Top 10 Pro Mountain Bike Hacks

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Here's how the best mountain bikers in the world get more from the their bikes. The good news? You can copy many of these hacks at home. Click here to subscribe to GMBN: http://gmbn.eu/Subscribe 'Pro bike hacks' sounds expensive. And, sometimes it is; junior world champion Simon Andreassen's custom suspension is something that's beyond the reach of many of us, for example. But, many pro bike hacks are practical and perfectly within reach and some of them aren't even going to cost that much. Gee Atherton's Sugru chainstay protector? You can copy that. Nino Schurter's seatpost marker? That should cost about $1/£1/€1... Loic Bruni's moto foam? Worth trying is you ride regularly in seriously muddy conditions. Do you want to see how to do any of these hacks? Let us know down in the comments and we'll see what we can do. Click here to buy GMBN T-shirts, hoodies and more: http://gmbn.eu/shopgmbn The Global Mountain Bike Network is the best MTB YouTube channel, with videos for everyone who loves dirt: from the full-faced helmet downhill mountain biker to the lycra-clad cross country rider along with everyone and anyone in between. With the help of our pro and ex-pro riding team we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better mountain biker, including videos on: - How to ride faster with expert knowledge - Fix everything with pro know-how - Ride anything with world-cup winning skills - Dial in your bike with bike set-up advice - In-depth entertaining features - Chat, opinion and interact with us on the Dirt Shed Show Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Network | Covering Every Angle Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon SCOTT bikes: http://gmbn.eu/SCOTTbikes Crank Brothers: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros GT bikes: http://gmbn.eu/gtbikes Ass Savers: http://gmbn.eu/asssavers YouTube Channel - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNsubs Facebook - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNFB Google+ - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNGplus Twitter - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNTW Instagram - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNIG GMBN Shop - http://gmbn.eu/shopgmbn Leave us a comment below!

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Why does Martyn tape his feet to the pedals? I would've thought it would be easier to use clips and tape his feet for extra protection. Someone please tell me the reasons why he doesn't use clips.

Thanks for all the riding tips and hacks my riding improved so much from you guys

I've recently used sugru on my bike and it's just epic

its smiling a stigma or something in english society?

I just got a new bike today!!

All the support to martyn ashton

Another good tip comes strait from motocross, Ideal for muddy trails and comps. put tap anywhere mud builds up. mid way thru the race or causal ride, simple pull the tap off this will remove mud build up at the same time. and will make the bike lighter again. it's quick and easy.

I was out on my local trail the other night and got a puncture in the rear, didn't have a tube so stuffed the tire up with grass did the job perfect and got me home and down the rough trail

I ziptie a pack of tissues to my handlebar.

i use the soft side of velcro and line the inside of my chain guide to reduce noise on the dh bike. got the idea from Dannys mondraker

I use an old motocross trick of using teflon pipe tape under your mounts for the brake levers and shifter. Take the tape and wrap it around the bars where you mount your brakes and shifters the reinstall the parts and tighten them up good and snug. This way they are tight enough to not move around or loosen when riding but will rotate on the bars if they get hit in a nasty crash reducing the risk of breaking the levers or mounts.

how do I get people to stop staring at my cock and how it sits on my saddle while I ride

To keep the bottle safe on rough trails I use the cheapest metal tube bottle holder and bend it a little to tighten the grip. but it has its downside - if you bend the holder to much - you will struggle to put the bottle back into the thing while riding

Would the electrical tape not mark the frame then?

Hey guys can you make a home made mud guard video? Thanks

can you make a proper spoke strengthening video

I think you guys forgot one of the biggest and most significant Pro Bike Hacks:
The electric assist motor hidden in the seat tube/ bottom bracket.

+Global Mountain Bike Network What is the name of that glue on Gee Atherton's Chain Stay Protector and where can i buy it from? I think is is a great idea and looks good when neatly moulded to the frame

i love MA for all he is, but i dont get why his bike has to have a drivetrain.

I have had bad issues with keeping my water bottle in its cage when flying down through rough sections of trail or whipping the bike around in left hand corners(bottle cage is a right side exit style). My bike hack to keep the water bottle in place while still being able to remove it and drink is the following. Wrap a zip tie around the downtube, securing the part of the loop with duct tape on the bottom side of the down tube. Then take the other end of the loop and slipping it over the mouthpiece of the water bottle. When you want to take a drink simply reach down and flip the zip tie loop off the mouthpiece of the bottle then slide it back on after you return the bottle to the cage. I just did a nasty 50 mile xc race in the northern mountains of GA with fast downhill sections and technical rock gardens and the bottle held firm. I have pictures of this hack but i don't know how to attach them to this post.