep.. I'm 52 and just getting into it.. I'm on the bunny slopes or less .

@The_Lambs_Bread 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you! I too am about to buy my first proper bike and get into some trail riding

@paulpatriot1776 Жыл бұрын

Keep going!👍im 57 and after years of FS I am going back to a steel hard tail this year.

@jaysee2213 Жыл бұрын

I'm a 34 year old newbie and I worry about what I'm doing at times but Christ it's fun and rewarding!

@jodytindall4726 Жыл бұрын

I just started myself at 54 and I’m not looking back. I like the connection I feel on a hard tail. Baby steps…

@joscram1129 5 жыл бұрын

"There's a drop here.There's some rocks here.Here's a pointy rock, that's got puncture all over it." 😂😂😂 These are the moments that make me enjoy watching these videos, keep em coming.

@frankritman5799 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Feel like it was getting back to the roots of GMBN. Felt like there has ben a bit of a shift towards jumps, tricks, slope style type riding at the expense of just plain old trail riding. Liked it, cheers.

@FlowFinderUSA 6 жыл бұрын

I've liked GMBN since I began watching back in early 2017, but Blake, just makes this channel so much fun. His enthusiasm is contagious!

@BennyTheChiller 6 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a bike atm, but I'm addicted to the videos

@markablett4571 5 жыл бұрын

What do you ride at the moment??? A scooter or skateboard??? Not great for off road and rocky trails. Best hurry and get a bike bro 🚲⛰your missing the fun

@Roxay05 5 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!! lol only trails available to ride around me are 2hrs away, all ski resorts in the winter. Scaarrryyyyy!!!!

@RasPutintheGreat 5 жыл бұрын

Time to buy.

@rrb396 5 жыл бұрын

Same lol. I'm in the Dallas area so there are plenty of trails in the area. Yeah, no big downhill trails around here due to the mostly flat geography. But Arkansas is less than 4 hours away, and has been killing it building mountain trails the last few years. I'm so fucking ready to get started, just have to take care of other priorities first.

@Mx-wu8cc 4 жыл бұрын

I was the same. Managed to save up some cash and finally purchased a new hard tail, I couldn’t imagine spending 5k+ on some over hyped bike

@moe9142 6 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah, Hardtail Vids! Love them!

@freeride.inc.austria 5 жыл бұрын

then have a look on our chanel!

@roddueck 6 жыл бұрын

Back on a HT after many years on a full squish. I forgot how much fun and accurate they are. Thanks for the tips and keep up the great work.

@Mila897 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love all the attention you give the hardtail since that’s all I have and can afford right now. I’ve learned some great things about the bike I have from this channel rather than just wanting a bike that I don’t have.

@TheJoker71 6 жыл бұрын

very nice tips and pointers for hardtail user like me... not so many tips for hardtail now... good job...

@davidstanley9726 5 жыл бұрын

I was riding MT Bikes before suspension. It's amazing to me that now, it all seems to be about going faster. I still enjoy picking a line and working a trail like I'm rock climbing. Solving line after line with control and smoothness. Now, it seems to be just hang on and go as fast as you can. I just don't see the appeal.

@5-1-2ricers9 5 жыл бұрын

David Stanley I grew up with hard tails and I am just 18 but I have a few 90s full rigid bikes that I dedicate to my “old bike day” every once in a while just me and an old bike hitting the trails! I still love them.

@roonietunes7 4 жыл бұрын

I just figured this out and it has made riding so much more fun! I took my daughter riding and told her try slowing down, reading the trail, and being smooth and she said it was the most fun she'd ever had riding!

@sbloomer80 4 жыл бұрын

Still got my 26 with rigid fork

@saltycashew9807 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I don't see the appeal either why it's all about zipping as fast as possible through the trail. It's the same with cars, everyone just wants to go as fast as possible. I like getting some good speed going downhill but for the most part I just want to ride the trail and explore.

