How To Build A Mountain Bike Mini Kicker | Blake Builds A Portable Wooden Jump

Building this simple jump will let you take your bike anywhere to practise tricks and skills. It’s easy to build and transport, and will allow you to session fun areas in the woods, the street or anywhere! You don’t need a bike park or trail centre to get some air! You’re only limited by your imagination. Let Blake show you how he built his 🛠
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When using power tools of any kind we advise you to exercise caution and use the appropriate safety gear⚠️
You will need:
Power drill
Hand saw and or a jigsaw (Only if you have parental guidance)
Tape Measure
Pencil
Straight edge (Right angle rule)
Eye safety goggles
2 lengths of 2x1
A sheet of 18mm plywood
A sheet of 9mm plywood
Lots of screws
A bendy length of wood
Paint (optional)
A GMBN sticker
Remember to take your time when screwing the struts into the side boards, and carefully line them up with the curve. It’s also just as important to avoid rushing screwing down the final 9mm ply onto the frame.
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[@gmbn]

Let us know what Blake should build next 👇

[@georgeramsden5308]

Global Mountain Bike Network a bike

[@youngios4727]

Build a *BIG* DIRT jump....!

[@gmbn]

Hopefully Doddy will be doing just that on the Tech channel soon

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Why is GMBN the BEST KZbin CHANNEL ON KZbin EVER? Because of videos like this! Awsome video as usual GMBN:) I NEED TO MAKE ON OF THESE! Thank you GMBN,your awsome!!!!

[@marc-antoinelessard2220]

Global Mountain Bike Network a skinny line to practice skinnys

[@T4TipsGuides]

I think we need a dedicated "Blake Builds" channel.

[@AlexisPatrickLozare]

A series would do, I don't want to have to subscribe to 'another' MTB channel.

[@ToppyJones]

@@AlexisPatrickLozare agreed. A series would be better than another channel

[@chrisgenovese8188]

I wonder if this was THE comment that pushed them to do an actual "Blake Builds" segment?! anyway, wish fulfilled.

[@SmokinMesa]

School holidays?! I'm 39 mate and I want one! 😂

[@thechaosengine3020]

I'm 40 and only have a week and a half left of my school holidays :( And my son wants one! He defo wants one!!!

[@blameitonben]

Build it for "your kids".

[@ignae]

Also 39 and will build one

[@gvdz3395]

Ok Boomers I’m 38 and I’m building one but not this big lol

[@pic18f452]

35 and building one now.

[@TriRussell1]

“There’s going to be some cracking noise... but that’s okay.” That is the same thing I say about my joints at my age!

[@zenotuuc]

Oh god

[@jinavl]

we used to submerge wood in water to get the correct bend...works awesome

[@connormcguire8439]

yesh

[@Victor_v68]

What size ply did you get

[@RobbyNowell]

You can also get a little bit of a bend in plywood by laying it on grass for several hours on a sunny day. One side will absorb moisture causing it to curve. It works better on thinner plywood of course.

[@Jbraidon]

Blake should build a wooden berm or a skinny or a teeter totter

[@Mububban23]

I made a DIY teeter totter video on my channel, easy as and my son and I have lots of fun on it :-)

[@DroneConflict]

Some notes for US builders: the sticks are 1x3s in 8ft length, the ply is one piece of 3/8" ply (OSB i think will be your cheapest option) and the top piece is 3/16" (looks like lauan ply), both 2' x 4'

[@kidd_jeff]

Thank you I needed this

[@yuhyuh7652]

Thank you so much! Helped me a lot.

[@jamesdempster3842]

I'm building one of these while in quarantine

[@calebroe8990]

Same just did

[@mathew_chank]

James Dempster I made it last month

[@heisenberg5373]

Me too

[@popbottles229]

Just made a table top it’s so great

[@andrewkelly7882]

yessir

[@TheHincek]

Well done "Blake's bike hacks", you deserved a taco :)

[@badandwrong3383]

TheHincek They are both small dudes, they like jumping and tricks, both are flats4life and both are handy with tools.

[@Sam-tf3br]

Bad And Wrong pretty accurate and perfect mix because Seth is a little bit bigger and Blake is skinny

[@danejones9189]

Love the new Blake builds series

[@gmbn]

Thanks Penta we do too

[@RyBsOn888]

Let Blake build his own DH track! :D ( Yes I know it will take some time, but maybe one part at a time, some jumps, doubles, drops, rock garden, curved turns etc)

[@hamishhaszeldine7334]

When bending the plywood you could also spray it with water and slowly apply weight

[@ethan3049]

If you soak it in boiling water it's really flexible

[@jeffriechel]

I like how Blake mixes inches and millimeters. Consistency dude!

