I’m a 64 yr old woman (not a granny) intermediate rider, and I go to the gym twice a week (HIIT class). It’s helping me not only with strength but with reaction, balance , and burst of force/ power. My sorta-manual is coming along. I enjoy your explanations.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
My wife took me to a HIIT class at the YMCA and 100% the toughest people in those classes are 5 foot tall grannies. They kick butt!!! Thank you so much for watching the channel and your message!!!
@tylerdurden42896 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademyshe says she’s not a granny 👵
@sole__doubt6 ай бұрын
I wish I could introduce you to my mother and get her to ride or at least take her fitness seriously like you do. Love to hear stories like yours.
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
@@tylerdurden4289 I noticed, but the ladies at the gym are not :) Didn't mean anything by it!
@jel264986 ай бұрын
Best manual video on KZbin. Been working on this for 5 years, including online coaching, making consistent progress but not quite there yet. This worked almost instantly, I was able to hold a manual for several bike lengths before I felt I was going to loop out and pulled the brake. Brilliant. The key was the hanging off the pole drill, and then bringing that to the bike after doing the stomp through the feet. I think this guy is onto something with the off-the-bike/on-the-bike exercises.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Yeah. I’ve joined every coaching program and reverse engineered everything for simplicity. Glad my homework helped you!
@dudeonbike8006 ай бұрын
Hat's off to you for your tenacity!
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
@@dudeonbike800 Appreciated big time. In 10-15 years I'll be in your neighborhood and every other one too :)
@Cartsp703 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademythe reason I can’t manual is quite simple… it’s almost impossible to keep the balance point because even the slightest movement of my body or weight transfer and it’s all over , I’ve given up trying now. No video on KZbin can teach anyone how to manual . It’s bullshit
@drumerboy456sx6 ай бұрын
This is how I learned to bunny hop. I started with the first step. The springing part.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Fa sho!
@morbidpothead6 ай бұрын
Holy sh#* dude!! You just taught me how to manual!! Finally, an explanation from someone whose broadcasting in my wavelength! I bet I would have never figured it out, with the normal "everybody elses" way of doing it.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Fun comment for sure! Very happy for you! Sounds like you put in the work and I just tapped it in the hole for ya lol. Birdie!
@ericweesner12896 ай бұрын
The pole drill -- I realized why I can't hold manuals - my legs/core aren't strong enough. For those of us that have to do dishes on a daily basis, you can practice at the kitchen sink, grab the end of the sink, then place one foot under the cupboard and the other on foot on the bottom of the cabinet door with the heel on the ground. It's just enough of a staggered stance that sort of mimics the pedal engagement. Switch legs to find your weak spot! Great manual video -- I really like that there is some off the bike practice that helps build that muscle memory.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Thanks maaaaaan!
@TheYBGOON6 ай бұрын
I’m a bmx race coach. Once riders have grasped level pedals as such I love to teach them the front wheel lift. Before manuals I get them on a wall or fence and get them to balance for upto 10 seconds. Then move body forward and back. The next step I find is getting them comfortable stepping or hopping off the back. I will hold their front wheel the first few times. Only after that will I encourage a flat manual. Good tips thanks
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Good progressions!
@PippyPappyPatterson4 ай бұрын
do you offer coaching?
@milesholland68266 ай бұрын
I still can’t manual but this is a good deconstructed explanation of a frustratingly awesome maneuver. It’s the holy grail of coolness on a mtb. I’ll get there.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Join my coaching group I’ll get you sorted.
@miyui92696 ай бұрын
i like how this channel focuses on your physical capabilities off the bike first before learning anything on the bike. it strengthens my point that carrying your bike on your back when going uphill on a rough surface is very important if you dont wanna go to the gym. carrying your bike on your back uphill = manual skill
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
You are literally the #1 carry your bike ambassador, I respect your enthusiasm!
