Mikey Tomo Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 This may sound very simple to alot of you but, when i try to raise my front wheel from the floor and keep two fingers over the brake I cant lift the bike. As I pull up I pull the brake and cannot stop this, it does not allow me to raise my front wheel to the balance point as my brake is pulled. Could anyone help me with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Release the brake mid-way to the balance point and kick on the pedals (pedal kick). This will then allow you lift your front wheel as pull up. That's what I would do. Hope I've helped. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Tomo Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Release the brake mid-way to the balance point and kick on the pedals (pedal kick). This will then allow you lift your front wheel as pull up. That's what I would do. Hope I've helped. Stu It's a bit confusing what I have said but what I mean is, I can only lift the front wheel with all my fingers on the grips so i can't have my fingers over the lever to prepare to brake at the balance point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) Have you tried braking with one finger? My bro had a similar problem a while ago and i suggested this to him and it solved the problem. Edited December 14, 2008 by Mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Yeah try with one finger, the earlier you learn this the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Now I've learnt this, I don't think about doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Tomo Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Now I've learnt this, I don't think about doing it. I'll try it out tonight and let you know how im doing thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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