dirt jumper jake Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 hi allI really need some help how to bunnyhop, i cant seem to do it help?jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minitrialer Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Look for videos of tricks and stunts, try Halfords, or even youtube. Watch the section from hans rey and watch videos from trashzen, just google it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Normal bunnyhop = just jump upwards.American bunnyhop = Do a small manual and then tuck the back wheel up under you when you need to.Look on trashzen It's so helpful with riding, especially when you're fairly new to the sport.Just keep practising the move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Just keep practicing, and usually you have to pull up earlier than you might think, it just takes practice at getting the technique. Theres no real trick to it as its done just as you would think. If you find it hard to pull the fornt end up may be try a stem with more rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Normal bunnyhop = just jump upwards.American bunnyhop = Do a small manual and then tuck the back wheel up under you when you need to.Look on trashzen It's so helpful with riding, especially when you're fairly new to the sport.Just keep practising the move!jump upwards: i do but the bike doesnt go with me aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 jump upwards: i do but the bike doesnt go with me aswellOk, I expect there's something in Wiki about this but just for you I'll give a little info here... Basically, to make the bike come up with you you need to practice 'unweighting' the bike. Start by standing over your bike (holding the bars), one foot on the floor and your foot which is usually at the back (not your favourite foot) on the pedal. Now point your toe to the ground while pushing back on the pedal. You should be able to lift the rear wheel by just lifting your foot. The friction created by the angle and pressure of your foot on the pedal allows you to pull the bike up with you. It uses some wierd muscles if your not used to it but you get the idea.Ok, now try it while riding the bike. First off just roll along and use your back foot to lift the back wheel alone. Shifting your weight forward a bit will make that easier. That is the basis of how you lift the bike to do a bunnyhop. The rest is as has been described and can be found on t'internet.Good luck and keep practicing!!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Just practice on something small like 2/3 bricks high and work your way up. May be a little info on what happens when you try it may help us tell you what your not doing right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Use the wiki,BunnyHop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Cheers guys , i managed to do some decent hops today now side hops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Here is how to sidehop! SideHop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I think im gonna try to hop on the back wheel before going extreme like that but theres no guide in wiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 im pretty sure that helps to get use to being on the back wheelBackHop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_noir Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 what kind of bunnyhop u trying?the best way is to pull up on the bars, then point your toes to the ground and kinda pull your rear tyre up. it is kinda hard to explain but just practice and u will get it in time.i cant side hop up objects but if i was to ride head on at the same thing i could do it piss easy, so it is just something you can get but sometimes or you cant but practice is the only way.a dvd to get would be "the art of trials" by "Ryan Leeh", it gives u tips on everything realy, but if u want somthing wich is a bit old school but funny would be "tricks and stunts" by "Martin Ashton" and "Martyn Hawyes" i still look back at the dvds now and again for some riding ideas and tips.but rememeber have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can bunny hop now , so im goin to try hopping on the back wheel tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can bunny hop now , so im goin to try hopping on the back wheel tomorrow Well done mate the wiki helps alot , it helped me out when i started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Does any one have any recomendations about hopping on the back wheel as ive been watching a ryan leech clip on youtube but i cant get the brakes right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Does any one have any recomendations about hopping on the back wheel as ive been watching a ryan leech clip on youtube but i cant get the brakes rightWhat you mean you cant get the brakes right ? do you mean backhoping or kick hopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Back hopping i think its called? where you just hop on the same spot on youre back wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 yeh just hold the brakes you dont need to let go of them 1 finger is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Cheers ive found a ledge to practise on so im all set roll on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Ok mate sweet let us know how to get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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