How To Improve Your Mountain Bike Climbing | Line Choice, Technique & Setup Tips

Climbing on a mountain bike can be tricky at the best of times, especially when faced with steep or technical terrain. Many riders walk up such climbs rather than attempting to ride up them. If you're one of those riders then this tutorial is for you! Rich Payne is well known for tackling seemingly impossible climbs effortlessly, so we thought it would be perfect for him to share some of his climbing tips.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome Back To Another GMBN How To Video!
00:30 - The Climb We’re Tackling Today
01:04 - Choosing The Right Line / Technique For A Climb On An MTB
10:21 - Getting Your Saddle In The Right Position
11:35 - Suspension Setup
12:16 - Choosing The Right Pedals

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