Better Wheelies In 1 Day - How To Wheelie

With these tips you will be able to improve your Wheelies in one session! My girlfriend April has been riding mountain bikes for the last two years and has been progressing really fast. It seems like ever week she is asking me to help her learn a new skill and so we thought we should share this learning process with you guys and see if we could help some of you master new skills as well!
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0:00 Intro
00:28 Overview & Common Mistakes
01:37 Aprils Attempts Before Coaching
02:04 Coaching On Stand - Covering Rear Brake
03:11 Foot Position
04:00 Balance Points / Seat Height
06:37 How To Bail
07:51 Wheelies After Coaching
10:50 Head Position & Where To Look
12:02 Overview

[@davesabella2069]

I have literally been trying this since this video came out and finally decided I was never going to get it. I even built the manual machine from your video. THEN, suddenly today for some reason it all came together in my driveway and my wheel came up to the balance point and I started riding a wheelie! I was so stoked that I kept doing it and doing it and after about an hour I was wheelieing all the way down my driveway - not sure what happened but I've doing exactly what April was doing, I just kept practicing and practicing. Didn't get better, it just suddenly happened. Amazing. I love you guys, your videos are the best. I learned to do drop-offs watching you teach April. FYI, for those out there thinking "it's too late, I'm too old", I'm 54 and started riding seriously a few months ago.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so awesome Dave! We are so proud of you for not giving up!!! Thank you for sharing, it is inspirational 😊

[@mikisafe2905]

yes you will get suddenly your balance point someday of practicing.these r wheelies ;)

[@mikisafe2905]

i just got it today and all my neighbours said "nice! kid"

[@HeliopausePictures]

Inspirational, Dave! I just got back into MTBing a couple months ago after being away for 25 years! I'm 63 - still athletic but more creaky. Switched to a full suspension bike last week and looking forward to wheelies and some more challenging trails. BTW, Kyle and April. You have created a great channel. Keep it up!

[@MrAnperm]

That's great to hear. I'm 36 and have just taken up riding again and am trying to learn the basic tricks like wheelies to make riding more fun. The more fun it is the more likely you stick with it. It's such good exercise.

[@CleanProz]

*Next month:* This is my girlfriend *May*

[@dirtblazer6973]

Always here to help u get 69 likes😂😂😂

[@mtbwithisaac5686]

Lol

[@nkahbland6627]

Next next month:this is.my girlfriend. June

[@thatguydontae1946]

2 months this is my girlfriend june

[@dougsstone1097]

That’s your hand

[@randomstuffyouwontseeinyou8786]

I finally figured out why I can’t do this no matter what. I don’t have a girlfriend.

[@syrm7_959]

Lol

[@jay-bi7dd]

can confirm that despite having a girlfriend that i am still shit at wheelies

[@electrixce6180]

@@jay-bi7dd been trying for about two years everyday and i cant get past 3 secs so same

[@schreiterroman]

Same :c

[@FBI-jo9wk]

@@jay-bi7dd i gotta agree with u

[@emilnelson1890]

It was super helpful to watch someone else learn, because in other videos the instructor tried to do it wrong on purpose, which ends up not being as obvious or “authentic”. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you found our video so helpful! 😊

[@sdevilliers1294]

No way I saw you guys filming this one. I was the random dude who said 'can I have a go' and then totally botched my wheelie as I rode by. Good tips.

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha awesome, I remember that!!!

[@Shaheer-PK]

K

[@jannywilliams6982]

Oh well nice do you use hangout?

[@xSkeletrix]

Lmaoo thats epic

[@Skungz]

Ok

[@pmp.marley8636]

I like how in the background someone is pulling a wheelie

[@simonpanting6757]

Hi

[@podcastclipsznshorts]

Is it harder with bad supspension

[@Peter-do3nx]

@@podcastclipsznshorts you can do it, with a hard tail mtb aswell

[@podcastclipsznshorts]

Peter 170 I said is it harder

[@maartendewulf8727]

@@podcastclipsznshorts it is a bit harder but the best is if you can lock your rear sus

[@sweetbeanthepigeon9494]

I love watching videos with people who are new to stuff, having someone encourage them and practice with them enough to learn something so fast. So inspiring, I am getting back into mountain biking/dirt jumping after a knee injury!

