How To Wheelie A Bike // A Guaranteed Complete 5 Step Guide

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This is my 5 step complete guide to learn how to wheelie a mountain bike (or any bike). If you're like me, you've watched a lot videos on youtube and felt like you never figured out how to be a Wizard at Wheelieing. Here's my 5 steps and my hope is that you go and try them for a few days before you knock the process.
My 5 Steps are as follows:
1. Set-up Your Bike For Success
2. Preload and Pop
3. Shoulders Back, Eyes Forward
4. Pedal, Brake, & Hips Shake
5. Patiently Practice
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[@ffrro1]

Mike boyd : hold my beer

[@Sandsluagh]

Hold my bike

[@Losovox]

Lol

[@Professor-8]

LThis lol

[@trailrider3625]

Day one hour zero

[@raineszn3004]

Noo Mike boyd

[@davros666]

Thanks Josh, Gandalf would be proud.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Haha! If he's proud, then I achieved my goal in making this video!

[@nui948anchana2]

100th like

[@Commandmaster92]

One tip: if you can't wheelie while looking forward, Then bend your arms a bit and look down a tiny bit(you might want to make your seat a bit lower)

[@adithyankunnummal4811]

The bend your arms tip worked for me thanks lol

[@Dave-wf9hg]

I actually learned that by myself from just riding. This goes to show that if you keep going you’ll find a problem, then you will find a solution to that problem eventually.

[@ghitmar]

Make a bunny hop tutorial

[@DailyMTBRider]

That's in the hopper Garret! I have to try out my techniques on others first before I make a video telling the world it will help haha! So give me a few weeks!

[@emeraldgacha8317]

Daily MTB Rider takes a year*

[@Convair]

F

[@caribbeantank]

That’s to easy

[@BlueboiG]

Here’s a tip if you get into a manual position just push forward.

[@FredVanAllenRealtor]

Thank you for your video!! I am 68 and committed to doing wheelies....in the '60's I did it on my StingRay scwhinn.

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

So how is your success man? I'm 65 now, got SE bike Only to ride/study wheelie.

[@drew.blanks]

Very well explained! Cant stress tip #5 enough- practice!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are wheelies 😂

[@harambe8372]

Yeah but still... after several months i can't wheelie for more than 20 meters

[@andytiedye]

@@harambe8372 If I could do 20 meters I'd declare victory. Mine are closer to 20 inches and I have been practicing for YEARS.

[@tommys2979]

@@andytiedye i feel your pain man im in the same boat. Pretty frustrating when you can ride the shit out of a bike but cant wheelie like 10 ft

[@markomitreski1182]

Well some riders can wheelie really easily while others like me need to practice a lot. I ride a line I have risen the white line but I couldn’t wheelie so I set a goal to go out every day and practice for 2:30 hours every day no matter what and after five years I can wheelie for around 40 meters consistently and my best wheelie is around 60 meters and with practicing every day in another five years I am confident that I can wheelie for 200 to 300 meter.

[@kingstonhirsch7249]

Thx I am now a wheelie master. For me it is helpful to start by standing up instead of preloading and then sit down right as you start peddling the wheelie

[@qromise]

Thank you for explaining really good I just started learning how to do a wheelie.

[@ADL1337]

so, how is it going?

[@carterbergen9312]

I’ve watched all of the videos and none of them had anything with hips and that was stopping me from doing wheelies so I really apreciate it

[@liquiddasher1860]

Well, wheelies were easier in GTA : San Andreas

[@DailyMTBRider]

haha so true man! But totally worth learning in real life!

[@deep5611]

69 likes

[@No-one-knows.]

Deep Indane ?

[@syaamrazzaq1493]

Lol

[@thebrandolrd688]

the best video that I could see on a bike

[@budgetfriendlybiking207]

Tip #4 should be called the wizardly wheelie twerk technique! Great tutorial dude!

[@DailyMTBRider]

😂😂😂 I'll keep those crazy phrases for my next how to!

