F.N.G Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Hello Peeps I have started learning this trick at the moment, but I dont know what trick it is I thought it was either a crank hop, side hop or a bunny hop please say if it is one of these or a different trick Linky Thanks,Tom Edited March 20, 2011 by F.N.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 An endo followed by a stationary bunnyhop is what I'd describe it as. You don't seem to use the cranks, or hope sideways but bunnyhops normally go forward, while you're just going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Dammit!! I thought I may of had the side hop nailed, What do I need to add to this to do crank hop or a side hop? Edited March 20, 2011 by F.N.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 To make into pedal kick, apply pedal pressure and jump forwards and land to back wheel in order to go further. To make sidehop, jump higher and go onto something to the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Oh actually, I looked again and it does look like you're using your cranks, my mistake To improve it though I'd suggest not doing an endo, starting from a trackstand and kicking on the pedals to make an effort at going forward, rather then going up. Also it looks like you're having to put a lot of effort into the lift, give the cranks more of a kick and use your body to allow yourself to go up instead of you doing the majority of the lifting. And for the sidehops, again, try just hopping a bit to the side from a trackstand, I wouldn't focus on the pedal stroke at first, just get a feel for moving it sideways then add the pedal kick when you've gotten pretty good at both of them. Sorry if that doesn't make sense, hard to describe... Edited March 20, 2011 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeTrials Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Good progress Tom - that new area where you're riding down the steps in your other youtube vid is great isn't it? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks guys Some great help, I appreciate it. I will try it out in the morning. I will tell you how it goes. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Next time you're out mate I'll spend some time with you if you like and we can have a go at getting you pedal kicking if you like? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Next time you're out mate I'll spend some time with you if you like and we can have a go at getting you pedal kicking if you like? James That'll be awsome James, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Any other help on pedal kicking and sidehopping?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 If you haven't watched it, I'd recommend this http://www.vimeo.com/10772712 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyFORlife Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Any other help on pedal kicking and sidehopping?? sidehoppiin Edited March 22, 2011 by montyFORlife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Why have all my topics been moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 It may well help you to ride with someone who can physically show you the technique of the back hop and sidehop, they can then teach you and give you pointers to help you. From your video I would say you are trying to do a back hop. I remember this was how my mates and I learnt. By doing the endo this gives you the momentum to pull the bars up when the wheel comes down. The problem you have is that you are not pulling your back brake. You are just doing an endo then trying to pull the bars up and kick. Try doing what your doing, only when your back wheel is in the air pull your back brake. When you back wheel hits the ground pull up on the bars so you are now on the back wheel. Now try and hop on the back wheel with the back brake on. Do this by pulling up on the bars with your arms and pulling up the back wheel with your feet gripping the pedals like they would during a bunny hop. You will find that you naturally move backwards when hopping on the back wheel from an endo. Once your confident with this, try kicking the pedals forwards when on the back wheel. To do this, whilst hopping on the back wheel just as your about to do another hop, try and release the back brake and kick the pedals forward and pull the back brake after to catch yourself. This will allow you to move the bike forwards with a hop whilst on the rear wheel. Once you get better and more confident, you can then try it without the endo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Why have all my topics been moved? Probably because they were more applicable to the beginners section Think i met you on a Bristol ride a month or so ago, you were on a red and white onza? You're obviously new to the sport but it looks like you're keen to learn and very hungry to progress. I think you need to focus on 1 particular thing at a time, get it nailed and then move on. Watch this video, it's a bit of a classic, but the techniques used are spot on and as you nail one move to the next. Take your time, don't expect to be able to do everything in no time. That's the thing with trials, everyone is still learning new things. Just stick at it! http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/bN4_udGPZLM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheferryman Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Good progress Tom - that new area where you're riding down the steps in your other youtube vid is great isn't it? Nige Where abouts in bristol is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Where abouts in bristol is this? Its in weston super mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 For 3 months you're making good progress, don't let it get you down. Once you have all the basics you'll be surprised how fast everything comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 For 3 months you're making good progress, don't let it get you down. Once you have all the basics you'll be surprised how fast everything comes together. Thanks, I thought I was getting no where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks, I thought I was getting no where I've been doing trials on and off for 12/13 years and got back into it seriously recently. I can do the basic moves and some decent drops and I love doing 360 endos off walls but try as I might I just cannot get some of the basics dialled like hopping on the back wheel for as long as I like and pedal kicking/hopping forwards on the back wheel. We all know how frustrating it is but I try and do at least one new thing every day or do 1 thing well...get some satisfaction out of that. I got on a picnic bench for the first time yesterday...loved it...realised I didn't know how to get down! ) Don't let it get you down and don't judge yourself by other people's standards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwards 99 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 An endo followed by a stationary bunnyhop is what I'd describe it as. You don't seem to use the cranks, or hope sideways but bunnyhops normally go forward, while you're just going up. i think that is what i would say endo follewed by a hop on the back wheele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I've been doing trials on and off for 12/13 years and got back into it seriously recently. I can do the basic moves and some decent drops and I love doing 360 endos off walls but try as I might I just cannot get some of the basics dialled like hopping on the back wheel for as long as I like and pedal kicking/hopping forwards on the back wheel. We all know how frustrating it is but I try and do at least one new thing every day or do 1 thing well...get some satisfaction out of that. I got on a picnic bench for the first time yesterday...loved it...realised I didn't know how to get down! ) Don't let it get you down and don't judge yourself by other people's standards! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks, I thought I was getting no where You've got off the bloomin' ground - that's somewhere! Also the flex on those forks is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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