8 Mountain Bike Skills To Adapt For E-Bike Riding

Electric mountain bikes require the same skills and techniques as conventional MTBs, although the additional weight of the battery and the motor can feel like a big change from a lightweight trail bike. Chris has some advice as to how you can easily adapt to the change.

Which skill have you found the hardest to adapt to on your EMTB?

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[bootsy]

I had no problems transfering my skills over to my ebike....I had none to transfer 😆.

[mortonfrankfire]

Love your tutorials on manuals and jumps. I spend time on every ride trying to nail the techniques needed.

[sidneylol]

Nice vid Chris. Always enjoy a wee visit now and again over to the Dark side lol  Thanks guys

[graysquirreltreeservice]

So crazy how the climb position is low and legs cramped up😁 Chris u rock

[FatblokeonaFatbike]

OMG, you make those moves look so easy 😔

[jr.]

Hi Chris, Question; what front fender is on your Yellow Canyon ? I got to try that model, don't like the others out there, please help.

[job.herrera]

Which is the best mountain E-Bike you recommend if $ is not an issue?

[GNiessen]

Where does the term "Manualing" come from. I don't get it. It doesn't describe what you are doing.

[jeromemorespeeder]

Does Neil still in recovery (from his today's video) that he lend his bike? lol ^^

[scottphillips]

I better start hitting the gym more. Bench press and shoulder press here I come.

[ianhill]

Stop grinding out crap videos daily and do more feature stuff like the rock etc, Spinning vs grinding was more cheese than chedder.