Manualing Made Easy - 3 Simple To Follow Steps!
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Published 2024-04-07
From a young age I've felt drawn to riding ALL bikes which is why we love to cover skills that are fundamentally the same bike to bike & can be applied across nearly ALL bikes. For this video we cover the manual on a BMX, a Dirt Jumper, & an Enduro Mountain Bike by executing the same steps to initiate & hold the manual.
One thing to note is as you go up in bike size from a BMX to a full size endruo or downhill MTB it does require a bit more input energy from your legs as you drop your weight back as longer bikes/bigger wheels inherently means less leverage - if you're struggling getting the front end up really focus on actuating your legs as you push your weight backward.
While practicing this skill don't get discouraged - finding the technique with transferring your weight, actuating legs, & getting comfortable in the balance point all take practice! Take your time & enjoy the process. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
Happy Manualing,
-Mike
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All Comments (21)
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I broke my chair watching this...
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I'm 47 years old.I'm determined to learn how to do this.Thank you very much
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If the answer isn't "buy a better bike," I'll need to come up with another excuse for giving into the n+1 rule
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"All you need is a bike..." OK got that "... with a brake." OK well I dont have that but Ill still watch you guys. ;)
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You guys are the best. The step by step tutorial is amazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Never seen anyone making it simple as you guys do. Keep more videos coming!!!! I'm watching 😊
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Loving this series. The breakdown into mini-sections makes it much easier to understand. 👏👏👏🙏
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these videos are so well made! love that they're three friends working together and the skills are presented as a progression with a simpler start than trying to jump right into the whole thing. when i was a teenager i used looping out as my main way to dismount my bike. i thought it looked pretty cool and it was easier to walk it on just the back wheel into the garage to park it. so i have no fear of looping out as an advantage for learning this skill! i found that when it works best for me, i'm hanging off the handle bars and pushing my feet forward, similar to the feeling of pumping a swing forward. i'm having more trouble getting my front wheel up on my 27.5 than i did on a 20, and after watching this i would guess i'm only getting as far back as i needed to for a 20.
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Thank you very much.
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Along with the information, I really appreciate that you found that old ass school chair for demonstration accuracy! Solid move 😁
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Practical instructions that relate it to common experiences (the chair) 😂 Super helpful!!
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These guys are the most chill 3 dudes I've ever seen. Nice.
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This is the best explanation and demonstration on a manual I've ever seen! I'm still in early learning stage, practicing the position, loop out, and am looking to hold it for just 1 parking length right now. I can wheelie pretty well on a slight uphill or flat, but like you guys said, that doesn’t seem to help that much learning the manual.
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Awesome vid! One of the best explanations that I’ve seen. Sweet sounding freewheels too!
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By far the best how to series!
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really cool video i just got a 10-speed bike for 60 from some dude the bike's MSRP IS 1500 it's really light and is a hardtail MTB i was instantly was able to do wheelies easier so I can't wait to try this. I never thought about purposely finding the loop point and then dialing it back this seems logical like it's a better way to learn so I will try it somethings telling me it is definitely gonna help. I appreciate the video. GOD BLESS!!!!!
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The best manual tutorial i saw. I still cant do manual but I'm learning and with this tutorial its way easier
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Such a great tutorisl. 5 decades on a bike and now I might be able to do this. ❤
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I like all the variations of the manual like x-up, rocket and dragon slayer, ect.... So much fun to pop out of nowhere and people are always wondering how it's possible. 😂
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Finally after 30yrs of trying!! 😂 Keep em coming!
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Thanks to this very informative video I was able to successfully derive fissive materials from a quasi reactor sheilding module, and thus initiated the construction of my own hadron collider which i have tactically placed up my own ass to tell me what is left and what is right, and the conclusive evidence of such makes it possible to know the true location of up and down, this making it much more realistic to attain a rising front wheel that is completely true in attitude to it's axis