Manualing Made Easy - 3 Simple To Follow Steps!

[@8U11Y]

I broke my chair watching this...

[@JoyOfBike]

Better than your bike or your body, I guess?

[@Aem2512]

Skill issue... LoL

[@aggrostudio]

Yeah I just put the back of my head through the TV

[@justtellthemno]

😂

[@Tweed58]

I broke my pelvis on the loop out

[@DJDouglasWarden]

I'm 47 years old.I'm determined to learn how to do this.Thank you very much

[@intentmischief7396]

I'm with you I'm about to be 51 but I never got to do this growing up. But I have Jacked my ankle bad 7 weeks for it to not be sore as hell from the peddle. However I'm on a 2012 WTP. So I landed holding the bike on my back! Imagine this upside down. I think I need a bike that's been through some relationships. Lol

[@ChristopherBloom]

Right there with you

[@JoyOfBike]

I love this thread!! You guys have this!! Take it slow, enjoy the process & before you know it you'll be manualing with ease. All love, -Mike

[@robd2184]

I’m 51, been riding MTB since I was 16, I’ll give it a bash

[@gregsimmons1709]

63 here, keen to get started too. I’d love to be able to do this on my Brompton!

[@LearnThatTheme]

Did I just watch a video where nobody is trying to sell me any products? Wow, a great day to be alive.

[@JoyOfBike]

Haha stoked you enjoyed! although we do some advertisement, it’s pretty much ONLY for the coffee brand that I own, Traction Coffee. 🫶🏻 -Mike

[@sole__doubt]

"All you need is a bike..." OK got that "... with a brake." OK well I dont have that but Ill still watch you guys. ;)

[@JoyOfBike]

It can be done without a brake, just with more caution! None of our BMX bikes have brakes!

[@sole__doubt]

@@JoyOfBike Oh yeah I got that I was just being a bit cheeky. Glad I found the channel. Props to the algorithm for leading me here.

[@yukoncornelius45]

I am 57 and I have always been fascinated with wheelies and Manuals. I've never been able but I am determined. Thanks for your video. I will continue to practice these techniques and hopefully prevail. Thanks for your help understanding the manual. Blessings!

[@ronoster2]

I am 75 and I am practicing the three steps and skills that you three have so clearly and cleanly described and demonstrated. Go 57. I am right behind you.

[@JoyOfBike]

How's it coming along?!?? Thank you for the stoke amigo. Much love, -Mike

[@yaqubkebre683]

@@ronoster2damn unc

[@GameplayerSolCley]

just let go the shame bro and enjoy it. life is ending every second you know better that me, so let go the shame of living your life, your not too old to learn nothing, just go and get it, I did it 41 here

[@Groaznic]

These guys are the most chill 3 dudes I've ever seen. Nice.

[@JoyOfBike]

Haha thanks homie 🫶🏻🫶🏻 -Mike

[@KRLinger]

If the answer isn't "buy a better bike," I'll need to come up with another excuse for giving into the n+1 rule

[@chasewillie.1]

Pretty sure e-bikes are coming with software upgrades for things like manuals these days!

[@JoyOfBike]

Haha as much as we love new bike days…we’ll never tell anyone they need a new bike or better bike to unlock a skill. 🫶🏻 But…a new bike never hurts 😜

[@JoyOfBike]

@@chasewillie.1you have to have a Neuralink installed to make it 100% effective however 🤓

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

Poser alarm 🚨

[@antlerr]

​@@chasewillie.1ebikes need you to pedal to get any motor power the faster you pedal the faster the motor goes.... duh duh duh your theory sinks fast.

[@Ryland_28]

Loving this series. The breakdown into mini-sections makes it much easier to understand. 👏👏👏🙏

[@chasewillie.1]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! You're the best.

[@JoyOfBike]

Pumped to hear you're digging the format!! Thanks for sharing yo. Much love! -Mike

[@eelson2]

Practical instructions that relate it to common experiences (the chair) 😂 Super helpful!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Haha we're trying to figure out how to draw parallels in all of these! The chair idea came up at dinner after we planned this video & we had to integrate it. Stoked you're finding value amigo!