[@sarahcaporali6294]

Watched lots of other videos but yours is the best. You kind of slowed it down for me. 😊

[@DailyMTBRider]

Great to hear! I'm happy I could help!

[@mrowiegg6781]

Thankyou so much for the tips bro!!! Tip 1 was new for me cause I tried to learn to wheelie with low sadal like a bmx lol and I got a MTB

[@putraairel4030]

What you teach is very effective. Thank you very much, I learned in 3 days. I love your video😊😊

[@charliemillar3040]

Thanks to this video I can start to do small wheelies for a couple secs and I'll hopefully build that up! Thanks!

[@RGCastro7]

Nice video, Josh! I think the "lower your seat an inch or so" tip might be useful. I'll give it a try soon. I'm having lots of trouble both with front/back and side balance, so many attempts shall be made to work on those skills. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@DailyMTBRider]

You're welcome RG - and just remember, it takes a lot of practice over a long period of time to nail it, but I'm sure you'll get there!

[@dougbowers8759]

good stuff, four good tips that helped me are lower air pressure in rear tire, steer the opposite direction of falling, go up a slight grade, and most of all Relax-Breath-Chill.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Those are great tips! The grade thing all depends on the person, but I'm with you that uphill helped me! And don't forget to practice a lot! Thanks for the great comments Doug!

[@ryandunne6399]

Best wheelie video I've seen

[@charliemillar3040]

2:44 one of the most useful parts

[@jonathanfruergaard4296]

Thanks for the tutorial mate, helped a lot

[@spiderman2125]

Perfect explanation .Really useful

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks man, I'm stoked it helped you out!

[@fusabike]

This is terrific, easy to follow, love your videos, keep them coming. You deserve more subscribers! 10K by July!

[@DailyMTBRider]

You're too kind Ryan! I think I deserve what I have and I'm hoping it continues to grow! 10k by July would be SWEET!

[@musaalivlogz9643]

*_-same-_*

[@tompurdy8686]

I gave it a few pumps before I started, pulled my arm's up to lift the front off the bike up a half foot high curb. Then I lifted myself by pulling my bike back high 3 times (higher with the 2, on the found the balance by using my body weight and a stra back).

[@bobsmythe9949]

Excellent, especially the hip thing.

[@natebreed1108]

Thanks for this video! It has given me the confidence to try a wheelie unlike other vids which don't make sense or don't cover the things I am struggling with. Thanks!

[@DailyMTBRider]

That's great to hear Nate! Let me know how the progress goes! Can't wait to see you be a wizard at them!

[@natebreed1108]

Daily MTB Rider Thanks, I was able to go about 10 feet after about 30 mins if practice. I think the thing that has helped me the most is gear selection!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Great to hear Nate - keep up the good work and ride your bike, every day!

[@finlay881]

I got a Apollo slant no back suspension perfect to practise

[@chasem801]

This was so helpful and useful, I’ve never seen someone make this so clear and easy to understand so thank you!!!

[@jeffbryanceatabuena8500]

Dude your awsome I improved my wheelies by following your steps

[@DailyMTBRider]

Nice man! Thanks for sharing!

[@evanbeck6255]

I can wheelie a dirtbike pretty well, I just applied my skill and I usually keep my seat kinda low but it’s still pretty easy to do

[@devoncrump8800]

this was the only video that worked for me, i ate it a few times but i got it within like a half hour

[@climbingapplied]

you're a good teacher

[@christianmallari5008]

Weather there is the best for mountain biking. I wish philippines have that weather everyday

[@DailyMTBRider]

It's pretty rainy here - but we can ride all year round so it's pretty great!

[@charlie2834]

Christian Mallari z.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Great tips. I am so close to dialing in my wheelies. I think a bit more practice and tweaking a few habits. I will get really good. Great seeing you on the B1KER channel live chat.

