Wheelies Made SIMPLE - 3 Easy Steps!!

Whether want to learn the wheelie to impress your friends or just get the front wheel up & over rocks or roots on the trail, after watching this video you'll have better wheelies in one session!
For years doing wheelies seemed impossible to me, even though I could manual as far as I wanted to...after spending some time watching people who were really good at this skill I realized I was approaching it all wrong! I was forcing my body weight around, not using leverage in my crank arms, or using my brakes to help lock manage the balance point. In this video we cover common mistakes to avoid while we deconstruct the wheelie so it's easy to understand, the skills are straightforward to apply, & practice!
Although mastering the wheelie takes a fair bit of practice, applying the fundamentals we cover in this tutorial will take this skill from feeling out of reach, or downright impossible to approachable, practicable, & before you know it you'll be rollin' down the street on the rear wheel with ease.
What's your goal wheelie length?! Happy Practicing amigos!
-Mike
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[@phil6012]

Dream bike is old school BMX. CW Phaze 1, Hutch Pro Raider, Mongoose Supergoose - just about anything in the 44-16 camp. Currently building a 1985 Mongoose Californian because I had one in the early 1980s. Just waiting on the bars to arrive!

[@magnav]

My Dream bike.... My Raleigh Team USA! You never forget your first! Miss that old bike.

[@CMMWest]

Gonna practice today! Nice instructions! Fav bike…. My Salsa Spearfish. Not sexy but it’s mine so I ride it!

[@guambra2001]

These series are awesome.

[@mikegeurin9238]

Thanks for wheelie advice. My favorite dream bike is the Reeb SST. I love coffee too.

[@guambra2001]

My dream bike is a Trek Fuel Exe. I like the idea of having just a bit of assistance while still keeping it light and playful.

[@youtubeg94]

Thanks!

[@captainyetimtb2503]

My dream bike is a SB140lr. Great video!

[@malikridesmtb]

Another amazing tutorial ❤❤❤❤ amazing video..... Thanks a lot for the effort the three of you take sharing your knowledge and skills ❤

[@Almostgifted18]

Good stuff! Something that really improved my wheelie is, Keep looking ahead. Not down at your front wheel.

[@jeffreyeaton4499]

Nice vid. My favorite bike is “the next one”. Just love looking at bikes and thinking about them, they’re just so cool.

[@Xylarion_Gaming]

I really like yall's channel. I actually have my dream bike. I love my Fuji Reveal. gonna go practice these skills from the Bunny Hop to the Wheelie. :)

[@nicholaswilson2568]

Watched lots of wheelie 'how to' vid's, been practicing over the last 2 yrs, your video make the best sense, wish I'd seen it earlier. Might have put me on the back wheel quicker. Thanks from Yorkshire Dales, Uk.😊

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked to hear you found this one helpful mate!! Thank you so much for sharing. Hope the weather is shaping up in UK for some beautiful rides. Cheers! -Mike

[@ttbmg]

Thank you

[@misterhaan]

so satisfied that you brought up the fact that chase's last name sounds like wheelie. all these skills videos are making it hard for me to pick what to work on! yet here i am saying i'd love to see your approach to faster cornering, especially in berms. my local pump track has a long berm with a bend the opposite direction in the middle that's eating all my speed -- throws me out and i don't know how to get back in for the second half. for a dream bike i mostly dream of picking out and buying all the components separately and building it up myself.

[@JoyOfBike]

haha I always ask him if he calls his dad poppa willie...he doesn't find it as funny as I do. 😅 Right on!! Cornering is something we absolutely plan on covering - it's one of those skills that starts unlocking SO much.

[@misterhaan]

@@JoyOfBike I also find it funny and hadn't thought of that one! maybe if you know his dad well YOU could call him poppa willie

[@Why-am-I-on9]

Really helpful. Thanks guys

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you for the feedback!! Enjoy the ride! -Mike

[@paulklahr997]

Dream bike, late 80’s early 90’s Ibis full rigid. Like the Mt trails or the SS. Thanks!

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Fantastic info. My dream bike is the one I have below "2021 Colour Plum, Specialized Status 160 Travel Mullet Enduro Mountain bike." Thanks dude's.

[@daviddennis111]

Dream bike is a Sunday dark wave or S&M credence. Would love to see a dirt jump tutorial. Loving these tutorials videos. Thank you!

[@sicoactivo]

great tutorial, will try soon!

[@JoyOfBike]

Let us know how you go!

[@surfyogi]

Great video! Plz make more, i never thought i could wheelie, will now learn how. Excellent tutorial, thx. Dream bike: Lunacycle X2.5 eMtb -J. Payson, AZ

[@JoyOfBike]

Dude heck yes!!! Hope it helps. Much love!!

[@fpokenny47]

Maybe a mid to late 80s Hutch Trickstar. Only got to ride one once and it was nice. Love the white and gold one they made. Currently have my original 88 haro master and a couple 87 schwinn predators and an 86 predator.

[@MrWhynotnow]

Another great tutorial Mike!! You guys are helpin' the Joy Riders get more joy, so many Kudos!! I just upgraded my 20+ year old Specialized XC Comp 26er to a Giant Stance 29er, so groovin' on that for bike action. Dream bike currently would be getting a Dirt Jumper like you guys are sporting for local Erie Pump Track, or maybe even a friendly BMX bike. Thanks again for spreadin' the JOY guys!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Dude!! Thank you so much. That's our main goal & is so dang fulfilling reading comments of people having that aha moment & starting to execute on the skill!! Dude that new bike sounds sick!! A BMX bike is the move in my opinion - it's a more humbling platform but if you take it slow the skills you'll develop there translate to all bikes so well & quick.

