RIDE OVER ANYTHING! | TRAIL BOSS HOW TO Wheel Lift

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Riding over and off stuff can be challenging on your bike. Sure there's more than one way to lift your front wheel and you can have success with lot's of styles... but what's the best or easiest for consistent success? Check out this latest how to and learn the skills needed to become a Trail Boss
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[@DavidMaruca_]

Thank you for posting this, a lot of other channels really don't compare the "preload and lift" to the "manual lift" and it turns out I've been trying to manual by just doing really big preloads, which results in sore shoulders after too many attempts. Thanks a bunch for juxtaposing these techniques and also showing the red and green pressure dots at the vertices of the body/bike angles

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you for checking it out.

[@mikescott3355]

I didn't think it was possible to demonstrate MTB skills without using a $5000 carbon-framed fully suspended bike, but I guess it is!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

lol, you'd think so but I love my hardtail!

[@hobinlobo]

yes, you can also demonstrate MTB skills on a $6000 steel framed hard tail. 🙂

[@allroad42blzit]

Really loved the visual diagrams drawn over the body. Do more!

[@glitchman3194]

Thanks for using a hardtail. Most only show full suspensions i believe the mechanics are slightly different. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

each time i watch this video again, i learn more ❤ thank you Jeff

[@davidjl9907]

Thanks for making it clear when we should use both types. Many channels focus on the mechanics but not when to use them

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

Nice video. But looking at the bike it looks a bit small in size, which may be helpful with handling. whereas the new geometry of long reach and slack head angle (longer wheelbase) may be more challenging. What do you say?

[@mensuddevic8983]

Pre load and lift to manual to punch....it's a dance move and looks sick...👏👏👏

[@SafwanRahmanofficial]

Finally, a hardtail tips!

[@damiancitobarbanis7575]

Very nice explanation. Thanks!

[@lucaguxx]

You are great! Always an inspiration to me with your amazing technique and that beautiful front. Thank you.

[@ghavendelossantos4979]

You know he's really skilled when it's a hardtail bike

[@krsa345]

Right to the point. You are amazing!

[@Newbelievers1717]

Great info, thank you for making this!

[@marcsee4072]

WOW, Jeff what a content - me back to practice

[@ss-vp4pq]

Jeff your a true trail boss 👍

[@rogergrant455]

5:15 De real Trail Boss!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@britishbassbikes]

Great Jeff- also really enjoy the comparisons - SUPER HELPFUL ! 💥

[@Holyeddybear]

You are the hardtail boss!! Looking forward to learn more stuff.. 👍🏻

[@SaleenS351R]

“Here’s a preload and lift, a manual and a punch”. Got it...... 😂. That was pretty slick.

[@SAMTB]

Great video! Good to have the direction as to when each move is best used.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks for watching

[@MTBTrailSherpa]

Excellent breakdown. It's a quick and dirty breakdown. Great clips chosen to represent. I can see where I need to practice. Keep it up old man!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks!

[@madmat1652]

mr. @Jeff Lenosky what method is the best for bunny hop?

[@noahbunger-spiecha7430]

Nice video man, We gotta get some laps in at creek this year or next👍

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Definitely

[@A.T.TrailWorks]

Are stoppies on the menu? I've seen other people's videos but you break techniques down in a language I can read.

[@gabrielgarcia367]

Great basics

[@mergsTM]

Well thought out vid and nicely executed Jeff. P.s. I recognize that Mahlon Dickerson parking lot rock outcrop from here in Spokane. Peas.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I knew you would!

[@southernaccent]

Curious as to the size bike you ride, I know you're a tall fellow, but the bikes look tiny. Do you downsize to be able to toss it around a bit easier?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Great stuff! I never really thought about the subtle differences between the two techniques. Now I need to go try them both. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.👍

[@soyeloso7345]

Your tires seems to be low on air, it's that intentional for this demonstration??

[@meetJobo]

subbed , do u have a video on how to lift the rear wheel especially on a hard tail ?

[@Thestarboi_music_]

100th coment🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

@@Thestarboi_music_ thank you

[@gladigau8732]

Anyone got tips for someone who's just starting a hardtail? Never rid a mtb too btw

[@kfivemtb]

🤙 always like these vids!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterronzoni9264]

Great video. I just watched the PUNcH video too. I am on a fully rigid mountain bike, that is not necessarily a disadvantage, correct?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Correct, I LOVE riding my hardtail.