@prumset6059 3 жыл бұрын

For me personally it isnt about going fast. I just love technical things, which ofcourse are often bumpy etc. I got myself a full-sus and I have to say Im amazed, its so much nicer for my back and it doesnt hurt as much. The only reason I ever saw to get a full-sus is the comfort, not to go faster

@RyanKinal 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you talk about rough lines and punctures is fantastic. So much passion. So much ABSOLUTE DISDAIN for punctures.

@leventeszego8863 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome what you can do on a hardtail! This video is super useful. I spent a lot of money on upgrading my hardtail and still struggled so I started to think about buying a full suspension bike but now I see how much you can get out a HT with good technique. Thanks!

@philr-t7431 6 жыл бұрын

I primarily ride a 29in hard tail. I've found it super helpful in Rocky situations to sit way back on the saddle. The shift in your bodyweight and how you take the impacts makes it so you can ride much faster.

@Stiffs666 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my hardtails which I've been riding for about 30 years, bought a full sus long time ago but soon went back to hardtail, been on 29 hard tail for last 5 years

@evanbarnes9984 6 жыл бұрын

I ride a short travel full sus XC bike (80mm front and rear), so I feel like these tips are still super applicable! Thanks y'all

@reddyreddy2618 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a vitus sentier after a few years break from biking, and it's great, first time out I realised that the bike is way more capable than my skills are currently allowing. Your vids are helping me remember techniques and now itching to get back out on it, thanks great vids 👍

@connerkofford8033 6 жыл бұрын

Keep up the hardtail videos with the nukeproof scout. They’re always great.

@Doyoumushroom 4 жыл бұрын

Bloody love hardtails. Rode one as my first bike and it made me so much of a better rider than when I switched to a dualie. I often think of going back to get the skills back.

@kinghonkler4036 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought myself a Rockhopper 29” Hard tail. It’s my first MTB I can’t wait to hit the local trails Thanks for the tips 🤘

@Automage45 4 жыл бұрын

I love that quote practice builds confidence and that’s so true... been riding my hard tail for 5 years and learned all these lessons the hard way lol... what’s crazy is I never realized how much of a work out your arms get

@shortbuskrew7229 4 жыл бұрын

Coming from a bmx background, this is perfect for me . Just getting used to bike size and enjoying the process...thx mate

@bikeface3660 6 жыл бұрын

Love riding hardtail - thanks for the tips 👍🏼

@dirtycommtroop 4 жыл бұрын

I switched from a FS to a hardtail last year and it was way better than i thought it would be. The plus size tires do wonders and I REALLY love the way they climb. All the power goes to the rear wheel.

@leonhuggins7579 5 жыл бұрын

Total newbie here just got a carrera vengeance and this video has helped alot cheers dude

@rnnyhoff 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Quite helpful for the MB'er with "developing" skills like myself. Don't know if I will ever be able to bunny hop at 65 years of age but hope does spring eternal. Confidence is an issue for me and it is a work in progress, and your suggestions are more that a few steps toward that feeling. Thank you.

@Jose-hq5gv 6 жыл бұрын

The humble hardtail... i like it!

@markmccall6273 4 жыл бұрын

Have rebuilt my old Cove Stiffee FR. And loving it. Can still shred everything that the full-sussers do. AS someone already mentioned, your rear suss is your legs!!!

@lodestone69 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks That is an awesome and informative video. As a 51 yo bloke who is having a crack at some trails on a hardtail, this is perfect! You realise that the skills you once had on a BMX bike 40 years ago don't really exist any more or apply to this format. Keep up the great work

@user-sq5di3wg6e 6 жыл бұрын

More video on hardtail!!! Like

@philliplee3670 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching these. My trail riding really has improved a lot and I’ve been riding MTB since 12.

