Riding Steep Sections | Common E-MTB Mistakes

Riding steep chutes on an E-Bike can be intimidating, and any mistakes might result in you tumbling down the chute. Chris shows you some common mistakes and how these can be avoided⚡️

Not scoping the chute or marking your line into it, braking in the wrong place or entering with the wrong speed, having your weight in the wrong position on the bike, and going too big too soon or ignoring your instincts

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Have you encountered any of these issues when riding steep sections of trail? Let us know

[JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

I don't have an e-bike but I enjoy your channel. 3 weeks ago at the end of a great day of trail riding I decided to try a chute near the trailhead. Long story short, I did everything wrong and spent 5 hours in the ER with a nearly broken nose and bruised ribs. Oh, and the bike was OK. Keep up the good work! Jim

[xxMissSummerxx]

Great tips that can be used on any mtb not just emtbs...loved it ..more coaching videos from Chris please.👍

[paulbassett]

Nice one Mr chris, all tips greatfully accepted, keep them coming 👍👍👍

[Ruffest]

Shame I missed you lot there. Some megga stuff in the woods to play on.
Yet again videos don't do the gradient justice 🔥🔥

[gpborromeo]

Great advice! I don't have an ebike, but these essential tips will definitely work on my regular enduro bike.

[vibelight]

Can ya consider doin a Single Track Full Susp Mtn e-Bike TOWING BEST TRAILER ? For overnight multi day dirt track touring. THANKS ❗ i don't think anyone has done single wheel trailer model tests like this. (sometimes steep mountainside tracks = only 25cm wide)

[Tarh]

Worse mistake for me is not having your feet on both pedal. If your instinct tells you not to do it, don't try by foot holding you bike, it will not work, at all.

[FatblokeonaFatbike]

Strange but true; too slow is as bad as too fast, but I find I'm always on the brakes to stop my 28kg bike (plus my weight) from accelerating too fast downhill 🤨☹️

[JogBird]

only do this if you can afford to wreck a $10k bike 😁