[@MrWhynotnow]

@@JoyOfBike I think a BMX would be more "flickable" for mastering skills like hops, wheelies, manuals, jumps, etc and transfer the skills to the 29er. Hey, who doesn't want to expand their quiver, right!!

[@davidw4664]

I have an SE Floval Flyer I bought with paper route money in 1983 I'll be 55 next month, time to learn to wheelie the floval!

[@JoyOfBike]

DUDE!!! No kidding. That's a BAD ASS bike. Never get rid of that thing!!

[@calebrillamas5349]

20" VINTAGE LOWRIDER 72 SPOKE STEEL BICYCLE 545-3 IN GOLD 😁 I’d love to see anyone wheelie that whip! 😂

[@daveovit8564]

The Trek Marlin with 29 inch wheels is my dream bicycle. I doughnut have one but saw someone do a wheelie video on one so I like it.

[@JoyOfBike]

rad!!

[@user-ki4gv6xv7l]

I can but I can't even pedal when I'm up I'm soo weak 😢😢😢

[@claskull]

I guys your are top one!!! So clear and useful

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate the feedback, so glad to hear you're able to apply this to your riding!! Much love. -Mike

[@sapinva]

Dream bike is Reeb SST coil chassis w/ 600 lb spring.

[@sidhaw]

Crust Evasion Trail 140 be cause step thru frames are rad (and I have little legs)

[@shwak23]

Let's fucking go! Wheelie time!

[@pdxof]

Could you please say a little more about how you’re breaking while keeping the wheelie up? Are you kind of dragging the rear break lightly the whole time and or just feathering it here and there? I’ve been practicing diligently for a couple of months but can’t find that sweet balance point. I’m either not getting the front wheel high enough or looping out when I grab a lot of break to set the wheel back down. Thanks for your video and help.

[@JoyOfBike]

Sure thing!! This is honestly what I’ve struggled with the most, too. I’ve learned that keeping just a LITTLE drag on the brake at all times really helps, then using little taps to bring the front end down when necessary has been the key. The balance point will come pretty easily once you dial in your braking!

[@boazworld646]

Specialized P3 or a Santa Cruz Jackal or an Inspired Hex.

[@user-ww5od4xd1b]

so my bike is VERY heavy, does this make any difference?

[@BikeLife-int]

Good teachers my dream bike is downhill mountain mtb

[@user-nb4py6cc6s]

My dream bike is a Trek marlin 7

[@JoyOfBike]

rad!!

[@revetastogne]

Should rear suspension be locked for praticing whellie? Or it doesn't matter?

[@JoyOfBike]

I’d say ride it however feels comfortable to you in a regular setting!

[@Leverposteilover]

HEY

[@justobserving4862]

what type of bike is that blue bike

[@JoyOfBike]

I'm riding a commencal TR & chase is riding a Yeti SB160

[@justobserving4862]

@@JoyOfBike thanks

[@Officialmryuck]

Bros shoes match the bike. Stick detail right there.

[@JoyOfBike]

Devil is in the details!! haha.

[@SehraanReshi]

😂

[@nicolo003]

In a way, these people are buying you, not just wheelies

[@JoyOfBike]

As long as that means we have more homies to ride bikes with, I'm into it! -Mike

[@Matt61702]

Was I just not paying attention? It seems like you just told me to pick a good gear, pedal the bike, balance. If it’s that simple then why aren’t I wheelie-ing all the time on accident?

[@MrJacobegg]

Yeah, maybe you weren't paying attention because they covered a lot more than that and in a lot more detail than you're implying.

[@roberto3262]

Don't act dumb.

[@justinfournier1285]

Any tips to help teach kids? Say 10 year olds….

[@JoyOfBike]

For wheelies specifically or just skills in general?

[@justinfournier1285]

@@JoyOfBike Both I guess but wheelies too.

[@markperkins2656]

Why does it take 2 men to explain this? 😂😂😂😂

[@JoyOfBike]

You're right...we should've had a third, thanks for the feedback!

[@markperkins2656]

@@JoyOfBike your right actually. One to adjust the seat, one to push the pedal and one to lift the bars 😂😂😂

[@yud0000]

2 different point of views and fun, entertaining conversations

[@Almostgifted18]

Good stuff! Something that really improved my wheelie is, Keep looking ahead. Not down at your front wheel.

[@misterhaan]

that's a good trick in most areas! i've noticed a lot of difference using it on skinnies and berms, and it's something i always point out to the kids in youth mountain biking lessons.

[@claskull]

Thanks!

[@Leverposteilover]

Bro u rich

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank YOU! -Mike

[@Almostgifted18]

Good stuff! Something that really improved my wheelie is, Keep looking ahead. Not down at your front wheel.

[@JoyOfBike]

Yes!! This is a great thing to focus on, in almost all aspects of riding.

[@Almostgifted18]

Good stuff! Something that really improved my wheelie is, Keep looking ahead. Not down at your front wheel.

[@JoyOfBike]

Yes!! This is solid advice. -Mike