@mobilewintercamp75156 ай бұрын
With all my years of riding I could bunny hop and do void on trail but was never good at wheelies or jumping. Once I started getting the manual thing somewhat down,it did so much for me. I could finally jump and my ability to tackle terrain went through the roof. My balance and confidence was at a peek. It felt great and was my best fun on a bike
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Epic
@maxmurks11 күн бұрын
Watched this yesterday and today had my first "real" Manuals, maybe 7m? After years of maybe 1.5m tops. I think for me the sliding the feet (instead of pushing) made things click. This is gonna be sooo much fun from now on. Thanks
@mountainbikeacademy9 күн бұрын
Wow - sounds like it clicked! 7 meters is no joke! Well done and you’re welcome!
@o0jejouemal0o5 ай бұрын
I’ve watched probably hundreds of video on dozen of different skills/tricks I can’t do… and it slowly dawned on me that what held me back the most was the athletic part. Can’t really bunny hop a bike if you can’t hop to begin with can you? I’m glad someone finally said it; sometimes you just aren’t fit enough to do all that stuff and that’s not automatically a bad news, now you can just train for it in a way that matters.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Exactly - that’s the right attitude too!
@tiroltrailhead3 ай бұрын
...profound tutorial! One minor thing to add: a good rear break with decent modulation will make manualing way easier. For holding the balance when going back and to avoid tipping over to the backside, the rear break is crucial...
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
True - glad you liked it!
@dieuexiste6 ай бұрын
Learning how to manual is on top of my list for next season. I'll definitely try your tips as soon as the snow is gone!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Let me know! May have even more manual videos up by then too so stay tuned!
@roddas266 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. Just happens to be perfect timing as I had set a goal for myself to learn manuals this year. And so far had been doing everything wrong😂 Can't wait to go put in some prctice with your drills. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Cheers! To be completely fair there’s 3 or so approaches I share with riders and this is just one! Hope it’s helpful.
@Matthew-fw1hp5 ай бұрын
Great video!! Your narrative is spot on. I'm having to relearn / remember these things. I got back into MTB after a 20 year hiatus. I look forward to viewing more videos.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
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@mattcoughlan7657Ай бұрын
It all sounds like it makes sense, but I was trying yesterday with my son and it was like lifting an immovable force! Looking forward to trying again with these tips, see if I can unlock the magic of getting the front wheel up.
@trotro803 ай бұрын
Nice tips! The other day I tried the spring front wheel lift and it was much easier to get the bike up and to around the balance point. I am still far from any meaningful manual but now I at least know how to "take off". Thanks!
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
Perfect! I literally made this video for ppl like you because hilariously enough I didn’t even know this until about 2 years ago haha. Been ridi my 20 years
@traitorofmyown4 ай бұрын
I was trying one of your hints from another video about how to corner, and that was removing my weight from my arms and let my torso float over the bike by using core muscles. Not only did it free my bike in corners but also wheelies, bunny hops and manuals suddenly improved in an instant. I now get my front wheel high up in the air so much easier and can finally concentrate on balancing. The bike and I were just this static unit before.
@peterhaworth68596 ай бұрын
Thanks again for this.. will try put this into practice👌
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@echidna12636 ай бұрын
Awesome. I can see why I'm struggling. Best advice I have seen.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@vvixell45806 ай бұрын
I've got a 2006 demo 8 as well. I've been trying to do manuals exactly the same you described. This video is probably the best video I've seen on manuals ever.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! I will make more. lol this is like 20% of what I wanted to share.
@J_MurccАй бұрын
Wow hey man I got to say this was a really well executed video explained literally perfect I've watched and seen tons of different videos on this and as I'm mostly watch them for fun considering I can manual pretty well I got to say I just really felt the need to say you literally hit every point spot on and you talk about the stuff that nobody else does or has. There's so many things I can point out that you mentioned that I've never heard brought up in other videos that actually make so much sense and are so damn spot on but that would be a long list lol just had to say great video and anyone that sees this comment and needs to learn how to manual don't waste your time anywhere else just watch this a few times until you get it
@mountainbikeacademyАй бұрын
Super appreciate it!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
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@philip74866 ай бұрын
Great insights. I made all those mistakes learning and often got and get stuck in the tug of war especially when switching from bmx to Mtb. I like too how you didn’t mention brakes, whe I’m struggling with manuals I try to keep my fingers off of the brakes as that throws everything out fr. Thanks again!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Nice! I learned manuals on a bmx way after learning on a dh bike. Super interesting difference! Thanks for watching.
