How To Wheelie Like A Pro | How To Bike Season 2 Episode 6

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  • @HUKIT.
    @HUKIT. Рік тому +101

    Ah Ben, the super tall, extremely funny, and talented friend we wish we all had.

  • @doug148877
    @doug148877 Рік тому +59

    If anyone is interested another tip I've learned is pay attention to where your eyes are focusing. I find that keeping my eyes up looking down the trail helps. Try not to look at your front tire, or the ground directly in front/side of your tire while on a wheelie!

    • @Petr388
      @Petr388 Рік тому

      absolutely yes! It is one of the most useful tips, it is just a bit advanced, when things start to click together. Learninto wheelie and manual is a process, where every part has its time.

  • @norangeflame5617
    @norangeflame5617 Рік тому +15

    One and a half years of wheelies and I can now turn, swerve and do one-handed on my dual sus. Also, when your front wheel is spinning fast its a bit easier to balance due to gyroscopic forces - the force of the spinning wheel can help tilt your bike and give you more side balance/control. And guys - PRACTICE. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Only then will you see the results you want.

  • @tomc0240
    @tomc0240 9 місяців тому +3

    I'm 40 in a few months, just bought my first full sus mtb, and I'm heading to the park later to do some practice!

    • @tomc0240
      @tomc0240 9 місяців тому +1

      oh man I sucked so bad. it was so fun though

    • @MaskSwabe
      @MaskSwabe 9 місяців тому

      Good luck man. I'm in my 40s and learning too but on a hardtail

    • @highzenberg5250
      @highzenberg5250 6 місяців тому +1

      I'm 40 this month. Also bought my first full sus bike. In the last 3 months I managed to learn a stand, endo, drops, wheelie(like 10-20m) and do some small jumps. Ben's lessons are soo good.
      I like to choose 2 skills for a day and focus more on the one that I see bigger progress.
      Make a plan and good luck!

    • @HarryGagger
      @HarryGagger 3 місяці тому

      @@tomc0240how is it going?

  • @ryanbuchan3158
    @ryanbuchan3158 Рік тому +8

    I can really easily wheelie for miles because I also ride my mtb to work almost every day and practicing for 30 minutes a day on the way to/from helps without having to find time to practice.
    I also prefer with my saddle lower as I find it easier to adjust my balance.

  • @josechavez2148
    @josechavez2148 Рік тому +4

    I been practicing somewhat steady since beginning of feb with a three week gap, and I’m definitely starting to see results 😊. Getting comfortable with the wheel up and can hold them for a few parking spots. Just working on muscle memory for light braking.🤘trying to go in order of wheelie, manically, bunny hop😊

  • @Thebowber
    @Thebowber Рік тому +3

    We used to practice on the way home from school, we were all reasonably good, then came motorbikes and racing in various off road sports and I never bothered wheelies, other than getting over obstacles, now I'm back on an mtb (50+) and I can't get it up (THE FRONT WHEEL ;-)) to many years of keeping the wheels on the ground.

  • @stormstaticisme7868
    @stormstaticisme7868 Рік тому +3

    I used to practice with the rear shock locked out but I realised its much easier to keep the balance point with the suspension left open. 🤗

  • @sergeiminaev2061
    @sergeiminaev2061 Рік тому +4

    1:50 I love this moment

  • @safetythird23
    @safetythird23 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Ben. First session- went from 1cm bounce from the front suspension
    To
    Holy Crap I just flew off the back!!
    Everything suddenly happened perfectly (just that once) and wow 🤩. I’ll be wheelie-ing everywhere by the end of the summer 🚵🏼‍♀️🤘

  • @theandycam6
    @theandycam6 Рік тому +3

    I find every video I've watched has taught me something new but this one explained it the best, thank you. It's about muscle momory, especially the braking part, which is something I've never done. Will practice that more. PS - I'm busy learning how to wheelie on my DH rig as it's the only bike I have - not the easiest to learn on but I'm getting there. Can do a couple pedal strokes already(wish the seat pole was a bit longer) - I'm 49 and learning how to wheelie, finally, stoked💪🤙

    • @davidmt23
      @davidmt23 Рік тому +1

      Me too, been putting alot of effort in and slowly seeing results, it's all about time spent practicing in my opinion, desperately trying to master it before I'm 50..........

