HOW TO MANUAL THE RIGHT WAY ON ANY BIKE!

In todays video you will be learning how to manual. These techniques are good for any bike to manual on. You will learn how to position your body for the best balance as well as how to turn in a manual. Be sure to comment below with any issues you're having and ill try to get to them. Make sure you subscribe for more videos like this daily and to keep up to date on the giveaways I'm doing.Thanks for the support!
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[@bengrim420]

I'm not here to learn to manual. I don't even own a bike. I just like BMX and bikes and your content. Thanks for the entertainment sir! Btw... do a how to for 1440 quad whip triple flip x-up landers... ;)

[@Rahziel420]

"And teach you how to keep it up longer." - Fede

[@General_Loco]

the over 50 bmx riders probably need advice on keeping it up :D

[@Rahziel420]

@@General_Loco no need to disrespect Dennis McCoy! At 52 he'll whoop all our asses

[@danielstone9978]

@@Rahziel420 not sure I would like Dennis McCoy keeping it up my ass

[@General_Loco]

@@Rahziel420 don't include us in your weirdo fantasies

[@somebody4865]

I have problems almost looping out and then overcompensating and puting my front end down

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

I am 48, an i am going to do this. Thank you for sharing.

[@s4nm4n97]

45 year old youngster that used to ride BMX back in the day. Had a GT Pro Performer with the awesome bent downtube. Love watching you young guys killin it. Would love to get back in shape and get back in the game. Keep up the great vids brother. Love all of them

[@mr.jscomicscollectibles8872]

About time a channel with no nonsense and freaking amazing visuals to go along with it. Now Time to strap the helmet on and go put this info to use!

[@devinlink3358]

A how to air out a quarter would be appreciated!

[@leonbrowne2682]

This gives me a clear understanding of the techniques to use, thank you

[@allwynxavier-]

THAT DRONE IS SICK!!! btw, I was just on one of scottys manual challenges , and the comments are like 'where's fede when you need him' haha. You got this no problem dude. Cheers.

[@jeffreyreichel4950]

Thanks so much have been really struggling with manuals and this really helped

[@accusynca]

Man I wish there was a tutorial like this back when I rode. All I had was a bmxplus mag Haha. That drone is nuts too!

[@MikeFede]

RIP bmx plus ! Thanks man!!

[@Mediocre00Rebel]

The first person angle is really helpful

[@1uniqueislander968]

Great videos Mike👍👍 Your a natural when It comes to teaching and your riding skills are awesome.

[@usmcjaydog]

Mike, you make great videos.. I am learning to manual and I think this video hits what I am missing when trying to manual. Thanks Mike!

[@bcrampes7781]

Best how to videos I've seen. Great explanations and camera angles!! 👍

[@Goowy1991]

Helped a lot those techniques, and a awesome ride too man loving the videos good to see something different

[@b1abrams]

One of the more detailed manual videos I’ve seen. Well done!

[@fishinwithgriff8677]

Thank You!! After watching, I feel like I'm going to finally get them down, at 38 years old.

[@plussizeriderlifeshardbike9318]

I'll be 38 next month, how far along in bmx are you

[@fishinwithgriff8677]

@@plussizeriderlifeshardbike9318 not very far, at all. A pretty nasty ankle surgery set me back quite a bit. I mostly just kind of flow around and look for smooth transitions now. I live near Mike, so there are plenty of good spots around that work for me.

[@mikehagen3785]

47, I had great progress last year, and this year I suck... I'm hoping a couple of things Mike pointed out here will help me regain what I forgot...

[@UenoLocker54]

How is it going 3 months later?

[@budyeddi5814]

Haven't had a bmx bike in nearly 20 years. Got another last week 😂

[@mrnom9810]

I know this is old ish but i found your channel earlier today and you are definitely my favorite youtuber. You should be bigger then you are(famewise). Your videos are so in depth and helpful. Ive seen so many videos on bmx but none help as much as yours do. I havent been able to ride my bike in about a week do to repairs and im excited to see what ive learned. Thank you

[@funky.ass.breakz4473]

Nice! I've watched so many manual tutorials.... Still haven't gotten them down. Tons of good tips here tho, much appreciated bro!

[@chrisevans6494]

This video helped me alot thanks brother

[@xmlndsetx282]

great stuff mike

[@disturbedmonkey]

How to foot jam and some foot jam variations would be so helpful. Definitely love to see more about that drone, footage was so sick!