@talkingouttayourtube5 ай бұрын
Love the explanation of hanging of a pole... makes so much sense when thinking about it like that. Thanks
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@recordednowhere6 ай бұрын
i had my worst bike crash yet practicing manuals on asphalt when i kicked the bike out under me. with these instructions i might give it another try this year. wish me luck 😂 maybe ill start on grass too 😊
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Be safe!
@charleshartlen39144 ай бұрын
thanks for the vid, great content man. Insta subbed, this video should have a million views!
@mountainbikeacademy4 ай бұрын
Thanks mucho!
@LOyeti8886 ай бұрын
Best explanation ive heard ever!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Share it w friends if it helps!
@chrisfontaine62216 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff, I have never heard it explained like that in all the years I've been trying to learn... I've actually gotten a few good manuals with the "tug of war" method, so I should pick up this method pretty fast. A huge thank you (will share)
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! It’s not complicated lol. You got this!!!
@TheMarcovincenti3 ай бұрын
Very curious to try that out,manualling feel like flyng..best sensation for now on a bike for me also, just want to master it 😎 greetings from italy
@travisramos59896 ай бұрын
44yo rider.. Saw this video yesterday. Got on the bike today and immediately executed better manuals at will. Nearly every other tut neglects that initial spring. Previously I was inconsistent and often stuck with that tug of war feeling from trying to do the L that many other instructors talk about.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
SUPER glad to hear this.
@iamcyberpunk686 ай бұрын
Your video quality is spot on bro.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@jokermtb6 ай бұрын
Got the spring thing nailed (only realy need to put a bit of pressure thru the feet these days), but I only do lazy manuals, for only a few seconds to float the front over nasty bits.....might have to try carrying my moves for longer durations. I'm just worried about inflaming my L5 which has some cartilidge degeneration goin' on....nuthin' I can really do about that!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
For sure be careful and see a doctor/PT to get some solid medical advice! Shred hard! Whoop!
@jokermtb6 ай бұрын
I definitely have - just something I've come to live with and don't worry about too much anymore. Might try to extend my manuals though....@@mountainbikeacademy
@muzicianzero33286 ай бұрын
I found springing worked for wheelies. But never seen someone doing it, or even heard someone mentioned it's a wrong movement aka cheating. Still suck at manuals, hopefully it'll change this coming season. Thank for the vid!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@TwoWheelsAndAPonytail5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Awesome tips! How about doing it on a non suspension bike, BMX? The beginning, the spring. Just same technique?
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Good question - I will likely make another vid eventually on this. Short answer - not the same. If you watch any BMX rider getting EXTREME air they do one thing. They preserve the distance from their top tube and their torso, and even stand up further away from the top tube as the jump goes up. Obviously this isn't enough info to really action, but I wanted to make the point that there's really no spring on a fully rigid bike because theres no bike suspension to prime for action. IMO (and from limited personal experience, I'm a 6'3" lanky dude) it's 100% about your ability to perform extremely explosive moves very quickly OR have massive raw strength if you have lots of experience. reason being is that BMX riders are tough as nails and they might put off the vibe they "don't care" but actually they're extremely dialed athletes. So if you've been riding BMX for a long time...chances are you at least have a decent amount of raw strength or explosion in your body and your core is insanely strong - if you can pop in the air they those are required! If you struggle to pop on the BMX...it's all fitness until you have the minimum required fitness (again, raw strength or crazy explosiveness, or both), then it's all timing and technique. Hope this is helpful...I realize it's not super actionable but at least helps us define the difference between the two and why!
@chickenclips6 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks dude
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Ya welcome!!! ✊🏻
@markjans21696 ай бұрын
Thank you very much explaining how to practice off the bike! How about the brakes? No breaking? No finger at the back brake?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts? I generally think of the brake as the safety stopper.