    • @twowheelsondirt
      @twowheelsondirt Рік тому +1

      it's harder to get it up on a DH bike but you will have a larger balance point and more control when you get there. BTW, 56 here and work on wheelies on every ride :D

    • @davidmt23
      @davidmt23 Рік тому +2

      @@twowheelsondirt
      20 pedals and a beep from a passer by!!!, getting there at last, buzzing

    • @twowheelsondirt
      @twowheelsondirt Рік тому

      @@davidmt23 SWEET!

    • @tomc0240
      @tomc0240 9 місяців тому

      I'm just shy of 40 and starting my journey today!

  • @Kavrecki
    @Kavrecki Рік тому +1

    Dude with playground excavator was hilarious!

  • @oliverbourne9599
    @oliverbourne9599 Рік тому +2

    Always the best. Who else is gutted Ben is now a deserved superstar and has stopped his 1:1 riding school so you can't book in with him anymore

  • @jokermtb
    @jokermtb Рік тому

    Made 2022 the year I really learn to wheelie…just getting able to keep it going for a bit. Night and day improvement with practicing constantly (others may find it onerous on occasion)

  • @insertgenericnamehere7774
    @insertgenericnamehere7774 Рік тому +1

    I removed the fear.
    I felt confident and tried to wheelie on the trail.. It did not go well, and that's how last years bikeseason ended for me 🤣

  • @lalligood
    @lalligood Рік тому +6

    I don't recall coming across Ben's 4th point of intentionally grabbing the back brake to get used to catch yourself from looping out. That's one of those counterintuitive ideas that only makes sense after learning about it.
    Terrible weather outside where I am today, but I'm going to work on my wheelies later this week!

    • @dudeonbike800
      @dudeonbike800 Рік тому

      The only addition I'd make is that he's squeezing his left brake lever. In the US, that's the front brake. But he's squeezing his rear brake (obviously). So everyone needs to know the UK and some continental countries run the rear brake to the left (a la motorcycles) brake lever. Just so everyone's clear: use the REAR brake, no matter what lever it's attached to!!!!

    • @edwardricker1864
      @edwardricker1864 Рік тому

      6 months later, you got em down yet? I'm just starting this week

  • @MrWhitmen1981
    @MrWhitmen1981 Рік тому

    I enjoy this guys videos. 160kg rider that’s 195cm tall. So I’m giving it a shot.

  • @torsteinstorkersen
    @torsteinstorkersen Рік тому

    And again, Cathro explains it best!

  • @hobokenarts
    @hobokenarts Рік тому +2

    I would just add when starting out use some sort of back protection like a backpack in case you do fall backwards!

  • @PaulLacombe
    @PaulLacombe 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Ben!

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB4 Рік тому +2

    Despair is definitely the most common side effect.

  • @lincolnlu9869
    @lincolnlu9869 Рік тому +9

    Thanks for including the tip for smaller riders! It feels like that's never a consideration in any of the guides

  • @dudeonbike800
    @dudeonbike800 Рік тому +1

    Two things I try with riders trying to wheelie:
    1) First, "loop" or flip over off the rear wheel. You have to be able to get the bike up and to the balance point to wheelie. So just "loop" the bike first. That way you're knowing what you're trying to do - pre-load the arms, shift weight back and lift the bars while putting down a burst of power. Bring the front wheel up and over and dismount off the back. (Uh yeah, you definitely want flats for this!) Doing this means you can achieve the mechanics to wheelie. AND you're prepared for when you "loop" it and will have the landing down. (No smashed tail bones!)
    2) Second, show the new wheelier the "balance point." This is much easier with children or 100 lb. wives (I'm lucky in that way!). Stand behind the seated rider, apply the rear brake and pull the bars (and rider) up and back as you move back and behind them. Hold them up! This gets them to the rear wheel's balance point. This is the magical equilibrium of a wheelie. Doing this shows EXACTLY what the new wheelier is trying to achieve. They will feel the balance point. They will then have the real-world knowledge of what a wheelie feels like when being ridden.
    Then it's up to them to get to equilibrium and then maintain it though power and rear brake application.

    • @dudeonbike800
      @dudeonbike800 Рік тому

      PS The way I learned to ride unicycle in 8 days was this:
      Practice every day for 30-45 minutes. It's amazing how the brain learns with regular effort. I planned on devoting 14 days (or more) straight to learning. I was thrilled to be riding in 8. Much more proficiently in 12 days. But I already knew how to wheelie (riding 48 years, doing some trials, racing road & mountain too), so I had a bit of a head start.
      PPS Seth of Berm Peak (formerly Seth's Bike Hacks) learned in something like 2 hours! Man, that was crazy! So having on-bike time and a skill set already is a big advantage.

