Downhill Set-Up Trends | Why You Shouldn’t Copy The World Cup Pros!

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Күн бұрын

When we watch the ‪@uci_mtbworldseries‬ Downhill World Cups and see the speed the riders are hitting, it can be tempting to want to learn how they're setting their bikes up - if it works for them, it should work for us, right? Not so fast! Anna decided to look into what some of the top World Cup Pro DH riders are doing with their setups, and whether those trends will help or hinder us regular riders in our quest for speed.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Mixed Wheel Sizes
2:48 - No Tyre Inserts
5:45 - High Pivot vs. Low Pivot
7:48 - Telemetry / Data Acquisition
11:32 - Clipless Pedals
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@McSchwabl Жыл бұрын

Yes finally Downhill content. We need more presenters on Downhill bikes

@HarryKuloh Жыл бұрын

Incorrect.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

If Nukeproof want to send me a Dissent of my own, I won't complain. Hint hint. lol - Anna :)

@ChrisCapoccia Жыл бұрын

Explanation about tire inserts was good. I've been wondering the same thing with races being lost by flats

@charleskoehler5255 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME content guys, keep up the good work..!

@rohanjs. 11 ай бұрын

I’m 6’2 and have been really enjoying the mullet setup

@minniusmannius9165 Жыл бұрын

Good to see a lot more DH and Enduro racers are using the Ochain this year.

@bat_fastard4525 Жыл бұрын

You’ve really found your groove young lady, your videos flow super well, also credit to the crew the visuals are pukka, hats off to you all tbf 😂

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

@LaurentiusTriarius Жыл бұрын

I second that opinion even if I have divergent opinions about some things, great content 👍

@Philoniousmonk 11 ай бұрын

She is the best!!

@loisbeigli 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Anna! Carbon rims on my downcountry and enduro bikes, love the feel

@alanmartinezrodriguez884 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Very informative and Anna delivers as always. Keep it up!! ps: Shout out to the cam guys for those great shots.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@traildogisla Жыл бұрын

Definitely recommend mid level riders do a telemetry day with a pro like Dialled.Telementry to get a good base setting and learn what good suspension feels like, most mid level riders simply wont get to those settings without guidance

@alexanderscott2567 Жыл бұрын

I'm sticking with the coaster brake

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

lol

@FROTHASHOW 11 ай бұрын

Great video, might I suggest one of the biggest trend is ochain

@thim8009 Жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed much difference on my analog bike when it comes to mullet vs. full 29er. It's on my decoy and levo where I noticed a huge difference with a mullet.

@LaurentiusTriarius Жыл бұрын

I'm riding a full 29er for the most part but when I need agility between the trees I take my mullet 29 in the front 26 back, it is also much shorter...

@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

Awesome cool video

@henrycowell193 11 ай бұрын

Get em all running Rockstop inserts, low profile and keep the linear feel through the tire

@nickthaskater Жыл бұрын

Bring back the 26"s - love my 2017 Kona Stinky 26.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

The Rampage riders are already bring 26 back!

@crouisk Жыл бұрын

Have not been able to afford to watch since it went behind the Paywall. Cheers

@Dawks12 Жыл бұрын

With regards to adjustability as you said at the end. It would be amazing to see that filtering down to enduro bikes. Reach adjust, chain stay adjust etc. it would be especially good for those like myself that fall into the cusp of two sizes.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@traildogisla Жыл бұрын

Nooo, most riders can't set up a bike with the adjustment available at the moment!

@Dawks12 Жыл бұрын

@@traildogisla I get that but as for someone like myself and other like minded people as I assume you are, could benefit by being able to adjust reach and chain stay. Plus if you’re unable to set a bike up in todays day and age with KZfaq videos and tutorials, I would say biking probably isn’t for that person 😂

@traildogisla Жыл бұрын

@@Dawks12👍 how many bikes have never been adjusted, or if they have, stuck in longest/slackest mode and never changed again. Alot of the adjustment are marketing tick boxes, they are tiny adjustments and some scream that that designer couldn't make up their mind. Most of us need consistency in our bikes, not more variables to muck up! 😂

@Dawks12 Жыл бұрын

@@traildogisla I dunno about mucking it up and marketing tick boxes and yes I would agree that people leave the adjustments in the particular settings when they’re dialled in hence why I would like to see other adjustments like reach and chain stay that arguably would be more beneficial to people than a flip chip that doesn’t do a lot. My bike has 455mm reach and although it doesn’t sound a lot I wish it had like a fraction more and with it costing a lot of money and being between sizes I think if the adjustments were there it could solve problems for people like me who have this issue of sizing. 5mm - 7mm reach and chainstay adjustment is quiet a lot especially if you’re in tune with your bike.

@lsugimoto8361 Жыл бұрын

I love to check out Pit Bits at all the World Cup DH races!! Although I like to see the progression, that doesn't mean I'll apply any of them to my personal DH bike. --- Definitely more DH content!!!

@reinholdachleitner2069 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video but that Nukeproof looks massive for Anna,she looks great with her hair tied back.💯👌🏻🚴‍♀️

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

It borrowed Neil's bike from the office! Shhh, don't tell him. - Anna ;)

@reinholdachleitner2069 Жыл бұрын

@@gmbntech 👍🏻🚴‍♀️

@Len_M. 11 ай бұрын

I like the COMMENCAL SUPREME DH V5 SIGNATURE AIR PURE WHITE. Are there any good Belt Driven DH eMTB’s?

