Over the past few years, the number of people buying a new mountain bike has exploded. More and more of us are exploring our local trails with friends and family at the weekend and enjoying the freedom and access to nature that mountain biking gives us.
However, most people buy and start riding their new mountain bikes without knowing how to get the most from the bike or the skills to make the most of their riding experience.
In this video series, we have asked ex-professional downhill racer and mountain bike commentator, Andrew Neethling, to share tips and advice for new mountain bikers to ensure they build good habits from day one and have the skills and confidence to take their mountain biking as far as your heart desires.
Episode 1: How to set up your mountain bike
In this first episode, Andrew goes right back to basics and talks us through how to set up your bike to suit you. He covers everything from the pedal choice to suspension set-up, tire pressures, brakes, and saddle positioning. He shows you how to adjust your mountain bike to ensure that the set-up is best suited to you and your riding style. This is key to enjoying your mountain biking.
Now that you’re happy with the set-up of your bike, it’s time to get riding! In the following episodes, Andrew will take on different mountain bike riding skills and break them into manageable chunks to help you practice each skill to perfection.
Tune in to the next episode of MTB Skills and Tips with Andrew Neethling video series to find out how to tackle a steep climb.