    • @willgotrocks5348
      @willgotrocks5348 9 місяців тому

      Yeah the pre load and rear wheel up I found helpful, I'm still learning it but the body weight shift of down and back was really helpful to getting front wheel off from learning bunny hops

  • @IeatRatsForBreakfast999
    @IeatRatsForBreakfast999 Рік тому

    This actually helped me a lot and I did learn from it thanks😀

  • @laramiegrinde9246
    @laramiegrinde9246 Рік тому +1

    I can get my front wheel up. I can keep it really straight, but I can't pedal before I just come back down. Practice and more practice I guess.

    • @twowheelsondirt
      @twowheelsondirt Рік тому +1

      You might be focusing on your tire, that motion of your head will bring the wheel down. That anepractice practice practice :D

  • @melo7572
    @melo7572 11 місяців тому

    can't wait to learn this :)))) I tried today but failed I'll get back out!

  • @dadventuretv2538
    @dadventuretv2538 Рік тому

    Here’s the advice I need- how do I find the time to practice learning how to wheelie when I have somewhere between 0 and 4 hours a week to ride and I still wanna actually ride? If you can do a vid figuring this one out for me I’ll be very grateful. Lol

  • @MrTaduerr
    @MrTaduerr Рік тому

    Great advice and fantastic breakdown - Thanks!

  • @denecersevanrijn3300
    @denecersevanrijn3300 Рік тому

    Best instructions ever! (And funniest 🤣)

  • @vemvdotnet
    @vemvdotnet Рік тому

    I'm kind of getting there in my learning process. I'd say I kind of hug the saddle with my hips?
    I also try to place my butt as far back as possible in the saddle for maximum leverage, in this hugging movement.
    The movement I try to draw with my butt/hips is rotational, mimicking the back wheel.

  • @abnerruiz4011
    @abnerruiz4011 Рік тому

    Omg. Thank you 😊 I appreciate this.

  • @madtho
    @madtho Рік тому +1

    I’m going to have a hard time not letting out a hearty HA! when hitting my rear brake from now on.

  • @uldi1s
    @uldi1s Рік тому +1

    Well done on touching side to side balance, that's been my weak point for the past 40 or so years :/
    And looking forward to the steering one (it's just side to side balance but on steroids). That's the one I really want :)

    • @dudeonbike800
      @dudeonbike800 Рік тому

      I really hoped he'd touch on riding wheelies downhill where you really don't utilize pedaling forces, but are simply "controlling the fall" the whole time. This is something I still cannot do comfortably or even remotely well. I could use some suggestions!

    • @uldi1s
      @uldi1s Рік тому

      @@dudeonbike800 You're describing manuals. Look them up, lots of videos around :)

    • @dudeonbike800
      @dudeonbike800 Рік тому +1

      @@uldi1s I have and still haven't really gotten the answers I've been seeking. But I'll take another look. Thanks!

    • @uldi1s
      @uldi1s Рік тому +1

      @@dudeonbike800 yeah, difficult subject when most people just do it naturally. And then there's others like us to whom it doesn't come as naturally 😬

  • @BitsOfEternity
    @BitsOfEternity 8 місяців тому

    Love seeing this in steps, and understanding how to practice each step to build muscle memory and remove the fear. When the weather allows, I'll watch it again, if I need to, and I'll get out there and work on this until I get it!

  • @greenfefo_fpv465
    @greenfefo_fpv465 Рік тому

    I can wheelie for blocks, but i just enjoy your thought process and teaching process so much im here for the content!

  • @techne9992
    @techne9992 Рік тому

    Love these vids dude! Bravo guys

  • @dlefevre8
    @dlefevre8 Рік тому

    How to crash video? I just saw somebody say some stuff about tucking or extending your arms during a crash and now I have questions.

  • @VoltaDoMar
    @VoltaDoMar Рік тому

    Did Ben ever get to the video about how to steer wheelies and manuals?

  • @maxpowerendurochanel
    @maxpowerendurochanel Рік тому +1

    Good, need try

  • @tahoeebikes
    @tahoeebikes Рік тому

    Ben is really good

  • @Mstrgeez
    @Mstrgeez Рік тому

    I have the same bike and I feel like it’s pretty heavy to lift up. Maybe I’m just not used to it or just weak lol, but thanks for the tips!

