Got a new mountain bike? Epic! Join Blake Samson as he shows you how to kick things off right. He’ll take you through the key setup tips and quick checks to make sure your bike is trail-ready. Get ready to rip it on your first ride with your shiny new bike!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Bike Setup
03:36 – Trail Hunting
05:18 – On The Trails
06:59 – What To Wear
10:12 – Upgrades
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29 Comments
What is the first thing you do when you get a new bike?
My first response to the question at the start of this vid was, you get out there and ride it. Then I remembered I bought a brand new Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 3 weeks ago and it hasn't left my sitting room since it arrived. So I guess the answer is, sit and look at it while watching GMBN until the time comes that it must get dirty and send it 🤙🤙🤙
I got my first mtb 34 yrs ago, back then the trendy thing to do was bar ends.
I wasn't trendy enough.
Do nt get a canyon
Well that explains why you said you can't tell the difference between T-Type and Shimano XT. No affiliation.
Cable actuated T-Type just released and you guys have no mention of it.
I kind of wish you lot were real journalists instead of sales men.
how'd you know i got a new bike???!?!?!
If you want a great riding experience come to Phoenix, Arizona. It’s hot and dry, but the early mornings are great. And the scenery is amazing.
No I have several … gmbn going back to the start again
Blake mentioned my one guilty please- MTB kits (jerseys, shorts, and socks).
I have been looking for good flat pedal shoes. I have wide feet and have not had any luck finding show that fit width wise without getting to long.
where can I find flow trails in colorado without going to a ski resort(:
Don't lie. At 1min. 33sec. in you had a whistling background from KCD2. Subliminal messaging noted.
If you just got your first MTB, congrats and welcome to the club. First, stay away from fail videos, it will not do your confidence any good. Second, watching videos/films with big jumps and drops like Hardline, Rampage, or Blake is great but you are not those folks, yet. Know your limits. Now go have fun.
I had an evil thought, appolgies to Owen for this but just after he says train head up just up there he waits for you to ride off and after a quick manical laugh he takes the helmet off and just chucked the bike and helmet and walks off… As I said I had an evil thought.
As good as this video is, unfortunately it's another video that forgets to tell people to BED YOUR BRAKES IN when you just bought your bike!! Made that mistake recently… 🥲
7:37 knee pads on top of jeans is diabolical
I like this dude.
Anyone else find it funny that Blake says he hopes you biught from a bike shop as he's standing next to a Canyon.
Blake, I genuinely love you. But whole channel/s kind of slowed down with Neil and Anna gone. Something is definitely missing and that can be felt.
9:31 Hey, I'm wearing a GMBN hoodie!
Great Video!
Good vid Blake, I found some points in it interesting as an over 40 something looking to return to mountain biking after a 20 year hiatus. I know it's probably not inkeeping with you guys promoting bike brands & new bikes etc.. but…
Could maybe you do a vid with tips on what to look out for when buying a 2nd hand bike? I.e checking the frame, forks, suspension for damage or wear, or how to check life left in the groupset i.e chain, chain rings wear etc…
I know there must be a lot of guys like me out there who simply can't justify spending ££££'s on a new top of the range bike yet, especially if they are just getting into or returning to the sport & not knowing if they will stick with it.
Please keep up the good work though making more of these types of vids for us newbies or oldies returning lol! As you are always very informative & honest with what you say 👏
Why don't they just call this the Imperial Mountain Bike Network??
TRAILS, WHERE ARE YOU!? 😂😂
Too funny.
Quite the ametuer to MTB guy, really love the quantity and quality of this channel. All encompassing! ❤
Love it.
Awesome video, Blake and GMBN! Perfect for someone just getting into MTB and feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the info out there. The setup tips are super helpful. Now the challenge is to actually stop watching videos and go ride! 😄
Sattelite or Saddle Height? Love it!
I am Ugandan and this is helpful to me
I’m new to mountain biking and my gooch is killing me, anyone else’s got this? 🤣