How To Ride Your Hardtail MTB Faster!

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Hardtail bikes are a great way to enter into this amazing sport and riders of all ages and abilities can enjoy the benefits that hardtails bring! In this video, Neil Donoghue shows you how you can get even more speed from these versatile bikes to help you get the most out of yours!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Fundamentals right first
2:34 - Hill bombing or going really fast
3:35 - Hopping & Pumping
4:39 - Cornering fast
7:49 - Bike setup
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@melindamay6869 Жыл бұрын

Hardtails are definitely the best

@SugoDiGatto Жыл бұрын

My ass claims otherwise 😁

@fspeshalxo69 Жыл бұрын

@@SugoDiGatto haha ny back says please not again

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

They're quite possibly the perfect do it all bike! 👍

@myroncayabyab3422 Жыл бұрын

@@gmbn preach the gospel my good men!!💯

@farmallf12 Жыл бұрын

I have been mountain biking for 35 years. I remember when dudes could shred on hardtails. People rode the same bike and got dialed on it, so you developed that true feeling that the bike is an extension of your body. There was a lot less worry about suspension setup, more focus was put on learning the bike, and people rode all the time. When we could we rode to the trailhead, rode, then rode home. I don't see that anymore. Sincerely, Jeremy

@augustoespinal57 Жыл бұрын

Everytime i see this videos of hardtails i get more in love with my hardtail thank you so much for this type of videos about hardtails❤

@Jon-ty6bb Жыл бұрын

Bought a Scout in the Black Friday sales. I have the contact points all sorted and the suspension set up. All I need now is the strength and fitness I had twenty years ago, when I was in my forties. That said, the modern geometry and 1x12 gears help, a lot, compared with my older hardtails. Looking forward to more winter mud and snow.

@tjolofree1134 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@MajorBorris Жыл бұрын

I started mountain biking in the 90s and learned on 3x9. Honestly the 1x12s look cooler, clean up the cockpit and add simplicity but the gear range is limited compared to 3x or 2x and there are times I miss the front derailleur.

@0321ReconMan Ай бұрын

Love my hardtail biggest thing to consider is dialing in the right tire choice and psi. I ride a 27.5 plus tires at 18psi which helps tremendously for all the small stuff.

@jannisb1489 Жыл бұрын

Went from a Cube Hanzz Freeride Bike to a 2021 Commencal Meta HT Essential one year ago! 190/180mm to 160/0! Best decision ever - Hardtails are the best!!!

@brettsmith6010 Жыл бұрын

Hardtails just look so good.

@ShadLife Жыл бұрын

I have said this before on here. But the thing I really like about hardtails is that they are more predictable. With full suspension you need to have the rear shock set up for what you are riding. If you have too much rebound you might get bucked on jumps and so on. With a hardtail you always have the same feel, which may not always be smooth but you learn how to absorb with your legs and like in this video, push your heels down into the pedals. I love it that you brought up pedals and shoes and how you place your feet. I see so many people with crappy pedals and shoes like running shoes. No wonder they talk about not being able to keep their feet on the pedals...😂 I do love riding my full suspension bike and I have it pretty dialed, but there is something super pure about riding a hardtail aggressively!

@anitalandkroon Жыл бұрын

Great video 😃 when I started it was on a hardtail 😃 now i have full suspension ❤ love both

@PmatWolf Жыл бұрын

Great little vid Neil i am going back to a hard tail simply because my skills have faded sooooo much through working abroad i feel it will do me good to get back to basic fundamentals and practice those skills once again

@MajorBorris Жыл бұрын

For almost all the trails I ride my hardtail is more than adequate. The affordability, ease of maintenance and setup are hard to beat.

@Charles-vo2lt 10 ай бұрын

This is really helpful, I am just getting into mountain biking and I bought a cannondale hardtail trial bike. This and other videos of yours are extremely helpful to me.

@timothyhurst5542 Жыл бұрын

Those Nuke Proof are awesome. I love them both. Hardtail, an a Full squishy. Plus I love those bikes, because they give you good product for the price.

@jrc0004 Жыл бұрын

Love my hardtails, so pure, so fast, so fun.

@escamunicha4276 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people in our place buy full suspension when all they do is ride on pavement and very light trails. Hardtails are enough for 80% of riders

@Carlos-up6is Жыл бұрын

Great channel, thanks!

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're stoked you enjoy our content! 👊

@oiyo5124 Жыл бұрын

would love to see u guys ride modern rigid mtbs!

@roberthonan708 Жыл бұрын

Great content 😎👍🏽

@NaeMuckle 10 ай бұрын

I feel like everyone forgets we used to ride bikes wuth no suspension. I've riden a hybrid on 28c tyres down trails. If its got wheels you can roll over just about anything.

@Ffkvke Жыл бұрын

Very helpful👍

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks! 👍

@keken_25_pr48 Жыл бұрын

Sunsets Trail ride on a Hardtail it's the best i had 👌 but hey looking forward for my first Full Sus ever 🙌

@Swerval Жыл бұрын

I set a KOM on a local DH trail today on a hardtail

@bastianlarraguibel484 9 ай бұрын

I just love my hardtail

@zechreardon1445 Жыл бұрын

Personally, I dont ride hardtail but I still found this video entertaining. The quality of the videos here on the gmbn channel just don't stop getting better, keep up the great work!

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Hey, Zech! We appreciate that so much! Thanks for the support! 👊

@zechreardon1445 Жыл бұрын

Wow you replied. Thanks.

@-LetsHaveItRight- Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a Merida big trail 400 ..can't wait to give it a go.

