Chandler Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hello trials newbies and monkeys,I'm just wondering what I should be practicing and in what order.... my suggestion is the following...... Bunnhops/EndosBackhoppingWheelies/manuals/stoppiesPedal kickGapsGetting up stuffFront hoppingCombination of allWhat do you guys reckon? Im not sure as I can backhop, and do small pedal kicks... but I have come to a dead end and seem a bit stuck What should I be doing next? should I just be trying to do bigger and bigger pedal kicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Norman Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 geting ballance the starting to kick hop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Simple stuff! Just build from what you can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinky trials Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Get your balance better Then just do bigger pedal kicksThen bigger everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 you need to do good trackstands (balancing on 2 wheels) i think thats is the fundamental of trials, every move/line will be starting off from a trackstand, in between 'tricks' (if thats what you want to call them) to regain balance etc.but following that stuff like bunnyhops, backhop, kick hop (gap) then move on to something like pedal hop. go buy yourself a copy of tricks and stunts as well. really good stuff in there and everything's in order steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would say pedal hopping and track stands mate, then everything else will come with ease afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 BALANCE!!! Balance is a good thing to start to learn. Like riding the edges of curbs or small pieces of wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hello trials newbies and monkeys,I'm just wondering what I should be practicing and in what order.... my suggestion is the following...... Bunnhops/EndosBackhoppingWheelies/manuals/stoppiesPedal kickGapsGetting up stuffFront hoppingCombination of allWhat do you guys reckon? Im not sure as I can backhop, and do small pedal kicks... but I have come to a dead end and seem a bit stuck What should I be doing next? should I just be trying to do bigger and bigger pedal kicks?Do frickin everything, anything that takes your fancy, just try not to use the bash plate, makes you a much better rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwbashaw Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Get in the habit of treating everything you ride as a section. If you dab don't get off the bike and start over keep going like you are in a comp.There is almost always more than 1 way to approach an obstacle try different moves to see what moves are more stable and less likely to rusult in a dabPractice rolling up and down steep obstacles.practice pivoting on just the front then just the rear wheel. I like to use a cinder block and pivot from the ground up to the block and back down the other side then back the other way.Try to ride on uneven surfaces as much as possible like logs and rocks, if they are slightly unstable (but safe) that's even better. If you ride natural then square urban obstacles will be very easy for you. If you are comfortable doing a move to one side, then try it to the other side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyB Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 just ride any place any time thats the best way Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sponsor Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 To be able to Trackstand is the most important part of trials riding to set youup for your next move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddlers Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Anything.The more you ride, the more confidence you get on your bike.Dont really matter what order you learn stuff in, just get the hours down. And dont go mega straight away! You can spend plenty of time on a kerb, or a pallet or a small foot high wall. The gradually work up. In all honesty though, i find it easier twisting off bigger stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Smith Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hello trials newbies and monkeys,I'm just wondering what I should be practicing and in what order.... my suggestion is the following...... Bunnhops/EndosBackhoppingWheelies/manuals/stoppiesPedal kickGapsGetting up stuffFront hoppingCombination of allWhat do you guys reckon? Im not sure as I can backhop, and do small pedal kicks... but I have come to a dead end and seem a bit stuck What should I be doing next? should I just be trying to do bigger and bigger pedal kicks?First!! Learn to balance, practice getting the front end up , hopping or rocking (basic balancing), learn how to control the bike with braking etc etcBut all you need to do really is watch some vids ( The ryan leech ones are the best or visit www.trashzen.com ) and just keep on trying, Cos practice makes perfect mate oli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotty trials kid Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hello trials newbies and monkeys,I'm just wondering what I should be practicing and in what order.... my suggestion is the following...... Bunnhops/EndosBackhoppingWheelies/manuals/stoppiesPedal kickGapsGetting up stuffFront hoppingCombination of allWhat do you guys reckon? Im not sure as I can backhop, and do small pedal kicks... but I have come to a dead end and seem a bit stuck What should I be doing next? should I just be trying to do bigger and bigger pedal kicks?the best way i find is to try and do it all that way you get good at it all not just one thing Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the advice and encouragement everyone....been out this weekend and managed to pedal kick off a small drop.Cant say I was amazed about it, but I guess its a start. I need to look at pedal kicking up stuff. As at the moment I can get some distance, but no height Ive watched videos but any more advice there would be good..........Looking forward to getting validated and for longer daylight though so can practise on weekdays! Edited February 18, 2008 by Chandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 (p.s. how long does it take to get validated?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Cheers buddy...already read them, but wasnt that clear cut thats all. I guess its quite subjective.Already got forward hops sussed too. Just need to put the hours in (when I can) for the rest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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