[@weevilinabox]

​@@JoyOfBike As you say, chairs are scary, because there's no easy way to bail when you loop out. That's why I prefer to manual a stepladder 🤣

[@JoyOfBike]

@@weevilinabox hahaha yes!! Every time we break the step ladder out at @tractioncoffee it’s mandatory to lay a manual out on it

[@malikridesmtb]

You guys are the best. The step by step tutorial is amazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Never seen anyone making it simple as you guys do. Keep more videos coming!!!! I'm watching 😊

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend!! We're doing our best to drop a tutorial every week!! Much love, -Mike

[@markallen8132]

Wow, I've watched a lot of good teachers on this subject but this video was so clear and quick for me. I can't wait for this weekend so i could try this again. You guys should start a school. Nice Job! 👍🏾

[@fight4uthisway]

Along with the information, I really appreciate that you found that old ass school chair for demonstration accuracy! Solid move 😁

[@JoyOfBike]

hahaha we were laughing about the fact that almost everyone remembers sitting in one of those things!

[@ryancull515]

36 years of age. Used to skate till I was about 30. Took up biking alot and all I wanna learn is this and a bunny hop to make them MTB trails more accessible. Thanks guys.

[@JoyOfBike]

Sick!! Love to hear it - you've got this, we also have a how to bunny hop that I think could help a ton. Enjoy the ride amigo. -Mike

[@misterhaan]

these videos are so well made! love that they're three friends working together and the skills are presented as a progression with a simpler start than trying to jump right into the whole thing. when i was a teenager i used looping out as my main way to dismount my bike. i thought it looked pretty cool and it was easier to walk it on just the back wheel into the garage to park it. so i have no fear of looping out as an advantage for learning this skill! i found that when it works best for me, i'm hanging off the handle bars and pushing my feet forward, similar to the feeling of pumping a swing forward. i'm having more trouble getting my front wheel up on my 27.5 than i did on a 20, and after watching this i would guess i'm only getting as far back as i needed to for a 20.

[@chasewillie.1]

We're really just a bunch of children trying to keep ourselves entertained over here. I appreciate you for taking the time to watch! Our goal is to explain these skills as simply as possible, so I'm really glad that's resonating with you. Thank you for sharing. That's a good insight that you have with the "pumping a swing forward" comment. That's cool that you found that mental trick for yourself-thanks for sharing it! Keep crushing!

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked you're diggin' amigo! We're really trying to make things as simple as possible & not over complicate stuff that should be straight forward. That's sick to hear, I may integrate that to my BMX dismount haha. The swing analogy is SPOT on, we actually almost used that for this video!! Really pump those legs as you rock back into that actuated position on the 27.5", that should help. All love, -Mike

[@knowledgeseeker2720]

Just found you guys and have to say this is the best how to manual I’ve seen yet. Just got back into mountain biking after a long break due to a kayaking infatuation that lasted decades 😂. At 52 I’m hellbent on getting this and I think you just answered some questions. People didn’t do this stuff when I was riding a Gary Fisher Paragon 😂😂

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words, stoked it's helpin'! Cool to hear you're hopping back on the bike after some time away, too rad. Let us know how the progression is coming along! Much love, -Mike

[@SCnative64]

This is the best explanation and demonstration on a manual I've ever seen! I'm still in early learning stage, practicing the position, loop out, and am looking to hold it for just 1 parking length right now. I can wheelie pretty well on a slight uphill or flat, but like you guys said, that doesn’t seem to help that much learning the manual.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you so much!! Once you get one consistent, it'll progress pretty quick from there! It's so funny to me how DIFFERENT wheelies & manuals feel, although they look so similar.

[@Test-nr3cd]

Thank you very much.

[@JoyOfBike]

You are welcome!

[@Bear0280]

Totally loved how informative this session was on how to manuel. Thanks heaps for taking the time to put this Vlog together Fella’s

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked you enjoyed!! Thanks for tapping in amigo.

[@LeonardoMacedoEMB]

By far the best how to series!

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow, thank you for the kind words!! We're having a lot of fun with these. Any other skills you'd like to see covered in future videos? -Mike

[@Qlicky]

That's some slick manual skill. Im coming back to biking from a 20 years pause. This is the 'wheelie' I always wanted.

[@JoyOfBike]

You got this amigo!!!

[@Pkolo_]

The best manual tutorial i saw. I still cant do manual but I'm learning and with this tutorial its way easier

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks amigo!! Don’t give up; getting the first bit of the manual figured out & dialed takes a lot of practice, but once you do - you’re gonna be having a whole lot of fun. ⚡️

[@Pkolo_]

@@JoyOfBike thanks!

[@scotts3938]

Thanks for explaining the techniques so clearly. I'd love to see a video on how to do downhill switchback turns. One of my biggest weaknesses.

[@chasewillie.1]

Cornering skills are definitely on the must-cover list! Really appreciate you sharing-we'll be sure to focus on switch backs specifically when we get there. You're the best, thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@JoyOfBike]

Ooo, great suggestion! We'll add this to the list & be sure to cover it in coming videos my friend. Much love! -Mike

[@BannanaTree-ed4tz]

Looks so much fun. Trying it.

[@JoyOfBike]

Let us know how it goes!!

[@spaghetti3091]

wow, very clear and to the point but also friendly. Its like a bike park with a guide. fantastic work guys!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you so much amigo!! Stoked you found some value in this one; we had a blast making it!

[@KaliDruid]

Thanks to this very informative video I was able to successfully derive fissive materials from a quasi reactor sheilding module, and thus initiated the construction of my own hadron collider which i have tactically placed up my own ass to tell me what is left and what is right, and the conclusive evidence of such makes it possible to know the true location of up and down, this making it much more realistic to attain a rising front wheel that is completely true in attitude to it's axis

[@hoser7706]

Such a great tutorisl. 5 decades on a bike and now I might be able to do this. ❤

[@JoyOfBike]

No kidding?! Thanks for sharing amigo. All love!

[@racefaceec90]

thanks for the tutorial. am 49 and have ridden a bike for most of my life but i have no bike handling skills at all (very embarrassing i know) have always wanted to be able to manual and bunnyhop. i will definitely try your tips now 👍

[@JoyOfBike]

Not embarrassing at all - no better time to start building them up, than now! Take you time, don’t beat yourself up (it can be frustrating) you’ve got this!! 😎😎

[@reabbotted]

This video is great, I love how it's put together

[@JoyOfBike]

Ah heck yea, thanks yo!

[@msdprojekt]

Brilliant tutorial. Gonna try this next time I’m out.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks mate!! Let us know how it goes ⚡️🖤

[@NovaArk-oh2mj]

I will never forget how much you used to blow my mind when I was a teenager.

[@calebrillamas5349]

Finally after 30yrs of trying!! 😂 Keep em coming!

[@JoyOfBike]

Did you get it?!? Hell yes!!!! We got you ⚡️🖤 any other skills you’d like to see from us? -Mike

[@loy33]

That's a beautiful park

[@JoyOfBike]

It really is!

[@rinky_dinky]

i am constantly in awe of how the experts make it look so easily to lift up the front , meanwhile im huffiing and puffing an doing pushups to condition my muskels

[@FreeCrashFlow]

How big is your bike relative to your body weight? When you figure out how do to move your body in a single motion, it does get easier, BUT, there’s noticeably more effort moving from my dirt jumper to my enduro bike, so if you’re trying with a relatively heavier bike, learning the movement is more difficult (it’s also generally a longer bike, which makes it more difficult).

[@rinky_dinky]

@@FreeCrashFlow I'm 5'10" have a size large Santa Cruz nomad

[@chasewillie.1]

@@rinky_dinky it's all about leverage! @jordanharris558 has a good point-different size bikes require different amounts of force to initiate the manual. You have a lot more leverage on a 20" bike than a Large Nomad, so it will feel way easier to initiate that front wheel lift. The beauty is, the motion is essentially the same on both of the bikes. It's not necessarily a strength game, it's just a game of understanding how to work with leverage! I know you've got it!

[@AndreyKuznetsoff]

Guys thank much! But one more question please you look old enough to go on motor bike instead don’t you?

[@rinky_dinky]

@@AndreyKuznetsoff what makes you think we don't ?

[@eredforhonor4937]

Thanks

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow!! Thank YOU. Much love. -Mike

[@christianhalliday5293]

pin this man

[@hegedusbeni5358]

Best learning video ever 👏👏👏

[@JoyOfBike]

Glad you think so! Cheers.

[@jangoravioli]

i’m definitely learning how to manual tomorrow! thanks guys

[@JoyOfBike]

How's it going?! Hope you're kickin' ass amigo.

[@miketaylor5141]

Awesome vid! One of the best explanations that I’ve seen. Sweet sounding freewheels too!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you Mike!!!

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Thank you, Bros. Now I am going for a Peter Sagan road bike wheelie.

[@JoyOfBike]

You got this dawg!!

[@christianowen369]

I’m 62 and loving Pumptracks…have a new dirt jumper…just watched your great video…and looking forward to learning manuals…🌀💫 Where is the Pumptrack in the video?

[@kuniboy1]

Thanks guys!

[@JoyOfBike]

Our pleasure! -Mike

[@AN-yr7nm]

Great job Guys! :) Loved the attitude and the methodology.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you so much!! Stoked you’re enjoying amigo. 🫶🏻

[@AN-yr7nm]

Absolutely >D muchas gracias :P Dropping trails often and need this for a decent bunny hop as well.

[@xpndblhero5170]

I like all the variations of the manual like x-up, rocket and dragon slayer, ect.... So much fun to pop out of nowhere and people are always wondering how it's possible. 😂

[@ErwinvanHolten]

love the one speed .. why shift at all? i am committed to learning this this year .. 50 years of age.

[@MrDaymien1]

Same here , Im 51 this week been riding for over 20 years still cant manual . This is my year !

[@JoyOfBike]

you got this!!!

[@waynech370]

Whips next please 🤟

[@JoyOfBike]

We'll add whips to the list!! One of our favorite bike maneuvers.

[@packepuck]

Just turned 40. Bought my first BMX ever. Just waiting for the streets to be free from gravel, then I'm gonna give this a shot... 😅

[@JoyOfBike]

The smile on my face reading this is HUGE!!! Love that you picked up a BMX bike at 40, you're gonna love it. Practice & take it slow, enjoy the ride. BMX is the best place to found skills that can be applied to other bikes! -Mike

[@davonstewartismeeee]

really cool video i just got a 10-speed bike for 60 from some dude the bike's MSRP IS 1500 it's really light and is a hardtail MTB i was instantly was able to do wheelies easier so I can't wait to try this. I never thought about purposely finding the loop point and then dialing it back this seems logical like it's a better way to learn so I will try it somethings telling me it is definitely gonna help. I appreciate the video. GOD BLESS!!!!!

[@tristanwegner]

This is very well explained

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked to hear you enjoyed!

[@gregsimmons1709]

Fantastic!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed. -Mike

[@magnav]

Nice tutorial, would like to see a new learner trying your steps

[@JoyOfBike]

After we get through the initial phase of tutorials, we’re planning to do just that. However, in our bunny hop tutorial we do teach a kid using the fundamentals on the spot!

[@benroberts7038]

I just got a roscoe 7, but never really went on any trails or did much in terms of tricks before. After an hour of practice i can pretty reliably manual over a whole parking space, shooting for 2 now

[@JoyOfBike]

Yes!! I love to hear it. You'll have 2, then 4 & then a full parking lot in no time at this rate

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Brilliant. Thanks guy's.

[@chasewillie.1]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

@@chasewillie.1 my pleasure mate.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you for tapping in amigo! Cheers!

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

@@JoyOfBike good stuff man. Me and my American wife are 98.5% there to finishing all the cleaning of trails, dirt jumps at Clyne Valley Mountain Bike Park, Swansea City, Wales, UK mate. Look it up on you tube. We've sent literal shockwaves through the entire mountain bike community the last 9 months. Many of them but not all thankfully, we're trying to strong-arm the bike park. Elitist bullies. Telling us lies such as "you can not clean those trails and dirt jumps and re-open them, cos the ground is toxic and used for archaeological digs. County hall won't let you." Many other lies to, so we did our research and found out they were living decietfully. There's been no archaeological digs up there ever, and the last time the ground was toxic was in the 1860's. They've been bullying kids up there, they don't want the poorer blue collar kids up there jumping their cheaper mtbikes see. And I hate bullies. So I confronted their two top mtbike thugs, squared up to them and offered them out for a fight, eyeball to eyeball, fist to fist the old school gentlemen way. They chickened out and left. They also trashed some of our tools. We have other tools though thankfuly. We basically cleaned out the mtbike thugs from the valley as well as the trails. I'm of your old man's generation see, we do things like they do downtown. Old school. Lol. Blessings to you and the boys brother Mike.

[@FranzGrossmann]

Awesome explanation and thanks so much

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked you enjoyed it amigo!! Thank YOU!

[@ShreddyTime-qf3db]

Thanks for the tips! I have been practicing the loop out even managed to land on my feet most of the time. My goal is to be able to ride the manual 3 car spaces, and then eventually a city block and at the pump track.

[@JoyOfBike]

you've got this!!! keep on practicing & one day it'll just CLICK. All love!

[@Getting_Better_Daily]

Thanks for the tips.. I’m going to be trying it out

[@JoyOfBike]

Of course! Report back & let us know how it goes!

[@fpartidafpartida]

This video is sick 🤙

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked you enjoyed my friend! All love, -Mike

[@Bum_Chikka]

Thank you so much for teaching this secret... 🤩

[@JoyOfBike]

My pleasure 😊

[@troublingleaf]

I remember as a kid learning to wheelie I went straight past the loop out point a good few times and landed on my back before learning to take my feet off the pedals. Funny thing is I learned to wheelie, but not to feather the back brake, which you would think would be an advantage with the manual, but actually, I was holding it just before the balance point with gentle pedaling, I never actually got comfortable at the balance point. All that said, without a little kick on the pedals I could never get the front wheel high enough to hold a manual, that'll be me being too forceful, and too far forward I guess... Although thinking about it, I did usually manual off kerbs, if I wasn't hopping of them... I just couldn't hold it longer than a second or 2...

[@dowstough]

Great instructions Thank so much

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank YOU for watching. All love, -Mike

[@ezedjay]

Great video. I was always comfy with looping out but never did manuals - just "wheelies". Next time I'm on a BMX this is all I'll be doing until I can. Cheers 👊

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks yo!! You got it!

[@johnpaulpalaganas4378]

This is clearer than GMBN's tutorial

[@JoyOfBike]

Ah shucks!! Thanks man!

[@onchoto359]

Proudly being the exact 9,800th like

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

That was spot on ! Thank you

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on mate!! Thank YOU. Stay RAD, -Mike

[@MTBsteezSAM]

can't wait to try

[@JoyOfBike]

Can't wait to hear how it helps!

[@conterplarque]

Perfect explanation and cool video 😎 You have my subscribe! 🔥💯

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the love amigo.

[@mathiasstielzchen2227]

Me, riding my 100lbs longjohn E-cargobike: you lied.

[@wd9607]

It’s like an all star bike lineup!

[@JoyOfBike]

hahaha never thought of it like that but you're not wrong! -Mike

[@idela32]

Right on Matt. We'll meet eventually when some day I get out of the Army and back to So. Cal and Riverside. #BMX4LifE

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks for your service amigo!

[@owenneedham4651]

Sick video! Super helpful

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you!! Stoked you enjoyed it amigo. Much love, -Mike

[@alexbogusky9748]

I love this vid and you my brothers!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Man, we love YOU!!! Now let's go for a gravel ride or go rip some Johnstown. 🖤

[@nanoyamson]

Nice! I hope it is not too late to learn the “manual” I'm 45 years old and still want to learn this trick.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@nanoyamson it’s NEVER too late amigo!! Take your time & enjoy the process; you got this. ⚡️🖤

[@LloydGoldsteinMusic]

Excellent!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you!!

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

AWESOMENESS!!! 😎

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks!!

[@ljoiheoag]

step number one, learn yourself, its the best method

[@JoyOfBike]

That's true, nobody can learn it for ya!

[@nattybuffalodread]

I def. want to try the chair part on a grass now😊😂❤

[@JoyOfBike]

haha not a bad idea!

[@ttbmg]

Great video guys! 😎

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank YOU!! -Mike

[@bradarmstrong1656]

Thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow, thank YOU!! Stoked you enjoyed the tutorial amigo. All love. -Mike

[@Groove3333]

I can't wait to try this on my KTM 950.

[@JoyOfBike]

Well, that'd be a wheelie...but let us know how you fair! Cheers! haha.

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol ? its the same theory ?

[@Chankot5]

Perfect explanation 🗿🔥😊

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank YOU!!!

[@raketoped663]

thank you

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank YOU for tuning in!

[@bearzet2893]

Thanks for a very good video. In the manual position, it seems that the front wheel on the BMX bike is lower to the ground than the front wheel on the Trail bike. Does this makes it easier to learn to manual on a BMX bike? Or does the smaller wheel size of the BMX bike makes it more challenging to learn, compared to the larger wheel size of the Trail bike?

[@maximet.8809]

With the bmx, the balance point will be reached with a lower front wheel (compared to trail bike) but the window for the balance point will be be narrower because of the shorter frame.