@user-nf3oq2ge3g Жыл бұрын

Greg minnar runs full 29 6’-3” I also 6-3 prefer full 29” but also bikes finally fit me after 20 years of riding tiny kids bikes they called xl

@joshuadaggerhomeaccount6224 Жыл бұрын

great video anna, keep up the great content. Btw can you please make a video on sr suntour fork and shock service. Thanks

@cjmpaja Жыл бұрын

SR Suntour themselves have a channel here on youtube that has tutorials on how to servide their forks...

@darrenreilly1785 11 ай бұрын

Ronan "Doon"😂

@user-nf3oq2ge3g Жыл бұрын

If they could change suspension settings through the track and actually have different setting for different lines and not wreck changing it it will go fast for sure. Logic has a new state of the art shock. It’s probably and air shock that they are hiding. Tactical advantage.

@kmsbailey405 Жыл бұрын

I really want the Commencal Jersey at the end of the video

@samblenkharn8099 Жыл бұрын

#askgmbntech please could you explain what you mean when you talk about suspension and tyres having a linear feel vs a progressive feel? Thanks.

@Casualfulltime Жыл бұрын

Inserts = game changer

@rickytizzle123 Жыл бұрын

High pivot bikes just feel weird, regardless of whether they’re quicker or not. I rode a Brooklyn Racelink back in the day and the more rearward axle path felt unnatural to me. Trying to get the front wheel up to get over stuff was noticeably harder and I couldn’t manual to save my life. I know it’s subjective and I’m only stating my own opinion but I don’t want the fastest bike or the lightest bike, I want the most fun bike - high pivot isn’t that for me, it’s the complete opposite.

@AdventureAwaits4u Жыл бұрын

What about riders using O-Chain?

@kalbetc6664 Жыл бұрын

just use a low engagement hub, its cheaper and works the same

@ricaaat 11 ай бұрын

@@kalbetc6664 i disagree, cause low engagement hubs have big disadvantages, especially for racers.

@richardgarza7083 Жыл бұрын

Never in all my years did I think I would see a MTB that can only go downhill. Even the Drome bikes can be ridden round the block... carefully! Wow.

@Rich_Pick 11 ай бұрын

Have you been riding under a rock? Weve had full on DH bikes for donkeys years.

@Bally46 11 ай бұрын

Dh bikes have been around for the same amount of time as mountain biking existed. You can still ride them normally, theyre just set up to be best at going down a hill...

@TivonSanders Жыл бұрын

Anna, who in the Sam Hill are you talking about? 😉😂

@casper18795 Жыл бұрын

Who the hell would copy the insane setups at world cup DH? This would be like putting a F1 tune on your work commute vehicle.

@lunchonaskyscaper Жыл бұрын

I thought there were nine DH races in this season, not six?

@okeydokey9843 11 ай бұрын

Ronan Dunne his second name is pronounced “done”

@KerryFairbanks 11 ай бұрын

I send everything on my hardtail with inner tube tires to avoid these pleb issues

@KarstRats 8 ай бұрын

Remember to video yourself when you hit windrock or snowshoe so when it snaps in half you can see exactly why lol.

@Vivendocadadia Жыл бұрын

I thought Sam Hill was on a full 29 bike.

@user-um4xz5do3j Жыл бұрын

Free rims and tires for days and a mechanic who will change it for you. Why would need an insert?

@sloops4398 Жыл бұрын

To win the race even with a light puncture for example. Once had a puncture in the rear and was happy to have a insert to not crash and get injured.

@traildogisla Жыл бұрын

Reliability and more importantly better feel and grip

@nathantoney.1501 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget aluminum frames

@khattrimtb89 Жыл бұрын

How tall is Mr. Brosnon...You mentioned everyone's except Troy's..🤷‍♂️🙂

@berd2011 Жыл бұрын

Google is your best friend

@khattrimtb89 Жыл бұрын

@@berd2011 yes thank you but which is correct.. 1.67 m or 1.70m 🙂

@cunning-stunt Жыл бұрын

@@khattrimtb89 Depends on if he is wearing his heels or not.

@khattrimtb89 Жыл бұрын

@@cunning-stunt haha 😂 🤝

@dystopiaisutopia Жыл бұрын

Why does it matter? Worry about yourself and how slow you are.

@drk_blood Жыл бұрын

2:34 thank me later 😂

@Thomas-vm4vd 11 ай бұрын

virtual high pivot isn't simply high pivot lol

@nigelnathan Жыл бұрын

no bull structured information.

@myrtlekenazjanairo9411 11 ай бұрын

You shouldnt copy them because they are built for their preferences - IN RACING!

@Kim_Miller Жыл бұрын

How about a trend where people stop calling pedals with clips, 'clipless'?

@tictacben6745 Жыл бұрын

It’s not a trend it’s a lifestyle

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

You'll have to take that one up with the people who made them... in about the mid 80's!

@GeorgeFrideric71 Жыл бұрын

Still don't understand the 'mullet' designation.

@MrMuz99 Жыл бұрын

"Business up front, party in the back" isn't that what defines 'Mullet'?

@gaddobronx6740 Жыл бұрын

From what I understand the mullet bike is better when going downhill as the bigger front and the smaller wheel at the back keeps the bike less steep of an angle. So this gives. More control and better maneuverability. With similar sized tires, the angle is steeper and more likely to go over the bars at steep angles and high speed. That's my understanding I may be wrong

@drk_blood Жыл бұрын

But why "mullet".. what does it mean, this word, and what's the connection..?

@dystopiaisutopia Жыл бұрын

You gonna cry?

@joshuaanothereraseddad Жыл бұрын

It come's from the mullet haircut of the 80s. That haircut was considered "business up front, party in the back". Then the term mullet made it's way into motocross when Kawi introduced the 80cc "big wheel". Bigger front wheel, smaller rear wheel. The rest is history.