Getting Into a Manual || MTB Skills: Practice Like a Pro #17

[@pinoylowbudgetproductions7290]

That last clip just "wowed" me.😲

[@Fluidride]

I was surprised too! I've practiced manuals in the past and watching youtube videos and was super defeated. Feels good to know it's actually possible! -Linnea

[@IcehawkSTI]

Great to see Jason in one of the videos. He was helping in a class I took with Simon and he's an awesome instructor! Moving forward on the bike before moving back is something I hadn't done before...hopefully it stops raining soon so I can try these tips out!

[@Fluidride]

We LOVE Jason, we're so grateful to have him on our team. This "moving forward" concept was the first thing to ever work for me. Winter is such a good time for wheelies and manuals... we'll all be out there chasing weather windows 🤪 -Linnea

[@benldr]

I've got to tell you something I JUST figured out! On my old 2009 Specialized Enduro Expert, I could wheelie with ease. However, with my new to me 2020 Kona Remote 160, I was struggling with wrist pain due to too much weight on the handlebars. Recently, I rotated the handlebars slightly forward for added height. This very small tweak almost entirely removed my wrist discomfort and significantly improved my ability to perform wheelies and manuals. While I'm not fully comfortable with manuals yet, I can once again wheelie as long as I want. I plan to test the adjustment on trails as well tomorrow because I feel like I couldn't stand up enough on the trails if that makes sense. I may still need further adjustments but it's a massive improvement when it comes to how easy it is to wheelie. It's not only easier to start a wheelie, it's also easier to keep it going. The same seems to apply for manuals. It's amazing how such a seemingly small change can make such a bid difference!

[@johnbravo7542]

The holy grail of mountain bike tricks

[@mannyfnsc29]

I can't manual well..but my name is Manuel. So I win.

[@pauljnicholls3929]

Wow, the bit at the end really surprised me. Very impressive. I am still struggling myself with any kind of manualling consistency. Well done you.

[@Fluidride]

Ah we can struggle together. That was the first time I ever got up to the balance point 😬. If you get out and practice, keep us posted how it goes! -Linnea

[@ogxr626]

Great video! I’ve been following every episode, and I noticed the improvement in the lighting and composition in this video. Kudos to the videographer 👌🏿🎥. Linnea is also the toughest human on two wheels. Congratulations on your recovery 😊!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for noticing the lighting and composition! We're stoked on it too! And thank you - the titanium rod was removed last week so it's officially healed 🥳 -Linnea

[@benldr]

This is a great title to the video. I clicked on it because it really describes the challenges of getting into a manual. I can wheelie great and even manual sitting down after I've started a wheelie but it's hard to get into one for me without a wheelie.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much for this comment - it made my day! It was hard to post this video because I felt like a failure not getting the manual, but that's real life, right?! Manuals are hard!! I'm not sure if you found this one, but I eventually got there with a lot (LOT) of practice. Hopefully this helps! -Linnea kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHa3Yaukg7Z_hpIsi=SSyRZLxyHPVE3HZV

[@benldr]

@@Fluidride Thanks, I'll check it out! And yes they are extremely difficult for me too. It takes the perfect amount of excertion to start one vs with a wheelie you can adjust your pedaling power to control the balance point of the wheelie. If you needle a greater angle for balance you pedal harder and if you need less you use the brake. You can even intentionally speed up and slow down. For turning you can use the handle bars to steer yourself wheeling and you can even make tighter turns by increasing the wheelie angle so that it is easier to make the bike take side to side inputs.

[@benldr]

I actually saw this video. I may need to revisit it along with the on whips. I need to practice some bar turns first though like you did in the video on whips. I also need to learn how to do whips without wrecking my rear wheel. I broke a bunch of spokes trying to learn on my old bike.

[@tenormenor1218]

That final clip itself was really cute like a kid showing off the results of her training lol 😂❤ but that final manual was on point lit 🔥🔥🔥

[@Fluidride]

Hahaha! I figured I had a long way to get to get into my first manual so I better get my butt out there and practice... but Jason's technique actually worked!! 🤣 -Linnea

[@tenormenor1218]

Definitely relate to that feeling of having a long way to go and get the manual dialed 😂 but you are a great rider and fast learner miss linnea so i guess you'll be rippin the trails with your manuals soon 😅 ride smart and keep shreddin, we all are cheering for your progress! 🤘🚵

[@Fluidride]

@@tenormenor1218 Thanks so much for your support! It goes a long way! Can't wait to dial it in - Linnea

[@Drforce2311]

Another great video. Good job Linnea.

[@Fluidride]

Stoked to hear this, and thanks for watching! -Linnea

[@BoonMountainBike]

I have not heard about moving knees forward back ward. Makes more sense to me how the bike moves up and down for balance. Thank you and looking forward for more videos from you guys. Going to practice this today. Stay Safe and Keep on Riding.

[@Fluidride]

So rad Bo! Let us know how your practice goes! -Linnea

[@newzealandsgreatoutdoor8829]

You guys amazing.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@FifeFlow]

Soon Linnea will be a manual machine! WTG!

[@Fluidride]

Got a ways to go... but making progress. You make it look easy! -Linnea

[@JvMTB]

Awesome progress! A lot lot better than your 1st few tries at the beginning. 🤙

[@Fluidride]

Thanks Jv! Honestly I was stuck in that stage for such a long time... finally some hope 🤣 -Linnea

[@JvMTB]

@@Fluidride same here lol will also post my progress on my channel soon. Your videos are a lot of help! Keep em coming 😊

[@gr637]

Thank you for another great video. It would be helpful if Linnea shared her thoughts on what advice/action she found particularly helpful to manual like at the end of the video. I think that the advice could be helpful and encouraging particularly for smaller people such as myself, who seem to struggle more with manuals.

