Mountain bike trials for beginners
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Next video https://youtu.be/1UWjHaINV4E?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JQMDBn-phBthNl7pCdQrC46 In the following videos, we’ll be learning some techniques that fall under the category of mountain bike trials. The techniques used in trials are characterized by track stands, bunny hops, and explosive bursts of power to get up and over obstacles. In mountain biking, we use momentum and speed to get through tough terrain. In trials, you’re expected to get your bike up completely ridiculous obstacles from a dead stop. There are bikes out there built specifically for trials riding. These bikes come in many shapes and sizes, but the characteristics that make them trials bikes are generally the same. They all have wide handlebars for leverage and control, one really low ass gear for power, robust braking for locking up the wheels, and a geometry that looks more like a pogo stick than a bike frame. Purebred trials bikes don’t even have seats. This is my bike. It’s a street trials bike, which means it’s like a cross between a trials bike and a BMX. We can split hairs, but that’s basically what it is. It’s the closest thing I have to a purebred trials bike anyway. The wheels are 24 inches, the tires are pretty fat, and look at how ridiculously huge these disc brakes are for such a small wheel. If you look at the bottom bracket, it’s super close to the rear wheel too, which makes it easier to get the front off the ground. It’s not so good for getting around town, but it’s awesome for jumping around on. In this video series, we’ll be learning some basic trials skills that can be performed on a normal mountain bike. Knowing these techniques can make you a drastically better mountain biker, and open up your options when it comes to riding spots. So drop your saddle, let some air out of those tires, and throw on a fresh set of brake pads. We’re gonna have some fun. In the next video, we’ll be learning the most basic trials technique there is: Track standing. Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.
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hey, im looking into trials and i was wondering if u could give me any brands or bikes that wont blow a budget
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can i do this on a giant atx 2 27.5??
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Im 16 without a lot of cash but I really want to get into trials. What kind of bike you you recommend?
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when buying a trials bike what should I look for? who makes good beginner trial bikes? I have a trek xcal 7 with 29s that I often ride miles without the seat, but im constantly having trouble getting it off the ground and im a bit uncomfortable of falling back when doing manuals on it. could having a bike with smaller wheels and frame give me more confidence for doing trials?
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Seth I'm getting a street trials bike that is around £300 preferably an inspired one how much was that fourplay and where can I get a cheap one
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seth will you give your trials bike away and if you do can i have it
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I live in Chicago Illinois USA how do I buy a trials bike I've looked and I don't have thousands to ship one any tips
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We're can I get a tryals bike
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Where i can buy trials bike for 250 pound
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Got news for you; I don't know what brakes you normally run but elixirs on 180mm cleansweep rotors with avid copper backed sintered pads are not in the least bit ridiclous. For trials, decidedly sub par in fact. M810 saints, Magura Mt 5/6/7, or Hope V4 on 203mm Shimano RT 76/86 Icetech rotors - THAT'S a ridiculous setup. Hell as a trial rider for 10yrs I will confidently say a well specced and set-up BB5 or BB7mtn will out perform elixirs...
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Can you please tell me what that that derailer looking thing is for? Cause it only has one gear, I'm confused...
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i cant find cheap trials bike
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Yo seth, why are you wearing running shoes? As far as I know they don't grip onto flat pedals as well as flat sole shoes do.
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how does this trail call
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Hey, interested in trials. How do you properly fit yourself for one. Where I live we don't have trial bikes to sample as I'm sure most bike shops don't. I'm 5'11... if it helps.
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Hey Seth nice tutorial,I was wondering if you could give me the price of that bike
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what do you call that rear derailleurs??
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Where did you get your street trials bike at and for how much?
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Can i do Tricks like you on my old 1999 Specialized Ground Control MTB ?
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What tricks could I do in a 29er, I have tried bunnyhopping but I can't even make a manual.
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