Jared Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 hang back off the bars more.will the bike being short make it harder and also me being tall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Im 5ft 8 and the da bomb is alittle small but im getin used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Im 5ft 8 and the da bomb is alittle small but im getin used to itIm about the same height what da bomb do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 im 6ft+ and have a short curtis. i get on with it fine. just trust your brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 im 6ft+ and have a short curtis. i get on with it fine. just trust your brake.Thats the main reason why i cant do them i think because my back brake is sh1t and i cant get verical enough or i just flip it.I did quite a few more using two fingers on the brake but this makes it harder to hop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The lemonade man Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Been trying them again but with a v-brake as my maggy's a bit fecked. No matter how much I try I can only get about a foot max.I can balance on the back wheel fine but I think rely on the pedal kick too much and don't throw my weight forward. If I try to use my weight though I end up going nowhere or doing a wheelie type thing! It's so annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 make sure you lower the front end then stamp and lunge.do it onto somthing like a curb otherwise its harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 like with all techniques, it will become automatic with pratice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Well i cant trust my rear brake much but my coust pads are gona be here today all according to plan, so hopefuly i will be able to trust it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Use one finger. Seriosuly, it makes it so much easier! Sounds to me like you just have to kick harder? And you need to learn how to sychronise (sp?) letting go of the brake, and kicking the pedals at the same time. Then braking just after you kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I put apple juice on my rim and i could hop on the backwheel for as long as i want and pedal hop too.Yey!!.I think its time for a magura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 my v is more powerfull than any magura i have ever had a go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jones Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Not hard but tiring. I find it hard to backhop up stuff and keep the front wheel in the air to keep backhoping I know what you mean...i can only keep my front wheel up for a few seconds ...guess i practise more on different stuff and not the basics I can keep it up for long enough...just that i'd like to be able to keep it up for ages so you have that option. Glad im not the only one Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I know what you mean...i can only keep my front wheel up for a few seconds ...guess i practise more on different stuff and not the basics I can keep it up for long enough...just that i'd like to be able to keep it up for ages so you have that option. Glad im not the only one Ben2 things help with that.1. lighter forks/bars/stem 2. use your arse rather than your arms to keep the front up - ie. have bendy knees not straight knees. Dont bounce for the sake of it either - you only need to bounce to correct your balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 2 things help with that.1. lighter forks/bars/stem 2. use your arse rather than your arms to keep the front up - ie. have bendy knees not straight knees. Dont bounce for the sake of it either - you only need to bounce to correct your balanceThats helped.Thanks and 'mat' what v brake do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhups Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hello,Here is my step to step guide of what to do,1= Bring yourself up to back wheel,2= Do some small hops to gain balance3= Slightly lower your front wheel not to much4= Bring back your pedal (your good foot)5= let go of rear brake6= kick the pedal forward while at the same time jumping/shifting your weight forward and pull on the brake.Thats the movements, it will take some time to perfect and all the steps will link in very quickly with each other, also watch some videos. Bhups. (the edited version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I'm doing everything you're saying, but can you explain what you mean by weight shifting?Don't have a video camera so can't take a vid its when u move ur arse backwards and fowards to stop u tippin over the back or droppin the front end!hope that helpslike everyone is sayin jus kick ur pedals and let go of the rear brake! the rest will cum with practice? took me bout a week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hey guys,I did a little video of me pedal hopping (or trying too) well 2 actually.Could someone tell me how i could post it and then maybe you could tell me what im doing wrong.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Can someone tell me how to post up a video Looked for ages and cant work it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) Right i sort of learnt how to pedal hop this one was from monday i also have one from tuesday and wednesdayClickyDont laugh to hard ive only been riding a week EDIT:Oh yeah i forgot can you tell me what im doing wrong. Edited February 22, 2006 by Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Right i sort of learnt how to pedal hop this one was from monday i also have one from tuesday and wednesdayClickyDont laugh to hard ive only been riding a week Looks alright. You need to slow it down a bit though, you can do it yes, but it just doesn't look very controlled.I see it as the more vertical the bike its the easier is it to balance it. No weight on the front end, or back...its all central with your body and you can control it a lot more. You'll crack it eventually, everyone does and when you do its make riding loads more fun. Just take your time with hopping, find your balancing point which is the most awkward bit...get a good solid brake and see how far you can take it back...try not to be afraid of going all the way back. Its the hardest thing to explain how to do, every trials rider does it naturally without even thinking about it and it just becomes something you never forget...like riding a bike. But could you explain to someone how to ride a bike? how to balance it? Work at it, its a good feeling when you crack it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Looks alright. You need to slow it down a bit though, you can do it yes, but it just doesn't look very controlled.I see it as the more vertical the bike its the easier is it to balance it. No weight on the front end, or back...its all central with your body and you can control it a lot more. You'll crack it eventually, everyone does and when you do its make riding loads more fun. Just take your time with hopping, find your balancing point which is the most awkward bit...get a good solid brake and see how far you can take it back...try not to be afraid of going all the way back. Its the hardest thing to explain how to do, every trials rider does it naturally without even thinking about it and it just becomes something you never forget...like riding a bike. But could you explain to someone how to ride a bike? how to balance it? Work at it, its a good feeling when you crack it Yeh i see what you mean thanks for the help.Also the camera speeds it up a bit ive noticed in other videos ive done.Don't know why though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Right ok this is day 2.Is this any better.I will do another one in a week or so to show you my proggresion.Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Right ok this is day 2.Is this any better.I will do another one in a week or so to show you my proggresion.Click hereLooks good to me. It's gonna hurt when you smash your head open. Get a lid you know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks.Yeah i know i need one now!I think im getting a giro on saturday thankfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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