[@Fluidride]

It's great having some smaller-rider company on here! It's definitely a different game if you're smaller. Less weight, less leverage... we have to have perfect technique and then some. The thing that helped me when I went to practice was simply coming forward more before I shifted back. I feel like I'm doing the same motions and getting different results right now, so I haven't quite pinpointed what it is. I think there's a timing element with my upper body where I'm losing power. Also I really hesitate to drop my heels and that will make a HUGE difference once I stop fighting the bike 🤣 Can't wait to get out and practice and share what's actually successful for making these consistent! -Linnea

[@gr637]

@@Fluidride Hi Linnea, thank you for your advice. Yes, it makes sense if I move a bit more forward and swing back as you suggest, as this would add more momentum. I’ll try your tip. And yes...I guess that my heels could get a bit lower too; I think that there’s a bit of a mental barrier when it comes to move backwards to the balance point...I’ll let you know how it goes. Grazie! Gaetano

[@Fluidride]

@@gr637 Awesome let us know how your practice goes!! I'll keep you posted if I have any more breakthroughs as I spend more time on it... Hopeful 🤞 -Linnea

[@gr637]

@@Fluidride Thank you Linnea, if you could share more tips as you develop your manuals, that would be great. Gaetano

[@oliverbourne9599]

Sweet .... I'll give a think to how far forward I come to create the leverage 'force' before sliding backwards. Having said that, I've got 454mm chainstays on a 1278mm wheelbase, so I'm not holding my breath about getting to the point where I can manual longer right through the car park 😄😄😄

[@Fluidride]

Well hopefully we can help you crack that code!! There must be a way 🤔 -Linnea

[@oliverbourne9599]

@@Fluidride My bike is just long LInnea, so that unfortunately makes manuals harder than normal

[@pauloutdoors76]

hmm moving forward.... getting the bike out again tomorrow!

[@TheGeneralPractition]

Was this recorded at Duthie about a month ago? I think I was there riding while you filmed this

[@frugalfirehd7119]

As well as the great manual skills I notice new hair too ehh. Looks v. nice! 👍

[@Fluidride]

🥳 🥳 🥳 oh my gosh thank you for noticing the hair! How do people not see the balayage. 🤣 -Linnea

[@mannyfnsc29]

Linnea, I'm wondering how much more difficult the manual will be once you're on the 29er. It'd be cool to see this revisited at that point. That ending surprised me too.. awesome work 🤟

[@Fluidride]

This is such a great question! I'm curious to see as well. I've played around on friends' 29ers and they actually seemed easier than my bike, but could be a setup thing 🤔. Thanks for all your support! -Linnea

[@mattschirle]

I feel like being short makes it way harder to get into the balance point. At 3:20 it looks like Linnea has the technique right, but even after throwing just about everything she's got into, she's still barely getting the front wheel up. Contrast that with Jason at 3:47. He barely gets forward or low before just casually shifting back and the front end pops right up like it's nothing.

[@Fluidride]

Totally true. Leg length is a factor in getting the hips back for sure.

[@mannyfnsc29]

@@Fluidride So I'm guessing you wouldn't teach this skill to midgets.

[@Fluidride]

Yes it requires a lot more precision and effort for sure. I’m 5’3 and on the short side, even for a small frame. Honestly I’ve worked on manuals in the past, watched plenty of KZbin videos, and felt pretty defeated for the last year 😬 This was my first glimpse of hope! The guys that are 6ft+ seem to get away with a much more minimal hip shift. But at least I know it’s possible now 😅 -Linnea

[@tagzedawg]

For a shorter person, the balance point is higher, because you can't get as far back. That makes it more difficult.

[@ALPapawisTV]

Love watching...im gonna practice it.. After practice: Me: cannot work..injured.

[@matgag8849]

the heels, it's all in the heels

[@Fluidride]

Yes dropping heels makes a huge difference! I find it really difficult to actually do consistently... more practice to come 🤪 -Linnea

[@ArmTheCreative]

Hey Family!!! What is FLUIDRIDE'S take on full-face helmets vs regular helmets? I finally ditched my full face after a year and a half and Im loving the more focused feeling on trail riding. I live in Florida, so Im not bombing no downhills. =-)

[@DirtyPandaMTB]

Like everyone else said hahaha the last bit!! 🔥🔥🔥 Good progress! Man i need way more practice. What do you guys think of building a manual machine? Is it worth the effort to make one to help you get started?

[@DirtyPandaMTB]

@J. Gainey awsome! Thanks for the tips man! It's a scary feeling looking for that balance point lol

[@Mububban23]

Learn on grass not tarmac so if you come off it's slightly softer, might help the mental aspect of the fear of looping out

[@DirtyPandaMTB]

@@Mububban23 also an awsome tip cheers mate!

[@AppleJack76]

If you ride a unicycle, does that mean you manual infinitely?

[@joshboost6316]

Not really, manuals u dont pedal. If anything u do infinite wheelies 🤙

[@mike_rides_mtb02]

After years of practicing manuels.... i quit with 39 years 🤦‍♂️🤣😄

[@Fluidride]

🤣 hahaha well that's persistence! I think year 40 is going to be the one though! If I get any miraculous breakthrough tips, I will certainly share them. -Linnea

[@reneekayden330]

I'm Single 😍😥

[@gr637]

But the question is, can you manual?

[@Fluidride]

@@gr637 🤣🤣 hahahaha