[@JP-ot5km]

Nice to see the development and how quickly she gets better. Yesterday I made my first 5 meter wheelie and the feeling was dope.

[@echo_phantomyt_3016]

This is actually the best wheelie tutorial on yt I started improving in like 15 mins Unlike other videos this one makes sense

[@AprilRideMTB]

Wow, thanks!

[@seanknight9898]

I concur.

[@johnb7326]

Hell yeah, great video. Thanks for the help man.

[@khiven7294]

That's why we take advice from the people who already did it...

[@noah7960]

100% Dude

[@amirshams3581]

Round of applause for this guy cuz he got more than 1 million views and likes almost every comment

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha thanks Amir! We are just thankful for the support :)

[@mohitc4289]

make that 3 million

[@Eckaat96]

@@mohitc4289 Done.

[@oligertipjetri4077]

@@mohitc4289 yeah

[@Djuradj634]

krunker!

[@dougsstone1097]

I am 56 and just getting back into biking I wish Kyle was near me to coach me !! I hit a jump and landed flat on my back ! And on Friday I hit a ditch and went over the handlebars bruising a couple of ribs !! Kyle is a great teacher !! April is also a quick learner their videos are great and very helpful keep up the good work and thank you !!

[@bigbrain444]

Old mate moving in the backroung

[@JonathanSterlingUSA]

My aluminum BMX popped out from under me and badly sprained my ankle. First sprain or swelling ever. My ankles are not what they were when inline street skating.

[@jason.railfan.gaming.dioramas]

Ohh man image that pain i feel bad for you

[@zuggett]

Stop with the !!

[@mark1webb956]

One of the best explanatory videos on wheelies that I've ever seen. Great bit about the available movement with arms locked or not with respect to the balance point.

[@Altema22]

I'd forgotten all about wheelies, but I used to do them all the time when I wasn't hitting trails or jumping off plywood ramps as a kid. I got sick after that, and got good at wheelies in wheelchairs instead, lol.

[@AprilRideMTB]

All wheelies are fun wheelies!

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Altema22 I can’t wheelie still I’m too nervous I hope you are ok

[@Daltonichols]

How do you forget about wheelies

[@darkjord5823]

@@Daltonichols you get older

[@LucIndustries]

Can you do those gnarly one wheel spins?

[@trailnerror2887]

Is it me, or does Kyle seem like a guy who never has a bad day.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thanks! I definitely have my ups and downs and have actually battled with bouts of depression that run in my family but i feel so lucky to have found April and riding bikes always makes me smile! I just do my best to keep things in perspective and try to have more good moments than bad moments each day :)

[@trailnerror2887]

Kyle Warner - Mtb I’m sorry to hear your past bouts with depression. Your presentation skills and your kind and positive demeanor, both here and as a host on your podcast, I would have never known. Keep being positive and stay healthy and I will always look forward in both listening and watching your content!

[@ChrisRalph007]

@@trailnerror2887 What's the name of the podcast!?

[@trailnerror2887]

Chris Ralph He guests as a interviewer of other MTB pros on Vital MTB Inside Line Podcasts.

[@lenny2wheels]

I TOTALLY feel the same way as you do! It would be lucky for any kid to have Kyle as his or her Shifu!

[@sebastian.granheim]

It’s been one and a half year since i watched this video to learn to wheelie, and now im mastering it

[@ignmo2980]

The parts when you demonstrated the problems with the seat and the head position were very useful. Thx!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it helped!

[@owlinthewood]

So many “How to...” videos just end up with the coach show how good the are at the particular activity. You work with a novice, you spot the faults, you analyse them and then you correct them. As we say in driver training, “see it, say it, sort it.”. And as a result you see real progress. The progress in you girlfriend in the space of one hour was amazing. Offers hope for the rest of us.😉 Great video.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Wow, thank you!

[@DYNABIKE1]

He really did a great job didn't He - - Yes !