[@DailyMTBRider]

That's awesome to hear MTBing Adventures! All it takes is time and practice. And thanks man I loved chatting with B1KER - maybe next time we'll get you in there!

[@dr_skipwith]

My OCD is being triggered by the fact that the rear tire print doesn't line up with the rear rim decal, yet the front lines up perfectly...

[@DailyMTBRider]

Maybe I do that just to mess with ya 😉

[@anatolie3060]

check the squwer

[@joaquinexequiellaput2475]

Why did you comment it now i'm hindered by it too!

[@kurtmedina1311]

Doctor Skipwith how many days before you gut it??

[@sugarnads]

I hate you. Now I cant unnotice that.

[@jeromienorton6125]

I lovvee that raleigh looks like a shredder!!! 😍

[@nathandarval1]

Awesome job breaking it down.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks Nathan, that means a lot!

[@lewislyon7932]

Learning so much from you channel great stuff Josh!

[@DailyMTBRider]

That's the goal man, I'm stoked you enjoy it!

[@thedippytribe4294]

Another great video Josh Like the way you explain skills

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thank so much James, that means a lot!

[@mountainbikeondemand]

Hard to believe after all the videos I've seen on this subject I learned a couple new things. It's funny, I used to ride my ATV all the time until I started an ATV Channel. I'd be curious to know how your daily mountain biking routine has changed now that you have introduced a camera into the mix. Keep them coming!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks MTB Cincinnati! That was my goal in making the video was to approach wheelies from a different perspective. As far as my daily routine, I be posting a video sometime in the near future talking about what my typically daily ride looks like!

[@mountainbikeondemand]

Daily MTB Rider it worked. Thanks for the subscribed by the way.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Awesome, and you're welcome! I thought I had already subbed, but now I'm officially on board!

[@brokenriders8563]

Great video, really easy to follow. Good work!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks Tom, I'm glad it helped you!

[@aidxnnkk]

I just can’t pull up my bike (carrera vengeance) could I have some tips please.

[@Connor-ds4ft]

Great video! Love your stuff man

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks Connor! That means a lot!

[@elliotsmith5444]

It helpes yo lean further back so that it’s easier to pedal as your not keeping the front wheel up by pedalling but your only pedalling to go forward it’s better to be able to stop pedalling but still have the front wheel up and control your wheelie with your back brake

[@DailyMTBRider]

Great points Elliot - thanks for sharing!

[@stoneytherock5670]

When I wheelie My hands tense up and so I cant hold my finger on the brake. Any help??

[@DailyMTBRider]

The only thing I can think of is to encourage you to relax your hands more. Besides that.... I've got nothing.

[@fifi_2456]

Get your rear brakes pointed as down as they can go and only keep your index finger on them, I had the same problem and this fixed it

[@Robskydaddle]

U know your stuff bud.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks man, that means a lot!

[@king_kong71kong9]

I been when it’s in 3 lifts very tiny the best gear for me is 4 but it go’s up like like 4 inches then right back down everyone is saying watch KZbin videos but there all different i been doing it for 1 week now and I’m so close to giving up

[@rootgeek6761]

Wow your bike is Raleigh !!

[@Thealdon_47]

Great video I’ll be practicing these for sure.!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks for watching Justin! Can't wait to see you wheelie like a pro!

[@nagataromain]

I and a lot of guy lower the saddle to the lowest to be able to hop on it, knee tap and stuff. Also, we incline the saddle to the front like 20° angle

[@konstellate9284]

How do I get the front wheel off the ground high enough it only gets abt 5 inches off the ground Idk how to get it higher but I have a fixed gear and the bike is way too small so that might be it...

[@omvlogs4713]

Nice tips

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks man! I'm happy they helped!

[@YoungnTrapFish]

Super helpful thanks

[@funnyuploads202]

Thanks bro i see 100 videos only you help me

[@DailyMTBRider]

No way, stoked to be the one who helped!

[@user-gy3tf3eo9e]

#4 is the one that i wanted Thanks!

