Downhill Mountain Biking Basics

I dedicated this post to all mountain bikers. I am not the best person to teach someone how to ride, so I guess whatever I put here may help a lot of us. Note to beginners : You don't need a big downhill rig to do all these, trust me. A basic hardtail will do just fine if you do it correctly. So, don't upgrade your bike just yet. Learn the right riding techniques will help you a lot (and save you money) and can make your riding more relax and enjoyable. Not everybody can afford a big bike though - but learning is free :). Enjoy!

        Mountain Biking for Tips, Techniques & Etiquette

• Finding the Right Mountain Bike
• How to Accelerate on a Mountain Bike
• How to Shift & Turn a Mountain Bike
• How to Mountain Bike Down Hill

        Mountain Bike Settings

• Adjusting Front Suspension Damper Settings on Downhill Mountain Bikes
• Adjusting Front Suspension Spring Rate on Downhill Mountain Bikes
• How to Adjust Downhill Mountain Bikes for Racing
• Different Handlebar Positions for Downhill Mountain Biking
• How to Position Seat Height & Angle for Downhill Mountain Biking
• Adjusting Rear Suspension Spring Rate on Downhill Mountain Bikes
• Downhill Mountain Biking Brakes

        Downhill Mountain Biking Basics

• How to Distribute Weight on a Downhill Mountain Bike
• How to Reduce the Cornering Radius on a Mountain Bike
• Specific Handlebar Positions for Downhill Mountain Biking
• Tips for Brake Use in Mountain Biking Cornering
• Basic Tips on Steep Terrain Downhill Mountain Biking
• Body Position Tips for Downhill Mountain Biking
• How to Compress Your Mountain Bike
• How to Ride Through Rocks in Downhill Mountain Biking
• Tips for Drifting in Mountain Biking Cornering
• Foot Position for Cornering on Terrain when Mountain Biking
• Tips for Camber Corners in Mountain Biking

Note : Some of the techniques listed above i.e drifting, is not recommended doing it on XC trails. By doing so can damage the trail. Only do that on the specific downhill trails.