[@parttimedogfish]

@ 15:00 Blake showing off that he can fakie now!

[@greasybunz4169]

I love that my dad has all this stuff at hand and me and him can do this on the spot instead of weeks of planning😃

[@brantleyc_3493]

Get some mini rockers and play a game of bike!👌🏽

[@lb6960]

Brantley C_ 34 yessss I want to see that

[@k1ng617]

Love how Blake's "test" would be my best jump ever lol. Thanks for this!

[@parttimedogfish]

Same.

[@bertrandolf9733]

Hey :) If the long side of the rectangle makes the ramp bit and the very diagonal as the ground side then you already have your setback of the top lip for loading stability. You then can use a smaller piece to start or build a bigger ramp but anyways have less rest pieces and cut work. If your jigsaw tears the wood some painter crepe can help with that. TY for the vid i will build one with my niece. Cheers from Freiburg/GER :)

[@alpha-go1nw]

Im scared when Blake holds the choppa 😂😂😂

[@unzulaessig]

XD

[@richiem8633]

Made one of these ages ago but never thought to use it for step ups thanks for the idea. Oh and wetting the top piece of timber help heaps for bending and stops that cracking.

[@CraigLondon]

That's some fat 2x1 fella ,looks more like 3x2 .Nice little ramp though :D

[@arjunsokhi3677]

I’m taking it that it would be mega floppy using 2x1’s

[@frankthetankricard]

Good job building this, turned out awesome! People already told you about soaking the plywood in water and I thought I'd give you another tip for longevity. It's a good idea to use some sort of outdoor coating on the wood to seal it from moisture like wipe on polyurethane or some kind of exterior wood stain. Spray paint won't really do much in that regard. Also, gluing sandpaper or skateboard grip tape on the surface adds grip and even more style to it.

[@fritzrich666]

Had all the materials around the house, followed the exact build and this kicker is epic! Took me an hour. So worth it.

[@Victor_v68]

Does it work with 29 inch tires

[@fritzrich666]

I’m hitting it on a surron, it should work fine

[@Victor_v68]

@@fritzrich666 thx!

[@grandad8753]

Just built this for my grandson he loves it 👍 thanks excellent video

[@masonbamford5666]

When your putting on the 9 inch ply you can wet it so it bends easier

[@Ricochetmex]

Blake, I love you ❤️ Always inspiring to ride!

[@prithviraj7142]

Made one over the summer holidays and it works great!!

[@nathanstahl4066]

My dad and I just built two of these. They’re super fun to ride on. Today all my friends came over and they all said they wanted one. Keep up the great work 👊🤘👍

[@Justkeepshredding]

Wow, Blake that was an amazing backflip! I loved the car park drop over the rails. And it looked like a well thought up kicker.

[@TheAngryHusky]

Holy 1991 tight rolled shorts batman!

[@petertist1920]

@Blake: i just built one myself according to your guidance. just awesome. highly appreciated. greetings from austria!!

[@crispypotato4352]

i'm gonna get into some gear *puts on helmet* 😂

[@YavorM-Yash]

And knee pads. ;)

[@blackhawk65589]

and pants

[@warrenmaes-maninger4232]

Crispy Potato 435 and unders

[@rocutler1477]

Built one with my lad. Can’t wait to use it.

[@jamieskorczewski4039]

Made one of these following your directions for the kids in our apartment complex..... and a landing ramp. Its brought smiles to their faces to tool around on these while all the trails and parks are closed.

[@gmbn]

Great work Jamie!

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

Building this with my boy in lockdown. THANK YOU 🙏 Enjoying educating him on the importance of planning and the cornerstone of any project: “measure twice cut once principle” perfectly illustrated by you dood 👍😉

[@bobtaco99]

Blake bouta build a friggin house next

[@jamble7k]

GCN ... global carpentry network?

[@bobtaco99]

jamble7k better than the other gcn

[@yesmannoman454]

jamble7k what about BBBB-bike builds by blake

[@Sam-tf3br]

jamble7k lol I'm dying for real that was amazing

[@Sam-tf3br]

yesman noman454 maybe BBBBB- Best bike builds by blake

[@roslikhair2396]

Beautiful chirping👍👍💯🏅🚴

[@shaggie36]

Nice little kicker. I'm a carpenter for a living and built one for my son last year. Great for practicing in the garden. Would recommend to anyone who wants to progress. Top vid

[@duffymoon5912]

Brilliant. Project for me and the kids this weekend!

