Herbertlemon102 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I find I can't do them unless my rear brake is off, (although I'm not that good at them) and with the rear on I struggle to do it. Is that a problem? Edited October 22, 2014 by Herbertlemon102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I always pull my front brake when I front hop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 typo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ah I seem to have made a mistake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) i let my back wheel keep spinning + dont touch the brake. you get a tiny bit more giroscopics and makes the back of the bike a bit calmer. i might be explaining it wrong but basically you know when you gap, you pull the brake at the last second because otherwise it feels like the bike looses movement? its like that exept with up to fronts too well i think anyway, i dunno how to explain it really and what i said might be wrong or im missing something but hey its better than nothing its like wheelies. when the front wheel is spinning its easier to control. kinda like that but with the back wheel... again i might not be making sense Edited October 22, 2014 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 i let my back wheel keep spinning + dont touch the brake. you get a tiny bit more giroscopics and makes the back of the bike a bit calmer. i might be explaining it wrong but basically you know when you gap, you pull the brake at the last second because otherwise it feels like the bike looses movement? its like that exept with up to fronts too well i think anyway, i dunno how to explain it really and what i said might be wrong or im missing something but hey its better than nothing its like wheelies. when the front wheel is spinning its easier to control. kinda like that but with the back wheel... again i might not be making sense no you make sense fine that's basically what I'm trying to say, the bike feels like a brick with the rear brake on but like a feather with it off, better for balancing. I just wasn't sure if I was doing it right haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 What i just said make little sense, let's just go with what you said, it makes more sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 you've got the idea spot on! haha x i think everyone rides without pulling the back brake, and if they do its right at the last moment before the bike comes to a stop or your using the back brake for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc.Jokie. Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 doesn't actually make a difference, that's noticeable anyway. thinks it's quite obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) doesn't actually make a difference, that's noticeable anyway. thinks it's quite obvious try a manual with a bit of speed, pull the front brake. it'll be exactly the same on the back. also i reckon keeping the back brake on makes it worse, because you cant stroke backwards if you need to Edited October 22, 2014 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc.Jokie. Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 try a manual with a bit of speed, pull the front brake. it'll be exactly the same on the back. also i reckon keeping the back brake on makes it worse, because you cant stroke backwards if you need to we are talking about front wheel hops. not manuels. i believe it makes a difference when gapping, but minimul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 i know, but it'll be the same for the back wheel too surely... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 i know, but it'll be the same for the back wheel too surely... it seems odd to argue as I was the one asking about it, but he's right. With back brake on it's a struggle , with it off I can adjust my feet position when I hop, making it easier... I that makes sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 oh i wasnt arguing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 oh i wasnt arguing haha no I meant me arguing in your favour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 ohhh haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachshund Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I find I can't do them unless my rear brake is off, (although I'm not that good at them) and with the rear on I struggle to do it. Is that a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Two can play at that game, sir Edited October 23, 2014 by onzatpro09 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Pull the back brake so the pedals are fixed and you can scoop the back wheel up better was always my idea on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Pull the back brake so the pedals are fixed and you can scoop the back wheel up better was always my idea on it it's just I can't quite get the right foot position when I lock the brake, I've noticed if I lock if after I adjust my crank position it doesn't make much difference, it's just I feel a bit cramped. Hopefully not too big for my mod hahaPull the back brake so the pedals are fixed and you can scoop the back wheel up better was always my idea on it it's just I can't quite get the right foot position when I lock the brake, I've noticed if I lock if after I adjust my crank position it doesn't make much difference, it's just I feel a bit cramped. Hopefully not too big for my mod haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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