[@martind.almonia4849]

well explained,like it...

[@markberesford2447]

Nice one Jeff great explanations , you must be really big or that hardtails really small 😀

[@klausdunayev7078]

How do you think flat shoes vs clipped shoes affect the process? You seem to lift the rear wheel so easily. HOW?!

[@timfowler5373]

Great technique breakdown & hilarious title.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Tim!

[@winnguyen443]

Great video Jeff. How’d ya know I was right in the middle of practicing the three lifts and wondering where they’d fit on the trail ?

[@GiorgioHouse]

Hi. I do it by using the front brake. I pre -load, I press the Front Brake and I lock the wheel then I pedal and I leave the front brake. The Front wheel "explodes" high and I can pass the obstacles. Is it wrong? Cheers

[@blockin9556]

My bike is for riders 5,4 to 5,8 and im 5,3. would this make it harder to lift the wheel or am i just doing something wrong?

[@brettneuberger6466]

Super helpful!!

[@acyutanandadas1326]

Just subscribed How do I overcome the fear of leaning back to far and falling backward

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

By falling backwards.... on purpose. First off you shouldn't really lift your wheel that high to get on anything anyway but here's what I mean. Find some grass, put on some flat shoes and drop your seat. Practice going to far back with the intention of stepping off and you'll be able to do it safely. This will give you a good idea of what that balance point is. Also always keep a finger on the rear brake.

[@maxsteinbeezly7904]

Hey Jeff, have you heard of the billy goat trail in Maryland and do you think that you would attempt it?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I haven’t heard about it tell me more!

[@maxsteinbeezly7904]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss it is a black diamond hiking trail that is 4.7 miles long and composed of three sections. Not to doubt your skill, but I think some of the hiking climbs are way too intense to ride but I think that it would be awesome for sessioning by different features. I went to check it out on a gravel ride a month ago and only got as far as a very sharp rock garden 50 feet in. I kinda want to go back and look for some features that are just challenging enough but my dropper started leaking and I’m trying to get the warranty :( Anyways, it seems like it is up your alley if you are in the area and want to show off to some hikers :). Stay safe man!

[@TheButlerNZ]

I have no probs manualing drops but manualing on flat still taunts me. Actually it would b interesting to hop on the ol hard tail and see if the suspension is throwing me a little (not the best lockout on 7' debonaire...) My preload stepups are ok as well but the trailing rear is a little untidy. I can get away with it as I have 7' and a 2.5 on the back... but hopefully with a few more of your vids I can get my head around it... As for my head, I can go with the Weight back vs Accelerate forward... I find my brain wired a little different in its understanding interface... so often I will find a different way of looking at the same thing... Both Weight back & Accelerate forward are the SAME action, just looking at it differently... You could say the same about jumping... Try this.. stand in an open area, bend your knees and let the earth float up under you, then push the earth away from under you and it will float away then come back... Sounds completely stupid.. but "relative to you" this is exactly what happens when you jump. (wait, did I just push 6,000,000, 000,000,000,000,000,000kg?) I sort of discovered this when being taught to turn on Ski's... "Push your toes down and into the turn" 'What... how... uhhh thats really hard... hold on.. if I just lift my heels up & away from the turn... Hey I'm doing it...'

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That’s super interesting. It totally does helps To think about things different ways.

[@TheButlerNZ]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss My brain sorta lives in its own little world.. but that works well for figuring things out differently to others. Made me good at IT support as I often saw a different solution to others... I'm also visual so like to give examples... means I learn vie youtube better than reading too... oddly I'm one of the few people I know that can understand manuals (the books not the wheelies... I'm less than mediocre on them) q8)

[@omerpeleg]

Those last 2 clips for the first segment are not preload and lift. You are manual lifting in those (downhill slopes). Your weight shifts backwards and behind the rear axle, no?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

The most important thing on downslopes is to really creep towards the handlebars and then push off and then lift them. I do a better job explaining it in my how to drop video. Your butt might get near or behind the rear axle but it’s the preload that really slows you to lift the wheel. Make sense?

