DROPS in 3 Easy Steps! | Beginner MTB Sessions with Bryan

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WELCOME to beginner mountain bike sessions with Bryan! On this episode, we are going to walk through 3 easy steps to learn how to hit drops. Drops can be scary, but with a few basic skills you can master them in no time!
What is Beginner MTB Session with Bryan?! This series is all about those of you that are fresh to the mountain bike scene and eager to learn. Bryan just started riding, so it has been a blast working with him and his very raw skill set and MTB knowledge. We will cover everything from the gear you need, to drops, and jumps. Come along for the journey!
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@winchestertonfieldville8973 2 жыл бұрын

I like to think of “pushing my bike forward” rather than shifting my weight back. As soon as I shifted to that mindset, everything fell into place.

@IMikePlays 2 жыл бұрын

Also the same as me haha cheers!

@etiennecosnefroy6120 Жыл бұрын

Same here! It sounds strangely counter intuitive but this is what works best for me

@johnarnold6623 Ай бұрын

Poor choice of words

@dawidszczepanski5925 Жыл бұрын

Every MTB "how to" video starter pack - full suspension bike with dropper post... :P

@anthonycongiano8890 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't hesitate" is fantastic advice! Either send it or don't... but going over that last feature hesitantly or slowly... you'll nose dive, slam the ground, and be over the bars before you can say "princess!"

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@Titanium516 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@playforfunplayforfun2830 2 жыл бұрын

Really good, well paced and honest.. gonna try it out this afternoon!!

@iantolentino2293 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Great video!

@squishlefunke 3 жыл бұрын

"Ready when you are, Princess!" 😂

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Buck 🤣🤣🤣 we been friends for a while...

@mjojrjr6231 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTBTravelReview it therefore concludes 😆🤣 kidding aside. Looking forward to see him do the gap drop soon.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

@@mjojrjr6231 🤣 he will get there soon!

@mrsubaru5367 3 жыл бұрын

NICE... sweet bikes,cant wait till i get a full suspension

@petestewart2701 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. Nice & clear instruction & it worked!😄

@GameplayerSolCley 2 жыл бұрын

I am so deprest at this moment and you guys are making me happy. thanks. I need a healmet.

@abelsadventures9358 3 жыл бұрын

great video going to try theses methods today thanks man

@rockettt7 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the videos! Keep em ciming!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Wessel thanks!

@Titanium516 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, you guys rock !!! Thanks !!!!!

@MTBTravelReview 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@onekgguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I've watched several similar videos but this one seems to be the one that makes the most sense for me. 🥂

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help and thanks for the support!

@johnreese3762 3 жыл бұрын

Good, Good!

@andrewbeckford5113 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!! Was just at willowdale staring down a small drop but didn't know where to start. Can't wait to try it now!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Beckford happy to help! Let me know how it goes!

@jonnyfraser2590 3 жыл бұрын

Night Shift Brewing shirt definitely improves your riding... Now I need a beer! Keep it up awesome videos!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Jonny Fraser haha agreed and cheers!

@IrishJAC23 Жыл бұрын

I think where I get skittish is when the drops are on fairly steep downhills. The increase in speed is what makes me hesitate.

@terrylevels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m getting into mountain biking and you have one of the better videos that I’ve seen

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! More to come.

@ChebTV102 2 жыл бұрын

Great upload i learned a lot

@CakeBoy212 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Definitely learned a lot.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Happy to help!

@RobGams 3 жыл бұрын

Just ran across this video, simple explanation and terms and visuals. Nothing fancy or over complicated. Cool to see an average rider try it. Nice man 🤙🏼

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it man! It’s been a blast teaching Bryan and I’m glad I can help others improve. 🙏🏼

@ZoomStranger Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@SimonsMTB_Channel 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips ! I make my first "big" drops in my last video..I hope to make even bigger with your advice.

@johnwilkins3995 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Great work Bryan. Takes a cool person to learn in public like that. He picked it up quick.

@MTBTravelReview 3 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@kendrickbyrd5841 3 жыл бұрын

This has help me gonna try this out. I started summer and I have hit the same drop heights but I still want to learn technic .

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Technique is key!

@WildMeff 3 жыл бұрын

Bryan is crushing it let’s get him some raised handlebars!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

WildMeff haha he’s a quick learner and pretty sure he’s already on raised bars since filming this!

@ericdale3282 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for helping learn to ramp.

