3 Tips How To Wheelie Your Bike: The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinic Rich Drew

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Ahhh, the wheelie. She can certainly be a cruel mistress, but does she have to be? My contention is no. It boils down to three things IN MY OPINION:
1) Use your torso to get the front wheel up.
2) KEEP YOUR ARMS STRAIGHT!
3) Don't rely on pedal power to keep the front wheel up. Just deliver enough input to maintain the balance point.
I firmly believe that you'll find success if you adhere to the above input.
Now, you have to factor in some time to get comfortable finding that balance point I speak of. I'd suggest a few things for that:
1) Find a nice grass field with short grass and a subtle slope. Going uphill makes it a bit easier. Flat pedals might not be a bad idea either.
2) COMMIT and find that balance point...then blow right past it! Make sure to get your feet off the pedals of course.
3) Play around with gear choice. It'll take some time, but you'll find the optimum gear for this practice setting soon enough.
Find your spot, find your proper gear selection, commit to finding the balance point, and HAVE FUN!!
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[@RHC_NYC]

I've watched tons of wheelie tutorials, but this is the first time that addressed a problem I was having that wasn't mentioned until now; me trying to use my leg/pedaling to keep the front wheel up, which resulted in me basically accelerating the whole time and trying to keep up. Thanks for a very helpful video that really provided some key insight! Cheers!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s great to hear! You are very welcome!

[@nofacemtb9481]

If you think this vid was great, try one of his Ride Series Classes. His teaching style adapts to each individual person in class.

[@RHAMBO293]

I'm 56 and can now wheelie my Trek far enough to make my wife fear for my safety! Go balls out Brother!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That's why you're a legend Richard! Tell your wife you've got it under control

[@bettlejuice3669]

I can almost whellie and im 10

[@brendanriel888]

gotta beef up that life insurance claim my brother

[@bobcieslinski]

That’s awesome! I’m 53 and starting to work on this. Also working on drops. That’s not going so well. Hoping Rich can help me.

[@johnmac8699]

I'm 63 and almost there. ( a few yards but drop down) I will keep Drew's tips in mind on my practice session today!

[@trevorcall3121]

dudeeeeee!!!!!! i can do a wheelie down my street now! Thank you so much, and for the people learning, all i have to say is to have faith and keep practicing

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That's awesome Trevor!! Keep it up

[@GameplayerSolCley]

tanks

[@maplic]

I have found a very easy way to get the initial lift on wheelies without using any energy (which is key when learning because the lift can get tiring) is to just grab a tiny bit of front brake just before lift to dive the front suspension and then lean back with the rebound of the fork. Works the same on motorcycles, like a charm.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Great input!

[@stanger5283]

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[@Autonomous126T-G]

Yeah i use to do like tat bro same💜 but in tat way I wasn't able to do longer wheelie .

[@ahsiowsiow5219]

that is the right method

[@aaronm7965]

When I first started watching your videos, I wasn't so sure about you Rich. I gotta hand it to you, you're an awesome coach and mentor.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Aaron, you're not alone in that feeling my man. I'm glad I grew on you like a fungus though and I truly appreciate that compliment!

[@jasonmccune9313]

@@richdrewtherideseries i loved you from the first video. ha no joke first video i saw was the drop video and I was like this dude is sweet. what up Bros! this is how you do da drop!

[@WestCoastMountainBiker]

Hey Rich. I'm currently practicing my wheelies while in Lockdown. I'm making a progression series on my channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nam3ipdrityhbrs I must say, after watching many videos I'm not too sure who to trust anymore. Some say that initial pedal power is what you need to lift. Others say it's in the torso. I don't feel anybody is wrong. I think it has more to do with how comfortable you are with what method. But me... I'm going to try your methods. At the moment I have about 6 days of footage that still needs to be processed but I'll give a shout out to you when it comes to your tips. I find it hard keeping the arms straight though. My hips don't want to work in my favour.

[@franticfrancis9710]

West Coast Mountain Biker can you do it now?

[@blumenpedaler9516]

Thanks for the awesome breakdown!

[@johnnyrocco123]

best damn wheelie video ever. I'm 44 and about to start my wheelie journey on a 29" BMX bike

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah, I love to hear that!

[@kevinmason4010]

I've been watching dozens of wheelie videos. After watching your's, it's really coming together. Rich Drew has the best how to videos for MTB. Thank you Rich!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome Kevin! Just take your time and work to get more comfortable with that balance point.