[@gmbn]

Let us know how it goes!

[@116fletch]

It’s nearly Christmas 2021 I’m going to build my 11yr old son one (for me of course) 😄 nice one Blake

[@markwithington4727]

Thanks Blake - your instructions were bang on (even for a total novice). My youngest & I knocked one up in a few hours today & he's now sending it!

[@AnakkiDan]

I have 2 of these but they are built a bit more differently That stuff is fun

[@FDB77]

I also have two that are built differently!

[@AnakkiDan]

FDB 7 nice hehe!

[@OPXPM]

my friend has the same

[@J.A.Rudolph]

Awesome, but little Hack, if you want to bend plywood, you could put it into a bathtub with hot water and wait one hour or so, than you can bend it more easily. Guitarbuilders or boatbuilders work with Steam. Best regards from switzerland. Thanks for your awesome and inspiring Content.

[@alexanderdyer9143]

Wish I had one of these bad boys as a kid, many days building ramps with bricks and whatever wood could find in the street. Great build.

[@Charlie-cd8kg]

Thank you that is very helpful I am really excited to try it

[@trickshotguys482]

That was Awesome

[@mauropizurnia3289]

Build a bike repair stand for the next one plz

[@valeccylinder8703]

this si my top gmbn presenter

[@mtblake4591]

My names Blake too and I made this today it took me about 2-3 hours and was pretty easy. Super easy and durable. For all those Americans out there the 18mm plank and 9mm plank is 2x4 feet.👍

[@fchacla]

Thank you Blake!. I needed that information. What about those 2 lengths of 2x1?, I think they are 4 x 2 inches, aren't they?.

[@WhatTheSkara]

Great "little" ramp! not really portable imo due to its size, but nice to have in the car along with the bike! Just a couple of things to make it less a hassle to build: 1) drill pilot holes before inserting screws, it prevents the wood from cracking, especially cheap, low quality hardware store wood 2) instead of a single sheet of thick plywood i'd use 2 or more thinner sheets, that's for 2 main reasons: - less risk of cracking when screwing it in - you can soak those sheets in water and make them even better to bend and work with (leave them in water for a day and they should be good) also, as you already said, cover that hole with a sheet of plywood, not only for aesthetics, but to make the ramp more durable and stable (it adds a lot of rigidity to the whole structure)... OCD tip: when cutting the first side, don't be extremely precise, just leave some (5 mils to 1cm) excess.. then pair the boards with some clamps and make an accurate 2nd cut, that way, if everything's lined up, you'll have 2 absolutely identical side walls :) i'll probably go to the hardware store and buy some wood now :P

[@tobiasgeist6787]

Nice little ramp! I build two of them 3 weeks ago. 12 and 15 inches high to get some airtime with my bmx

[@howardthealien2905]

how much did it cost?

[@Viellgas89]

Really appreciate your video! Nice job! Im a Swedish carpenter, and really enjoyed watching your skills building that ramp, I'm SOOO gonna build one for myself this weekend and practice my jumps! Awesome duds!!!

[@EDCFitnessLoop]

Best line in the vide is “I’m pretty chuffed with that”. Never hear that over here in Canada. Thanks for the video. Have just bought all the material to build one myself.

[@TekDristan]

Mini kicker back flip secured the "like". Nice little ramp. I am going to build one for my nephew.

[@Victor_v68]

Turned out bigger than expected. I love ittt

[@foyforehand5057]

Love your enthusiasm, Blake. It’s like this is the first kicker you’ve ever made.

[@strengthfactoryaustralia3301]

We just made one of these mini kickers today and it's perfect. Thanks.

[@goalie_1bulls]

It’s awesome

[@user-me7pv3qf6g]

sick this kicker are so nice than you can do all the tricks on it

[@weedaviec]

Great video! Mini mini kicker will be built for my 4.5 year old using your advice.

[@ethan_]

just built one today using this video! had the same reaction after the first jump off it haha it's sick

[@thebrosrestaurantreviews9968]

Gmbn made me love mtb

[@steveusher779]

Love this, my 8 year old and I watched this while in Saalbach last week, just finished making it and of to the park to see how it rides,,☺☺

[@joej2409]

Fantastic.. I'll be making one of those...

