How To Do A Wheelie On A Mountain Bike
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How to Do a Wheelie on a Mountain Bike
Introduction
"Generally speaking, this is one of the most time-consuming and difficult moves out there," says Hans. "Some guys, even in the World Cup race, cannot ride a good wheelie. But you''ll see kids riding them because they put the time into it."
Instructions
Difficulty: Challenging
Steps
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Step One
Adjust your seat to a low position. You''ll ride the wheelie sitting down, and seat position will help keep your center of gravity and balance.
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Step Two
Put the bike into a medium or low gear and begin at rolling speed.
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Step Three
Click to enlargeCrouch your upper body so your weight is over the handlebars.
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Step Four
Turn the cranks to the 11:00 position.
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Step Five
Pedal down and pull up on the handlebars simultaneously.
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Step Six
Click to enlargeImmediately lean back - as if you were in a rocking chair - and continue pedaling. You need to trust your rear brake, otherwise you''ll flip over backward.
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Step Seven
Outstretch your arms and sit on the tip of the seat.
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Step Eight
Keep one finger on the rear brake while the others firmly hold the grip.
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Step Nine
Feather the brake continually - this helps to control speed and can prevent you from falling on your butt.
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Step Ten
Click to enlargeRelax. The front tire should be pretty high in the air.
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Step Eleven
Begin controlling the two balances: vertical and sideways.
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Step Twelve
Adjust the vertical balance with the rear brake (if leaning too far back) or by pedaling (if your front wheel begins to drop).
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Step Thirteen
Fight the sideways balance early; it''s impossible to recover if you wait too long.
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Step Fourteen
Click to enlargeControl the sideways balance by sticking out a knee or foot, or by turning the handlebars in the opposite direction. (Just make sure the handlebars are straight before you come down.)
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Step Fifteen
Let the front wheel drop to come out of the move.
Tips & Warnings
All these intricate and slight movements happen at once, which is why this is a difficult trick.
"I hate riding wheelies clipped into the pedals," notes Hans. Ride it flat.
For beginners, try riding slightly uphill. Also, practice hopping off the back for practice - so you''ll be able to in a pinch.
There''s no such thing as perfect balance - you will always be plus or minus your balance point. It will slowly become easier to correct.
Don''t keep your weight over the handlebars once the front tire is in the air.
Don''t try to pedal too fast or your speed will become uncontrollable.
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