[@AnggoroJoko]

Yeah, youre right this guy is the best wheelie mentor

[@gtrealm]

By far the best "how to wheelie a bike" vid on utbe..hahaha funny and lots of very good info..

[@richdrewtherideseries]

GT Realm Thank you GT! I dig hearing feedback like this.

[@rangi0072]

awesome video man!! im in my 40's and i learned to wheelie about 3months ago watching vids like this now I do wheelies like forest gump does running!

[@humblefellow1862]

So you did this in 3 months? Wow. Just gave me encouragement. I'll practice again after work

[@gekkardboy]

Don’t fear what lies beyond the balance point. Keep videos like this coming Rich

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Indeed Joey!! Nothing to fear! I'll do my best to keep them coming.

[@shellderp]

that's my biggest problem with committing, worrying about falling off the back

[@glensmall9194]

"I can feel it in my plums." Brilliant!!! I laughed out loud at that. Off to practise some more. Thank you for the tips and insights. Good stuff, Maestro. Spring looks nice where you are.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

YES! I'm glad you liked that one. It kind of just worked itself in there. Spring has been a bit rainy here unfortunately.

[@JohnErnstP76]

I'm 59 just set up my Giant Anthem Advanced SX 2017 using some of your tips and am now scaring my friends with my wheelie..... love it!! Next I'll try it on my Bianchi road bike.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

YES!! That's awesome John. Must send some video of the Bianchi

[@hemalepcha2395]

What a hardcore intro and smooth wheelie while talking

[@wrekitraf5396]

Dude...you said you can “wheelie any bike and so can you”...then you got on the exact Pivot Vault that I own. Haha...sick bike! Great tutorial!

[@awodako1799]

The best tutorial i think, one thing i will add is a side to side balans, btw you helped me soo much with this step by step

[@chickenclips]

If you have watched numerous wheelie tip videos like me to get that front wheel up and don't succeed. I have had a light bulb moment watching Rich's video. Set the playback speed @ 10:18 to 0.5 - watch this part of the video in slow motion as much as you can until you see the key to lifting the front wheel. Worked a charm for me. Notice how Rich's arms extend with his torso after pre-loading the front end, only THEN does that front wheel lift. I think that is a big key move to the wheelie. Set's you up for a good body position moving forward

[@toddfathermtb6942]

Great content...van in background is seriously RAD...but with nuance!!!! Your teaching method is the best.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Todd!! I didn't even realize the van was in the background ;)

[@joeshmoe7967]

I turned 60 last Frid Jan 7 2022. Fortunately when I am on a bike I am 17 all over again, and this is the year, I re-learn to wheelie, which was called a 'cat walk' back in the day. Bikes are configured much differently now, as opposed to pulled back ape hangers and a banana seat, but I am thinking some of the old magic is buried somewhere and I will get it back. Also plan on jumping, but don'y think I will make it to back flips this year. Never did much jumping as a kid we were always going to some pond or other adventure. Your content is excellent, I will subscribe a bit later...I want to make a little progress and feel worthy! - Cheers

[@AceGoodheart]

I'm 46 and have never been able to do wheelies or decent bunny hops or really anything cool. Hopefully i can start learning how. It always bothered me that I've been riding my whole life and never had the skills to do any of these things. Thanks for the videos. I'm gonna keep practicing.

[@grorge00]

Love your way to explain Mtb stuff.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you! I really appreciate that

[@Duckhead3000]

first time checking out this channel and i love your instruction style.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Justin! Glad you found it my man.

[@Autonomous126T-G]

Now I regret y didn't I watch tis full video from last time . Really thank you so much it really work for me.💜💜💜

[@robert50173]

About 40 years ago I could do a wheelie for blocks while operating a Yo Yo. I rode a Schwinn Traveler road bike. I never used the rear brake. It got scary fast. I had a seated wheelie. My buddy who was equally as good as me did a standup wheelie. We would ride and compete for distance side by side. I remember going so fast and I lost the balance point a few times and had to run. I discovered many times that I could not run over 20 mph!

[@kozelazazel]

Nice video.I do this trick for years and I can only agree with Rich. It took me 3 years to be able ride whelie whole block .5 years later I'm still improving my skills.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah dude!! I don't think we ever stop improving...or trying to at least.

