fordy Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'm new.. and was wondering what i should be learning when i get my new bike?.. thanks.fordy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 the best way to learn would be to dial the basics.Dont try big moves if you cant do the simplest moves.1st thigns to learn:Trackstand (standing still on the spot)Bunny hoponce you get them dialed, you can move onBack hopblunt (or whatever its called round your way)(moving forward while hoping on the back wheel)side hopthen again, once dialed you can move on.Dont expect to get good quick, it does take alot of practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 i learned stuff in this order:trackstandbackhop (from endo)normal back hoppedal kicksidehoppedal upand thats about it atm, ive been riding for 1 month and 3 weeks or so and i can do as many backhops as i want, 25inch sidehops (from 2wheels and from 1 wheel 2), pedal up near 30 inch.but i kinda suck at gapping, can only do about 1meter =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilman Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 ^^^ I agree with what he said.THe first thing you should tell us, is what you already know how to do. FOr example, balance or trackstand, or get onto the rear wheel in anyway.THen at that point we can give you a little better direction to go at that point. Like if you can track stand, then we could say you should try hopping forward, and maybe start trying to get onto your rear wheel.All I am saying is that we need more information, to help you as best as we can.Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrails Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 all you will ever need to know. also, as soon as you can hop about on the backwheel, don't head straight for the drop's, it will do you no favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicycle boy Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I agree that you should learn trackstand first. I made the mistake of not learning it and no my balence is still terrible. But from then on I just suggest back hops and pedel kicks. I found drops a great way to learn as soon as I could backhop as it kept me interested.Thats just what I think, though I was trying to have as much fun as possible and not worry about getting good while I was learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall_Rob Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 i found the best way was to go out with other riders. see what they do and learn from them. everyone is usually pretty helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG L Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Well the main thing is definetly a track stand once you master that, learn they way i didwheelystoppie bunny hopback hop side hoppedal kickrock walksmall drop offsand so on i could go for a long time but they are pretty much the basics of trials good luck and keep it upCheers from BIG L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted June 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Can someone help me?..i currently have a saracen axl, waiting for my trials. i am trying to track stand but i just cant do it :$ . anyone giveme some pointers? or is the bike just too heavy?thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 When trying to do a trackstand.Angle your front wheel at around 45 degrees away from the side that you have your foot forward.If you feel you are losing balance try to move your wheel. Slightly twist it, don't do big twists as you might go past your balance point. If you still feel you are going to fall twist it more. If you feel your falling back the other way, twist back to where you were coming from.Falling left = twist wheel to the right Falling right = twist wheel to the leftAlso look around 1.5-2 meters ahead, this is quite important because it helps a lot.It's mostly just practice, balance is the basis of trials. Keep at it.Just realised that what i just said may not be user friendly. I think Trashzen has a better tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsey Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 as trials_pimp said, learn those basics and just get to grips with your bike..as you become more confident, move out and find some walls and benches, or even just some lips you could try and pull some air off, just so you can really ge tto grips with the bike...when you feel you have alot of control and know the limits, try doing some simpe things from place to place.. watch some vids of other riders and pick up some tips from their skills...from there be different and tr and make your own moves.. but the key thing is to make sure you know your bike, so you can get the full from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 i agree with all the other replies, another thing that really helps to bring on your ridin is go out and ride with other people that are learning and people that are also better than you as these people will push you and show you how to do the techniques rather than you reading about them. also watching videos that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty boi Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 i cant sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted June 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 in that case... who rides in sheffield or barnsley area? barnsley would be preffered. riders in chapletown would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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