Whats This Trick And How Do You Do It?

[Carlperkins]

alright lads..

basically a backwards wheelie... dont know if it has a name or not,

i tried it a few months ago and managed to roll back like a foot, dont know how though.

to anyone that can do it... how do you do it?

so far i can get the endo (obviously)

then lean back with the brakes on? till i get to a balanced height,

then release the brake and start pedalling backwards as slow as possible.

but the front end just fell to the floor most of the time..

any tips? or insider knowledge?

[CalRobbo341]

Just an idea, try learning it with no chain on, then you don't have to worry about pedalling backwards and just doing a backwards manual, then progress to doing it with the chain, again, just an idea.

[dobby trials]

The trick I think you are talking about is called a fakie manual

and the only advise i would give is try to get the front wheel up without using your rear brake, this is something I've actually been trying today.

[onza pro series guy]

^ thats an odd looking BMX! Why do most people on the internet think trials bikes are BMXs it annoys me so much!

[Matt Vandart]

You need the chain on to control the wheelie with the pegals

[Lewis Gething]

I used to do this on my Inspired. I found that to keep the wheel up, pushing on the pedals as much as possible but not enough to stop you from moving was the key. Takes ages to learn like but is kinda worth it I suppose Tensing your torso whilst leaning back behind the back hub is also a massive help. By the way, as already mentioned, it is called a fakie manual.

[bikeperson45]

It's a pretty simple move once you get the pedalling down. Go on a slight slope because you'll need the momentum to keep going backwards, rock back from the endo and once your in a wheelie position let go of the brakes and pedal backwards. Initially you'll let the front drop straight away, you have to commit to keeping your body back, arms straight (unless you're really fighting for the balance). When I was learning them it took a long time to get past a half pedal stroke, I struggled to keep the backwards pedalling going when it was my bad foot but practise and commitment sort that out.

Not trying to look like a youtube whore or anything, but here's a clip of me doing one after I got the hang of them a while ago -

http://bit.ly/PeeVQF

Edited June 18, 2012 by bikeperson45

[Carlperkins]

Cheers for the advice so far, i had a quick go at it earlier when i got in.. Still havent managed to get very far. I video'd muself and it looks like i barely lift the front wheel off the floor..

Is it better to lean back with the brake on, then let go andpedal?

Or endo, no rear brake, rock back and try to pedal backwards?

The second one seems more smooth i think but i can barely do it. First method seems jerky and hard to control, but i did manage to get about 1.5 feet out of it.

[JD™]

No use of the back brake, that's for sure, you hold the front wheel up with pedal pressure while still pedalling backwards.

I've only managed one or two decent ones ever. The things to concentrate on are really throwing your weight back on the transition from front wheel to back (this gives you your momentum) and then have fun switching feet, as this is where you can lose that pedal pressure momentarily.