@markjans21696 ай бұрын
Sure, it is! But “pulling”/hanging on the handle bar while feathering the brake is difficult. 😅 Maybe it is easier to start trying slower without brakes? And when the drill is in my mussle memory I can add breaking/break control and speed?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Curious why you feel that’s difficult! Are you braking with 1 finger and is your lever set up properly? Are you using modern hydraulic brakes?
@markjans21696 ай бұрын
Probably I’m squeezing (too) hard in the grips, having too less control how hard to squeeze the brake. As safety stop no problem of course. I have to practice your steps first. And keep balance by moving my hips, then at first there is no brake feathering needed I guess. Which is different than making a wheelie. Hanging on a pole while the children playing at the local playground: ✅
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
lol the playground movement we’ve all been needing to be a part of
@JuanEnriqueSerra6 ай бұрын
YOU NAIL THIS! THANKS SO MUCH!!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!!
@lapteexpiratdelakaufland162Ай бұрын
I sprained my knee 2 moths ago trying to do a manual and I am waiting for it to fully heal to try doing it again
@mountainbikeacademyАй бұрын
Dang sorry to hear that what happened?
@lapteexpiratdelakaufland162Ай бұрын
@mountainbikeacademy i didn't cover the brake and tried to bail, but I couldn't take my other leg off the pedal somehow (I ride flats) and twisted it under me. I am almost good now, but 2 weeks ago, I fell on the same knee jumping a fence
@mountainbikeacademyАй бұрын
@@lapteexpiratdelakaufland162 take care and hit up that physical therapy or whatever your doc tells you to do!!!
@lapteexpiratdelakaufland162Ай бұрын
They told me I am good and I just need to go home and rest
@zingrock5 ай бұрын
Nice video. I'm quite an experienced MTB rider but have always had issues holding mannys. Your second point in the tips bit I "think" is possibly where I'm going wrong. I'm quite a skinny guy and have quite rounded shoulders/hunched posture (things I'm working on) and I think I have a tendency to extend my arms forward using my shoulders, rather than keeping them strong with my chest and back. Does working on these aspects of my body sound like it might help? Cheers
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Yeah if you improve your functional movement it can help for sure. Hop into the membership if you want some direct help on this
@elittl906 ай бұрын
How do you balance side to side though? I immediately tip over to the left or right once my front wheel leaves the ground. That’s literally my only problem and I’ve been trying for years.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Another video maybe. Tbh this is likely a symptom of poor control of movement because your core / posterior chain lacks functional movement or strength. Can also be a symptom of weak TVA and compensation.
@tabcobra6 ай бұрын
I by far don’t have the manual down, but I think a really important part you left out is the importance of rear brake control in case you pull back too far.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
I think it's obvious so I left it out tbh but point taken.
@justinm95706 ай бұрын
Is the springing motion different between a hard trail and full suspension?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Yes. I'll make another video for how to manual on a hardtail
@alessandrojr.caipang391028 күн бұрын
,, hello. Is this available? Thanks
@mattklassen85996 ай бұрын
Two more reverse drills for easy manuals. 1. Literally reverse the stem on the headset. Unscrew the bars, rotate the stem 180 degrees backwards, and reattach bars so they are now behind the headset (but still facing forward). Really helps to achieve the weightless position without having to raise the front wheel up so high when lifting. 2. Practice on a BMX.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Bmx is so good
@BikesHikesLikes6 ай бұрын
Lol on # 1. Not happening.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
@@BikesHikesLikes yeah that would be a bit dangerous
@mattklassen85996 ай бұрын
@BikesHikesLikes Give it a try on a secondary bike and go to a flat rec field. I went from not being able to manual to maintaining the balance point for over 5 seconds. Seriously like magic. Can't ride it anywhere else though but excellent for training.
@marcmarcconway6 ай бұрын
Nicely done.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Burritosarebetterthantacos6 ай бұрын
Grew up well into 20’s on a bmx bike with no brakes…a mtb with brakes is a cheat code.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
For sure is
@nyreppin16 ай бұрын
I agree with everything, i would just add B for bail. Learn how to bail because looping out on hard and/or rough surfaces hurts
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Then it would be BS lol
@sole__doubt6 ай бұрын
I love how you stress the importance of being fit and having a certain level of athleticism. While its true any trick can be done without those things its makes learning them far easier and safer.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
It’s the biggest constraint in progress for almost any rider.