@seadragonadventures 4 жыл бұрын

"You wanna be a little more *Flamboyant*.." is really just the most perfect way to explain it. Thank you. - AB in Santa Barbara, California and Sabah, Borneo

@chingskie4063 6 жыл бұрын

I love these hardtail vids keep em comming GMBN! I ride one too and we're riding this weekend. Cant wait to shred the trails

@diluteduk 6 жыл бұрын

Love my hardtail, I think they're loads more fun than full suss because you feel more of the trail under you

@Ghrostillo 6 жыл бұрын

diluteduk I agree, but jumping is a bit sketchy with hardtails, it's way more scary...

@9HighFlyer9 6 жыл бұрын

I rode hardtails for 20 years. No way I'm doing it one more season. Edit: 25 years, forget how old I am sometimes.

@flow2tech 6 жыл бұрын

HighFlyer I agree! Much prefer my full susser at my age! 😂

@edmo1982 6 жыл бұрын

Hardtails are fun bikes as long as you have a fullsusser to ride as well... getting stuck with a hardtail is like dreaming everyday with having a full

@charliebrown4573 5 жыл бұрын

Riding my hardtail makes me feel like a kid again especially when I ride trails, there is nothing like getting the line right on downhill sections

@wolfura Жыл бұрын

The second guessing has gotten me so many times getting back into riding my hardtail. BUt it is still fun and I am growing more confident every day I ride. Learning how to do a wheelie now so I can learn how to do a manual. Love your channel.

@billreddy7593 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary. Keep up the good work.

@ronaldtartaglia4459 6 жыл бұрын

I've totally falling in love with my hardtail again. I was forced to ride it because my full suspension was in the shop. So my backup hardtail is a GT Ricochet with 650b plus wheels and tires. And now I'm going upgrade crazy . I'm going to have GX eagle, new Forks and new hydraulic disc brakes.That 2.8 Tire gives it just enough sponge factor to make it absorb the trail. Loving the hard tail! HARD TAIL WEEK PLEASE......

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! send us some photos for top mods at dirtshed@gmbn.com !

@Gotdurt 5 жыл бұрын

Similar experience here recently... rode my hardtail more while my shock was at Fox; when the shock came back, it sat on the shelf for 3 weeks before I finally put my FS back together, as I kept riding the HT (also a NP Scout like Blake's). I enjoyed it so much, I'm having a custom steel frame made.

@spencerchristie4000 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer hardtail. First thing that reminded me of bombing trees on skies. Let the legs go rubber and be the shock. Lean back a lil. Use your speed to keep you in control. Pure bliss

@nielbetita9934 4 жыл бұрын

I have a hardtail that is my first mtb I never had full sus but I love my bike more than any thing

@quintisdupreez6663 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! I've been riding HT for 6yrs now, and I see quite a lot of movements and body positions that already do, must be mind/logic thing (to me anyway).. BUT, you've given SO MANY extra advice points!! I've been looking at FullSus the last while, but now even more eager to 'pump' some more HT! You've got some Awesome skills! THANKS!!

@whartonloser 5 жыл бұрын

Great video,I am a hard tail rider and struggle with most of this video. Was on a gravel ride and flatted front and back. Have since gone tubeless but still worry in rock gardens. Am going to lower my seat as I struggle with roots coming down hill. Thanks for the info !!

@biggaywizard 6 жыл бұрын

I started out as a BMX rider, I found that all of those fluid techniques on a BMX bike transfer flawlessly to hard tail MTB riding. The best riders I know are really animated on the bike, nearly exaggerating their movements to maximize the ballet that is hard tail riding.

@christiangoodwin8030 6 жыл бұрын

Sending er on a hardtail like a savage 🤙🤙🤙🤙

@puttekindh2992 6 жыл бұрын

GMBN - you are the true ambassadors of getting people to love and understand our passionate lifestyle, the one we call cycling and mtb cycling ..... Learnt so much in my transition from road cycling to mtb and xc from you guys!!! The more technique learned- the more smiles per miles I get.... Thank you guys and gals!! ❤️

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

That's so great! The more we can help, the better we're doing, so always good to hear!