[@kevinsay7335]

@@ramxtriya link is at the top

[@titustiger27]

I've said this many times... Kyle and April are a good team. I feel I 'understand'from Kyle's pointers but LEARN from April's attempts

[@brandoncummings4169]

7:38 that guy in the background is just showing off how to wheele😂

[@FATBIKEskinnylegs]

looked like a masked out b roll of him that accidentally got in

[@gamingking5996]

Brandon Cummings absolutely loved that! It’s like he knew that they were recording

[@andyb9994]

I've recently just started riding again. Really haven't rode seriously in about 20 years, I used to ride wheelies forever and anywhere. But now since riding again the wheelie didn't come right back, but I'm gonna use your tips and I think I'll be riding wheelies in no time. Thanks 👍

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hope it comes back quick Andy!

[@paulgreen2416]

I feel you. I've not ridden for about 6 years due to injury, which I got over, and then my youngest child came along and swallowed up any spare time I would have had. My trail bike got stripped and put in a box where it's been sat up until last week when I cleaned and degreased it of essence of trail and got it back in one piece. All I can say at the moment with regards to how I feel about riding again is ouch! Lol I'm using muscles I haven't used in a long time, getting fatigued way sooner than I thought I would, and my skills have diminished massively. Only thing I have retained is my static balance. Time and practice and I'll be sending the way I use to and so will you 👍

[@fryloc359]

Same here, I used to wheelie my ten speed all over the place, but now on an MB I can't seem to do it. I think if I find the right gear to be in it will all come back.

[@sugimansujianto8043]

Can you wheelie now?

[@andyb9994]

@@paulgreen2416 i agree with everything your saying....but it's all coming back to me slowly tho...lol. But that's ok just feels good to be riding again...keep riding👍👍

[@matthewyt2034]

This was amazing I couldn’t wheelie a bit and after 2 hours I got it perfectly!

[@VirtualWoodshed]

this is so great, thanks Kyle and April!! Here are a couple more tips I learned while working these out. 1. SPEED - go into the wheelie with a moderate speed. Too slow and it will be too hard to balance, too fast and it's dangerous. 2. SEAT HEIGHT - I messed with this quite a bit and found that lowering the seat about 1 1/2" from my normal riding position was perfect. It lowered my front wheel and gave me a little wider range for the balance point. 3. LOCKED ARMS - super critical! As soon as I started doing this with commitment, things started to fall into place. Thanks Kyle! 4. SET GOALS - practice in an empty parking lot and use the spaces to set goals. Once you can wheelie one space, try for two, then three, and so on. 5. STEERING - your first "balance point" wheelies will probably go wildly left or right. Fix this by pulling up on the bars with EVEN PRESSURE on both grips. Be really conscious of this! Use your knees, legs and core muscles to counter steer when you start to drift. 6. BRAKES - once you've got the feel of lifting the front wheel and can wheelie a short distance, lay off the brake. Yes, you will loop out a lot and maybe crash! But you will train your core muscles to find the balance point faster, rather than just relying on the brake. 7. DON'T PULL UP TOO HARD - I was doing this and blasting right past the balance point, looping out every time. Pull up with moderate force and keep those arms locked. Think "goldilocks" (i.e. "just right"). The front wheel probably doesn't need to be as high as you think! 8. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! - it took me about a month of practicing these every single day for about 30 minutes before things started to really come together. One dirty little secret of wheelies is that it takes *strength*, so if you're out of shape like I was, it will take time to build up those key muscles. Added bonus, you will start to get ripped and probably lose weight! Good luck!

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

VirtualWoodshed thank you!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for this comment! You rock! I hope this can help some of the people watching :)

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Kyle & April - Ride Mtb you guys are an inspiration! I’m a musician who hasn’t had much to do during covid, so I started riding bikes! It’s been awesome! 🚲🤘

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

VirtualWoodshed so am I!

[@brassmnky33]

I’ve only seen your wheelie and drop video but I’ve seen a lot of wheelie videos and a lot of drop videos. Your videos are miles better than any of the other videos.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! I really appreciate that, its a ton of work but I am glad you guys are finding value in them!

[@justNeigths]

Same here 🔥 really good videos and explanation

[@DannyHuynh84]

@@AprilRideMTB i concur with benjamin.

[@andrewfoster3881]

Concur ... best out there.

[@ronray8264]

I agree!brilliant!!!

[@hectormelendez8748]

Awesome explanation of how to WHEELIE! I truly enjoy watching the progress April makes as she keeps on trying to put it all together. I will be trying this today with my new out-of-the-box MTB!

[@Phantom-___-]

April is a fast learner and your a good teacher it took me 2 months just to start riding them for a few seconds

[@holabradfamily]

7:40 who else saw the dude wheeleing in the background? 😂

[@hembehembe6219]

Lol.....saw him too😂😂

[@Skungz]

Lol me lmao

[@peterw4874]

Recent graduate of the program, for sure.

[@godmac2198]

I was looking for this comment thank you.

[@markcameron918]

I was actually surfing other videos when I came across this. As a kid, it was one trick that I never had much luck with, so I thought it would be interesting to watch. There are so many good tips here that I'm temped to reclaim my youth and give it another go....even at 50yrs :)

[@tolgai.altunova5858]

hahaha same for me!!

[@davesabella2069]

Dude, I'm 55, started riding again a few months ago and literally learned to wheelie from this video and from building the manual machine Kyle shows how to build in another video. I also learned to do drop-offs from Kyle & April's videos, the way he teaches her is so helpful because it's like he's teaching me. I've told my wife that I wish I was Kyle's girlfriend! They go to cool places and he just teaches her the whole time. Check out all their videos.

[@mrblinds5516]

At 50 as welll and this video makes me want to get a bike and relive those bmx days and try and master the trick I could never do in the 80s 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂

[@cjbangtson5695]

Dave Sabella, you pumped me up. I'm gonna start practicing the wheelies, I've always sucked at it but I love these videos. I'm 50 and started getting back into mountain biking a few years ago. I have a fat tire I ride year round.

[@fsr_industries]

Flat out the happiest human I think I've ever seen on the internet. Lookin' forward to trying this next ride... wheelies have eluded me my whole life but I'm starting to feel manuals at the dirtjumps and am keen to get some control into the whole program. Kudos guys!

[@chipjewett271]

Kyle - I think your [and April’s] HOW TO videos are the best out there. Your instruction concentrating in the important elements and not overdoing the information [and April’s listening skills], give all that is needed to practice correctly and achieve success - plus you guys are great to watch working together. I’d love to see one on beginning jumping [if it doesn’t exist already]. Keep ‘em coming!

[@alexnelson09]

One and a half minutes in and I’ve been making every mistake on the list 😂

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha that is totally normal!

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Kyle & April - Ride Mtb please help me! I’ve tried 4 days in a row and I can only go 6 inches. I really wish I could wheelie :(

[@Ipeeinpools-hb9vz]

@@theun-knownmusician5468 Thats what she said

[@pegasz]

@@Ipeeinpools-hb9vz lol!!!!

[@dyllow525]

I've been trying to wheelie for so long I watched a load of videos but yours made the most sense and about two days of doing what you did I could do it thanks!

[@MexicoTijuana741]

I do wheelies and have been doing them since I was like 12 years old. I never thought there was so much to a wheelie as you described. Wow! Great stuff

[@killthekrow6813]

Godamn this is the most usefull "how to wheelie" video on YT. It has everything u need, and it's really usefull that u have April to do all u say. I can say that it's a lot easier if u stay slow b4 starting to pull up the front wheel. Also the gear bein on the middle one is the best for me. Considering I wasn't able to pull the from wheel more than 5 cms, in 2 hrs I got to the point where I can pull it around 30-40 cms, and stay like that for like 5 secs. Thank u so much for the tutorial!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it helped! That is so awesome! Congrats and keep up the good work!

[@Shaheer-PK]

@@AprilRideMTB if u see dis pls shout out my channel in description

[@talonforeman1254]

It’s so satisfying to watch someone have such a drastic change it’s so cool! And also I learn just as much! You guys are so cute together lol

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!! yeah its been really fun!

[@reboundrides8132]

Yeah they’re adorable and I hate admitting that 😂

[@NigelMarston]

It's so great to have someone explain something I just know instinctively, and even better to see the results of your observations/teaching work so well. I hail from the 1960s and grew up in the UK riding "trackers" (racing bikes converted to single speed, with spuddy tyres and wide handlebars) in the 1970s, banana-seated Choppers and then BMXs in the 1980s. I learned to wheelie before I was 10yo. I used to be able to wheelie at a walking pace, using my brake to modulate speed, for as long as I wanted, including wheelie-ing around corners. It was as normal to me and my friends as walking. After years of not cycling, I returned to it about 11 years ago in my (then) early 40s and although I don't have the leg-strength of my youth, I chose a hardtail MTB specifically because it had short chainstays and a lightweight airshock fork which made it amazing for wheelies. That was literally the ONLY criteria I had when choosing a bike. Now in my 50s, I cycle about 4000 miles a year, mostly on country lanes and trails. I'm still on that same 26" wheeled hardtail (although it's a bit of a ship of Theseus with new everything except the frame and forks) and I still amaze my friends and colleagues when I pop a wheelie. None of them can which I find absolutely amazing and wonder how they grew up not being able to. As I'm typically 10 years older than most of them, I guess they grew up with stronger thumbs than my generation (playstation etc) instead. Getting a wheelie just right is one of those sheer joyful moments in life, like playing drums, or a long rally of table-tennis, or drifting my sportscar. One thing I can't do is a manual. I watch those kids doing one handed manuals on those Critical Mass events. Even at my age, I think they're as cool af. I'll check out your other video of that and give that a go next. Couple of points I've learned since I re-started riding again - the first is that it's harder to wheelie with SPDs - well, it isn't but you need to be supremely confident to try it with SPDs,. the second is that disk brakes snatch a lot more than old fashioned rim brakes making modulation a little harder/different.

[@brandonodonnell7308]

I've been working on this for a short while now and it's the " float zone" that is the key but also the scariest. Great video as always. Love what you both do

[@VincentJGoh]

I've been trying to learn wheelies for the first time, and a lot of this stuff really helped. What I didn't expect was how much core strength it takes, at least at first. I can feel my abs crunching in as I try to hold the front end up and find the balance point.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah its crazy how all of those little muscles are engaged haha!

[@VincentJGoh]

Kyle & April - Ride MTB nobody warns you about that part! Everyone just talks about balance and feathering the brake! I’m a cyclocross racer, so I don’t have ANY of those muscles!

[@l1u1c1k]

Thanks man I’m 54 and I’ve popped a 20 footer. Just started biking 4 years ago ,when I was a kid I struggle to do a few feet

[@mosasa1307]

If the rona doesn't take this man out... popping wheelies will for sure do the job. lol, congrats.

[@robertquinonez_]

The ONLY video, out of all tye big mountain bike KZbinrs I have watched that ACTUALLY teaches one step by step in detail on how to wheelie a mountain bike. Thank You

[@brockmannwells]

The absolute best wheelie video I have ever seen. Great job you two.

[@reboundrides8132]

Thank you for the turtle demonstration at 7:08 that made my day 😂

[@chriskelley2075]

One of the best Wheelie instruction videos I've ever seen. Nice coaching Kyle-you're a great teacher! Can't wait to practice. Thanks!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Chris!

[@rwent1]

This is really good! Kyle's pointers actually make sense.

[@matfly4832]

Man not only you know your stuff very well but you're an expert at explaining it! Top notch instructor right there, as well as a top notch student girlfriend!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I appreciate that, thank you!!! 😊

[@ozziebrito4527]

Thank you both for doing this, I just started mountain biking about 6 months ago... at 58, and love it. Your videos have helped me with techniques that provided confidence on the trail. Love that you use April, her love of MTB and to learn helps me do the same.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Awesome to hear, glad our videos are helpful! Hopefully we can make your MTB journey as safe and fun as possible!

[@LovetheIPAs]

It's helping me learn by listening to the instructions you are giving April as she practices. Thank you! I'm a new subscriber and I'm enjoying your content : )

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks for subbing! We really appreciate it :)

[@enildemday5294]

these accurate technical advice help the brain to really figure out what's happening when wheeling. Thanks from France!

[@adjans539]

This is the best tutorial I found! I was doing a wheelie standing up!

