Category: Bicycle Tips
How to Bunny Hop
The bunny hop is one of the most useful skills in mountain biking. It is an excellent way to clear objects such as logs and rocks, without having to get off your bike. There are basically two ways to do a bunny hop, the real way (much harder, but more useful), and the “cheaters” way (easy, but more limiting). I’m going to explain the real way, (at the bottom, I explain the easy way) The Good Way This is the best way to do a bunny hop. You are able to jump higher and clear larger objects. It’s a little harder to learn and get good at, but in the end, it’s much better. You should learn this on a…
Bicycle Pedal Kicks
Pedal kicks are useful when riding street trials or trials. A pedal kick involves you keeping balance on your back wheel while basically hopping forward or onto objects. First of all, you really don’t want to try this if you don’t have good back breaks, trust me. Start off balancing on both your wheels and get on your back wheel while balancing in a comfortable spot while holding the back break firmly. Make sure that the gear you are on inst to tough to pedal kick. Once you are comfortable and ready to do it, push down on the pedals with your feel using all your weight and as you let go of the rear breaks, pedal forward about 1/6th…
Front Wheel Hops and Rear Wheel Hops
There are two types of bunny hops in the world today. They are the English and American version. The English version is straightforward with both wheels lifted off the ground at the same time. The American bunny hop (also called the J-Hop) involves the front wheel launching first with the rear wheel following, up and over an obstacle. Front Wheel Hops Rear Wheel Hops
How to Do a Wheelie on a Mountain Bike
Let’s start with the bike: The most important thing on your bike, is your brake system, you will need the brake lever on your handelbars. When performing a wheelie, this will help you control speed and prevent you from falling on your butt. Your rear brake has to function properly or you will face the risk of falling. Adjust your seat to a middle position, You’ll ride the wheelie sitting down, and seat position will help keep you maintain your center of gravity and balance. My seat height is 99 centimeters from the ground and the rails on the seat is 18 centimeters above the frame. Now for the wheelie: Lean back, outstretch your arms and sit on the tip…
How to Ride Backwards on a BMX Bike
Learn how to and what to do to ride backwards on a BMX bike in this free video about tricks and safety from expert Francisco Colon. Additional videos at Howcast.
How to Ride a BMX Bike
There are many different ways of riding a BMX bike. The only limitation is one’s own imagination and physical ability. Below is a how to lesson on How To Learn Riding A BMX Bike that will improve your bmxing skills. Learn how to get good at bmxing from Videojug’s hand-picked industry leaders.
How to Measure for a Mountain Bike Frame
Measuring a mountain bike frame is important because it concerns stand-over, clearance and upper-body extension. Find out how to measure a mountain bike frame from the center of a bolt in inches or centimeters with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on mountain bike frames.
Bicycle Kicks
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