@Steedbandit 5 жыл бұрын

Really digging all the videos about rowdy hard tails...THANK YOU

@alexnicolaou3579 6 жыл бұрын

may I add number 7? -forgetting you're on a hard tail.... imagine riding along.. having a fun time on a trail you know and frequent on a full sus.. and carried away at a very technical section, you go in, the way you would on your full sus..

@mindlessgreen 5 жыл бұрын

Man! I wish I had his energy!

@rdub4nd 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are the best! You've improved my riding immensely in just a couple months. I've got a GT hardtail so these are especially informative. Keep it up!

@lukepomeroy5552 5 жыл бұрын

I've had two riding sessions with my hardtail, this video was fun helpful and I love this channel. liked it.

@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 4 жыл бұрын

5:53 Time is like a Clock in the Heart.

@jackadler5941 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great vid. I ride a hardtail and these tips are priceless.

@ronaldtartaglia4459 6 жыл бұрын

Jack Adler they really are.

@MH-yy1tv 5 жыл бұрын

excellent video - helps a lot to eliminate some classical mistakes. I love hardtail biking. Looking for the best line is demanding, though, when you are on holidays and not on your familiar tour.

@nikolagligorovski2234 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful vid, basically everything a rider should know when facing those rocks and trails deep in the woods, alone with its bike. It helped me a lot.Thanks for sharing.

@PARAF.19 6 жыл бұрын

if you got everythig under control on your hardtail - you're rideing TO SLOW!

@playth2627 5 жыл бұрын

Mac!ek PARAF I have to get off and walk to not die

@EmptyHeadHeavyFoot 5 жыл бұрын

I am very sketchy on my HT. scariest thing is when it understeers but by god if it aint fun 😂😂

@user-yv2cz8oj1k 5 жыл бұрын

I have many years of riding a HT, you ride it so you don't end up cutting your speed because you hit an earlier section too fast, but yes, pick your lines and go fast, especially if there's a climb ahead as you'll be a good way up it before you start to slow.

@ploperdung 5 жыл бұрын

riding* too* At least you used the correct "you're".

@freeride.inc.austria 5 жыл бұрын

haha! ;)

@justinkinkade2063 Жыл бұрын

I try to follow what 38 Special said - "Just hold on loosely, But don't let go. If you cling too tight babe You're gonna loose control"

@Seqtopus 3 жыл бұрын

I very recently got into mountain biking. I bought a hardtail from a local shop. This video was extremely helpful to me. Thank you

@lillyhaanpaa5741 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the advice, I'm working hard to put it all together on the trail. I ride a hard tail on rocky rough terrain in the Missouri ozarks, just getting started, but loving it!

@brendavane9148 6 жыл бұрын

Those of us on hard tails, because that is what we, have appreciate this.

@FRESHSNKRZ 4 жыл бұрын

9:08 that jump 🔥

@Jmastarasta 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Blake def my favorite gmbn presenter!

@darrenmilo9565 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. My 10 yr old has just got her first entry level hardtail and I’m trying build her confidence on the bike. This helps explain what I was banging on about all weekend about body position. Cheers

@brianhinkle7237 5 жыл бұрын

Any tips for body positioning for a 6’5” person? I always feel out of position on the more technical parts - particularly the rougher downhill patches (try to keep it smooth, it’s probably just a lack of confidence and a healthy bit of fear that start me over thinking those descents). Love the vids, you guys are awesome!!!!

@weesamexpress6730 Жыл бұрын

I think I would recommend a frame size that would fit a tall rider and also adjust the seatpost to a height that is comfortable when pedalling for climb, but lower for descrnding

@chrisoliver6690 6 жыл бұрын

Good to meet you on that day Blake (I was the bald ginger guy at the bike hire shack). The road bike is now being used as a coat hanger whilst I buy a MTB.

