Mikey Tomo Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 As you probably know I'm new to trials and just getting to know the basics. What would be the best order to learn the basics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Most people say learn to trackstand then learn to backhop.But i think it's better to learn how to hop up steps first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm kinda new too, maybe been riding 6 or 7 months now on a mod. Don't have anyone to ride with bein' a yank stuck in the middle of nowhere so development for me is a bit slower than some who have to show up their mates and whatnot.I've been practicing trackstands like JT! said and back hops. Also endos, hopping/rocking in place, both on flat and getting the front wheel on higher things and staying in place. Most importantly for me lately has been adding in pedal kicks to get the front wheel onto higher things like picnic tables and stuff like that.Anyway, might be some good places to start. Go find some mates to roll with though. That will probably get you started faster than me!Also check out thrashzen if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Find some rocks and have a play.Everyones different, so nothing comes in an order. Just go out and play man. Obviously you need to be able to front hop, thats a main part of trials, when you can front hop thats the basis of most moves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 When I first started, I learnt how to trackstand and kick hops.They are easy to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_dan Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 As you probably know I'm new to trials and just getting to know the basics. What would be the best order to learn the basics?Watch videos see how they move, then just go out and play , Just have fun dont worry abought i must sidehop this high or gap this far just ride to have fun u will learn more by messing around and having a laugh with other riders rather than stressing on i must do this or get that . Set yourself a realistic target for the next couple of months, Then set another target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 once you do learn the basic's its probably best not to go soley for getting stuff bigger, try and do things smoothley, keeping the bike under control, it will pay off long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Balance will help incredibly. First thing has got to be getting a feel for the bike, then you know what is capable of it and you, and are not overstretching or overcompensating your body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Yer Mekis right mate Balance FIRST i skipped that and got no where lol,But i,d say balance which leads to truckstand then move to back hop and the pedal kick and so on , i,ve learned when you learn some thing new it opens then next doorAlso watch other riders and what they do with there body weight i do this a lot and learn from it , Just try and you,ll find it can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Tomo Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks alot for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 go on youtube and search ryan leech vids, its how i learnt, or visit. www.trashzen.comeasy peezy, but just watching vids in slo mo help so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 first things first as others have said the track stand is the first basic also i find next port of call is finding the balance point on the rear lean with the bars against a wall and lean right back over the rear wheel and the front will gradualy rise u may flip it first time but thats how u find the point,eventualy ul be able to rise the front right up to your groin as your standing upright on the pedals and back down nice and smooth this will help with big gap lunges and overall balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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