7 Trail Riding Mistakes People Make When New To E Mountain Biking

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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[halforma]

Incredibly helpful. Changing gears on Walk Mode and high gear on Walk Modes for uphill is hugely helpful.

[Peggypatch]

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.

[mj]

As David said below, walk mode air shifting, brilliant idea.

[charliewilson]

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

[jammymark]

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.

[powertapping]

I found on climbs that get progressively harder I get into my 3 easiest gear and eco mode to start then as it gets steeper I change the mode first (like a front derailleur) and keep changing that until I get the right amount of power then shift for smaller gradient changes. Its easier on the chain and cassette and you fuss less with shifting and focus on the feel of the climb more.

[miketodd]

Great video. Thanks for the tips. Can see where I can improve

[kallies]

Thanks for the tips, really helpful for a beginner.

[davidking]

Possibly First?
Great tip for changing gears with walk mode... 'air shifting'

[ninetendopesaitama]

Walk Mode shifting is really a cool idea. Have to try it.

[garymartin]

great to see more beginner based stuff.

[robynb]

These tips could’ve helped me prevent a couple crashes and bruises. They really do help keep your bike and skin from getting injured! 😊

[suhwateezea.]

The mistake I made with my new Turbo levo. Dont go riding on huge 20 miles loops 3 times a week cause your knee will give out on you due to overuse and you will be off the bike like me for 10+ days! Just take it easy at first and don't override cause then you'll be kicking yourself on a Friday afternoon when your buddies are going without you

[davidcart]

That first trail supernova my brother cam off three months back because someone cut back in the trail on the second jump dislocated clavicle 4 months off riding

[MrTrek]

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 .

[TheWeardale]

great, so what's the best cadence rate for the shimano EP8? heard it was between 80 and 90?

[JB]

Does anyone find their shocks on ebike less stiff? My ebike seems to vibrate more in the front than my previous XC bike .

[depapa]

I brought my first eMTB yesterday. 😳 this is strange

[ythmi]

Nice video - funny though not using walk mode while pushing bike explaining walk mode .... crank not turning ;-)

[NevadaSmith]

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..