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Wheelie and Wheelie Drop Off The wheelie is another age old trick which has little purpose for competitions but it's damn impressive and almost anyone can learn it and on almost any bike. It is easiest to learn in a lowish gear like 3rd or 4th gear on the bottom chainring. You can also use the wheelie to drop off things up to 12ft or so, it can also be adapted by adding a hop into it with one small rotation of the pedals i.e wheelie hop/ Pedal bunnyhop. Step 1: start off at walking pace with your best foot forward and cranks horizontal. When you feel comfortable put extra pressure on the pedals which is harder than you would push down normaly when riding. also at the same time pull on the bars backwards and lean your weight to the rear end of the bike. With the extra pressure on the pedals it should force the front end to rise at the same time as your weight going to the rear end. You must time it right to pull on the bars and put the pedal stroke at the same time. Now get your arse on the seat and keep pedaling! Step 2: Now your front end should be in the air whilst moving along on the rear wheel. To continue wheeling and to get distance on your wheelie you have to use a number of skills. Use your legs to keep your wheelie straight, do this by having your legs sticking out to either side of the frame to keep balance. Keep your arms straight but not locked to keep the front end up. Also using your hips to keep your weight through the middle of the bike and keep from coming off to the side. But the main way to stop from coming off the back and letting the front end drop to ground are as follows...... Step 3: ALWAYS have your finger(s) covered on the rear brake. If you feel like you have put your weight to far forward then you quickly feather the rear brake and this then drops the front end a little and you should be able to keep going. If you have lost it completely then force the brake on hard and end the wheelie. You need good modulation in your brakes to keep going using the brake. If you feel your front end is dropping then push harder on the pedals to push it up more. It is a contstent battle between keeping the front wheel high enough but no to high. Bullet Points
Wheelie Drop Off Technique 
The wheelie is a great way to drop off objects small or big. It is especially good if you have enough run up to drop off where as if you are crampt for space the Backhop technique is better. Step 1: Roll along on top of the object at a slow walking pace, as your front end is at the edge of the drop before it goes over the edge you put one small but hard pedal stroke in and lean your weight to the back of the bike. Have your best foot forward while you approach the drop. Do not try and sit on the seat as it will all end in tears. Continue this pedal rotation until you clear the object Step 2: When you have cleared the object both with the front and rear wheel it is important you have completely cleared it Pull on the rear brake as hard as you can so that when you land there is no chance of you landing too far back and the bike rolling out from underneath you, if this happens then you will hit the deck back first............ pretty nasty. |
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