@sole__doubt6 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy I couldnt agree more, its a shame its not brought up more often.
@dirtwolfmtb5 ай бұрын
My back hurts already and i haven’t even tried this yet 😳
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Your body knows what’s about to happen lol
@DustyShowers6 ай бұрын
I’m a 52 year old. Mx rider that gave up on manualling…almost. I still try a little. I’ll be trying this tomorrow but wondering how would be with rigid bmx forks?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Probably a different approach- are you riding hardtail Mtb or bmx?
@DustyShowers6 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy BMX racing. I started later in life. I come into a section of the track too hot and get super squirrelly. Manualling would solve that. But yeah, it’s not easy.
@Matthew-fw1hp5 ай бұрын
How do you feel about bike clips? Like / dislike...pros /cons..helpful in these situations to manual and more?
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
For manuals only downside is it’s real hard to bail if you lose balance. IMHO clips are for XC, dh racing, and people who like clips. I ride both and like both.
@Tofusoldat6 ай бұрын
I'm a bit handicapped so I need to ride with clipless pedals. Does your sliding-feet-thing only work on flats? Or does it just mean to push the pedals towards the front?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
It just means you slide your feet forward or back relative to the body - feet don’t slide on the pedals!
@Tofusoldat6 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy I was wondering already. 🤣
@joshuaoliver26196 ай бұрын
When i used to ride bmx bikes, I got my manuals pretty dialed in and could go for as long as i had momentum to keep moving. The main thing is to dial in your balance point, you want to be able to pop the front end up and immediately be at your balancing point. The next tip i have is kind of stiffen your body and just try and work your hips to keep you at a steady balance point. Then practice practice and practice. Ps i had no rear brakes on my bike, so this was based solely on momentum and balance, if i went to far back and couldnt save it i had to hop off
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
That’s hard mode, with no brakes!
@peglor5 ай бұрын
Fundamentally you have to be willing to take a few bad falls to learn to manual unless, and probably even if you have excellent reflexes. I can wheelie for literally over a km, hop on the back wheel, gap to back wheel, coast on the back wheel for over a bike length for drops and so on, but because I'm not willing to take the injuries from looping out and not catching it while traveling at speed in a manual, it'll never happen 😞. Every time I see a video about this it confirms that there is literally no way to learn this skill without running a serious injury risk - again unless you're one of the minority with the reflexes to save yourself on looping out.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Well now I’m super curious. If you’re willing to send me some video on your manuals I want to know how you are approaching them. I’ll see what I can share with ya. No strings attached. It’s just that I never had issues with bailing or dropping the front… and it took me a WHILE to learn manuals back when I was 20
@peglor5 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy Having messed about with manuals for about the last 30 years - I picked up wheelies in a year or so around the start of that 30 years, I'm already quite satisfied that the limiting factor is that I'm unwilling to push to the balance point (Without dragging the brake to preemptively ensure I don't loop out) because I know from experience that my reflexes aren't sufficient to allow me to bail in a controlled manner. By that I mean in many cases I'm literally on the ground before I realise I'm falling. Probably the quickest indication that someone has potential to be a great technical MTB rider is if they develop the ability to manual and stoppie for long distances, especially with no brake use at all, within a matter of months after they start riding. It's not a given that everyone can get them, certainly most people I know can't manual (Except for a bike length or two, which is as much as is needed to hit drops or keep the front wheel out of a dip). Riders like Ali Clarkson are great to watch if you want a masterclass in manuals - he does them at walking pace along the top of narrow walls on a fully rigid bike...
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
@@peglor that might be fair - reaction and balance I’d agree is. Good leading indicator of riding success. I noticed people who were surfers and skaters are by far the best at picking up on riding at an alarming fast rate. Just my 2c
@RSRADZLAN6 ай бұрын
ok I'll give it a try
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Lmk!
@danielpmo6 ай бұрын
Pretty good stuff
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you
@mickrichBMXWRXJapan6 ай бұрын
How do these tips translate to manualling a BMX? Would you advise doing anything different?