[@Nick_Logan]

Just tried to practice fir the first time and pulled my right quad. 👍. Major bummer. I guess I didn’t throw my torso back.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that Nick. Heal up

[@Nick_Logan]

@@richdrewtherideseries I HAVE to learn. I’m 38. Shoulda learned when I was 15. No KZbin back then 😆. I want to do the sickest wheelie ever. Soon as I feel better I’m on it again

[@WM-hv3bf]

I have been practicing the wheelie for about 5 days now using your method and it is working! I can now wheelie better than I ever have before. When I finally found my balance point and when I'm in my balance point it is actually easier to maintain my wheelie. I still have a long way to go but Thank You

[@richdrewtherideseries]

WM 7900 BOOM! That’s awesome! Just let it come to you and be patient

[@TheMadStrater]

Your content has really elevated my riding RD! thanks, keep it up!

[@mikebelleza6544]

the best wheelie tutorial so far, much details which I think is precise...thanks Rich Drew!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome 👊🏻

[@KHTKids]

Thanks for the video Mr Rich. It is very helpful. We are working on wheelies. With your tips we should improve. 👍

[@YorkshirepudMTB]

Rich. Best videos I’ve seen online ever. You completely take things apart and explain in a way we can all understand. Keep it up. Brilliant 😎👍🏻 I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 and it’s left hand 😋

[@ronr6450]

In my early 50s. Never tried to wheelie as a youngster, but I'm learning now. One thing I would add it to not look down (like at your wheel). Keep your head up/back, maybe focus on a distant object. As soon as you start tilting your head forward, your wheel is going to go down. Think of it like this...your head is like a 15 lbs pendulum...if you swing it forward, you've just shifted your ballance point significantly.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

15 lbs...THAT'S A HEAVY HEAD! HAHA! Great input Ron

[@curtisg.8671]

Best part of this video is now I can keep watching it to learn. Best tutorial I've seen.

[@Yawyerbo]

I had just subscribed a few days earlier and then rode by y'all that day and thought, "I think that was Rich Drew". Now I wish I would've wheelied by to get in the video :D great video!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Sawyer Ware That would’ve been awesome!! Be sure to say hi next time you see us. I love using that spot!

[@IMikePlays]

That "hips don't lie" was the lightbulb for me 😂😂

[@willbros1499]

The best break down of how to wheelie I've seen, and I've spent too much time watching KZbin videos, so I should know. :-) It's so cool to see you show the "non serious" side of your personality. Paraphrased..."I like to refer back to some of our deepest philosophers. The hips don't lie. You should listen to Shakira...she knows what she's talking about." LOL Outstanding. Also....the "I'm going to head you off here...yes you can wheelie anything." You KNEW that was going to be the first question, because it always is.

[@perfectmoment]

You are the best instructor that I’ve found! The young kids can certainly wheelie, but they don’t instruct nearly as well as you. I like the minor details that you give. Thanks!

[@michaelmcclure3383]

Most entertaining bike videos on KZbin haha

[@richdrewtherideseries]

michael mcclure YES!! Thanks Micheal, I really appreciate that feedback. I figure they have to be entertaining to work. I really have fun shooting them and I’m glad it comes across.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

@@richdrewtherideseries definitely comes across and it's a great way to learn as your enthusiasm and confidence is contagious.. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. Just watching your jumps videos now ( the how to and mistakes ones), . I used to love doing jumps with my bmx as a kid until I broke a leg in two places on a particularly big jump where I lost control of the bike and landed badly. Then my beloved redline got stolen. Hoping to be more prepared if I do bigger jumps on a mountain bike. I love them but obviously wary about them as well. I'm enjoying getting back into the fun part of riding.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@Rich Drew another great Tutorial my man, Ive just last year started my own KZbin Channel with a bit of everything and I can easily manual, wheelie, bunnyhop, jump etc and i find it just as easy to coach others to learn as well HOWEVER I had absolutely no idea just how hard it is to apply all this by looking at a camera and trying to relay it from me to the lense.. Damn dude you make it look easy, props to you Rich..

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey dude! So rad that you started a channel! It's a bit more difficult that people think, but it gets a bit easier with time. Keep it up!

[@stewartsummerside8131]

That was brilliant thanks for sharing I'm a 44 year old and been riding mtb 20+ years and still can't wheelie or manual and at the present time in isolation so gonna practice practice practice 🤘

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Stewart! Let me know how the practice practice practice goes.

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

You've made great great how to series! Outstanding!

[@theliminalself]

THANK YOU! this was totally different from the other vids out there - no one ever stressed not using the pedal power to stay up which is my biggest issue. Been at it for a month last year but about to try again with new tips suggested. Great video & great tips!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Eric Bort You are VERY welcome Eric!! I tried my best convey what has worked for me for many years and many miles of wheelies. I also tried to stress the areas I’ve seen people struggle with. Let me know how it works.