[@IL-saxophonist]

Great video!! I have one problem though, most videos say I should pull up my handlebars ( I can't get high enough with out pulling ) but I can't pull with my finger on the brake because I grip when going up. Am I supposed to pull without a finger on the brake and then move it to the brake? Any tips on lifting with a finger on the brake without gripping it?

[@indraking1878]

Good tutorial dude, thanks a lot.. and I shud do more practice to get this wheelie trick :)

[@DailyMTBRider]

Practice is all you need dude!

[@gurmanediting6919]

Thx bro it was really helpful

[@kaneater1]

I like ur 5th tip

[@innasiammalamalraj3504]

I will try it

[@DailyMTBRider]

Good luck, let me know how it goes!

[@jonnaormsby9340]

nice I wish I can be like you

[@DailyMTBRider]

Practice makes perfect Jonna!

[@flexmarchetti]

Great tips

[@seattlevkk]

Excellent video, thanks for posting.

[@christinawilson4867]

nice dual suspension

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks man, I absolutely love it!

[@viseursopy9518]

What is best gear for 2, 8?

[@jaakko200987654321]

yaaas new video!!! happy new year!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thank Jaakko - happy new year to you too!

[@GaboxXp]

Thanks man, i like your video

[@refaiabdeen2142]

Cheers Mate!

[@jadon_yx5845]

How do you get your wheel high enough? I can barely do it standing up

[@fameenahedayathullah6094]

Don't stand its much easier to wheelie while sitting trust me

[@souvlakaderos]

@@fameenahedayathullah6094 I agree

[@thecrazymanfromireland]

Fantastic video super tips ☺☺☺

[@iTzMxrio125]

The bike that i want to get has not preload lock for the rear suspension it will be harder but i dont really care if practice i could wheelie like my hard tail

[@braullotolentino27]

Nice tips mate I'm subscribing... Thanks

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thank you for the kind words and for subbing gouki27!

[@TVC3NTRAL]

I can’t also pedal while getting my wheel up even when In a good gear when I go to pedal it shoots out with no tension

[@aaronerskine3401]

thank you for the video

[@grinningduck7693]

Make a video about how to jump off of a ramp and how to keep level when you jump

[@Petro250]

Push down into the jump before you go off it and you wont go otb.

[@unanimousstunter5556]

I learnt from this clip

[@sambachelder1196]

Your a wizard harry

[@DailyMTBRider]

I wish! Just a wizard at wheelies 😂

[@tadaspocius2716]

I can get the front wheel up but because I’m small, when I lift it up I’m standing so it just goes back down

[@oscarjetson128]

I'm 52 years old and I am working on this!

[@ADL1337]

how is the wheelie progression going sir?

[@oscarjetson128]

@@ADL1337 It is still a "work in progress" but definitely huge gains have been made. I'm up to probably 20 -25 feet now.

[@martinchousa]

Great video, Good job

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thank Argento! That means a lot!

[@Jemboetz_kriboo]

Nice tutorial👍👍

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks Jemi, that means a lot!

[@32-ronittambe83]

Thanks bro for teaching👍

[@abhijithbalachandran9656]

Great by the way nice ride

[@witkidone]

Another gem breh!!!

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thanks so much!

[@GameplayerSolCley]

thanks

[@telesticwolf2760]

Me and my friend were out on our bikes and there is this hill and we thought we would bring our bikes up on the top and when I went down the hill I got nervous and pulled the brake too early and I ended up doing a little stoppie and the bike came sideways and I almost fell

[@Christal9740]

What bike that is?

[@adamlake9507]

Great vid

[@hshsrhhhs9185]

I can find my balance point but my wheel keeps falling down any suggestions?

[@Petro250]

Go behind your balance point.

