Most people can ride a bike, but mountain biking and electric mountain bike riding is a whole new world when you first start venturing into the woods with off-road trails! In this video, our ex-professional MTB rider Chris Smith helps show you the common trail riding mistake to avoid!
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26 Comments
Please, just do a video showing budget bikes with the best range – hardtails – with swap out batteries. Over trails. Most people watching this are NOT tearing through the woods and jumping.
Day 4 of reaching 100 subscribers off of commenting. Have an amazing day!
New to eMTB? Wear some kind of shin pads. You will thank me when you get that first pedal strike when, your foot slips off on a technical section…
I do lots of urban riding. When there are suspicious people at the signal light just run it when it's safe. Same for under a highway overpass at 5:00 in the morning. Just run it when it's safe. And when you come to a red light pop on the sidewalk. All ways keep three rear lights on your ebike. I have had two go out at the same time. USE tire slime in tube tires. Keep you from having flats and repairs them instantly. 99%. (Green stuff).
Pre order all the parts you think you will need. Especially your favorite tires. Learn how to charge your phone from your bike. You never know. Charge your bike after every ride. Immediately. Buy the best lock system you can afford. Ulock and cable combo probably best or close to it.
Don't under estimate easy stuff. One curb got me last week. Bloody ankle and knee.
Cheers
Great video. Thanks for the tips. Can see where I can improve
Nice video – funny though not using walk mode while pushing bike explaining walk mode …. crank not turning 😉
its not realy for emtb only its also for mtb
Does anyone find their shocks on ebike less stiff? My ebike seems to vibrate more in the front than my previous XC bike .
Incredibly helpful. Changing gears on Walk Mode and high gear on Walk Modes for uphill is hugely helpful.
2:52 happened to me, broke my collarbone on multiple places.. pedal got stuck on a root before a jump.
Don't be like me..
you forgot the worst mistake, of believing what kind of junk you are spreading
If your on even a slight downhill fire road or trail then try turning the motor off. Saves power and you find the weight of the bike will keep your momentum up.
I don’t notice any assist when I put my bike in walk mode (Shimano E8000 system on ‘20 Norco Sight C1 29). Same issue on my wife’s smaller version of exact same bike. To be honest, I’ve never really messed with it much..
great to see more beginner based stuff.
Ive had my Levo for about 2 years. I would recommend two tips for beginners- make sure your suspension is set up properly (you will need to get a special pump from you dealer) and get a pair of proper mountain biking shoes – they have a much firmer sole which greatly improves power transfer to the pedal and also have a special grip which stops them slipping off the pedals. They will also give your foot a lot more support and protection than your standard footwear. Doing these two things greatly improved my riding performance and enjoyment.
Oh higher gear for walk mode, thanks
Learn about the real range before going for a big ride. Returning home without assistance can be very challenging
I brought my first eMTB yesterday. 😳 this is strange
Do you need to spend thousands on a bike if you're not doing backflips or big gaps?
These tips could’ve helped me prevent a couple crashes and bruises. They really do help keep your bike and skin from getting injured! 😊
This should be about ebikes, not bikes in general.
I give these tips to all! new to e bike customers before and when they collect their bikes and normally again on the phone especially when t hey are crunching gears .
Wheel Barrow that's one to remember
Thanks for the tips, really helpful for a beginner.
I’m struggling with the weight of the ebike and keeping it upright on corners and off camber trails, any hints?
I bought an NCM Moscow going on 2yrs strong bike no breakdowns very quiet no maintenence rear hub motor