[@quito484]

Very educational I have learned something new tonight and by the way thanks a lot for the encouraging words it really comes in handy in situations like mine since I’ve been trying myself real hard .

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Keep it up Manuel!!

[@loulerg]

This video was great!. I was a pedal pusher alright, go figure, small change got me to wheelie more consistently. Need a HOW TO BUNNY HOP. Your teaching just make sense

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks for the feedback Louis! So pumped you're getting that wheelie down consistently now. I've been trying to breakdown and write out the Bunny Hop how to and it's getting there. My man Kyle Warner does a pretty good one, you should check it out. @kyleandapril

[@slabbyrider8665]

I'm 50 and on day 5 of learning. I'm getting occasional moments when I get it right up (the front wheel 🤗) and feather the brake but I then suddenly loose momentum peddling. I've been videoing my efforts so I'll eventually start uploading my progress. One thing that helped massively which was mentioned on another tutorial was to look up at where your going, not at the handlebars. Every time I do that it lifts to the point I need to hit the brake really easy. I guess it's helping to keep my back leaning back.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Great to hear about your progress! Can't wait to see the videos!

[@TheEvilEyeMaster]

Your tutorials are great mate, super clear. Many thanks

[@richdrewtherideseries]

TheEvilEyeMaster You are very welcome! That’s the goal, I’m excited it comes across that way.

[@zzcn]

"keep your arm straight" that's exactly what i found out recently during my learning, and not lot videos emphasized this point clearly. At the same time, u also explained my issue of "falling one side". man, this is great video. b.t.w. i am currently at step 2, but i see the point u mentioned for step 3.

[@allanmaynard8595]

Best wheelie video i have seen so far!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Allan Maynard Thats great to hear Allan, thank you!

[@RHAMBO293]

I'm very impressed with your videos! How you deciphered my crossed up brain waves is amazing! I'm becoming the legend my brain always told me I was....Keep up the great work

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Richard, I live inside your head and have had a team of scientists analyzing those brain waves ;) Keep being that legend my man!!

[@RHAMBO293]

@@richdrewtherideseries Mad scientists no doubt!

[@bocap1980]

Best mtb how to channel, keep them coming man so good👌 thank you

[@richdrewtherideseries]

bocap1980 Thanks bocap!! I appreciate that feedback.

[@queenyan2156]

This is the best wheelie video I have ever watched and honestly I’m pretty sure once I get back on my bike I’m gonna be able to do long wheelies and I’m definitely subscribing! Thank you so much 💪❤️💯

[@Noybi009]

Oh yes I am using pedal power. Still on a learning Prozess. Need to try your Prozess and looks like it doesn't require more energy. You got 1 new subscriber. Thanks for the help.

[@corybrown9144]

Best wheelie video I’ve seen. And I’ve seen quite a few. 👍🏻 Rich Drew is the man. Proper skills!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Cory! That means a ton man!

[@jddallager1699]

Best wheelie (and other skills too) tutorial(s) on KZbin!! Many thanks, Rich! Please tell Rob I'm anxiously awaiting his wisdom on clip shoe mods for transitioning flat pedal users. :-) Stay safe and healthy!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks JD!! I really appreciate that. I'm hoping we can bring some more exposure to the channel to grow it and maybe even bring Rob in on the regular!!

[@gogoluna1983]

This is my segundo how to wheelie vid and both vids have really great content to tickle the "rad" within, I had no clue what I was doing wrong. Going rad tomorrow with higher hops to catch a good wheelie.

[@mikeboyd1786]

I have watched so many videos and this one was the best

[@stumpjumper1dc]

Nice explanation. Whether I can do it or not is another story! Thanks much.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

David Change You’re very welcome David!!

[@ronin550]

The timing of these videos is fortuitous....Something to do whilst under the quarantine...

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Although I wish that wasn't the case, I'm glad to be able to supply some education and entertainment during these crazy times.

[@snaphook31]

I actually said this was going to be my goal during this boring AF period!

[@The_only_Higgsinspace]

Brilliant stuff Rich. Love the spandex leotard. Takes me back.