@BlakeSamson8 6 жыл бұрын

C Oliver hahaha I remember!!! Hope you had a good day dude.

@suspicioustumbleweed4760 6 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to take that poor guy out for a spin every now and again :,c

@flow2tech 6 жыл бұрын

Suspicious Tumbleweed yep I still use mine to commute to work and back.. Really helps with fitness for those beauty mtb days!

@hmartinzz1062 6 жыл бұрын

How can you be bald but be ginger?

@chrisoliver6690 6 жыл бұрын

Well baldness only refers to the head.....do i really need to explain this?

@stevencole8880 4 жыл бұрын

This is a good video in that it does point out that you must consciously read the terrain when riding your hardtail. I started mountain biking in 1989 when rigid hardtails were all we had; you had to develop skills that involved good line choice and looking for roots and rocks to boost so that you could make rough sections flow. I recall getting my first suspension fork and how much more flow I was able to generate for myself. Then, in '96 I got the 1st generation SC Heckler and proclaimed I would never go back to a hardtail, and didn't for the next16 years. Then, a buddy of mine built a 29 single speed hardtail (back in 2012), and he was really fast on it and loved it. So, I built my own 29 SS and quickly rediscovered how fun it is to ride hardtails, so much so that I now have an SS and a modern geo hardtail with gears. It's fun sprinting up climbs and flicking the bike around with ease all while slicing and dicing the trail instead of plowing over it. It's cool seeing Blake push the limits on an HT, and sharing his advice; Spot on.

@duanewyma8340 2 жыл бұрын

Love the help videos, I am 58 and this year the wife and I have been trying to ride every Sunday we both have Trek hard tails

@trinityemergencytraumacent9317 5 жыл бұрын

Blake, can you do some "budget" hardtail vids? Like the Trek Marlin, or the Specialized RockHopper?

@pizzapie4me 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to do any real trail riding, get something more capable than that price point. *Source* own and loathe a Specialized Rockhopper. I still shred it, but I wish I had a bit more bike every time I'm on it.

@toot6325 3 жыл бұрын

@@pizzapie4me I know this is old, but what do you think of a $1,200 bike?

@pizzapie4me 3 жыл бұрын

@@toot6325 $1200 is a good starting price, but prices have skyrocketed over the past year. I would make sure the bike at the very least has Rockshox or Fox fork if you're getting a hardtail. If you go for a rigid or even a single speed bike, you can get a whole lot more for your money.

@Rich.Wilkin 5 жыл бұрын

Looking at getting my first hardtail so I’m doing the KZfaq research and this video makes a lot of sense 👍

@JulitoPapitoo 5 жыл бұрын

What did you end up getting?

@stinkyfinch2627 2 жыл бұрын

Guess we'll never know

@Rich.Wilkin 2 жыл бұрын

Only just see these replies 🤦‍♂️ went for vitus sentier loved it worked perfectly then got talked into getting a full sus broke my arm at chicksands lost all confidence and bikes been out twice but soon as I leave the floor I crap my pants and sack it off. Irony in the fact I ride dirt bikes on the lanes and have no issues doing 50+ but cannot seem to gell with mtb anymore 😕

@cgrisetti87 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful, humble, and helpful.

@gustav042 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Keep the knowledge and wisdom coming. Y’all are a great inspiration.

@scottgerstenberg9551 6 жыл бұрын

I love my hardtail!

@freeride.inc.austria 5 жыл бұрын

me too! :)

@timothyinman5494 4 жыл бұрын

When I Started MTB in mid 90's Mt bikes were 10 speeds with fat tires and flat bars

@paulmulryne8405 4 жыл бұрын

Flat, narrow bars 😂 times have changed, eh?