@MTBTravelReview 7 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@revelintheride2639 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video!!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Revel in the Ride many thanks! 🙏🏼

@Hareld85 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips

@geoffwade8144 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked this thank you.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you!

@adventurelover8521 3 жыл бұрын

Beginner here. Thanks, gonna try that one princes.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@andrewface 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@victorrosario4109 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.🤘🏻

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤘🏼

@Crashcrew619 3 жыл бұрын

great video!!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tonyrivas5838 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video thanks

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dewindoethdwl2798 Ай бұрын

Minimum speed is enough for the back wheel to clear the lip before the front wheel begins dropping. Great video series.

@MTBTravelReview 28 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@gopromountainbiking7972 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@peterhaslund Жыл бұрын

Love all the very nice awesomeness hewn in when Bryan's clearly struggling to adapt to the task. Stay positive, but honest! maybe better for development?

@MTBTravelReview Жыл бұрын

Gotta start somewhere!

@melanielessard7944 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well thought and I love the progression. Bryan is superb in his role and it does help a lot to see a non-pro yanking on the bike like us mortals do. Two Thumbs up !

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciated! It’s a blast to watch Bryan improve!

@ManmadeM0nster 2 жыл бұрын

😄 as funny as it is, I love the advice of "if you don't go.... you don't go!"

@sandychannelz0210 3 жыл бұрын

Nice idol

@serjturischev9557 16 күн бұрын

very good explanation

@MTBTravelReview 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@chanvlogofficial5232 3 жыл бұрын

new subscriber sir thanks for this video.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@hardie1004 3 жыл бұрын

Very very nice bro...

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@aaronrichardson218 3 жыл бұрын

like the Night Shift T....

@RollModel724 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate these videos... I think I do all these three things..but then I do something you don't mention: I can't stop staring at the drop which then freezes me up. I cautiously progress and I know that my biggest fears are landing-- am I going to fast? am I going to bounce off the peddles? will I have control when I land? How do I ensure my front/back wheels are where they need to be instead of angling too low, high, etc.? And like the guy said--- how do you know if you are going fast enough? All the videos I watch talk about the take off, but I would really love to watch more discussion on the landings. The only helpful bit I have found is to keep your eyes forward to the next feature/hazard, which is my #1 problem.

@civiccoupeperu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! Just a Q: when you get to the edge of a 3feet drop, do you need to push the handlebars forward? (I am fully beginner, so I saw a lof of videos with that, so just wanted to check if that is necessary, or would help to improve, or would make it more dangerous for a rookie). Thanks!

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. haha. What people are referring to is essentially the start of a manual. (check out my manual video for details). In reality you would actually be using you arms and legs to push the bike forward, thus unweighting your front wheel as I explained in this video. Again, the goal is to remove the weight from your front wheel so it doesn't drop down when it goes off of the lip of the drop. The slower you are going, the more you will need to push the front end out, or manual, but if you are going the correct speed you shouldn't need to.

@glennvirtudazoglennskillun1711 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! From Phillipines

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelmichaelagnew8503 Жыл бұрын

Dang his first bike already has a top end suspension that alone is worth almost another mountain bike. Well the fork at least. Probably would be my first upgrade to a high end part once the breaks and tires are upgraded. At least he did it right.

@tarekmakhlouf6100 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I been following you for a while and I’m local to you! Curious to know where this is so I can get some practice in..

@MTBTravelReview 2 жыл бұрын

I no longer live in the area, but this spot in these videos is Lowell Dracut Tyngsborough State Forest. A great little training ground.

@isladetail 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping low torso in attack position and open arms when thé front wheel down...

@johnwilkins3995 4 ай бұрын

Haha! No skidding! Cmon Brian! Trail foul!

@MTBTravelReview 3 ай бұрын

Right!

@rustler08 3 жыл бұрын

Another thing to remember is speed. One of the most dangerous things you can do with a bigger drop is go too slow, as this translates to a greater ratio of drop in height of the front wheel (the front wheel leaves the drop first) versus distance traveled. If you're scared of a drop, you're more likely to case it and faceplant if you go too slow. Not saying to drop in at 20mph, just realize if you're hitting the brakes right before the edge to come to a crawl, you're setting yourself up for failure.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Totally agree.

@mindovrmatter33 3 жыл бұрын

These drops look great for practicing! What trail/ trail system is this?

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

LDT in MA

@barkingmadman1169 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Isn't it important to measure the bottom bracket, so beginners know if they are safe to just roll a drop or not?