[@airjames2008]

Amazing tips and tutorial, loving these all. Hips, Shakira, crease. Shakira, hips, Shakira. I wanted to post an emphasis on making sure you know what your safety tools are before doing a wheelie as beginners, and even advanced riders, as you can hurt yourself and our hospitals could use help right now by you not getting hurt breaking an arm or tailbone falling off the back. Know your limits! Test your index, use grass, not much uphill, helmet, pads, etc. Funny plums comment because I actually imagine those when finding balance point of rear axle just slightly forward of them. guys(and gals) what’s above the plums?... “keep your arms straight!” 3:12

[@cheneyxwu]

Best wheelie tutorial on KZbin! Thank you :D

[@stormdiaz5629]

OMG! That outfit you had on with that road bike Rich! lmao... Imma learn all this mess guys. For realz...

[@Tabbyf]

TY for the reinforcement! My will to live kicks in when I'm in the balance point which makes me hit the rear brake. That's my plateau now. I know only seat time will fix that.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha, this was funny Tabby! Seat time will certainly help that and the mind will come into play as well. Try to keep the speed, and potential consequence, low and make some changes to find that comfort point. It'll happen.

[@charlieb7854]

Best wheelie video EVER! Thank you🍻

[@jjayson1]

Best tutorial wheelie vid by far hell yeah

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks dude!

[@andyb9994]

I've got back into mountain biking and wish I never stopped but anyway been practicing wheelies again and getting better but not like I used to be but it will come back, and with your tips I think I will be there quick, I have a buddy that calls the balance point the flip zone...lol...thanks for the great vid, your wheelies are flawless.....👍

[@HedaHex]

Mr. Nice Guy! Thx you so much for You’re Videos ! Greetings from germany

[@BlaMac1]

You've got my attention @Rich Drew ;)! Cool stuff. Well deserved subscription. Cheers!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Błażej Thanks Blazej!! I appreciate the support.

[@sanahe2000]

Rich you're video's are AWESOME! thank you so much for putting these videos up

[@richdrewtherideseries]

sanahe2000 Thanks for that feedback, I love it! Hoping to keep premiering a video a week, stay tuned!

[@JeffreyVanDam]

That ending lol! Great video.

[@MrPete4az]

Watched this last night on Patreon 😁. Rich is rockin the vids these days - ride series “how to”.... got watch people 😎👆

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Pete!!! I loved all the feedback I got from the Patrons on this one. #membershiphasitsprivileges

[@maxeonprime]

Nice video man ! This coming from a 39yr old going back to MTB !

[@richdrewtherideseries]

thanks Max!

[@adventuresofkbp6823]

Great job. With the Corona Virus going around I thought this would be a good time to learn to wheelie! Cheers!

[@kamelk2144]

Very well explained and you give confidence to get it. Thanks

[@richdrewtherideseries]

KAMEL K Thanks Kamel!! Go get em!

[@geofftheriddler]

I never saw the relationship between wheelies, plums and mankinis - until now... Great tutorial

[@richdrewtherideseries]

There is, indeed, a strong correlation between all three of those elements. Thank you!

[@jdavis417]

"You had me at 'plums'."?!?!? ;)

[@ryanlangan1060]

Thanks Rich! I'm going to give this a try today. Also, I've been hesitant to wear a full bib shirtless. It seemed.... I dunno, tacky. Not now! I'm gonna rock that every day!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Ryan Langan You are welcome Ryan! Let me know how it goes. Also, it is indeed very tacky to go full bib shirtless. 😳😉

[@fatboy2x485]

Finally I found a video that help me out people just make video of how to wheelie

[@pawelwitkowski8147]

Defo best wheelie vid out there

[@mountainlessbiking3268]

I think you’re able to break down basics better than a lot of other “tutorials.” Ive been riding in NWA and got some good footage. It’d be great to get some feedback

[@ralfrufus6573]

Best tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

SagNeinZurDreifaltigkeit SagNeinZurDreifaltigkeit You are VERY welcome!! 👊🏻

[@GameplayerSolCley]

10:15 Yes! I will just like everything I try or go to achieve I do get it even time after, but the important part is that I do get it, I haven't learned because I don't have a helmet and covid-19 smash my pocket here in Latin America, no job for 2 years but I got my bike to feel free. 2:18 that sounds like lots of power in that trow back torso, but it makes sense, lift whit that and just pedal as required. 3:42 that is the same thing I think of, I saw that is the same normal sitting riding position, and that FIX is a GREAT KEY LOOKING AHEAD the bike lift easy, and my head still hurt but no bad symptoms, only stiff neck, pain on my spine bone even when I swallow.

[@mikemiller5061]

Hey brother that's good stuff I like you and you explained it well you know you explained that you broke it down simplified it good job brother

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I appreciate that Mike!

