How to wheelie any size big bmx bike

[@devinbyrnes8058]

I subscribe to a program at Ryan Leech Connection MTB course. They have a wheelie course, but I eventually ran into issues with my single speed u brake bike. The big tip I got from you is to feather or ride the brake while getting the wheel up. I was looping out on start because my rear brake was not strong enough to stop me from going over. Starting with the brake on was the ticket to getting up into the balance point without going over.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Boom! Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@tommybritton9273]

Thanks for the content issac, last night's interview was awesome.. I'm still saving and looking for my first big bike 👍👍

[@BigBikeBMX]

Tommy Britton enjoy everything about getting it🤘

[@malinoisdogtraining3441]

I'm 63 and just bought a D blocks big ripper off ebay.21 model. I use to wheelie my 10 speed schwin varsity with the handlebars flipped up. If I can wheelie that,a ripper should be cake.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Enjoy the new bike🤘

[@ahendepe]

Dude keep me posted on your progress! I am pulling up a Throne Chad and I am 65 yo. I never wheelied when I was young because I had no balls.

[@malinoisdogtraining3441]

@Philip Henderson ya but now my balls are smaller and smarter. I looped it big time.i was using the handbrake but not enough. Didn't land on my feet like I did when younger. Got Ione foot down and the other leg was bent and folded.only thing that hurt was my leg and ankle. That spooked my confidence. So I'm going to lower the seat a bit and keep trying. I had my seat very high cause I have long legs.dont know if that will help a successful bail out and land on two feet.

[@ahendepe]

@@malinoisdogtraining3441 i spent a week practice looping out on soft grass. Both my brothers have snapped their quad muscles clean off the bone WALKING THEIR DOGS! I also stick with wheelie yoga. Which is warrior 1 with the back knee down and raising hands into the wheelie position because flexibility is key

[@malinoisdogtraining3441]

@@ahendepe thanks for the reply.can you explain the form/wheelie yoga please. Thank you.

[@user31556]

Woww I really wish I had a wheelie bike like yours. I wanna start learning how to wheelie but I need a bike😔

[@firedemon2166]

You don’t need a wheelie bike to wheelie

[@colinearle1172]

a normal walmart mountain bike is fine to wheelie

[@firedemon2166]

@@colinearle1172 It would be fine but not as easy to wheelie, it would easier to break, heavier, not as cool or good looking, and would be noticeable cheaper looking and feeling, but it still works but I wouldn’t really recommend Walmart bikes for anything besides cruising and riding around, between cheap and bad quality, and bad people putting them together, I wouldn’t put any big stress on besides riding and cruising, but it still does wheelie even though I would only recommend good bikes from online or at a bike shop.

[@lewokejames]

@@firedemon2166 a kid down the street from me all he has is a 26" mountain bike no more than a $200 bike and wheelies / combos / swerves - everything & literally leaves many of the wannabe kids (and I mean actual kids and adult kids lol) on their 1k+ bikes in awe with their jaws dropped .... He's had that bike for 3 years now cause it's all he can afford. I got him a used replacement mountain bike lockout fork for $60 off ebay about 6 mos. ago and thats the only replacement part he's had other than grips and 1 used set of maxxis hookworms he got a year ago.

[@firedemon2166]

@@lewokejames Like I said you can definitely wheelie almost any bike, a better bike just could make it easier, more fun, or just be a better looking bike in general

[@malinoisdogtraining3441]

Great content. What helmet are you wearing? Thanks

[@BigBikeBMX]

In this video I’m wearing an S1 Lifer. I’ve switched to a Sena Rumba intercom helmet so I can listen to music and talk to others on rides

[@gioserje2952]

So many videos coming out Great job

[@BigBikeBMX]

Gio Serje thanks Gio! Appreciate you watching 🙏

[@80sbmxcraig57]

Another great skills video Isaac! Easy to follow tips🤘🏻

[@Younghead]

@Issac Irvin Great tutorial, I needed this for motivation, as I never mastered the wheelie..👍

[@juangallego5392]

I suck at trying to wheelie my Haro 29er. Ordered Odyssey 49er handle bars (9 inch) to replace my 7 inch stock Haro bars (I'm 6'2). Installing the 18t boxtwo freewheel today! Went up 2 teeth from stock and also wanted more engagement points. Thanks for the tips

[@BigBikeBMX]

Let me know how it rides bro!

