10 MTB Beginner Questions Answered by a Professional Coach

How to Start Mountain Biking Safely | 10 Beginner MTB Tips - As a full-time MTB Coach I get these questions from MTB beginners ALL THE TIME - so here are my answers. 0:00 - How to choose the right Bike Size? 1:30 - How do I set the right saddle height on a MTB? 2:57 - Why use a dropper post on a mountain bike? 3:36 - Flats or clips on a MTB: Should I ride flat pedals or clipped-in (Clipless pedals)? 5:54 - How to shift the gears of your MTB? 6:52 - How to find and feel your Preferred Stance and Riding Position 9:31 - MTB Body Position high vs. low explained 9:55 - How to brake for beginners 10:57 - Where should I look when riding a trail? 12:11 - How to bail off your mountain bike? These are some of THE MOST RELEVANT Tips for MTB Beginners - but I am sure there will be some hints of interest for all levels of riders. I would have LOVED to know this when I started to ride my mtn bike! Here are the links I talk about in the video: GMBN Link - Test Shows that clipped-in is not as effective as flats GMBN link:    • Clips Vs Flats – Which Mountain Bike Pedal...   Link to my video about „Riding BALANCED“    • Mtn Bike FUNdamentals: Staying BALANCED vs...   Link to my tutorial how to ride STEEPS:    • Skills Tutorial: Riding STEEP sections wit...   Link to my DISMOUNTS tutorial:    • Safe dismounting - FUNdamentals Part 2 - h...   The Flat Pedal Manifesto: https://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/... Link „How to ride STEPS“:    • DON’T shift your weight back on MTB Downhi...   Buy me a coffee to support me (because I do not earn money with YouTube - that’s why there are no unskippable ads in my videos and there won’t be!!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RoxyInsp... 🥰💓☕️ Subscribe to my channel to stay tuned! → Follow me on INSTAGRAM:   / roxybike_coaching   →FACEBOOK:   / roxybike   → Partners & Sponsors: I now ride: LAPIERRE (this is an old video!) Ergonomic Saddle & Grips: SQlab Clothing, Gloves, Helmet, Travel Bag: ENDURA International Instructor Trainer at: BICP Bike Instructor Certification Program Online Coach at: www.roxybike-coaching.com Video may contain advertisements, product placement or suggestions. #mountainbiking #beginnermtb #beginnertipps #mtbskills #moreskillsmorefun #rideandinspire

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