[@kroll8689]

I think i can wheeli after i see ur videos,thnx man 4 the tutorial👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That's awesome!!!

[@NorthstarSanZbar]

In Germany we use the right index finger for the rear brake as well.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

YES!! I knew Germany was a rad country!

[@GarrettHMTB]

Rich Drew I think the front brake, right hand rear brake, left hand thing is just in the UK.

[@ExplosiveNotes]

As far as I can tell, it's on which side of the road you should ride / drive, on that side is rear break.

[@NeverNobodyNowhere]

Great videos Rich! Just quick note about the index fingers - they use left one for rear break in the UK and AUS only, "rest" of the world (98%) uses right one 😉

[@TwoSnail]

NZ also

[@NeverNobodyNowhere]

@@TwoSnail ok ;-)

[@kieranrae]

this is a fantastic tutorial; really simple and well explained technique, much appreciated!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

k rae I love this feedback, thank you!

[@istina27852]

Another great tutorial,thanks Rich! 🚲👍🏻😊🛴

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Davor!! I appreciate the support!

[@zanetaylor7]

Sending this to my roomate. We worked on his wheelie for an hour today.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah dude!!!

[@preston1715]

This vid really help me learn how to wheelie far

[@tevillerose7879]

This video is the best video I've watched about how to wheelie....nuh I'm good at wheelie

[@tomfolkmann4181]

What about your suspension? should I lock my fork and rear suspension? What is easiest to learn on a short travel 29" or a long travel 27,5"?

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Tom! I don't prefer to lock my suspension since it gives me a bit of a "buffer" so to speak. However, you have to be prepared for that buffer and the time it takes for inputs to transfer. Of the two bikes you mentioned, i'd think a short travel 29 would be easier, but that's just me. The suspension and the bike play a role in the big picture, there are many other factors involved. Try to keep it as simple as possible to limit the effect all of these variables have.

[@zanetaylor7]

The wheelie is the perfect skill to work on during coronavirus. And I’ll be honest. While I can go a couple hundred yards and correct my direction, I need to be more capable about minimizing pedal input. Most of the time start by popping into an artificially slow (and low) standing attack posture, and then rock/sit back to the seat with my whole body as I press down one smooth pedal stroke. I’ll have to go back to school on popping up without a pedal stroke. And then I’ll try to maintain a slower pace at the balance point, and then work on being extremely nimble. Then I’m going to master this manual maneuver everyone’s talking about

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha, I love it!! I'm ready to see the manual mastery video!

[@jeffp5418]

Great video. I looked back at some of my 'wheelie' photos and my arms are bent fighting the front end trying to pedal to stay up, no wonder I can't go past 20 yards! I can't wait to practice and fall on my ass a few times.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Jeff! Straight arms are key my man!

[@jeffp5418]

@@richdrewtherideseries By the way your Devinci looks sick, this was my 2nd choice behind the bike I got.

[@jeffp5418]

@@richdrewtherideseries Just an update, went to a park today and practiced. Did better at it then ever before even though I never really went that far, but I felt that "sweet spot" several times and just need to learn to hold it longer. I looped out a couple of times which You definitely need to do to learn this skill. The lift up and holding arms straight was great. Thanks

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Jeff P AWESOME!!

[@ThePedro8-25-78]

Great video!🤙🏻 I think you nailed all the info you could in a tutorial!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Peter! We really tried!

[@havenoutdoors584]

Thanks for the tips. Working on my wheelies right now. Started up the Ryan Leech 30 day challenge last week. So far so good. I like how you broke it down. Wheelie good job!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haven Outdoors Haha, thank you!! Ryan’s program is awesome! Let me know how it goes.

[@paulvincent6973]

Thanks for the great tutorial, now i know whats the right and positioning😀😀

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome Paul! Let me know how it goes

[@robass22]

Perfect Rich !!! Thanks and peace You !!! Greetings from Poland !!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks dude!! How's the riding in Poland? We might need to do a Ride Series How To WORLD TOUR soon!

[@MTB_Nephi]

Cool vid, thx. Find & hold the Balance point is the point 😜

[@gobikeyourself]

Great video again Drew. One minor issue though ... the right index finger for the rear break is probably the single thing the US does like almost everybody else 😁

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Ahh, that's good to know. Thank you!

[@HaggisPower]

Not in NZ, Aus, or UK... almost eveywhere else is moto style

[@Yonex333]

Best wheelie vídeo so far! Thanks.

[@cammoandy6498]

Haha nice tutorial...hilarious ending! Your the man!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Andy!!