Which Matters More? Fast Or Fun?

For many riders, the pursuit of speed is a huge part of mountain biking, but is it the most important thing? If you're a racer, then absolutely! But for the rest of us... what matters more: speed or fun? ???? Owen Coutts dives into how bike tech can boost your fun factor on the trails, from tackling gnarly steeps, bikepacking into the wilderness, or freestyle jibbing!

???? Submit Top Mods, Bike Caves, Rewinds and more to us
???? https://www.gmbn.com/uploader

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Fast Vs Fun
01:12 - Attempting To Define Fun!
02:38 - Why Ditching Clips Could Be For You
03:44 - How About Endurance Or Long Distance?
05:25 - Have You Considered An Overnighter?
06:06 - Ride New Trails!
06:51 - Go Singlespeed
07:26 - Get In The Bike Cave!
08:38 - Skids & Wheelies!
09:56 - Which Will It Be? Fast Or Fun?

Useful Links:
???? Explore The GMBN Shop ???? https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees
Subscribe to the Channel for more! ???? https://gmbn.tech/subscribe
Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here ???? https://gmbn.eu/insurance
Sign-up to our newsletter ???? https://gmbn.eu/newsletter

What’s your version of MTB fun? ???? Let the chat know in the comments! ????

Watch more on GMBN Tech...
???? 3 Ways To Get More From One Bike ???? youtu.be/os3csR03COM
???? Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist ???? https://gmbn.tech/editorschoice
???? Watch our weekly show ???? https://gmbn.tech/GMBNTechShow

???? Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound ????
Diggin Deeper - Will Harrison
Dansa Med Mig (Instrumental Version) - Mansa Boon - Twelve Mind
Obsession - baegel
Under Cover (Instrumental Version) - Torii Wolf
get lost (instrumental version) - Josh Gram
Family Badass - Rockin’ For Decades
Cool Dog - Andreas Dahlback
Close Encounter - Tubby Isiah
Dawn Steppa - Tubby Isiah

#gmbntech #gmbn #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.

Every day of every month, 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
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
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
Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass

Watch our sister channels:
Global Mountain Bike Network - https://gmbn.eu/YouTube
Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube
Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube
GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube
GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube
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