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean...

@barkingmadman1169 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTBTravelReview Sorry about that. I mean measure the drop with your bike's BB: Front wheel on the ground on one side of the drop, back wheel on the ground on the other side of the drop, does the BB touch? If so, then it's not safe to roll the drop because it could get hung. If it clears then it's probably okay to roll the drop as slow and carefully as you want. Just sayin' beginners probably have more confidence starting to ride small drops knowing they can be safe even if they just roll it. As they work up, the ability to measure a drop comes in handy because sometimes when you scout a trail you might find it's better to just roll some drops rather then send them anyway. Not that my skill is all that high, but I learned this valuable tip from other KZfaqrs.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

@@barkingmadman1169 that's a great point and definitely something to keep in mind! I am more of bash guard guy, so anything is rollable with a little smash. haha

@BOA.OFFICIAL44 3 жыл бұрын

Holla bike's 🖐️

@owenkennedy7854 3 жыл бұрын

I think he could benefit from a shorter stem and slightly wider bars? If he likes it that’s cool but it just looks a little dicey

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Owen Kennedy good eye! He is now on a 40mm stem and some riser bars. That stem was wayyyy too long for him.

@colbymtb7769 3 жыл бұрын

where did you record this

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Colby Mtb Lowell Dracut town forest in MA

@evericsapdin1804 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video like this using a hardtail mtb.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t do drops like this on a hard tail. I love my squish! Same exact concept though. Just a harsher landing.

@Daktub 9 ай бұрын

A lil late but can you jump small stairs?

@MTBTravelReview 8 ай бұрын

I am sure Bryan can now!

@hambo76 11 ай бұрын

Why are Brian's bars sloping down towards the ends? Do they need some rotation?

@MTBTravelReview 11 ай бұрын

He was new to riding. Still learning his bike setup.

@hambo76 11 ай бұрын

@@MTBTravelReview Ah no worries, he did really well in the cornering video, how's he doing now?

@MTBTravelReview 11 ай бұрын

@@hambo76 he’s doing great! Always improving.

@hambo76 11 ай бұрын

@@MTBTravelReview Awesome!

@Rob.Brown13 3 жыл бұрын

best advice i have ever been given to avoid bunny hop/pulling up too much is too just push the bike away from you.

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Rob Brown solid advice!

@MrJosh689 2 жыл бұрын

is this relevent to a hardtail?

@MTBTravelReview 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is. Though on a hard tail you can also drop you back end first like a trials rider to absorb bigger drops.

@topspot4834 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, good advice, but if there's a lip it's not really a drop.

@MTBTravelReview Жыл бұрын

Thank you and semantics…

@jerryx2000 3 жыл бұрын

Brain had too less air in his back tyre

@Brumasterj 2 жыл бұрын

my biggest problem is hesitation for sure

@soul2310 3 жыл бұрын

where to practive drop offs when there are no drop offs around, or just huge ones -.-'

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Freakzontour start on a street curb and then build one out of wood. There’s always drops around, just have to get creative!

@user-bl7bm2wf1u 3 жыл бұрын

I did it on a 2 meter high drop and broke an arm and my back

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Very sorry to hear that. I hope you are ok.

@mrsmartypants_1 3 жыл бұрын

But Princess not do last drop 😢

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

Princess wasn’t ready, but when he becomes a queen it will be no problem!

@donrosas 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you have that dude do the last one?

@MTBTravelReview 3 жыл бұрын

He wasn’t ready for that step. The best riders know their limits.

@donrosas 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTBTravelReview he could grow a set lol jk

@tna-technutamateur8249 2 жыл бұрын

No skidding!

@MTBTravelReview 2 жыл бұрын

#1 rule!!

@BMH1965 2 жыл бұрын

@06:00 he is at minimum speed.

@bikebudha01 Жыл бұрын

Brian looks like he got out of prison early for good behavior, but is eminent danger of relapsing back into a life of crime...

@MTBTravelReview Жыл бұрын

😂 Nailed it! He mostly harmless.

@pushpopaddict 9 ай бұрын

Brian did not try the last one. Your video is not useful.

@MTBTravelReview 9 ай бұрын

Your comment is not useful.

@BMH1965 2 жыл бұрын

Bryan should drop the attitude - he comes across like a 16 year old kid. Instructor is good but not everyone appreciates that fake surfer attitude.