Braking is one of the most essential fundamentals of mountain biking, but mastering it involves far more than just pulling your brake levers. In this video, Ferg and Rich break down everything you need to know to gain ultimate control, from optimal lever setup and front vs. rear brake bias to proper body position and terrain reading. Learn how to feather your brakes, avoid skid lockups, and stop faster on even the steepest trails! Thanks to Atlas Ride Co for hosting! For a discount on your booking, use code 'GMBN10' ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction: Why Braking Control Matters 01:31 - Brake Lever Setup: Angle, Reach & 1-Finger Technique 03:10 - Front vs Rear Brake Bias: The Stopping Distance Drill 06:47 - Body Position: Dropping Heels & Weight Transfer 09:13 - Master Modulation: How to Brake Without Locking Up 10:48 - Reading Terrain: Choosing Safe Braking Zones 12:11 - Field Drill: Putting Body Position & Weight Shift to the Test 13:16 - Advanced Timing: Braking on Steep, Rough & Rooty Trails 15:22 - Conclusion & Wrap Up Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Won a prize on the Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/DSSPrizeWinner Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter What's your biggest struggle when it comes to braking on the trail? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Watch more on GMBN... 📹 https://youtu.be/Ml7paDGK0mE 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Ballbreaker - Rymdklang Soundtracks Culture Vulture - Def Lev Don't Call Me Sugar - Johan Glossner Electric Blues Bullet - Def Lev Living EZ - Sven Karlsson Reverend Jack's Freedom Train (Instrumental Version) - Par Hagstrom Rock and Burn - Def Lev Tell Me Something New (Tigerblood Jewel Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess Whiskey & Gasoline - Def Lev #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking 📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo Watch our sister channels: GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube Global Triathlon Network - https://gtn.io/YouTube GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube