Why you NEED to learn the Bunny Hop and how it revolutionized my riding.

[@sparkbike]

You inspired me. bro~! I was thinking I am too old to learn bunny hop but your video gave me many ideas. Nowadays I am practicing it and I feel like getting better and better. Better late than never.

[@TheEggb0y]

great vid man!new to mtbiking and really want to learn jumps.been watching lot of how to vids but this just gives me another perspertive.thanks!

[@AkatarawaJapan]

Skillfully produced, interesting and helpful vid. Just started learning to hop and can already feel it changing my riding.

[@luistanael-mtbtrailrides7191]

Cool video bro! I'm still currently learning the bhop. I have to agree, the feeling of using it on the trails for the first time is just mind-blowing!

[@TheCureThatKillz]

This is a really good video with very sound advice. Thanks man.

[@casestudymtb]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

awesome video dude! love the channel name also 🤘

[@casestudymtb]

You know, you're the first person to comment on the channel name! It's times like this I wish I had planned a secret "magic comment" giveaway... but I didn't.... so you'll just have to settle for a heartfelt, "thanks for checking out the channel, I'm a huge fan!"

[@flyingkiwimtb]

Nice vid.

[@lukashavrda5970]

Hi, really nice video. I went through the same process, the same videos (incl. GMBN) and same hapiness when I managed to hop. It gives me opportunity to jump on stuff and over stuff and it is challenging and fun at the same time. Manual skill is the key (and rear wheel lift). I learned the bunny hop move by accident actually. When I was practicing manuals, one day I stood up on the bike so as not to fall back when doing manual. And I realised, that it is it :) You have to lift the front wheel and when it goes up, then stand up, pull the bars up and lift the rear feel. Slowly, from really small hops, I got to nice 1+ feet jumps. Still practising to get more air. I hope this can help anyone as well.

[@EMTBCruz]

Great elaboration on why to learn bunny hops and not just how 🤘

[@jasonlorance1918]

Dude...great video! I've been riding for a long time now and have always neglected this skill. As I get older and realize my riding days aren't gonna last forever, I want to do ALL I can to have the most fun each and every ride! Thanks for inspiring me to get my butt out and practice!!

[@casestudymtb]

Man, thanks so much for letting me know! It legit made my day to know that I'm having a positive impact in the community. You gotta let me know how the journey goes! I'm probably not the best guy to ask for help but don't be shy if you think I can make the process a little easier on ya!

[@themis828]

Loved this video. Actually gave me the motivation to try this.. I can hop.. I just don't have the lean forward, pulling thr bars into your waist, part down yet... im gonna go hit some tho.. BRB..

[@corismsyn]

Fellow Edmontonian. Nice!

[@reyal7133]

Good stuff! Started learning bunny hop 2 months ago. Stuck to 8 inch hop. Haha. I'm inspired to progress. Thanks.

[@casestudymtb]

One thing that really helped me was using a bump stick. If you haven't tried that, the idea is to lay a 2 or 3 inch branch down on the ground (preferably on grass). Try using that stick to help you lift your front wheel by timing your weight shift back at the same time your front wheel contacts the stick (ie, bounce your front wheel off of it). Then try to leave your rear wheel on the ground until it hits the stick, using that contact to help you lift the back wheel up. I found it really helpful for the timing as well as getting more comfortable lifting my front wheel up higher. In general it also increases the height of your hops so if nothing else it's good for morale! If that doesn't help... Skills with Phil videos! Good luck 👍

[@reyal7133]

@@casestudymtb wow, thanks for really typing all that. I will definitely try and will let you know how it goes. Cheers!

[@SidroSagradoMTB]

awesome content. Keep posting your progress dude!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Nice!!! Cant wait brother!!

[@casestudymtb]

Me too! been a minute since I put something out, been spending too much time riding! Haha

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Great video!! Love the voice over!

[@casestudymtb]

Thanks for the love man! I have to do something to make up for the mediocre riding so hopefully the voice over is sufficiently distracting 🤣

[@camgrier]

Do you find that bunny hops are automatic now when you’re trail riding? Or you just have the confidence to use them more?

[@casestudymtb]

Oh man, I actually started writting this video about exactly that question. I originally had a goal section of trail in mind that I wanted to hop over. It was my litmus test for having a descent grasp on the technique. I tried to hop it on day 5 of learning the hop and almost had a wicked crash. Earlier this season I went back to that spot and got it first try. Obviously that marked a huge turning point in my confidence. You can probably tell, I still don't have the technique 100% where I want it to be, the motion still isn't automatic, I still have to consciously prepare and execute, but it is getting easier, and thanks to the new confidence I can mess around with it a lot more which only means my control over it will only continue to snow ball. Just for some insight on where I'm currently at, right now I'm trying to refine my understanding of the dynamics of the hop. What I mean by that is; how does minimizing the motion feel over small drops? And where is that miminmal application of the technique beneficial or ideal to use. How does maximizing it feel? And where is that execution most applicable? To put it another way; If the highest I can hop is 16" and the lowest I can hop is 1", in what situation should I be using all the heights and intensities of execution from 1" to 16" on the trail... my hope is that after I get more experience with this kind of investigation it'll be automatic.

[@teamohlesgars]

Top session 👍👍👍

[@casestudymtb]

MERCI!

[@prodbyconscious]

Where would you suggest to practice? A park? On a quiet single track road? Where I live in Scotland there isn’t much in terms of areas to practice things. Mostly just cycleways for long distance riding.

[@casestudymtb]

Ultimately you gotta just use what you've got. I personally really like parking lots for practicing all types of skills, hops included. That said the street in front of my house gets a lot of practice time, as do the roads that lead me to my local trails. As long as you're being safe, practice wherever you can, try a couple spots and see what you prefer. You'll eventually find a spot you're comfortable in, you just gotta get out and find it!

[@prodbyconscious]

@@casestudymtb this is solid advice man. I think because I live in a city a big part of it is getting over the worry of people watching etc as it’s generally busy everywhere I go here. But a nice spot near a trail, park or parking lot sounds like a good idea for sure. I’m 27 now just back into biking and it was always easier as a kid no cares in the world lol! Thanks for the info man! I’m actually not too bad at hopping already so I reckon with some practice and some tips from vids like you said should get there! I really wanna perfect my wheelie and get learning back hops also but yeah I think manual/wheelie/hops will be a good place to start getting better

[@Sekhmet6697]

Hey man, nice channel! I wonder why YT didn’t recommend it before

[@casestudymtb]

Hey thanks! I'm just a little dude having some fun 😄 Always grateful when people find their way here! Glad you're digging it!

[@thomasfredmusic5559]

Great take on bunny hops, man. But that hammock...

[@casestudymtb]

It's 20 years old, came all the way from St. Martaan and is tied as my favorite possession with the bike and my drums.

[@Tdgilbertson]

What are your thoughts on the whole flats vs clipless debate?

[@casestudymtb]

Do what ever makes you happy Tim. I only want what's best for you.

[@casestudymtb]

On a more serious note... I ride flats cuz I'm chicken shit. I get really nervous about being locked in, though I am at a point where I would feel more comfortable riding clips so I'll have to try them out on something other than my road bike. Jeff Kendall-Weed just did a great video talking about how the "scoop" motion is a lie which really only proves that you can learn proper technique on either pedal, though a flat pedal, I suppose, might keep you more honest. Either way, they're both awesome tools.

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

I thought you were Canadian, why aren't your bike wheels square?

[@casestudymtb]

Ever since Trump, Canadians have been making huge efforts to adopt American standards.