[@chasewillie.1]

Thanks for the question! The BMX bike, with its smaller wheel size and shorter wheel base, will definitely make it easier to initiate the manual, simply because you have more leverage when compared to a trail bike. The size and weight differences between the two bikes just changes where the balance point is going to be found. Yes, that means that the front wheel will look lower to the ground on a BMX bike vs. a trail bike. You might find that the BMX bike feels less stable and more "twitchy" than the mountain bike because of its smaller size. So, in short, both bikes have their pros and cons! I'd be hesitant to say that one bike is "easier" to master this skill on.

[@chasewillie.1]

@@maximet.8809 yes, exactly! Nicely said. Thank you for that!

[@Limestream73]

I’ve struggled with this for ages. Took around 1 hour to get to somewhat controlled manuals.

[@JoyOfBike]

No kidding?! Thanks for the feedback amigo. Stoked to hear it!

[@Limestream73]

@@JoyOfBike Been practicing "for ages". The key was the deliberate loopout. Got me to commit a lot more than before.

[@edytz4]

thanks!💪

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you for being here!

[@GameplayerSolCley]

I love the T shirts

[@markuscherry1189]

No one talks about the left and right leaning… I tend to fall left or right more and surprisingly no KZbinr talks about that.

[@JoyOfBike]

Great observation, something we’ll be sure to cover if we ever do a follow up. Best solution is to try & stay as centered on the bike as you can when you’re over the rear axle & keep your core tight!! Question for you though; which foot forward do you ride..?

[@markuscherry1189]

I most of the time lead right foot-although I try not to depend on it all times… Strong core. That’s a good foundation for everything-didn’t think about my core when trying-will do this time

[@JoyOfBike]

@@markuscherry1189 right on! Generally I see people leaning more toward their non-dominate foot, then over correct & tip the other way. But strong core certainly helps with that!!!

[@SibrenFetter]

Great video. For me I am stuck for years at the loopout point though. Your video, like others, goes from shifting your weight back directly to going all they way and loop out. But I don't dare to do it which annoys me to no end.

[@JoyOfBike]

Ah man, it's a scary progression for sure but it's a VERY important step because when you're learning it's going to happen, & when you get it figured out...it's still going to happen! haha. You can try the loop out in grass if that's more confidence inspiring!

[@df0rce]

I find it hard to hold the lef/right balance. Any recommendations on that? Appreciate it.

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on!! We didn't cover that bit because we didn't want to over complicate this video - but keeping your core tight & looking ahead with your knees over your ankles & handle bars straight should help a ton.

[@sawekzlasowoliwskich9826]

This is first video where I found suggestion of using tarmac parking. I think it's good suggestion, I found using forest road very difficult for learning. Still no "how to learn manual in spd pedals" yet 😛

[@JoyOfBike]

Smooth surfaces make all the difference in the early stages of this one. if you can learn how to manual on flats - you can 100% apply that to Spd's!

[@SteveGergetz]

My GOAL?? Any goal shorter than indefinite/continuous manualing isn't actually manualing...in my opinion. I mean if you can't maintain it, then you don't really have a healthy and developed feel of it, and you're just gonna wreck something up. Gotta get to where I can manual without stopping or what's the point??? This video explains a way of thinking about it and learning how to do it in an intuitive way like I haven't heard/seen before. So THANKS GUYS!

[@solosamuraiz1526]

The point is nothing no matter how long other than having fun. Indefinite term is an unrealistic goal & will only result in disappointment. U don't need to maintain 1 indefinitely to have a feel of it as they have said they fall all the time too. Perfect doesn't exist irl

[@MrWhynotnow]

Another great one Mike and crew. Question on bike setup: I've got my first full suspension 29er with a small frame size, leaving the seat post maxed out. Even with the dropper all the way down, it's still about 7" up. Do you think for learning I should put it way down? Of course, that's not an option while on trail rides, and your demo at 12:45 looks like your droppers down. Tips?

[@chasewillie.1]

Hey hey! Good question. Having a lowered seat definitely helps with the manual. It gives you the room to transition from the loaded riding position into the actuated riding position without anything blocking your way or snagging on your pants. So, yeah, it wouldn't hurt to manually drop it while practicing in the parking lot! Give yourself the space to move freely!

[@jesusgollonet]

Personal pet peeve: After a certain age, the classic "it's technique, not strength" is misleading. Yes getting manuals and pretty much any trick depends on technique, but the prerequisite strength that can be taken for granted when you're 16 might not be there after 40 (I know for a fact!). Really appreciate the tips otherwise!. Just seeing the thumbnail yesterday comparing the posture in 3 bikes made me realize I was not pushing by butt low enough on my BMX. In just 20 minutes with that in mind I felt a much better balance point. Thanks!