[@callumbjazevich5366]

Wow I wheelie 15t freewheel, how's the 18t freewheel going

[@jjp002]

After seeing these bikes I really don’t care about my old bikes anymore I just want a bmx 29 now lol

[@BigBikeBMX]

That’s a VERY true statement in my life as well🤘

[@aphex14]

Thanks again Isaac! Awesome Jersey!!!

[@dougmarroquin3899]

Going to try some of these tips later. Tired of being the old worm at rideouts 😂🤣😂

[@BigBikeBMX]

Doug Marroquin let me know if it helps👍

[@dougmarroquin3899]

Oh man definitely helped. Raising the seat like you said about inch under handle bar think helped alot. Still looking bad but alot better then I was doing before. I have a duro with ROS sprocket. Low gear gave me trouble had to bring up about 3 gears. But once found sweet spot picking up was easy. Have to really work on feathering the brake. Thanks for all the awesome content and tips. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@bezarker68]

Just got a big ripper 29 and I'm struggling to do wheelies. As a kid I could pop and ride no problem, I could even do it on a 18 speed, maybe it's just that I'm old LOL. Gonna keep trying tho. Thanks for the tips.

[@jasonrowe9224]

Another great one informative and that Haro looks a nice bike too are you sure there’s not a button I can press for instant wheelies ?BIG BIKE BMX

[@BigBikeBMX]

Jason rowe I want an easy button too🤘

[@ProdigalSuns]

Is there a way to make hydrolic brakes less grippy?

[@BigBikeBMX]

Not that I've seen. I'm sure some MTB folks have a trick for making them easier to feather.

[@losnative1122]

Great video, what type of breaks do you use?

[@BigBikeBMX]

Stock brakes with KoolStop pads. Just take your time and dial them in

[@rainbowhiker]

Thanks for the tips.

[@mikenagy4]

Dude thanks for this. I'm 41, live by the beach and was convinced I needed a beach cruiser. After seeing these SE's, beach bikes suck. But I can't find a 29 anywhere. The shop by me that I like sells Kink Drifters and Cult Devotions, both 26". I'm like 5'11" 220. Am I too big and fat for a 26?

[@BigBikeBMX]

Short answer: No. go with the Cult and buy 8-9 inch handlebars and it’ll feel like the BMX bikes we rode as kids. As for height/weight issues. You’re good to go. I’m 5’11” and 220 and ride a 26, 27.5, and a 29. They’re all comfy with taller bars. Honestly, after you start riding, you won’t be 220 for long. I dropped 30 lbs in six months just rolling around and riding to work before Covid.

[@marqueswood1447]

My problem is like when you were on the OMD. The first couple runs you were chasing the balance point. Seems like when I get up, I’m constantly leaning forward and speeding up. How do I slow down and find the balance point and not chase it ? Great video BYW Isaac thanks man!

[@BigBikeBMX]

If you’re chasing, get comfortable sitting back further. Seat height can help dial it in too. Try raising/lowering and see how that changes things.

[@haphakthetransformingone8505]

whats the name of the handle bars ??? on your big ripper ???

[@BigBikeBMX]

Those are BrokeboyzBMX 4-piece Santos Bars. Hit up @brokeboyzbmx on Instagram to order👍

[@leonlightfoot3508]

Thank you. If you could only buy one of these bikes to wheelie, which would you buy?

[@msf-pxump_4754]

2 questions .. when I pedal my cranks are kinda squeaky do I put WD-40? Second question. Why is it that my seat gets loose while I ride even tho I tightened it

[@BigBikeBMX]

Take the cranks off and grease any metal-on-metal parts. For the seat, take the seat apart and put it back together and see if that fixes it. Mine would get loose and I took the bolt all the way out and put it back and it’s stayed tight ever since 🤘

[@wstanford5]

I want to get a wheelie bike but everyone around has the big ripper and big flyer. I’m 38 and prefer the old school look. I’m looking at the race inc 29 in black and gold. They say the SE is easy to wheelie, how about this race inc? What makes the SE “easy” to wheelie?