    • @dudeonbike800
      @dudeonbike800 Рік тому +2

      I liked his suggestion for smaller riders. Try that.
      You've really gotta combine the three points: pre-load with weight forward, then springing up and back and then the power. That's the key.
      As I said above, if you cannot lift the front wheel, then simplify what you're trying to achieve: don't try to wheelie at first. Just try to "loop" the bike. Find a nice, smooth grassy area that will reduce the chance of hurting yourself. Make this your goal: to lift the bars up and apply power to get the rear wheel to "flip" you over backwards. Be prepared to jump off the back and land on your feet. This is what you should focus on until you develop the muscle-memory to do it easily. Then you'll be able to develop the finesse to slow and stop the process once your bike and body near and reach the balance point. Then it's learning to RIDE a wheelie.
      But again, don't try to achieve both goals at once. Start with the flip first, then proceed to the actual wheelie riding part.
      Good luck!

    • @Mstrgeez
      @Mstrgeez Рік тому +1

      @@dudeonbike800 well I’m not a small rider lol. I’m 6ft, but I will definitely try it out this weekend. So yeah thanks for your tips as well

  • @julihm
    @julihm Рік тому

    Which mtb will be easier for over 45 to learn manual or whelie if you have trouble having balance? santacruz bronson?

  • @heathnortonflag
    @heathnortonflag Рік тому +1

    First Comment. Yay. I've been practicing wheelies for a while and can sometimes wheelie a long way. However, when I get to the trail head and try and show off, I can never quite do the long wheelies I can in front of my house. I guess more practice is in order. :(

  • @ivanrybkin9384
    @ivanrybkin9384 Рік тому

    any tips on no-hands wheelie? I'm easy with one hand including steering, but letting go my brake hand and releasing the bars just doesn't seem to work 😟 I've seen some guys first swinging one hand back to control the balance by holding one arm far back behind rear wheel, then pulling the second one back, but any time try to do that I immediately loop out

  • @donnynelson2760
    @donnynelson2760 Рік тому +1

    Well, damn. Something just clicked with me while watching you wheelie towards the end. I didn’t know you’re not supposed to continually pedal like you would getting from point A to point B, instead it looks like you’re doing a series of half cranks or something. I’ve never had issue getting the bike up, but always felt super sketchy when I’d get some speed going.

  • @Manix1999
    @Manix1999 Рік тому

    Perfect.

  • @AndyDylag
    @AndyDylag Рік тому

    Cathro went down that stair set pulling a minger on the back wheel smoother than I can get down on two wheels.
    Man’s a god.

  • @نائل-ل2ه
    @نائل-ل2ه 4 місяці тому

    Hey bro what is your height and bike frame size?

  • @IMikePlays
    @IMikePlays Рік тому +5

    I got confident on wheelies one time not until my back brakes failed me, landed on my fanny pack and cracked my phone 😂😭
    Will invest on Shimano MT200s soon though
    Update: Bought MT200s and I'm back to zero since I'm still not used to the strength of 'em 😂
    Update 2: Getting pretty confident with 'em wheelies, guess it's worthy investing on good brakes after all

    • @FVPOV
      @FVPOV Рік тому +1

      mt200's? They're so weak... I can't even stop with Mt200's

    • @IMikePlays
      @IMikePlays Рік тому

      @@FVPOV idk, depends on your discipline I guess, I bought mine and now I can say I am pretty confident at wheelies, a good investment on my end since money isn't something I can spend that easily

  • @simonjohnson7025
    @simonjohnson7025 Рік тому

    Seat time is always the answer

  • @marcelknop1
    @marcelknop1 Рік тому +1

    I'm a slooo.........ow learner. Been practising wheelies using all of the techniques described for the last 10 years and still only manage a few pedal stroke, at most, with the wheel in the air. I'm clearly not at the balance point properly and am "chasing that dropping front wheel" but no matter the amount I practise, I just can't get it. I practise a lot- after every ride, during rides, and sometimes just take the bike out just to practise the wheelie.

    • @lexusstefan927
      @lexusstefan927 Рік тому +1

      Give you something i learned, try to do the wheelie uphill, since that way you'll be going slower and won't have to worry about back brake control considering the hill will slow you naturally

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva Рік тому

      @@lexusstefan927 Yeah, steep hill and lowest gear helps.

    • @marcelknop1
      @marcelknop1 Рік тому

      @@lexusstefan927 Thanks,and yes, I do that. I think its lack of balls to stay at that near tipping point, that prevents me from keeping that wheel up more than 30 meters, truth be told.