[@NWDestroy]

bro I don't know what kind of ride you're doing on a BMX bike, But if you're in your 40s and can't manually yet, And you're somewhat out of shape, then maybe you should consider if you can't get the same results you're looking for on a bigger wheel. I mean no disrespect, you see. I've seen people try to take the sport up in their late 30s and early '40s and I don't think they understood how dangerous these bikes can be until they're traumatized by it. If your front tire washes out, you'll try to put your hands out but your head will hit the ground before your fingers are even done releasing. stay low when you come out of or go into anything. stay back. Ass at seat height and over the back wheel when doing anything. Remember, the biggest and best trick we ever learn, is how not to get hurt.

[@jesusgollonet]

@@NWDestroy hah no worries. I'm now in reasonable shape and 100% know where my limits are (and ride a 24" Sunday Cruiser). My comment was highlighting that the classic trope "It's not strength it's technique" (which is also thrown on skateboarding and other circles) takes for granted that you're in reasonable shape, and with so many older folks jumping into these types of sports they can be misled by it. Strength training goes a long way

[@JoyOfBike]

To be fully transparent with you, yes, strength helps with the manual but only for longer distances - the poinut here was to stress, no matter how strong you may be without proper technique you will NOT be able to manual, in fact this goes for most bike skills - again not dismissing that strength can play a big role in executing this tricks. But I will say, practicing the manual or bunny hop habitually on flat ground with correct from will absolutely help build strength as you go. Solid observation!! The BMX is definitely the lowest one & on a MTB I always say I feel like I'm sitting in a bar stool when locked in compared to the BMX. Thanks for the feedback & hangin'. All love! -Mike

[@holland3g1]

communities with pump tracks and places to ride blow me away. People around me talk about it and most our industry is based off outdoor tourism, but we don't have one in the entire fucking county. A couple of skate parks, but most are built then ignored and quickly start falling apart. Wish I lived out west or somewhere where they actually cared about outdoor recreation.

[@JoyOfBike]

We're beyond spoiled here in Colorado, that's for sure. Best place to start is by going to city council meetings & being the squeaky wheel with a group of folks who are also STOKED to advocate for this type of recreation. It works wonders!!

[@crocopie]

Pls do how to backhop and how to pedal kick.

[@JoyOfBike]

Ooo I like that! We'll add it to the list. Thanks!

[@dazdaz105]

I’m 57 years old and have not rode a bike in 20 years. I’ve just ordered a bike so I can impress the chicks in the care home 👍

[@JoyOfBike]

Better be careful, those ladies aren't going to know what to do!!

[@michalmichal8188]

Shiddddd im boutta get some new elbow and knee scrapes but ah well itll be worth it

[@JoyOfBike]

Always is! Much love, -Mike

[@sswave4dave]

My goal is to learn how to loop out safely. I always rely on my back brake, but I've looped out 3 times and ended up flat on my back. It happens so fast, I can't seem to kick the bike out in time.

[@itzquintly101]

Love the video thanks! I do have a question do: How about manual with an E-bike, is it the same principles?

[@untitleduserx]

Nice tutorial, do you think learning how to manual first would help me learn how to wheelie in the future?

[@JoyOfBike]

I don't think it's necessary - but it certainly won't hurt! We also have a how to wheelie video on the channel that I believe could help!

[@Nenica2]

Great video guys, can you make automatic next?🤷‍♂️😂

[@JoyOfBike]

lmao!

[@IamMathenge]

TTHESE GUYS ARE COOL

[@JoyOfBike]

Cheers amigo!

[@Nalublu]

I could lift my front on my 26” bike, but now that I have a 29er, I can only lift that thing about 6”!

[@misterhaan]

same issue. i used to effortlessly loop out the 20" i had as a teenager because i thought it was a cool dismount, but i struggle to get my 27.5" even as high as 6". from this video i wonder if i'm only putting my weight back far enough for a 20"

[@chasewillie.1]

@@misterhaan That might be it! Keep in mind that you have more leverage when riding the 20", so it requires less force to pop that wheel up. Larger wheels and longer wheel bases definitely effect how much leverage you have on the bike!

[@JoyOfBike]

As you're rocking back into that actuated position, really pump your legs to get the front end up! The bigger the bike = less leverage, so more initial effort to get the front end up.