[@omerpeleg]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Not really. Aren't both techniques the same regarding the preloading? I see the main difference as what happens after the preload. After you preload you want to keep your weight forward really only on punch type obstacles so its easier to get over them (I'm sure there are other trail examples though). Otherwise for manual lifts you push down and then shift your weight backwards, which is the same as on the downslope drops you showed. Do you see a difference in 4:29, 4:33. or 4:36? They all look like manual lifts to me.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Omer I mention that on a preload lift you’re really loading into the bars. Imagine doing a push up and pushing up fast so you’re weightless at the top and can clap. On a manual lift of more about coiling up... bending your elbows so you can then scoot back and accelerate your bike forward. Does that help?

[@phoenixeasyrider6026]

Are all lifts performed with the dropper post up?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

You can do them both with the seat up but it's MUCH easier with it dropped since you have more room to move around.

[@peterhaslund]

Sweet!

[@ArmTheCreative]

Sooooo gooooood!!!!

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this video

[@blameitonben]

What's the best thing to practice punching on? Feels like curbs are too small. Certainly there's stuff out on trails, but some of that I can't get to everyday. I was thinking of using my skills with phil beginner bike ramp/landing thingy.

[@guyonthebike]

Pallets. Stack them higher as you get better. Basic home built wood obstacles would be cool too.

[@bobbyvee2043]

Are these more difficult to do on a 29er? Or is it just me lol!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It depends, a lot of 29ers have longer rear ends to accommodate the larger wheel. What bike are you riding?

[@bobbyvee2043]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Giant Fathom 2 29er

[@floyd398]

I have the same issue on my 2021 fathom 27.5. Grew up riding BMX in early 90's but seem to have more issues with it on my new mtb. Could it be the bike is too big. 5ft 10 on a Large

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Definitely harder on larger wheels and longer frames. If you practice you’ll definitely feel more comfortable.

[@aaronm7965]

So you use the preload and lift when you want to keep your weight forward and setup to punch? I've been having trouble going from a manual and then getting my weight forward in time to lift the rear wheel and punch. Should I be doing a preload lift + mini wheelie, then rear wheel lift and punching my arms forward? Was trying to practice on some of the rocks at Schooner Trace in Brown County yesterday... it's sketchier in person than in your video lol

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Yes, check out my preload and lift tips here and check out the punch video again, that should help explain it but it sounds like you're on the right path.

[@GameplayerSolCley]

3:35 how did you jumped there?

[@tommyr95]

Jeff, an Agarro front and Martello rear?? Seems a bit backwards, no? :)

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

On the hardtail not really, the Aggaro is 2.6 large volume and lighter tire, the Martello is a little beefier and a 2.35 to take the no suspension beating.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

very good eye and great question! You can always use my code if you wanna try stuff out JeffLenosky 20 percent off and free shipping

[@ethanbenton6676]

2:18 motion is relative lmao

[@GameplayerSolCley]

5:22 Hermoso.

[@ianharv1]

Why did you not include the technique for rear wheel lift? Why does everyone not teach that? Rear wheel lifts are harder to learn than front wheel lifts

[@cadelewis2718]

Where’s the money Lenosky? Does that bike say Reeb or Beer?

[@soyeloso7345]

I tried jumping off a small cliff, about 3-4 feet high and i ended up eating dirt baaaad!!!😆

[@alexk5144]

LOL, effortless on a hardtail for the Boss. Wow

[@mannyechaluce3814]

I heard it is easier on a hard tail, the result is instant, I have only tried riding once on a full suspension that I borrowed, the suspension soaks up every pump, every input I do is slow motion :D , then again I am a newbie at this also .

[@jonathanangieri153]

Great video man! I noticed your running a Martello in the rear with Agarro in the front. what do you think about that setup??

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I like it on the hardtail, the front is 2.6 and the back is 2.35 but a beefier tire since there's no suspension.

[@ponylerway5373]

Hi mate, we can provide free mtb accessories, such as height adjusters, stem, pedals, gloves and etc, hope to get your test and feedback. Thx

[@VanekLarson]

Getting famous off of comments day 159, so I can live the dream, live life to the fullest🤙

[@shitpostgod2656]

mtb is a lot different than bmx!

[@TheRealZ9000]

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[@brianfurtaw7893]

Dude why ya gotta jump so high.