Everyone that teaches manuals is really tall on a small for them bike, and they can literally get their hips behind the rear axle before the front of their bike even lifts. How about some lessons from someone with short arms and legs on a bigger bike. I have no issues with the techniques being taught here. They are all good and well explained.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Well- if you’re 5’3” and ride a medium frame 29 er you are going to have a bad time manualing lol. In all seriousness though you need to literally do the same thing in the video but with a more pronounced standing spring And you may actually have your hands higher than your head at the balance point, or feel as if it is. Modern trail bikes are not the easiest to manual sometimes!
@craigmccallum22026 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy Thanks. That's exactly what I have to do. I am 5'10" on a medium, but with short arms and legs, limiting my ability to get behind the axle. I really only manual to take small drops if I am going too slowly to do them by just pushing my bike forward, and I really exaggerate the first move to make it work.
@DavisMultiverse3 ай бұрын
Cocker spaniel on the Daniel's, riding manual through the granules for 🤔... pan sexuals Nah but serious note. After trying for ages the nooby way. This feels like such a good explanation, it makes so much sense. Cant wait to train it properly now
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@DavisMultiverse3 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy Aight may be awhile tho, after all the previous attempts I've learnt that the way I was pulling the handle bars up hard with my arms gave me what they call 'tennis ball elbow' in my right arm. Which is a bit annoying only cos they said it could take around 3 months to be fully recovered.
@DavisMultiverse3 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy and I'm not just making excuses I swear 😅
@rickywoods31013 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademyDo you change technique at all for full power emtbs ? Im having a hard time on my manuals and slow speed drops. It seems way easier on my carbon enduro bike .
@oldguybiking74383 ай бұрын
The part my brain can’t work out is where does my weight sit? On my feet somehow still with my ass hanging off the back of the bike?
@stoneenforcer5 ай бұрын
#1 always keep a finger on the rear brake.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Everyone seems to know this lol
@Stewibone2 ай бұрын
You never show going into the manual from the side. It's always cutoff to just after you pop up. Can you edit this and show the whole, proper entry. Unless I missed it.
@PippyPappyPatterson4 ай бұрын
Does this change if you don't have any suspension?
@mountainbikeacademy4 ай бұрын
Not much at all.
@Dabiddc6 ай бұрын
Does this also apply on hardtails?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Super good question- IMO way less so. If it’s a dirt jumper you just gotta get low, punch forward, and do it quick. I think I’ll make another video specifically for hardtails. Each of these videos takes 3-6 hours to edit so hang tight!
@Sandman926 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy Can't wait, subbed!
@Dabiddc6 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy appreciate it,cheers!
@bango-eu5 ай бұрын
I need a new bike but my budget is £500 because I’ve recently been in a car vs bike situation
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
sounds likethe car won, sorry to hear that
@Boabybawbag5 ай бұрын
Any little kid at the skate park can manual. It's all intuitive, you don't need lessons just ride, and figure it out. Also, no one ever talks about rear brake finesse.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
I think everyone talks about it so I left it out.
@ii_u_aa7689Ай бұрын
oh you are really special!😂
@Drew-rk9yp5 ай бұрын
The secret is core strength. Not sure anything else matters.
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
It’s definitely important! I believe if you’re good at everything else but not at activating the transversus abdominus, there’s a huge cascading effect of other bad stuff
@justinmarineau69512 ай бұрын
Me watching this knowing damn well I already master wheelies/manuals
@mountainbikeacademy2 ай бұрын
Just shows your commitment maybe? Nice!
@Dirt_Deanicus6 ай бұрын
I ride a demo 8!!!!!!😁😁😁
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
I wish I had kept mine but money was tight 10 years ago when I was trying to save for a ring!