[@BigBikeBMX]

@@wstanford5 they have really similar geometry. The gearing will make it easier to pop up and balance when you’re learning- I’m running a 36/16 on my 29” SuperCross frame. You’ll be happy with the Race Inc brother. It rides the same as an SE.

[@bfinera]

Thanks so much.. excellent 👍

[@thablackvictornewman7864]

ROS sent me plus I watch u Faithfully

[@six0sick]

Could you possibly do a video on how to peg wheelie? Like I can't figure it out for NOTHING! Can't even figure out how to start one. Any help is appreciated.

[@BigBikeBMX]

six0sick sure. Here’s a tip in the meantime. Turn your bars around and see if it’s easier to pull back and get the wheels up

[@ld8665]

How did you make those grips lock on? On the pk ripper?

[@jorgegiangiacomo8144]

I'm 5' 8" and I want a 26 inch, is that too small? How big a difference is the balence point between the 26 and the 29er?

[@BigBikeBMX]

If your main focus is wheelies, a 29 is your better option. You might like a 27.5 - I love my PK Ripper 27.5🤘 For me, the balance point or balance wedge is more forgiving on a 29.

[@jorgegiangiacomo8144]

Thank you, appreciate the advice!

[@NikkiNexo777]

What is the gearing on the Haro? I have a om flyer geared 39 / 17. It's hard to wheelie this bike. Great gear for cruising but not wheelies. What gearing would you recommend on the OM? How tall are the bars on the Haro? Thanks

[@BigBikeBMX]

Bryan Forth I haven’t counted but the website says 39/16. I’m running 8.5 Haro kneesavers bars. The gearing feels great to me personally. If you’re struggling to get the wheel up, I’d try adjusting the sprocket down a few teeth and taller bars if you’re 5’6 or taller👍

[@NikkiNexo777]

@@BigBikeBMX I'm 6ft. Definitely need taller bars. I was thinking 9-9.5 inch bars. I'll try the bars first before I switch out the sprocket.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Bryan Forth ya man, the bars will make it easier than the gearing at your size. Good call👍

[@NikkiNexo777]

@@BigBikeBMX is a 29 inch bike easier to wheelie than a 26? I've never ridden a 29 so I can't say for myself.

[@BigBikeBMX]

@@NikkiNexo777 I think it's personal taste. I think tire width has more to do with how easy they are vs frame/wheel size. Just my opinion. Definitely check out a 29er

[@briancatena4152]

You should do a how to wheelie on a fast ripper, don’t see anything on the tube about learning on a geared fast ripper? Just got the new Mike Buff fast ripper pretty stoked need to start running blocks lol

[@BigBikeBMX]

Here’s my advice: 1. Get the bars and seat set how you like them. 2. Start in the easiest gear to pedal and start getting a feel for popping up and feathering hydraulic brakes with one finger. 3. Gradually increase the gear difficulty until you’re popping up in a normal cruising gear. Fast rippers and duros are great for practicing because you can let your leg muscles get stronger as you’re learning so it’s a faster process. Have fun🤘

[@briancatena4152]

@@BigBikeBMX Thx bro, I’ll start practicing and let know when I got it!

[@boburwell9921]

There’s a trick to everything in life. Figure out the trick and the impossible becomes effortless. Take all the slack out the brake lever and hold a deep breath before you pull, straighten your elbows and focus way down the road

[@SickTruck]

Great. Wheels!

[@bryanmiller5692]

If you could only pick one size would it be 26,27.5,or 29?

[@BigBikeBMX]

Just rideouts and wheelies? 29er All-round bike for all-riding? 27.5

[@bryanmiller5692]

@@BigBikeBMX awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'm stuck between a 27.5 and a 29

[@plantfuelled8912]

Interesting. I got into riding wheelies about 10 or so years ago, which was a 26er Nukeproof 4 crosser with a 32 front tooth and 11-32 cassette and disk brakes hardtail MTB regretted selling that, but my record when I was dialed in was about a mile. Was thinking about something for wheelies, but running front brakes as I like to do endos too. Sort of on the fence about oversize wheels BMX wondering whether I would dig them? What do you think?