[@themis828]

I love that she stays so positive and sticks with it, how it all "clicks" and that she explains it. It's so great that you do this with her too, the way you break it down and use both yourself and her as "instructors" is hugely helpful. I especially like the slowing down and editing of directional angles. Really helpful. Keep it up guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

😊 thank you

[@benjaminmitchell6016]

Best tutorial on the internet for learning to wheelie. All of the others say that you pull up the wheel with your arms and do the pedal stroke simultaneously but this isn’t the case and that is key to being able to wheelie

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you :)

[@pasp6868]

Just wanted to say thanks like the vibe and knowledge of your videos. 74 yrs old and 2 heart attacks last year, managed my first wheelie today, well one and half cranks so even old and compromised folks can learn this stuff.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@jonb9707]

Damn, I’m so inspired I have to try this right now lol. I realized I was cheering “you got it this time!” for April at my computer desk! 💪

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I totally get that now.I really never tried to'wheelie'in years.Really.Now my motorized tries to,and I have to lean forward to tame it.I think I'll lift my seat some and roll with it.TY2.

[@adkmtb5046]

Man, these how tos are so helpful. Thank you Kyle and April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Our pleasure!

[@ohayashidaisuki2022]

It’s awesome for learning wheelie. I’m so looking forward to riding tomorrow and will do these points for wheelie. Thank you very much 👏👏👏

[@nidole6573]

Best wheelie training video on technique out there!!! Thank you!!!

[@Shoesforshoob]

Perfect timing, my 8 year old wants a BMX bike (ordered today) and watches how to videos all the time

[@zvszn3355]

Wheelies are not good for bmx, seats too low and there’s no gears

[@n6tro76]

ZVSZN manuals though

[@zvszn3355]

Edvin Knutsson I wouldn’t expect an 8 year old to be able to Manuel tbh

[@bruh-co8nf]

@@zvszn3355 naa man, bmx is a small bike, it is very nimble

[@zvszn3355]

bruh depends on the kid tbf, if he has the balls and if he is heavy enough

[@michaeltaglio4515]

Great tips.Cant wait to cross the finish line doing a “Wheelie” at 77. Now it’s time to practice. Thanks

[@viperRX]

Be careful man

[@JAAAYCOBB653]

Goodluck be safe

[@hajosgmng7028]

How is it going?

[@jts841]

super well done. watched many wheelie videos and this is the best one

[@jaymcconnell3840]

Thanks, guys. I'm still working at it. Great to have these tips.

[@kaedeschulz5422]

THIS made me go from a 2meter wheelie to pulling a wheelie all the way over the whole crosswalk INSTANTLY! Thx a lot! Can't wait to see more🤩

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it helped! That makes me so stoked!

[@kaedeschulz5422]

@@AprilRideMTB And today 10meters HEHEEE Can't wait to see more vids and use them skills on the trails🤩

[@gregr2991]

This is an amazing and outstanding instructional video on wheelies ... cool, calm, relaxed, detailed, diagrams, slow mo, all you can ask. Thank you!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you liked it!

[@mkin9375]

This video did help. Usually when I tried to wheelie i'd look down. But FIRST TRY I looked up and the wheel came up for about 15 seconds while peddling down the street. Probably one of my best feelings ever. Tysm

[@reginaldmorton2162]

I've been riding bikes and motorcycles for years and this is the best I've ever heard.

[@azurecoast45]

Your tutorials are excellent man! And April expresses her perspective well, which for me, adds educational value. I’m stoked to have found this channel 😁

[@pooyasami]

Hey Kyle, Hands down this is the best wheelie lesson on the KZbin! I've been trying to pull a wheelie for almost a year and I could only hold it for 2 seconds, watching this video helped me to double that in a day with only 2 tries. I lowered my seat as you suggested and that did the magic! Thank you!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to help!

[@stanondsilva8493]

This video is perfect what i have been looking for It is not like other video where they dont tell our problems and other Thank you guys for your effort to make this video for us.

[@Todd66]

Once again I am impressed by your video. Teaching someone to wheelie is no easy task. I’ve always been able to wheelie on certain bikes, but with this video I think my game will totally change. The way you break stuff down is gold for me. Great Job.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That's great to hear!!!

[@owenking2918]

At 7:40 there is just a guy flexing his wheelies

[@travisk5589]

Lol. Yes he was but his skills lacked. There was no reason why he couldn't have kept that wheelie going around the corner.