[@mtbboy1993]

That's some great advice. well done. well explained. I wheelie with the saddle all the way up, it gives the best pedal stroke. I don't get why you would lower the saddle. I wheelie with the shock fully open, but I don't have the shock set up too soft, if the suspension is set up right it should nto cause issues. 4:40 I avoid doing the back twister, of course when you messed up you have to correct, but some use it to control the steering while wheeling, which is bad for the back. or their do a weird combination of steering with the handlebar leaning and twisting the back. one of the most common wrong techniques I see is pulling the bars up to chest level, and just sitting. but the most common I see is a rapid lift of the front wheel & other rapid movements.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Thank Johannes! I haven't seen another video to explained it like I do wheelies so I hope it helps people get better at them! Good to hear you agree with me, it means a lot!

[@mtbboy1993]

any reason you lower the saddle? I just don't get it, I keep it the same as for flat or climbing. lowering compromises the pedal stroke. but might help with the balance point on some bikes, but if so the bike is nto the rright ibke anyway.

[@DailyMTBRider]

To be honest, I usually wheelie with it fully up, but as I've taught people they all say they feel too far off the back. Dropping it an inch gives people comfort as they learn, keeps their wait low, and is easier to bail out of!

[@mtbboy1993]

the saddle position also plays a role, in this, I have to see a lot of kids riding with too short bikes, and the saddle all the way back to the bend in the rails, resulting in a bent saddle. I got every single thing set up perfectly for me, it helps alot for wheelies. wide bars for example, it not only gives you more stable steering and less armpump and overall control, but it makes a huge difference while wheeleing too, easier to steer and gives you much better balance.

[@300zxdriver]

Daily MTB Rider I think you meant weight,not wait. Sorry

[@CohenXtreme]

I’m 5’11’’ should I get 29 or 27 inch tires? Or doesn’t matter?

[@abduabdu5117]

It doesn't matter my friend, the important thing is that you can drive it

[@ruban21mcoc18]

Hii bro. I am practicing too. But I can't able to balance while doing wheelie. My handle bar is too high. Can I low my handle bar to do wheelie easily ??????.

[@avifdo1349]

I need help I have a gt avelancher 1.0 do that bike supposed to do whellie i cant go further wheeling just 1 or 2 meters i dont know how to brake please help me

[@DailyMTBRider]

Sounds like you need to practice braking and just practice away!

[@neemmol7734]

Do you pull the bars hard and get your back leaning back as well?

[@xMaxOut1]

Hi M.P.J this is max thanks for the tips

[@DailyMTBRider]

No problem Max, stoked to see you on here!

[@silviurobert7583]

Dude i watched this vid a few times already and i cant lift the feont wheel up just by standing i mean i can but not so much....and i tried lifting it up using all of your tips

[@DailyMTBRider]

Keep practicing man! The more you ride and try the more comfortable you'll get!

[@silviurobert7583]

Daily MTB Rider thanks maaan i wanted to come with an edit: after i wrote that comm, i got a bit angry but at the same time i git ambitioned and i managed to get like a 2m wheelie which im very proud of

[@christianbert9709]

Sprained my wrist when I fell while doing this, I can't really lock out my rear suspension and bike is rather small for me(it's a Walmart bike or something I got when I was 12 I'm 6' now) so I have to stand on pedals to pop my front wheel up enough. I'm also practicing in grass just for added protection even though it makes it harder being an uneven surface. Suggestions?

[@tracymeagan123]

Do u feather ur brake while wheeling or only when ur to far back ?

[@tommys2979]

So when you were showing the too high of a gear where the bike was shooting out from under you....well that seems to be an issue on my 29er scott aspect when im trying to wheelie. My gearing isnt too high but seems like when im trying to figure out where my balance point is the bike finds it easier to flip back before i even have time to try for my rear brake. Also the side to side balance seems to be almost impossible to achieve. If i can get the wheel up and start getting a couple cranks in ill end up falling sideways. Been practicing like crazy lately

[@Petro250]

Keep practicing and go to a harder gear.

[@novalmarketing]

i always do wheelies standing and i have no problems