@jsnmedia21486 ай бұрын
What raw bike is that in the background
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Commencal furious
@nickmeyring78884 ай бұрын
Goggles go on, Batman comes out
@mountainbikeacademy4 ай бұрын
Lol
@joeshawcroft71216 ай бұрын
i liked the video just because you said Channuel and cannuel.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
:)
@julesselmes6 ай бұрын
Does he use an anime filter on his eyes? 👁️👁️
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Nah just a reflection of my light
@cigaretteman57165 ай бұрын
Raised your hand if you got tire rubber burn on your butt in the first couple of days attempting it 🙋
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
LOL profile pic checks out WOOOOO
@fuckinellitsraymo6 ай бұрын
I could do that when I was seven. Nobody showed me how to do it
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
My 7 year old self had more game than my 20 year old self so I don’t doubt ut
@johnwardle96676 ай бұрын
Granule
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Crumbs
@johnwardle96676 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy When I ride my mountain bike, I'm tryna do a manual, I think about the universe and realise I'm a granule.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
@@johnwardle9667 lol actually not a bad strategy. Kinda deep but I dig it.
@rinky_dinky6 ай бұрын
I'm a big burly 40 year old man , and manuals are tiring for me to initiate . Meanwhile I see some young men and women who look like they are barely even trying doing manuals that are a month long
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
It gets easier as you get better… when I was learning I was 178 lbs 6’3 skinny guy and it was exhausting lol. Raw strength only carries you so far with manuals.
@Ferrari255GTO5 ай бұрын
Watch this video fail me too XD
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
Hope you don’t fail
@Ferrari255GTO5 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy it's 99% sure the fact that i'm not properly physically trained, despite doing okay in almost all trails i barely have developed anything that isn't my legs
@mountainbikeacademy5 ай бұрын
@@Ferrari255GTO well if you want our help hop in the membership! Either way get after ittttt
@Ferrari255GTO5 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy maybe i'll try once i get my dropper again, i've really been missing it ever since it broke. I'm a filthy casual and i don't like specifically training for one thing, i've been developing my skills as i went rather than looking how to polish them deeply, i'm in just for the fun even if others think i'm slow :D
@oci4646 ай бұрын
I don’t know if it’s “helping” bro. I’m sitting in a transportation shuttle van watching this trying to “envision” myself on my bike that’s 2148 miles away from me right now.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
That's quite a reach you have there
@Ender_FPV3 ай бұрын
It's difficult to click on KZbin Face thumbnails
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
I don’t like making them I just see what makes people click lol
@Ender_FPV3 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy Silly world we live in
@mountainbikeacademy3 ай бұрын
Ever seen Idiocracy? You’ll either laugh or cry
@Ender_FPV3 ай бұрын
@mountainbikeacademy Yeah they nailed it lol
@michaelculhane30586 ай бұрын
I see your bike is really too small for you to ride on a trail but easy for you to manual. You should tell them that.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
What makes you say that about the size of the bike? 🧐😀
@michaelculhane30586 ай бұрын
It looks too small for you @@mountainbikeacademy
@michaelculhane30586 ай бұрын
Would you really take that on a trail or to a jump track?
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
I've ridden DH / freeride courses on a dirt jumper with a single brake and trail bikes on big jump tracks. I'm 6'3" and I learned on tiny bikes. Most people ride bikes too big for them then wonder why they can't maneuver. However, that's my preference and I totally am not saying what anyone else should do. :)
@michaelculhane30586 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy yes we agree you ride a small bike for your size. I think it's good to tell people learning that one problem is your bike is too big.
@user-xk8xr8gs4f6 ай бұрын
Sorry guys, no lessons will make you do your manuals, just get on the bike and try thousands of times and I promise you'll do it!
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
lol u serious?
@user-xk8xr8gs4f6 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy very serious bro! I have more than 40 years of biking, BMX and MTB racing, riding trails, dirt jumps, skateparks, etc....I can guarantee you, it's just practice and more practice.
Sorry but this has nothing to do with fitness. This is all about technique and ability to balance.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Fitness includes balance, proprioception, coordination, functional and raw strength. These are precursors to Manuals.
@tombeck1296 ай бұрын
@@mountainbikeacademy yes, that makes more sense to me now. Thank you.
@mountainbikeacademy6 ай бұрын
Of course! TBH your comment is helpful to me...because I have a definition of fitness that's probably way too deep lol I hang out with professional movement coaches and functional trainers lol. I don't want to come across like I'm over anyone's head or confusing. Thanks@@tombeck129 !