[@Getback5]

Travis k shut yo hatin ass up

[@travisk5589]

@@Getback5 Just speaking the truth. The wheelie was technically weak. It was better than most people can do but as far as wheelies go, it was weak.

[@rolandrejota5721]

it was me!

[@ianjoynson4120]

Shout up

[@capticapti204]

Hey Kyle. I am brand new to mountain biking, and just dropped a decent amount on a brand new nice Hardtail. The wheels are a lot bigger than my old shitty XC bike, that I only used to cruise around town. It has been a big change, and I have been especially struggling on manuals, being a small rider. Only about 120 lbs soaking wet haha. I could not figure out why my wheelies were not working at all, and when I came inside from practicing today lo and behold you had uploaded a video on wheelies. I think it’s the timing of my pop, and the seat height. I’m excited to get back out and try again later today.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah the timing and seat height are so key! let me know how it goes!

[@capticapti204]

Kyle Warner - Mtb thanks for the fast reply. I just got in from practicing, but fuck it I’m headed right back out now. Going for my first MTB daytrip tomorrow, want to show up my friends with some sick wheelie skills!

[@capticapti204]

Kyle Warner - Mtb hey Kyle, did about 45 mins of practicing. Boy oh boy did I see a huge improvement. I went from barely lifting the front wheel, and feeling frustrated, to being able to loop out almost every time. Now I need to get my balance down, and I think we have got it made!

[@danmitchell5897]

Spot on instructional video! This is what makes you tube so valuable. Nice job all around! Thanks!

[@artofsimple]

thanks for laying down all the steps so clearly. I was making all the mistakes you described.

[@trippinbillies41]

Your videos are sooooo good! What sets them apart from other "how to's" is how much time you spend pointing out mistakes. Everyone is going to make them when learning, so the verbal and visual cues to point out what went wrong is immensely helpful! I'm going to have to hunt you down for some lessons next time I'm in Boise for work!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you like them! Thank you :) we are trying really hard to make them useful and not just fluff. Its been so cool to see the response!

[@rafaelrosario9944]

She’s having a lot of fun . Love it , great coaching .

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Rafael!

[@ernestoprado8563]

Hey, thank you much for this vid. It explains to me why I've not been able to learn the wheelie. My arms were bent, gaze was low, gearing and seat height were not optimal. Never realized I was doing so many things wrong. As soon as I'm over this Covid, I'll work on your tips. Thanks again. Stay excellent my friend....👍🏾

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear that you got so many tips from this!!!

[@geokrati]

this helped a lot! i’m on a blocks flyer se bike and i’m struggling but i found out why cause of this video! everyone does general tips but this was details and well put together, good job and thank you!

[@benellis1297]

A slight uphill gradient also makes it easier to master long wheelies.

[@luzsot7546]

For some people I like to wheelie downhill, pretty chill to be in the balance point just braking a little now and then. My opinion :)

[@greybeard27]

So I'm 46. I've been trying to wheelie for probably 40 years. I have sucked at wheelies for the entire time. That is a lot of years of frustration. I watched this vid, picked up all the bits I have been doing wrong and within an hour of practicing what I had just learned, I did the best wheelie of my life. Being honest I still suck at wheelies, there's way more practise to go yet, but I suck considerably less and I know when and why I get it wrong. So, thank you very much for posting this vid! :)

[@user87292]

good for you bro!

[@AprilRideMTB]

So awesome to hear Grey! Hope hear some future progress on them 😊

[@stewedapple]

I hear you bro!

[@Fxstneem]

I hope I don’t have to try and wheelie for that long................................................

[@nilsiboy6876]

i love how that one guy in the back (7:39) also just wheelies by

[@suzannetalbert8799]

So helpful! You both have great communication & that makes for a healthy strong relationship.

[@ronr6450]

She did great. I can't tell you how long it took me to wheelie that far. Definitely, keep your head up!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yes! Thank you!

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

You like read my mind. I need this for my BMX bike. Almost landed on my butt yesterday. Lol watching now......

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah on a bmx is a little harder but if you can practice with your seat up a little bit it will help on those bikes!

