trials

[SpecHR55]

i know that people ask how to do trials alotso hears another one.:)

i can do that thing when u do an endo then go back into a non-moving wheelie then hop up and down on yo back tire a few times.

How can i do actual trials where you can jump from one thing to another. i know to start small so yeah. thanks

peace:banana:

[manual63]

That is probably the toughest move in Trials. I call it the lunge, but I am not sure that is it's official name.

First, you do not want to have to do an endo in order to get up on the rear wheel. You need to actually pedel forward to pop up the front wheel and then hop and tuck the rear wheel under you so you land in hops. You need to learn this first. It's done in a quick pop motion and usually from a track stand (balancing in place). Have the pedals level, then just before you pull up the front wheel, back pedal a couple clicks, let off the rear brake, and then snap forward on the crank as you pull up on the bars. Then hop and use your legs to get the back wheel up under you and pull the bars into your chest. When the rear wheel lands under you, apply the rear brake. You end up being up close to the bars and have your cranks parallel to the ground. A low gear, like you see on a trials bike, helps you do this with less effort. But I can do it on my 2:1 singlespeed. Once the rear wheel is under you and your bike is in an upright position and cranks are level to the ground, you can just hop in place. When you are learning to hop, you tend to want to hop backwards, but you need to get those cranks parallel to the ground and this will not happen.

Once you master that part, you can start working on the lunge part. It's actually very similar to what you just did, but your front wheel is going to already be up in the air. To lunge forward from this position, let the front wheel start to drop, yes...stop hoping, and let it drop about 1/2 way down at first. At the same time, back pedal a few clicks and keep the rear brake applied. While this is happening, you also need to be leaning your butt way back over the rear tire. Your arms should be stretched way out and your butt way back as the front of the bike drops. Now, let off the rear brake as you snap the cranks forward really hard and fast. Thrust your hips forward and pull up on the bars while you hop the rear wheel off the ground. You will find yourself actually hopping forward. The harder you thrust the hips and the cranks forward...the further you will lunge forward.

I can do this to a degree and I know the technique quite well. But it takes a lot of practice and balance to do this. If you can't track stand in your sleep and can't bunnyhop a good 2 - 3 feet up and 6 or more feet long, I suggest you hone those skills first.

We should have some trials skills sessions too. I know I need a lot of practice. Dave on here is pretty darn good and maybe we can talk him into helping us some.

[berrywise]

http://biketrials.com/how-to/index.shtml#pedalkick

Another good resource for how to information.

[SpecHR55]

thanks that website really helps. Also thanks to manual63.


peace:banana:

[Trialsaddict]

Ahhh yes. Pedal kicks. Good place to start.

I could sit and ramble on about how to's, but I'd rather invite you out for a ride. Things are much easier to learn by showing and watching. Feel free to PM me if you are looking for more info, otherwise watch for posted rides in the Freeride section.

If you get this by Sunday, tomorrow, we're doing the last of the trials demonstrations for the Minn Bike Fest in Stillwater from 11am til 4pm. Maybe see ya there.

[SpecHR55]

If you get this by Sunday, tomorrow, we're doing the last of the trials demonstrations for the Minn Bike Fest in Stillwater from 11am til 4pm. Maybe see ya there.[/QUOTE]

dang sorry i missed it thanks though

peace

[Trialsaddict]

Not a problem. We'll be doing a ride again soon, I'll make sure to post up when we do.