Jimbob 2705 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi Guys, I have been trying to do this: http://www.trashzen.com/lifting-the-front-wheel.php I don't have a trials bike but I have a MTB (Trek 3700). Look at some of the threads I have made to see pictures of it. Anyway, I am having trouble getting the front wheel up then balancing on the back wheel. What I am trying to do is pull a wheelie, than pull the back brake on, but my front wheel just goes down. What am I doing wrong? Any tips/advice? Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials-mad-Josh Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Lean further back and learn to fall. Try rocking upto the backwheel Edited June 15, 2010 by Trials-mad-Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7up_elise Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 There was a great vid posted the other day in a thread called something along the lines of 'how can I make a good trials video' or something like that! Have a look on there and watch the video! And most importantly keep at it! Your get it in the end!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Rockings definately the best method I found years ago when I first learnt, kicking straight up into a backhop took quite a while to master. It's easier to kick up into one when you've mastered rocking into a backhop and kicking forward, to be honest if I were you I'd try and get hold of a copy of Tricks and Stunts DVD as whilst its quite old now it does a good job of teaching you the basics! You probably will find it a little harder than normal though to do on a normal MTB compared to a trials specific frame due to the geometry. Edited June 16, 2010 by isitafox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Rockings definately the best method I found years ago when I first learnt, kicking straight up into a backhop took quite a while to master. It's easier to kick up into one when you've mastered rocking into a backhop and kicking forward, to be honest if I were you I'd try and get hold of a copy of Tricks and Stunts DVD as whilst its quite old now it does a good job of teaching you the basics! You probably will find it a little harder than normal though to do on a normal MTB compared to a trials specific frame due to the geometry. Thanks guys. I have just bought a Onza T-Pro which should make it slightly easier, well hopefully it will! I will let you know how I get on! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dušan Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 try it differently for me the best way was that i found some little wall put my front on top and starting to do back hops on rear when i mastred that i try to hop to front and that way you will also learn pedal kick :)this skill is really just about practice for me it was also unbelievable but you can get it for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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