@sidneylol 5 жыл бұрын

My friends are full suss and I'm the hard tail fan so these hints and tips are great for me to build my confidence and along with it my speed. I'm now taking my son along showing him how to jump etc. and he's loving it. So thanks for the vid and I'll certainly be taking the info to the trails.......as soon as I get home from offshore that is...CHEERS!

@SuperZapata23 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Keep doing it! Happy trails!

@anup5588 6 жыл бұрын

Hi GMBN, I use my hardtail MTB for daily commute to work which is about 12 Kms, so on average I cover about 30 Kms daily (on tarmac). Would really appreciate if you can help me out with some riding tips and gears for daily commute on MTBs. Also, I tend to twist my ankel a lot, can I use basketball shoes for daily commute to ensure better ankle stability? Thanks

@markstone3214 6 жыл бұрын

Blake can you do a guide how todo step ups... on a hard tail 😎

@BlakeSamson8 6 жыл бұрын

mark stone yes I can dude.

@guetunes5013 3 жыл бұрын

Just pick up my first hardtail, outside of my commuter, & I’m loving all the tips!! I want to ride after every video lol

@themis828 4 жыл бұрын

Great energy. So much enthusiasm. Great job doing this video

@melwalshmtb9121 6 жыл бұрын

Hey GMBN great video! I am thirteen years old from Ireland and would love if you guys came to Ireland! Keep up the awesome work GMBN:)

@donalmerriman5639 6 жыл бұрын

Mel Walsh same I'm 13 from Dublin and go mtbing in tick nock

@feidhlimoshea968 6 жыл бұрын

Where ? I'm mayo

@donalmerriman5639 6 жыл бұрын

Feidhlim O shea dublin

@adamburke3018 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah ticknock 😂🤙🏻

@fernandogonzalex4075 6 жыл бұрын

Mel Walsh I am 13 from Mexico :v

@Johnroberts2013 6 жыл бұрын

Tf? I LOVE smashing through rough rock gardens and roots on my hardtail as hard as possible! Gotta run a lot of PSI tho hahaha

@jjjacob4193 5 жыл бұрын

Such an informative video!! Thanks GMBN for the motivation

@brockwarkentin410 4 жыл бұрын

Just started getting into this sport. Managed to take my commencal HT AM (origin) to panorama BC this summer & I had a blast - great to have these videos to build confidence that you can actually tackle this stuff as you cant help but think you need a $5,000 bike when you look around on the hill to see you are the only one riding a hard tail. Really appreciate the work you guys have done on this. Going to test kickinghorse next summer... wish me luck.

@christiansuela1846 6 жыл бұрын

Watching this makes me thinking....Am I even gonna have a full suspension bike?? 😂😂😂shit full sus are expensive but hardtails cool tho. 👌🏾👌🏾

@swedishdagger8410 6 жыл бұрын

Christian Suela you could always by an entry level full squish

@christiansuela1846 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm I dont know maybe Ill just stick to my hardtail for now but thanks 😊👋🏾

@froznfire9531 5 жыл бұрын

@@christiansuela1846 get a used fs, there are really solid deals about 1000$ for downhill or enduro ;) the tech didnt really Change since 2012 so :)

@Gotdurt 5 жыл бұрын

@@swedishdagger8410 Honestly, I'd rather ride a tricked hardtail than an entry level FS...

@rabs2020 6 жыл бұрын

I always bring spare tire tube when I’m riding my hard tail.

@tommillward8270 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved that video . The info and tips was ace and very helpful for a beginner like me . Your enthusiasm in your video is crazy good . Didn't want to stop watching. Thanks keep up the hard work 👍👍

@macleod1592 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a diehard hardtail rider (Giant Fathom 2) so love these type vids. One problem I have is on one section of my favorite trail. It's a short (maybe 10 yards) but really steep climb covered in huge, washed out roots all the way across the trail. Half the time I make it up, half the time I have to put a foot down and walk the bike up.

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Those are the best! They're great to see where you are on the day, a benchmark.