[@paulytran]

Came here after seeing some of the mini kicker sessions! Design input, maybe drill some holes in the bottom corner strut to make some room for some tent stakes! Sure beats having your buds having your buds sit in it so they can film some sweet footage of you sending it!

[@kikiprasetyo4520]

Thanks for tutorial

[@chm1ata]

Tip to put on the top, soak it with water while screwing it on. By doing that it will become more flexible 👍 Nice vid Blake

[@gregnorth3233]

This kicker rocks Blake, certainly beats the short planks on bricks I used to wipe out on as a kid!

[@controller-man-dan5676]

That bike is a thing of beauty def my dream bike

[@abhinavbhatt]

Just love the way this video has been shot and edited. Great job, Blake.

[@luckymansogo]

Just built my own today. Testing it out tomorrow so hyped

[@Kapi.23]

you need a couple of vertical beams men! just to make sure the ramp would last a long time

[@Arrmawicked]

That's it I'm making one.

[@Jen-cz6yj]

Such a helpful vid and I built one just form the vid. 💪💫

[@979mkillnrideaway6]

blake ur da best andbmartin for me bcz u are joiking and gud at biking

[@allsic]

I made one today, same measurements but without the 8" hang over at the back... no issues works just fine..

[@sammchale5909]

I found this really helpfull. I'm building a mini kicker and the landing is going to be dirt, so I'm exited to build it but I'm just looking on these sort of channels and videos to get the measurements of how wide, high and how long so thanks

[@SlingingLead]

From years of skateboarding on ramps, I would suggest that you definitely need a diagonal crossbrace to shore up this ramp to eliminate any sort of flex. It will also make the ramp last much longer. Great video Blake!

[@georgeakin9312]

Blake, Take some wood glue and put on the cross supports under the 9 mil board. It will continue to hold when the screws start to loose their hold. Just a thought

[@williamdeming853]

Nice Blake! Can see you have some woodworking skills. Was really evident on you manual machine. 🍻👍👌

[@grega-bite3247]

Great jump. I have learned a lot of tricks on it

[@kapbike7244]

time to build one!!!! im excitedddd/lets do it!!!! thanks.

[@austinmurphy]

Just finished my 2nd kicker!

[@thomasb1205]

Excellent video and instructions, build this ramp for my rc cars and it's great!

[@RHYSBURLTON]

Quarantine challenge can’t wait to try build my own!

[@gmbn]

Do it Rhys!

[@RHYSBURLTON]

Global Mountain Bike Network kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5zFin-MntN9rK8 My build

[@evanbarnes9984]

You should get together with Seth's Bike Hacks for some mini kicker madness! Also kids can totally use the power tools, teaching them to do so is my actual job. Just a couple months ago I helped two 12 year old girls build a tiny home, for example.

[@jackadler5941]

Blake you are a sick builder. Harry Main should take lessons from you.

[@ASI4N_W1NG_]

You ‘re my favourite from gmbn

[@proshopcuber121]

I definetly love it.I am definetly gonna build one

[@LECMTB]

I really want to build one of these to practice my jumping technique on :D

[@mattg2935]

Hey Blake!! My kid and I just built one to your specifications, it works great! Thanks for the build mate. Matt Stillwater, MN USA

[@Haolelife]

Dope shit bro. Ima build one w my son this weekend

[@ridingwiththereids]

hahaha, that thing is awesome. It would be nice to have something like that around the house, little more permanent. But for taking out and about, and throwing around down on the ground I think I'd want a plastic molded one. Wouldn't feel as bad throwing that down and around, on the ground. lol

[@gmbn]

Plastic would be cool too, but more expensive perhaps?

[@ridingwiththereids]

Global Mountain Bike Network I agree. Plus it wouldn't be home made. It would be Amazon made. Lol. Not quite the same. Guess if I planned on a ton of careless people potentially hitting it, I'd order a plastic one. If it was just for me, I'd build exactly what Blake did. And I think that's my plan for this coming weekend 😁👍 Thank you for the idea!!

[@santosfernandez7304]

I have to learn to jump! That looks so fun

[@lennibike5277]

Just built one. Awsome. Thanks the inspiration.🚵🏼‍♂️👏

[@AdyDelaney2222]

Just sent this to my 12 yr old son. Thanks

[@SnowBatman]

built a manual trainer, this is an awesome series, very happy I found this channel

[@samwilson135]

Blakes the best presenter by far

[@darkhearteddog]

Blake!!! you are going to kill us with flips

[@Julian_PC]

it looks perfect for me!!!!! I loved the back flip Blake, from Julian