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    First time riding this steep of terrain. GoPro effect is real, doesn’t even look steep😂 any tips on riding steep terrain, I’ll take it.

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    1. Antpitta on

      1) you can almost certainly ride terrain a lot steeper than you realize

      2) use both brakes but don’t overdo it

      3) if you want more braking and your rear is sliding and you can put a better rear tire on, do (eg a DHR will give a lot more braking traction than a Dissector or Rekon when it gets steep)

      4) on really steep, really tight turns take your inside foot off and don’t be afraid to tap it / dab, you’ll then later probably get to where you can make the same turn without, but it’s a nice comfort margin at first.

    2. defeatedsnowman on

      It’s tough to give tips on these types of videos. The only thing I’ll say is a bit more speed will help the suspension work for you and also make all the rocks and bumps feel less like they’re going to grab/twist your front wheel.

    5. Tiunkabouter on

      Only advice I can think of is to not drag your brakes but try to brake in bursts so to say.
      It gives the rotors and pads time to cool down and will last longer and have less brake fade.
      Also dragging brakes eats pads and can cause rotors to warp.

    6. Nightshade400 on

      Only thing I am going to add is that you want to strategically use the brakes rather than ride them all the way down. There are a couple reasons for this mostly because when using the brakes your suspension cannot work correctly and absorb more of the terrain, instead it makes for more feedback directly to your arms and legs. Also speed helps you to flow a bit better and forces you to look further ahead planning your moves long before you get to it. If you are looking down towards your wheel then it is already too late to plan your lines, you can also see safe spots to use the brakes to take off some of the speed you have built up before you let go again and enter the next section/obstacle/whatever.

    7. LiveSeaworthiness621 on

      Trust your bikes suspension. It’s more capable than you might think. Butt back, find a good balance point and don’t ride too slow. Otherwise you risk to stall and fall. Speed sometimes gives safety 😉

    8. nsundrud on

      Probably the best steep terrain advice I received was to “drop your heels.” Keep your elbows bent, don’t get too far back (keep your center of weight over the bottom bracket), and drop your heels down as much as comfortable. That stance puts you much more in control and you’ll feel more comfortable going faster, too.

      Have fun!

    9. Sleepy_Doge97 on

      Go pro effect makes it look like it’s a very minor slope 😂.

      But we all know it’s steeper than it looks!

    10. mtbarks on

      Keep you weight central over the bike.
      Heels down a bit.
      Pedals level.
      Slight bend in your arms and legs.

      Try to look ahead and pick where you want the bike to go rather than let it go where it wants. Be strong and controlling, but also supple and absorbing.

      Reride stuff and you’ll get quicker with more confidence.

      Smile, and forget the rest of the world exists when you hit the point where you’re so focussed and completely engaged in shredding trails that all the exists is the sound of your tyres on the dirt and the one-ness you feel with your bike knowing what the next section will feel like through your legs before you even get there.

      It’s worth the effort 🙂

    11. lowlibido1975 on

      One big thing i learn to ride steht terrain is to look forward (read the trail) and not look directly straight forward your wheel. Its hard in the bginning, i know, because you always came close before your wheel ( with your view). But it will get easier.

      And another tip from me. Stand easy and casual on your bike, not too tense. You have to work a lot with your body. Your body is the third suspension on your bike.

      Have fun and always be calm! 😉🤘🏻

    13. Syntacic_Syrup on

      I don’t understand how people think they can get better at riding a bike from reading people’s reddit comments

    15. sprunghuntR3Dux on

      Don’t “lean back” instead lower your shoulders towards your bars. And keep your weight on your feet. This is called the “hinge” position.

      Leaning back gives you less control but a hinge will put weight backwards without losing control over steering.

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