[@silver.na6]

yes i agree

[@b1abrams]

Foot jam would be cool, I agree!

[@bazookafinatic9095]

I learn footjamming by going on my road and going up and down getting moderate speed and jumping on my front wheel and balancing. Foot jams are also the first trick I ever learned.

[@michaelsanchez486]

How to foot jam: Don’t be sacred to lean foward and if you are lean back as far as u can when u feel like falling . Also when ur going go medium speed jam ur foot and lean foward and bend ur legs as much as u can leaning foward and boom

[@eugenerobson7333]

Love these how to’s. ✌️

[@mattpelon7182]

Awesome videos Mike 👍👍👍🤙

[@talynluzier6401]

This was such a good video! I wish I had this video when I learned Manuel’s!👌🤘

[@christiandoherty3967]

Thanks so much!

[@TyTango]

I had just found you as a Recommendation. Glad I did! Awesome videos man! That drone is so awesome I'm gonna have to check into getting one for me for Motocross and bmx lol. Keep up the awesome content! Subscribed!

[@MikeFede]

Thanks man!! Yea I’ll be posting more about the new drone they are releasing soon so hold off on any. Thanks for the support! I’ll be hitting some mx stuff soon🤙🏽

[@collin1253]

Next level channel interaction go Mike 🤘😎

[@kevincaampued5654]

Complete package of Manual tutorials

[@alexchristiebmx3940]

You absolute legend!! Rating all these videos lad! Proper helpful! And always good to watch riding like this! Keep it up man 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MikeFede]

Alexchristiebmx thanks so much! Keep shredding G!🤙🏽

[@alexchristiebmx3940]

Mike Fede cheers man appreciate it!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ta420nk5]

Drone is pretty sick.. great vid as always

[@TheLonelyChicken]

This is neat and will help big time

[@stevenroark6727]

I had no idea u steer a manual with your legs this was really informative

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

Great video! That drone though! 😎

[@aaronashcraft5052]

That black and red color scheme is really nice!

[@db2417]

That follow drone is wicked

[@bubbazenetti5169]

Nice! Drone was neat

[@collin1253]

That drone is impressive

[@duneman7583]

Thanks fede hope this will help me and I can't wait for that giveaway

[@hectorhernandez459]

Good explanation bro

[@TrevorLazar]

Great video Fede ! So stoked to try to learn manuals again once I get back on my bike !

[@MikeFede]

Trevor Lazar thanks!!! Hell yea! You got it🤙🏽

[@TrevorLazar]

Mike Fede thanks man !!!

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

YES to helmets! Glad you remind everyone! Always love your drone following. I NEED that pink bike! My fave color! But I NEVER win anything... Just how it is for me. 😂

[@jimblake1584]

First try Fede!! I knew you had that whole parking lot on the first try bro!

[@MrScruffybird]

This guy is cool!

[@budyeddi5814]

That last manny was s i c k! *SUBSCRIBED*

[@claytoncraven7844]

Yes please,the drone rocks,some bike control exercises would be good to bro.

[@dragonflyBMX]

Whip master's a manual master too!

[@beverett6256]

nice job, good work on "keeping it up!" :-)

[@therekindledrider8933]

the drone is dope

[@bobhawke1321]

I think a front/back flip and variations would be a cool how-to video

[@roelsmasterpiece9986]

Cool bmx content and unique field of view.

[@beniboy4469]

Love the content though brother

[@georgegividen]

Quality.

[@bobjalockowitz1568]

I just bought a bike so this video was perfect. *Content idea* A series of videos on BMX 101. - explain bike geometry in detail (including how sizes/combinations of all the parts impact overall feel/control of the bike) - maintaining your bike - how-to's and ideas on things to ride while cruising town. Etc. I'm soaking in as much info as I can. Any help is appreciated. Take care Mike..

[@benspong2125]

Another amazing vid. Also I really wanna win that damn bike now that I just realised it’s lhd 😍 You defo have that first try. Drone footage was fab.

[@williammoore543]

GREAT TIPS, YOU SHOULD COME DOWN TO NC SOMETIME!

[@MikeFede]

Thanks!! What part?

[@williammoore543]

@@MikeFede Raleigh Area!

[@VAustin89]

already know how to manual, but additional knowledge doesn't hurt..