    • @iansteward4708
      @iansteward4708 Рік тому +1

      You’ve got to practice going too far and looping out, that way you gain confidence knowing you’ll be ok if it happens. Then definitely start using the back brake to control the balance point. You can practice for years but if you don’t commit to that balance point you’ll be chasing the same issue forever.

    • @safetythird23
      @safetythird23 Рік тому

      Try a manual trainer- Kyle and April on UA-cam show how to build a cheap ish one out of boards. A manual is balancing without pedaling, so maybe practicing that balance point will help?! 👍

  • @kai_Lucifer002
    @kai_Lucifer002 Рік тому

    bro got that santa cruz megatower

  • @zachbarker5354
    @zachbarker5354 Рік тому

    Whats the song at the end called?

  • @bitumen83
    @bitumen83 Рік тому

    @Pinkbike
    Can learning wheely destroy somehow your fork and bearings in headtube?

    • @lexusstefan927
      @lexusstefan927 Рік тому

      Only on really cheap bikes

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva Рік тому +1

      No, but it can make your wrists sore.

  • @aidennymes6335
    @aidennymes6335 Рік тому +1

    lock out rear suspension?

  • @LuisCastagna
    @LuisCastagna Рік тому

    Ben out of curiosity, how tall are you and which is the bike size?

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva Рік тому

      About 7'4" and XXXXL. Or maybe he's just a 6'4" stick pole illusion.

  • @alexh.4068
    @alexh.4068 Рік тому

    FINALLY THE BHOP VIDEO lol.

  • @heXbelongs2me
    @heXbelongs2me Рік тому

    This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

  • @diesse_action_lab
    @diesse_action_lab Рік тому

    We need manual!!🔥🙏

  • @konigchris4884
    @konigchris4884 Місяць тому

    I got the last symptom 😅

  • @86309
    @86309 Рік тому

    Are longer wheelbase bikes "easier " to stay in the wheelie?

    • @AGMTB.
      @AGMTB. Рік тому +2

      I’d say so, harder to pop but more control once up

    • @zombie981_
      @zombie981_ Рік тому +2

      @@AGMTB. generaly that's what Jeff Kendal-Weed report, longer chainstay bike are harder to get up, but can get better control

    • @Petr388
      @Petr388 Рік тому +1

      yes and manuals even more. I love manuals on my DH bike. Hated it on my DJ bike until recently, but just got the feel for it. I have made the most in depth tutorials for both wheelies and manuals, but just in my native language - czech. Thinking about making subtitles, but I have never tried, have to check it out if it would be possible.

    • @doug148877
      @doug148877 Рік тому +1

      Longer bikes are definitely harder to get the initial wheelie/manual started - but once up they're more stable and I find I don't have to adjust as much front to back to keep a wheelie going. Have fun, stay safe!

  • @RunThatRC
    @RunThatRC Рік тому

    Wheelies!

  • @rafaelpalharesguimaraes3932
    @rafaelpalharesguimaraes3932 Рік тому +2

    I still can’t wheelie 😢

  • @marcfreshart
    @marcfreshart Рік тому

    The bike life wheelie kids all wheelie with their seat down not up.

  • @METEORA_47
    @METEORA_47 Рік тому

    ok im wheelie just 5@6meter 😖

  • @casper18795
    @casper18795 Рік тому +1

    That bike looks so tiny under Ben.

  • @KoScosss
    @KoScosss 6 місяців тому

    Jokes on you. It's the first video i've seen on wheelies.

  • @vlbz
    @vlbz Рік тому +88

    If bike engineers wanted us to get the wheels off the ground, they would have put wings on the bikes. It's unnatural.

    • @Boboo5
      @Boboo5 Рік тому +35

      Buy a road bike then and never jump jib or have fun

    • @vlbz
      @vlbz Рік тому +7

      @@Boboo5 exactly, thank you. Why would anybody do smthg this dangerous?

    • @Boboo5
      @Boboo5 Рік тому +11

      @@vlbz dangerous haha good one

    • @watsonlee6798
      @watsonlee6798 Рік тому +4

      🤓🤓🤓

    • @jasond7978
      @jasond7978 Рік тому +11

      This is some next level satire right?

  • @MTB_Rider_96
    @MTB_Rider_96 Рік тому +3

    LOL, your back break is on the wrong side! You probably drive on the left side of the road also.

  • @truer870
    @truer870 Рік тому

    Obviously his bike is minimum one size smaller then it has to be. Lol. I know why it happened. Because it's easier to do bunny hop and drive smaller bike. But he looks like a clown on it