[@hw.lds08]

the only way to find out is to try it, so go to a bike shop which supplies big bmx bikes or find a friend who has one to try it out. if you cant do either of those then buy an se bike and if you dont like it then return it. after that if you find that you dont like big bmx bikes then something like a collectives c100 wheelie bike which is essentially a mountain bike which is tweaked stock for wheelies

[@benjaminfrank_]

Yo what website can I get cog cassettes ? Wanna get one with more teeth for my monster ripper but I don’t know how to search it I don’t know the specs

[@BigBikeBMX]

Call average joes in Scottsdale AZ. Shaun will get ya hooked up. I don’t know the exact specs. If you check the rest of the channel, I have a video on my cog upgrade.

[@ognathan1995]

What if your short like 5’3

[@BigBikeBMX]

Nathan Is A Car Dude I’d start standing. Push down on the crank and pull up and back and once you feel the balance, sit down. That’s what I see most of the people doing. I can’t explain it well because I haven’t done it that way though. Good luck

[@poobum4749]

good job i subbed

[@BigBikeBMX]

thanks man, I appreciate it. Good luck on the wheelies!

[@poobum4749]

Isaac Irvine thanks love your channel

[@ProdigalSuns]

I'm 50, I just got a monster quad today. I haven't don't a wheelie in my life and haven't rode a bmx bike since high school. I lucked out getting a bike so fast but I went down the KZbin rabbit hole into bike 5 days ago.. lol Can a guy my age learn to ride wheelies if I've never done it before? I'm an old guy skateboarder and KZbin skate videos but if your curious to watch my progress that would be cool. I'll be asking you for advice for sure 👍 Any tips for me? My bike is really big and pretty awkward at this point ..

[@BigBikeBMX]

My best advice is ride your bike a lot and get a feel for how it responds. Once you’re good with the bike and how it rides then you can work on wheelies. You can learn wheelies for sure, just takes time my friend

[@ProdigalSuns]

@@BigBikeBMX thanks, I've done wheelies on a yamaha r1 before but I never used any brakes. At least I do understand the balance point. I rode the bike today but couldn't get the wheel up.. tomorrow I do it.. lol 😆

[@israelmontesino602]

Is it supposed to hurt while trying to lift up the bike?

[@BigBikeBMX]

I’m 50, it hurts to type this. Lower gearing helps pull back when you crank. Shouldn’t feel pain at all.

[@Wy1234hs]

I've got problem with lifting the tire up

[@BigBikeBMX]

Pull up and push down on your stronger foot at the same time. It takes a bit of practice

[@MrJames-vj1ic]

thanks 👍🏽

[@Robroto64]

👍

[@MickeyMishra]

Got tired of my BMX bikes getting stolen. So I bought a Car. 😆

[@mikeodell5915]

Man I'm Jonesing to get a 29" bike ....

[@sracoma87]

What’s the best gearing for a 26” I’m running 35t front 10t rear and it takes a whole lotta effort just to get the wheel up I’m 5”10 185

[@plantfuelled8912]

I think go smaller to learn and then get bigger when you get dialed in to the balance point. Start with something like f32 r28, when you get dialed into the BP I'd be happy with f32 r18-24

[@bobbysmith35962]

I can't get my bike up to wheelie

[@blackxworm4946]

That is not the stock sprocket on the big ripper

[@BigBikeBMX]

not the stock sprocket but the stock size of 33.

[@blackxworm4946]

@@BigBikeBMX Oh my bad. I misheard you.

[@BigBikeBMX]

Blackxworm all good man. I’m glad you said something. I’m sure other people assume the same thing🤘🙏

[@Wwally]

Get beasted on by the camper. I remember your old vids.

[@praynker]

Why the gloves

[@dustinpatrick4526]

Forgot handlebar angle.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

What’s with the corny glasses that these guys wear.

[@Churchiiiooo]

You ain’t got no swag bud

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

@@Churchiiiooo nah only got chronic