[@jonasmonteon3851]

For big wheel bmx have ur seat all the way down and tilted since there is no suspension so when u pop up the front tire u need ur weight and momentum to pop it up high enough without using all ur energy and lightly feather the brakes and must always have ur arms straight

[@judahsmith1]

you are the only person who tells the same but important tips from doing one and not, great content!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you think so!

[@futanth1885]

One of the best vids I’ve seen to wheelie very helpful

[@GoDUsopp-dr6pn]

I lost it at " don't try to ride it out , you'll end up like a turtle" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 7:05

[@jacksonrhoton5103]

This is a great explanation! Heading out to practice now

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s awesome!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Laharl42]

Whats the result then?

[@cooperchildress2752]

Make me wanna try it but I just got over a broken arm from a bike crash so I’m not trying to kill myself

[@Jamal-bx6cx]

Great job man best Willie bike tutorial I've seen so far

[@mattgeorge7127]

Found what i'm going to be practicing this weekend! Great tutorial guys and love the smiles!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Matt!!

[@TwinShards]

7:38 Making April learn to do Wheelie Person in the background: BIG FLEX

[@PedroD95s]

I began practicing today and It is harder than I expected. I love bike tricks; I learned the hard way when I was like 8 years to ride without hands lmao. I'm 24 now and I'm committed to learn how to do wheelies. This videos is great and I appreciate because I've been doing it the wrong way for way to long.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Good luck Pedro! I am still trying to achieve my breakthrough moment for it to click for me. -April

[@deangonsalves1488]

Definitely one of the better instructional videos on wheelies. Went in depth! Good Job! Can't wait to get my Blue Sparkle Monster Ripper this week at the young ole age of 60 😅

[@xylogens4515]

Best wheelie tutorial ever, definitely recommended

[@russeljove9478]

Agree broo

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you think so!

[@jasmarx5]

I can watch this over and over gain just because of April! With respect!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thank you!!!

[@technicalscience]

This is the best tutorial, none of the others seem to mention keeping head up etc... Thanks for this! Really helpful to have you explain it and someone else riding, too. Great video.

[@chautelehenry3899]

Great tips!! I'm going to try tomorrow. Today I enjoyed riding my brother bike and wanted to know how to do wheelie

[@22re53]

I love how you two get along so well. The communication just awesome 😎

[@AprilRideMTB]

We try! 😊

[@krewsayder]

Went from not being able to wheelie at all (5 inches of lift) to being able to wheelie 99% even if i can't carry it. I really enjoy this video and want to thank you for making videos on the basics. Definitely working on ensuring the correct amount of torque now!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so awesome!!! Keep it up!!

[@denispujadas]

Dear Kyle and April, I discovered your videos a week ago, and your cheerfulness, low-key attitude and your rookie-oriented tips rekindled my desire to do more in the bike than just riding for 50 or 70 km on weekends, in spite of my 39 years of age. I believe that old dogs can learn new tricks. I always wanted to be able to do the very stuff you are teaching! And despite that Agility is not my middle name, Tenacious is, so I tried most of your suggestions for manuals and wheelies (I didn´t try drops because there is nothing near home to drop from). However, in my bike (Trek Procaliber 6, 29" wheel, size L) it is extremely difficult to transfer enough weight beyond the rear axle vertical axis. Due to the long chainstay, the drop bottom bracket, or a combination of both. I can wheelie some meters, and I think I will handle it with practice. But manuals, and therefore bunny hops... impossible to me. Do you have some extra suggestions? What is more, if you happen to have a 29" MTB, it would be great to have another video of these tricks on it! In Uruguay, and many places of South America, not many people can afford to have more than one bike, so almost everybody has only a normal XC MTB, mainly 29". Even full suspension bikes are rare, for the price and because we don´t have mountains, or tracks. I know that 29" MTB are far from ideal to learn this stuff, but this is what we have. And I am pretty sure you can perform any of these feats in any bike, eyes closed. Regardless if you can reply this or not, thanks both again.

[@gettingsuperfitby46yrs]

Thank you very much. My nephew and I will be leading Wheelies tomorrow. So your video is perfect timing. And I subscribed

[@dannycamacho7404]

You two are awesome! Going out to try now!