@marcstolk6682 Жыл бұрын

I have the 500.. Such a great bike that is often overlooked.

@Chr027 Жыл бұрын

I ❤ Hardtails

@345345345rtrt Жыл бұрын

I bought a hardtail shortly after I got my full suspension and found myself riding the hardtail more often 😅

@METEORA_47 Жыл бұрын

aaahaaaa hardtail again!send it!owwww yeeaahhhh!!!🤘

@deedontworry Жыл бұрын

Hardtails are great! 🤘

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

You got that right! 🤘

@bobothericefarmer1878 Жыл бұрын

Yahooo agreed

@twiztid133 Жыл бұрын

Hardtail is the best for long distance riding on normal ground as compared to full sus

@ACTIVEPAIR Жыл бұрын

Nevis Range looking good this winter 😂

@yengsabio5315 Жыл бұрын

With my hardtail XC MTB, I always bike conservatively. Line choice is very critical with speed, as far as I am concerned. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Hey, Yeng! That's so true! Line choice is vital when riding gnarly trails. Thanks for the support! 👍

@mathewturner9643 Жыл бұрын

Great episode love my hardtail there is nowt else have been trying to find those Poc glasses to no avail what are they where can i get them thanks in advance

@Paganiproductions84 Жыл бұрын

I love to shred my hardtails

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Us too! 💯

@bikedude019 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to bike for fun wirhout having always the performance variables brought to us?

@johnster187 Жыл бұрын

Hardtails for hard trails 🤷‍♀️👍🏻🤫

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Agreed! 😉🤘

@jpandriesse3954 Жыл бұрын

Hi GMBN, I have been searching, but can't find it. Did you ever do a review on the Canyon Grand Canyon? I do have one, and am curious what youre opionion is about this model.

@christianvigal441 Жыл бұрын

Please do XC content more

@BL-zt4es Жыл бұрын

Tire pressure will make or break a ride especially on a hardtail

@K.V.P14 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the stupid question, but how do you get more grip with a full sus going through berms? Isn't that just down to tyres and weight position ? First time ive heard someone mention this ?? Great video as usual

@Bueller611 Жыл бұрын

Because a hartail's rear tire will bounce off any imperfection in the corner making you lose grip. A full sus will stay stuck to the ground if it's setup well.

@K.V.P14 Жыл бұрын

@Bonack89 OK thanks 😊

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

We couldn't have answered better ourselves! 😅

@steveallen273 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Where is location?

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Hi, Steve! We filmed this out in La Fenasosa Bike Park. 👍

@winklertribe5268 Жыл бұрын

I was told that you should have your knees either parallel or angled out rather than pinching in to help maintain balance… is it personal preference, or is there an “optimal” knee position?

@richardjensen3655 Жыл бұрын

I don't think it has anything to do with just the knees; I personally like to be just a bit above the saddle hunched over in I guess you could say semi-attack position, arms out but not locked. Upper body for sure balancing more than lower.

@josemacon7385 10 ай бұрын

What do you think are some good hardtail brands on the market?

@DarcyFletchh Жыл бұрын

New vid 👍🏼

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

You know it! 😉

@SummitMTB Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@alexisfroilaneusebio9139 Жыл бұрын

Hello @gmbn, can you please tell me where I can get those same Ergon Saddle?

@BlueKnows Жыл бұрын

Everyone wanna be like Mike Lowrey

@alexisfroilaneusebio9139 Жыл бұрын

@@BlueKnows I am pretty sure I was just asking for the saddle.

@joshuaallswang8016 Жыл бұрын

Hardtail’s for hard men😤

@enriquee.k3329 Жыл бұрын

I wish am younger to get back to hardtails again 🤓

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

We think hardtails can be ridden by anyone, and at any age! 🤘

@TylerLeeWarren 10 ай бұрын

After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working kzfaq.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.

@MAYONTRAILRIDER Жыл бұрын

Why you have the same bike to blake

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Neil borrowed Blake's Nukeproof Scout for the video!

@richardjensen3655 Жыл бұрын

If I go any faster, I'll crash. I see 1/2 the segment riders ahead of me complaining about their latest injuries and months of physical rehab. No thanks. I'll ride within my means.

@TheSJONGEJONGEJONGE Жыл бұрын

At 5:52 there's a "musician" dropping the N-bomb sometimes, and I think it is inappropriate for a mountainbiking tutorial. My 10 and 12 y.o. kids agree.

@joshuaallswang8016 Жыл бұрын

Dude you must be hella deaf, because I didn’t hear the N-word not once, and repeatedly listened out for it, I’m half black myself, and you need to relax on trying to start up drama that’s not there. Make sure you tells your kids the same thing💯

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

Calling that a musician is like calling an anthill a mountain 🏔️

@TheSJONGEJONGEJONGE Жыл бұрын

@@radiocontrolled9181 True, fixed that🤣

@Adam-tf4bo Жыл бұрын

Hilariously bad song for the video

@sam9877 Жыл бұрын

Pick a fully then you are faster

@joshuaallswang8016 Жыл бұрын

Pick a fully and your soft

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

Pick a fully and then you're a snowflake ❄️

@marklouieadame Жыл бұрын

Huh? Hardtail has always been faster than any suspension mountain bike lol... what kind of content is this

@timothyhurst5542 Жыл бұрын

Those Nuke Proof are awesome. I love them both. Hardtail, an a Full squishy. Plus I love those bikes, because they give you good product for the price.

@timothyhurst5542 Жыл бұрын

Those Nuke Proof are awesome. I love them both. Hardtail, an a Full squishy. Plus I love those bikes, because they give you good product for the price.