MotoTrials How To: Front Tire Hops with Pat Smage

[@brows1973]

Hi pat just bought my first Sherco trials bike today at the age of 50,never ridden one before had plenty of road bikes plus a few enduro bikes but just fancied having a go been watching your videos you make it look so easy I’d be more than happy if I could ever control a bike like yourself

[@ThisOldTony]

this channel has some of the best CGI.

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

It's really all about the editing! Not balance, timing or technique...

[@briangiffin4510]

hilarious

[@dabtown5293]

Thanks Pat! this was the best how to on front wheel hops ever!

[@SuperGreyfox99]

Thanks. Appreciate the work you put in making these videos. Awesome.

[@krisomalley2653]

I second that. Lets be honest he dosen't take this time to get himself better, he is already that good.

[@mrr4350]

Thanks Pat ! Very informative and including all the subtleties that make a BIG difference.

[@davidrockwell9776]

Excellent video. Really liking the “How to” series👍👍

[@mdbuschsr]

You read my mind... again! I've been thinking lately that I need to work on this.

[@outbackenduro7418]

Your balance is incredible practise and lots of it .... wow

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Thanks! Yes lots and lots of hours just hopping around. -Pat

[@markmtbrider]

Excellent Pat !

[@alexanderhartnug629]

Thanks

[@lee1kawasaki1]

Thanks pat great video! I'm making good progress with this now, I just need to remember to breathe so I don't end up getting very tired very quickly

[@knobbytrails577]

Just came across this excellent series of videos and of course I promptly subscribed. Just one question: I rather like the Sherco, which one would you recommend to an absolute (but "seasoned" 😅) beginner at trials? Would a 125cc be a good choice or should I go for a larger displacement right away? Thank-you.

[@zsombormihaly8091]

125 sherco or beta evo 125 something like that

[@TheFrog767]

Yes a huge energy saver 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@zsombormihaly8091]

What boots do you have?

[@smacdougall100]

Super! Thx Pat. Very well explained and demonstrated. I'll go try it and see how much easier you make it look, than it actually is, lol. Thx again, really appreciate it :-).

[@hugobaert7737]

Going to practice instantly after watching 😊

[@kilbeggan_man2644]

Where you useing trottle when you sliped the clutch

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Yes just enough to keep from stalling and lift the front wheel a bit.

[@thejohn6614]

Thank you. Best explanation I've seen. What tire pressures do you run?

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Thanks! Usually around 5 in the rear and 7-8 in the front. -Pat

[@thejohn6614]

@@FactoryONE_Motorsports Thank you.

[@kkvkkvkkv79]

shoot a video about rear tire hops

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

That is coming on the way!

[@diogoespiritosanto6493]

Next video will bem the rear hop? ;) Great vídeo!!! Thanks

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

It is coming up!

[@groovyshoos5200]

Thanks dude, awesome vid!

[@thomassinclair4675]

Thank you!

[@arystan8334]

I do this but can’t keep balance

[@FactoryONE_Motorsports]

Balance is very important and will make hops a lot easier!

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Wow, Pat is a lot more natural sounding. Much easier to listen to when he doesnt sound like a robot reading a script

[@4x4Hawk]

Thank's for your video!

[@carrollgodro9780]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@sobeit1927]

Wow great thanks

[@go2ntrial66]

I like 😍😍👍👍