[@mattcrisci4507]

Fede for some reason this video never showed up on my KZbin or notification til the day after and I’ve been a subscriber with notifications on since the beginning just thought I would let you know, awesome video though

[@MikeFede]

Oh! Sometimes KZbin is weird like that. I appreciate the info and support bro! 🙌🏽

[@jay184]

Can you make a how to properly do a 180 disaster/ghost feeble to 180

[@jamorini]

That drone you have makes the scariest freaking noise ever!

[@drthmrl1]

Nice. Can you leave a link for the drone?

[@maddblakey]

The hop at the end was showing off lol

[@grantxd5195]

you’re underrated man

[@MikeFede]

Damn thanks man!! I love making videos. It’s all still new to me but we’ll get there. Thanks bro!

[@grantxd5195]

Mike Fede you’re welcome, you deserve it

[@Nik-ok9nu]

@Mike Fede I can wheelie hundreds of feet on my mountain bike. Can't wheelie a BMX or my dirt jump bike for nothin. So, I've been working on manuals on my DJ bike, for pump tracks. How much do you use your rear brake in a manual? Seems like not at all! I use my rear brake a TON in wheelies,to not go too far past balance point. I've been using my rear brake in manuals, but seems counter-productive for use on a pump track. So, are you not touching your brakes in a manual? I think that Im going wrong with using my brake to control the attitude of my bike. Its all in shifting my weight, right? Thanks for the videos! They're great!

[@matthitch6551]

Get into that balance point lock in

[@beniboy4469]

I need a good bike Fede!

[@bikechannel4931]

Hi Mike! Does sprocket size gearing, tire size etc. matter for manuals? If so what would be the perfect setup just for manuals?

[@allenrodriguez5642]

Fuck yeah your the man like always fede such a g

[@mikehagen3785]

Went from a 20.75 to to 21 tt and now I'm having a hard time sucking less at manuals... But I'm old and likely falling apart also. Lol... Couple good tips here that may help me regain the 3 parking stall long manuals I was pulling

[@General_Loco]

you found a camera to give away, nice!

[@dagamerz6938]

you should have a lot more subscribers

[@mrhughes5092]

I've watched a lot of 'how to air out' videos but they stop short of breaking down what's going on with where your weight should be, wheely hop or bunny hop etc. Could you do a multiple view of this perhaps? Just back after a month off from doing exactly what Matty did on the highest air comp at the incline club. Should I be pulling the bars to my hips?

[@newwave77]

Nice vid Mike! Couple questions what tire pressure and are your bars cut to a certian length?

[@MikeFede]

hans yolo thanks! Usually I run no less than 75 psi in the front and rear. Most sessions I run 90 psi in the rear and 80 in the front. It all depends on what I’m riding. I run my bars uncut at 30.

[@newwave77]

@@MikeFede thanks for the reply, i still remember the legendary scavenger hunt manny :P

[@ChimyFace456]

Hopefully this helps me

[@battleriflebeats]

I feel like I either loop out or don't pull up the bars enough. Any advice? I'm putting my weight over the back tire.

[@jasonmgavitt2357]

Rad video

[@Njjusjsj]

What is your Hub? The sound is really cool !

[@MikeFede]

I ride a profile elite ;-)

[@therealracks5409]

Nice video bro can Yu do a how to barspin please

[@MikeFede]

Thanks!! Yea I have one on my channel in the how to playlist. 🤙🏽

[@LilJohnB1]

What kind of drone is used for this video?

[@shaunbatke9515]

You should do a tutorial on how to disaster revert

[@iqbalbalan]

Hi Mike, I've been riding for quite a while and able to properly balance my manuals without feathering my brakes. But, everytime I manual I always go slower compared to my other friends who can keep manualing on a decent amount of speed. Do you have any tips for that?

[@dannynewman8715]

Did u go to west essex ?

[@brettschneider7416]

Sweet man i thinj you made alit of good points. For me i was wondering do you have to be on level land because my street has a bow to it for water runoff and i keep swerving to one side. I Will try to steer with knees like ur video suggest but was wondering why when i pull up its already leaning right although in focused on straight.

