WHY YOU SUCK AT MANUALS | HOW TO MANUAL YOUR BIKE

[@bcarle86]

“Get your weight behind the axle by pushing the bike forward” has made such a difference in my manuals since watching this. Even though it’s really kind of the same motion, I feel so much more in control vs throwing my weight back and hoping I don’t loop out. Great tip Jeff.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@shaddykat]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss no thank you. You have made such a difference in how I ride.

[@gmanmtb]

For over 18 months I've been concentrating on the whole down and back L shape technique. Without too much success. But now I concentrate on pushing the bike out in front of me. That's how I see or visualize it now. Exactly what you said! Huuuuge difference with massive results!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Awesome. So glad that helped

[@JimmyChenFlores]

Too much hinge is a game changing advice. I got in my head after looping a manny months ago. Started unconsciously hinging and wondering why I couldn't hold any distance like I used to. You feel like you're getting far enough back, but you're not really commiting. Shoulders squared up is invaluable. Thanks for this, Jeff.

[@fadecomic]

This was really helpful. Hinging at the waist was my issue, and I didn't even realize it. I understood the "down and back" and "don't lift with your arms", but it still wasn't working. I realize now that I'm compressing myself at the waist, and I can see that basically undoes the down and back motion.

[@thebasementslob]

Man. You use to be my hero. I just turned 37 and picked up a dirt jumper again after 15 years. Glad to see you’re still givener

[@concrerto]

I can hold one for a good distance and have gotten pretty decent at them but this tutorial still helped me realize some mistakes, especially rounding the back, I do that when I’m tired and sloppy. Now I can pick up on that, thanks Jeff!

[@lukebeltrand3847]

Awesome, will begin working on this asap!

[@MaquinasDePalomitas]

One of the best manual videos I've seen, I can manual three car lengths for some reason but I'm making a few of the mistakes that no one ever mentions

[@TheButlerNZ]

2:00 Great that Jeff understands that some of us think in a sort of reverse to what others think is the norm. doing the exact same thing but thinking about it differently can be the difference between doing it, and failing to comprehend.... My epiphany came when trying to ski... "Push your toes down and into the turn" they said... I just couldn't... then I realised... "Lift your heels up and away from the corner.. a bit like a drift... Bingo I was hotdoggin the slopes..

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Awesome!!

[@jf0314]

Thanks Jeff, I like how you went through alternative ways to get your weight back. This is the one trick (along with wheelies) that eludes me. You've inspired me to get some practice in.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Awesome!

[@derman3658]

Not just great tips, but well shot, video examples of them. Great job. Time to practice

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

that is all great tips man, but just not for all 🙂. Very helpful to me, thank you Jeff!

[@thunderdogproductions]

push your bike forward is what makes a lot more sense to me, awesome tips!

[@brentv7299]

Great video Jeff! The best tip you've provided (which is almost NEVER mentioned by others) is where/what to look at. Look to the horizon!! The manual is no different from a wheelie as relates to your sight and the same mistake of looking 'down' is commonly repeat with this skill. Remember: Look down, fall down.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Brent. I hope it helps people out.

[@sapinva]

Same goes for track stands and skinnies. Look down at your wheels and you'll just fall in the hole.

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

You did great job Jeff, i'm from Vietnam and I could still learning much much from you. I'm your fan, i ride a hardtail and i'm so happy to know you love hardtail too, and you can do anything with it. I've just ride for 6 months, wish i could ride free and cool like you (a bit, haha), and hope someday i would come to see you, offline. Thank you! I'm your fan!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you for checking out the videos. I hope to ride with you someday!

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss wonderful 🥰

[@richATTK1]

Great video, been trying to increase my manuals over 10 ft 😁👍.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

LMK how it goes

[@dominicdufault2668]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss okay 👍🏼

[@METEORA_47]

head up and hips over the axle.nice video.i should try it 💪

[@philippebenard1075]

Thanks for the tips you totally pointed out the mistake of too much body bending for me. Time to get back at it !!! Love the channel

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Awesome!!!

[@richchin5163]

Great tips! Would love to see you and Ryan Leech do a fun ride together. Two good guys from the old school.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Ryan is a great friend and amazing rider!

[@glitchman3194]

Another great video Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@kimdon1066]

Great instructional video. Heading out to practice.

[@janmaly1591]

Yeah, that pushing forward with the pedals is sneaky. Great vid!

[@lionelhernandez34]

Man you really are a trail boss 🙌 , from you're riding to your teaching style 👌. Great video now gonna go out and see if I can't make this happen.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Good tips! You are the man, didn’t know how sweet you’ve been for soooo long!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It's been a while.....

[@snat6299]

Great tips going to try some tomorrow

[@jeffhayes1855]

Great descriptions. I’ve never heard manuals explained this way. Makes good sense. Thanks!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@nicholaswilson2568]

Thanks Jeff, from The Yorkshire Dales UK.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Whoa! That's far! Awesome!

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Great tips, you would think that riding a bicycle for nearly 50 years that I could do at least one trick, lol!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Stick with it!

[@MudSweatGears_TT]

Great tips! This made so much sense! 💯🙌🏽

[@mxrider772]

Hey, that's Harris Lake park. I thought that looked familiar!

[@mattmacclellan]

Harris lake park Nc? I’m right by that area but going back to Pisgah tomorrow, I never ride down here anymore and unfortunately now San Lee Park’s gravity park was shut down by the county about 7 weeks ago.

[@mattmacclellan]

Awesome instruction broken down well, I need to practice this.

[@markwoods5080]

Ha! Yes, it was so funny to watch the video and say "hey, that's Harris!". It's about 5 minutes from my house, and while it is pretty tame, it can be really fun to take the neighborhood kids and beginners. Great video!

[@marcfreshart]

Also when yall figure out your front wheel height try to pull it up into that spot quickly. Otherwise you end up correcting the position (up and down) instead of holding it.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Great tip! Thank you.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Nice im 53 and trying to learn this on a trek rail e bike lol

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

You got it!

[@barryray275]

Great video, really clear explanation with great slo-mo vid. Cheers.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Barry!

[@amathzb-techleta]

What a great video new friend here watching here in Malaysia from Philippines support to your channel ridesafe sir🤘

[@StarbusterShow]

man, you really give out good tips, on point!

[@MRQnilz]

Thank you for sharing. I think im in the right channel for self learning in MTB Hardtail. Will scouting your Playlist later and im a new subscriber! Cheers!

[@MTBpaMore]

Need to try this , thanks for sharing

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you!

[@dangiles6453]

Great video Jeff, plenty for me to work on

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Dan!

[@joelopresti7360]

Great Video.

[@흙기사-e6h]

당신 영상 즐겨보는데 기술영상 설명을 쉽게 풀어줘 고맙게 생각합니다 thank you ^^

[@ryansinks4919]

Hey Jeff! I get my new Redikyelous frame soon! I can’t wait to practice some tricks and rip some single track👊

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

AWESOME!! What color did ya get?

[@ryansinks4919]

White with black decals, and will have some red accent parts to go with it! Should look pretty clean! I also got her with sliding dropouts and seatstay splitter to experiment with single speed. I love what you and Reeb are doing, keep up the good work and I look forward to more content👌Thanks for the tips

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

@@ryansinks4919 AWESOME!!!

[@weathdone]

great tips in here.. thanx for doing your vids!!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out Anthony!

[@weathdone]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Jeff i literally did my first manuals last night at the park by my house ...Not really really long yet....but i got this now... ur tips made that happen just those couple lil things finally got me where i needed to be... thanx again buddy....Ur the man. oh and ive watched my share of other manual vids.. this was the one :)

[@decaysaypluhtheyst]

I bought my first nice MTB recently. I'm 6'1 and bought a large frame, I'm really struggling to get the wheel up at all with 29 inch wheels. I also find myself afraid to even attempt bunny hopping. It feels really strange coming from a BMX bike years ago. I really hate flat bars and think I'm going to get some 50mm rise bars soon. I feel like I can't get far enough back to save my life. If the rise bars don't help, I may swap my dropout to run 27.5 in the rear and live the mullet life.

[@drewsenthused6079]

Great stuff!

[@MellowYellowCJ7]

It took me way too long to figure out that you filmed this at Harris Lake. :)

[@AlejandroLopez-sc3kz]

I was about to say the same thing 👍

[@Max-xl3ml]

Love the intro. The hinge thing blew my mind I think I've been doing that this whole time smh 🤣.

Yeah, I believe that is exactly how I look when trying to manual!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Reason one: You lack Jeff's junk in the trunk.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

lol

[@drappennen5704]

Crazy good 👍🏻

[@ryanwest9267]

thx dawg

[@chriscordova2680]

#TrailBoss Thank you Jeff, many helpful tips there. Tried slowing down the video and watched it twice...wish i could see just how much hip movement you do. I'm just learning manuals and have yet to get the hip movement...more practice i guess. Thank you for all that you do...VERY helpful!!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

If you keep your arm straight and your front wheel relatively low do you need a much bigger movement with your hips to adjust your balance which may or may not help you when you’re first learning. I personally think it’s helpful because you can be less precise

[@chriscordova2680]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Thank you, every bit helps.

[@markush9869]

Thank you.

[@gayabaru7465]

Thanks u jeff

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thank you!

[@richie_k_6876]

Yeah my manuals definitely suck trying to learn those for 10 years well I guess for another 10 ..😂😂

[@mattkeegan7515]

i feel like I saw you at mountain creek bike park in nj

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I ride there all the time, I live in Sparta, NJ!

[@winnguyen443]

I don’t just suck at the manual, I just plain suck.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

They take a lot of time, stick with the practice!

[@dwikurniawan1376]

great tutorial. I have a question..if feel my bike size is too big, is it more difficult to manual if the bike is too big? i am 165 cm tall, my bike size is L and using 29er

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That can absolutely effect it! I have a video on my channel from about a year ago, it's called "size matters" check it out, you might find the info helpful.

[@kmasick1]

Between the wheelie and manual. Which should be learned first?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Manual. Long ones are harder than wheelies but this series is sorta in chronological order.

[@kmasick1]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss thank you

[@hunterburgess2622]

I seem to manuel best when I'm at trail speed and I try it over some bumps or an obstacle. If I'm on flat ground I can wheelie for about 20ft but not much more.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

20 feet is great!

[@hunterburgess2622]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss thanks!!! When I actually try to manuel on flat ground I don't have the balance its not pretty haha.. Seem to have better balance with the wheelie

[@keithwukmir4452]

Look for 30 inch bmx w BB at or below two axels line.

[@jeffreyroelofse2232]

Hello Jeff. Love youre video's. I am learning the manual, but on a full suspension bike. Is it easyer with my rear shock locked or unlocked? Hope to here from you. Greetings from the netherlands

[@tarikmoore849]

Swore I saw some old school ESU video in there 👀

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Same era for sure, but the campus shots are Rutgers

[@5throwdown]

Jeff, I live just a few miles from Harris trails! We've got to meet up and shred sometime. Would love to pick your brain and work on some various skillsets on the bike. Please reply back if your open to connecting. thanks!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Definitely open to it but I live in NJ so it’ll need to be next time I’m in the area. Cool?

[@quincy9293]

I just found that pushing the bike forward with my feet seems to work better for me

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

awesome! whatever works best for you!

[@seanmckenna4317]

Nice vid jeff

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for watching Sean

[@AleksCoreBY]

I was learning to do manual, the first step is to pull front wheel high enough. But I forgot to put a finger on brakes lol.. Fell off. For some reason brain is too busy trying to remember what movements need to do all together and we are forgetting what can go wrong. Hurts :( I need to buy a protection (knee pads, elbow pads, full finger gloves and helmet) then I can continue learning I guess.

[@SDR]

고마워 친구!

[@ruizbrian1051]

Nice intro

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Brian

[@MultiBallchinian]

Lol it WAS a nice into

[@User10221405]

Only a trail boss can do trials in these old school baggy jeans.

[@ken1969waka]

かっこいいーーー！ラジャ！

[@murphykim9074]

Hi Jeff, thanks for sharing. Is it more harder to do manual using clipless pedals? I seldom see riders doing manuals or wheelies using clipless.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

It’s not harder but it’s scarier since a lot of riders don’t feel safe needing to clip out in the event they go too far back. That’s really the only reason people say to practice using flat pedals.

[@murphykim9074]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Ok guess it not for me as I am a clipless guy....:P

[@MrTrav36]

Are you pushing forward through your pedals as your hips of back ?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Yes

[@partmowtow9745]

Why am so scared on falling down😭😭😭😭

[@miktub1555]

Yeah right

[@Jockey04X]

Nice!

[@FedericoTesta1]

I can't really get my waist behind the rear hub, i am pretty short with short arms and legs. Any tips?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

You’ll have to get your front wheel higher.

[@FunyAnimals37]

i cant get my front wheel so high i wanne learn to bunny hop to and get both wheels of ground but its hard

[@JaredHoff]

I’m going to have to film myself because I’m probably doing all of those things 😂

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Filming yourself is one of the most useful things you can go. A lot of times we THINK we're doing something and when we see it in a video we realize we might not be!

[@JaredHoff]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss definitely! Thanks man

[@gagoebel]

At 3:20 you advise keeping the pedals "level" . However, when you are then shown doing the manual, your right pedal is much higher than your left pedal. Do you mean "level" with the angle between the front and rear wheel? Please clarify. Thanks! 😀

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Level relative to your body, so maybe "perpendicular" might make more sense. If I was riding on flat ground my pedals are level, when my front wheel is high but I'm leaned back and my pedals are slanted to the horizon but level to my stance.

[@kwilson4880]

Me now: oh this looks easy let me try it. Me in 10 minutes: 👁👄👁

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Lol

[@zsirrr]

I need to work on the hinge thing…I know I’m doing that but I’m not grasping how to stop it.. does it have to do with how low the back pedal is?

[@stevefoley3812]

Finally got an actual mountain bike and need to find some trails in nj. I saw the video at tiger woods but need more beginner trails, no technicals yet. Any suggestions?

[@omerpeleg]

I'm trying to understand the hinge tip better. Do you mean that when you preload you should bend your knees instead of bending at your waist? This happens before you push your bike forward?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I’m saying that a lot of people shoot their butt back and fold at the waist. It’s ok to bend in order to preload but then you want to have your back straight and shoulders open as you finish

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Make sense?

[@omerpeleg]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Ok I think this really could be my problem. I think this might also coincide with having your head down. Got it. Going to try it out tomorrow!

[@TrevJ83]

On my 29er I find it quite difficult to get back far enough to raise the front wheel Any tips ?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

What size bike are you riding? You might need to keep the front end higher if you can’t get back far enough with it low.

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Hey jeffe do find the front wheel is not as high manualling compared to a seated wheelie i,m the same height as you and can keep it up for maybe 3 bike lengths but want to manual like jkw or you ha ha .

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Hey! Good question. Seated wheelies will always have a higher front wheel. That’s where the balance point is. JKW does more of a standing coaster wheelie than a manual. His front end stays super high and he uses a lot of rear brake. In order to go far that way you need a good downslope. When your front end is low you need to have your hips pretty low and far back but that will give you the most stability.

[@Yoda-em5mt]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss thanks Jeffe makes sense your the Boss . I,m of to practice down a big grassy hill .

[@clarkluthor8400]

does it work with any ordinary bike?

[@unpopulartruths4531]

You're creating a unicycle balance point

[@mikieson]

good grief..you posted this like 5 minutes ago and have over 300 views..lol..im lucky to get 5 views in a years time lol :D BOSS IT UP BRO!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Hoping this series does well!

[@mikieson]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss i see why not..you always seem to get the traffic on here..you got this!! stay AWESOME bud!

[@m4tzeeh]

What kind of bike is that, just some regular hardtail MTB? How much KG does it weight? The jumps look ridiculously easy, as if the bike doesn't have any weight at all. Just wondering because I see most youtubers ride fully's.

[@SithaNelani]

I can hold it but not without going side to side

[@leianrosacena4313]

I use my brake to much and i cant stop any tips

[@menemismix]

I’m bad at everything 😑

[@alexhorvath5074]

If you lift my old heavy hardtail bike I will believe you.

[@Rockybikelife]

For sum reason i cant get the wheele up

[@syed_tunes]

I fell down behind and hit my waist today on hard road. Opps it’s painful

[@twfreeride8932]

I am too small and can’t get my front wheel up high enough….

[@Volt754]

I finally got the manual and I hit the rear brakes and then I hit my balls on the seat... it hurt😭

[@leonardmohr9450]

Videos are super helpful, but the negative titles make me sad :(

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

NOOOO, It's just a click bait title! Thank you for watching!

[@hamiltonYazakuro]

I can’t even get the front wheel up.

[@kevinjamesdawes7223]

It's having a bike that's too small for you that makes them pointless. Doing a manual on a bike of the right size is more related to a bunny hop backwards not up. But this needs a very precise amount of backwards thrust. Watching these guys is a waste of time really because the bike you own is right for riding not trials and tricks. Look at this guy. 6.2? Just straightening his arms puts his hips near the outside edge of the wheel. Now check yours. You might get past the axle with a short stem. I went out the back door a few times mastering it on a proper size frame and someday were better than others. But was handy for downhill.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I’m 6’4” so it’s definitely easier for me to have my weight further back. If you’re shorter you’ll Usually need to have your front wheel higher so that your weight can be in the proper balance point. I wouldn’t say it’s pointless, every bike and every rider will have a different balance point, these are just general tips.

[@alicenchainrings1326]

Is it easier to learn manuals on a full suspension or hard tail?

[@marcfreshart]

Hardtail. The rear shock adds extra movement

[@blueeyedbiker681]

FIRST BABY

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

YESSSSS

[@blueeyedbiker681]

Niiice edit! @ GBP even¡!! YaY!!!! Thank you Trail Boss Man!! For ALL that you do,.. :-)

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Lame

[@Po7ent]

Rule #1 you can’t be a weenie. It takes muscle memory