[@MikeFede]

Thanks!! Nah it can be up hill or down. Side slant will be harder. That might be one reason why it automatically turns. If not than it might be because you pull harder with that side of your body. I hope that helps! 🤙🏽

[@brettschneider7416]

@@MikeFede I try not to pull to hard to one side but I will drift over which almost makes me do G turns. But anyways You didnt mention hand placement... Is towards endcaps better middle better or closer to stem grip because i cant seem to LOCK INTO IT... I can do the fluke Manuel where ill cross half a ballcourt and then ill do like 6 where its just up down up down.frustrating ive practiced over a year riding back and forth on BMX to work and still can't nail one trick.

[@jeromemccall4450]

You should have talked about how your bike should be set up correctly. Like having your handle bars at the right height if you bar are to low you will be over the front end of the bike more which will be really hard to get ot up. And talk about rear tire placement.

[@MikeFede]

I thought about it but I figured that wasn’t as important of a factor. When I get on someone else’s bike I don’t make those adjustments, I compensate for the setup. All in all, I came to the conclusion that learning and adapting to what you ride and the surface is key. Thanks for the comment and the support 🤙🏽

[@lizard_media2019]

Any tips on people learning to jump ( ramps and transition)?

[@MikeFede]

That I’ll put on the list of videos. 👍🏼

[@silver.na6]

do a how to barspin and a how to 180 slider

[@MikeFede]

CHUBBY MAN I ha e a how to bar video on my channel playlist and you can get to it from the end cards of this video. Thanks and I’ll try to get to a slider video soon.

[@leesynkowski8686]

Do you recommend using the back break when learning to manual? I have been but my progress has been slow. Jumping of the back is good, but sometimes you get stuck on there and can't hop off in time, especially when fighting to balance.

[@MikeFede]

Maybe try to use no break for a while and focus on something in the distance to take the focus on pulling so hard. Keep trying. You got it! 🤙🏽

[@DevonDaggers]

I am on an MTB. I can manual about 100M but using my brake. Do you use your brake? I am wondering if I should try and learn without using my brake to control the backward motion. To try and get further.

[@sloppysmile7247]

everytime i manual, i always seem to fall to the left. is there anything i can do to combat this??

[@EyeamWill77]

Ur cassette is so loud lmao, I just bought a freecoaster and it’s coming in 2 days 😊

[@EpsteinNooseSolutions781]

Wish I woulda seen this 10 years ago when I was straight armin it. Could only make it like 6 of those parking spaces.

[@bababa9014]

Mike at the local school again

[@futurefarmer]

How to manual to 180 please!

[@darrelllockard2107]

Thanks Fede! I have a mental block when going into a manual I just automatically want to loop out or stiffen my arms out any suggestions

[@MikeFede]

Try to look at something in the distance and use your legs to pump. Pull a little less and keep trying. You got this! It just takes time.

[@darrelllockard2107]

Mike Fede thanks again Fede

[@tourettethomas]

Nice how to How much psi Do you Run?

[@MikeFede]

Thomas Schumacher thanks!! Depending on what I’m riding, but most sessions are 90 psi in the rear and 80 in the front. If I’m dropping off something I’ll lower the psi.

[@enronshu1974]

I'm old. Use to ride some, now my boys are into bmx and I'm back in big time. But I've been trying to learn to manual for a month now and cant get past 3 parking spots consistently. I'm shortish, not puppy arms short but 5' 7". Some tutorials says "arms straight" you say "bent." Slightly? Do you use more leg or arm to adjust? And I know, more practice. I'm frustrated. Like it isn't gonna be in my bag of tricks....

[@matthubbard904]

Mike Fede is there a certain way to have your cranks to do a manual ?

[@MikeFede]

Matt Hubbard just level like you’re coasting down the street.🤙🏽

[@matthubbard904]

Mike Fede ok ty bro I’ve been wanting to learn how to manual🤦‍♂️

[@petercrashmourikas8854]

but what do i do if my bike is too heavy

[@christiantabangay3202]

Its my 6th day tryong to peg manual and my knees are acking and my stem brocke and my handle bar keeps loosing

[@Create_o_raptor]

Is it possible that lighter guys have a higher center of gravity in manuals that heavier ones?? .. i used to be able to manual pretty low when i started but now i need to get to atleast 45° to get any sort of distance.. used to be 80kg when i started now I'm 50kg..

[@MikeFede]

Yea it might be possible. I think it’s all the same though. Try to focus on something in the distance and have the wheel like 1-1.5 feet off the ground.