by far, of all the videos on MTB manual balance trainers this one is the best overall description, pros and cons. Well done! i'll be buying one for strength training
You have given excellent smart points on the use of these manual practice machines. I've seen them being used by many people on social media, but rarely see people who use them show real progression transferring practice to real application. I think your points are very valid. Thank you for sharing!
My fella made me one out of some wood from a guide on youtube. I havent totally mastered the manual yet as it takes a lot of practice, but I can say that having a manual machine it did help me with having a safe way to find the balance point. I got him to hold me in the right position first just to get that feeling. Another thing it helped me with was learning how to unweight the front end to go over small obstacles and also helped with my wheelies.
Ich benutze den Balance schon seit einiger Zeit im Nachwuchstraining. Was mich bei diesem Gerät neben der geringen Packmass und der simplen, aber haltbaren Konstruktion überzeugt hat, ist die Möglichkeit aufgrund des seitlich flexibel gehaltenen Hinterrades die Position für Kurvenfahrt einzuüben bzw. zu verbessern. Man kann das im Balance fixierte Bike trotzdem noch ausreichend weit zur Seite neigen, um damit eine Kurvenfahrt im Stand zu simulieren und dem Sportler auf dem Bike die optimale Position einnehmen zu lassen. Der Balance funktioniert übrigens auch bei CX- bzw. Gravel-Bikes.
I agree with your points. It helps with parts of the manual, but in the end you are going to have to fully learn the manual outside of the manual trainer. I recently bought a new bike in 2021 and it came in the winter. I built a manual machine to learn this bikes balance point and to fine tune it. I also couldn't ride much because it was winter. It helped a lot with that, but I needed to practice out on the street to get better.
You are right on, once more? Learning what the hang feels like, how far back it needs to be (a surprise to me) and going off the back all felt safe . It helped knock down some mental barriers. I have the Hopper, too, and like it a lot, for many if the reasons you mention. Because it is portable It can be taken to NICA practices, which is a nice Bonus. I have one question- how do I keep the manual machine from lifting up on one side? It happened to me and some of our young riders, which was a little scary. When I load to go back, that happens. But you do need TO load, right?
Hi Flo, no, you don't need to load on the balance, because you don't need to compress the suspension, as you are not rotating around a spinning wheel. That's why I say in the video that you will NOT learn how to initiate the manual on the balance, it feels totally different... All you need to to on the balance is bring your weight back far enough dynamically.
another excelent video! i have the same experience, it did help exactly in the way you mentioned! actually i think learning a wheelie where you learn to modulate your rear brake in the combination with the manual machine can really help! i recommend not to focus only on the manual machine.
@@gisho9 hi Gisho, I recommend watching the entire video and also listening to what I say 😊 I say in the video for what and why I recommend it and for what I don’t recommend it. That’s the whole point of the video 😊 Which country are you in? Maybe I can Organise a discount Code.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire so sorry somehow when I started the video it started in the German portion so I could not understand. I went back and listened to the first half in English. Fantastic explanation! Thank you! I live in the United States
Hi Roxy! Danke für das Video! Bin jetzt nach 1.5 Jahren und dem RLC Kurs recht sicher geworden, was den Manual angeht. Zumindest auf der Strasse. Der Move ist wirklich anspruchsvoll und bei mir hat der Teil mit dem Balancieren via Hüfte (Finger weg von der Bremse...) sicher am längsten gedauert. Ich frage mich, ob's mit einer Manual Machine schneller gegangen wäre. Der Punkt "Sicherheit" spielte bei mir nicht so eine Rolle, da ich den "Brems-Automatismus" durch den Wheelie bereits gut drin hatte.
Ach ja, dem Teil mit dem Krafttraining kann ich nur bestätigen! Mir hat das Yoga "Training" von Jeff Mah und das Training von James Wilson (beide ebenfalls bei RLC) sehr geholfen... und das nicht nur beim Manual :)
Hi Roxie. You must have read my mind. I have been considering the MTB Hopper Balance lately. I was going to build a manual trainer out of wood, as many online videos show, but the way the rear wheel sits in the grove makes me wonder if it can lead to wheel damage. Also, the homemade manual machines don't help your muscle memory to learn sideward balance. You have brilliantly answered any question I had about the Balance that no other video has adequately addressed. I do have one related question. I ride a Haibike emtb. With an e-bike do I still take off the chain? Thank you. After watching your videos I have been practicing learning to track stand and to ratchet at slow speeds. One thing that I find annoying is the amount of wasted travel at the cranks. I would like to know your opinion of hubs that have a high point of engagement? Thanks. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hi Martin, so happy to hear. Oh yes, wheels with many points of engagement are definitely worth the price. They make a huge change to your riding. I have nobl wheels with industry nine hubs and I love them! And to tell you the truth - I’d always recommend buying a cheaper bike/frame and then upgrading the wheel set and hubs and suspension - because these are the things that really make a difference.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I'm also running I9 Hydra hubs. Depending on your suspension design you might experience more pedal kickback with "fast" hubs. This is especially pronounced if you're in a big cog and hop on your bikes with brakes loccked. I'm pretty sure that you'll notice this on downhills as well. You get used to it but hubs with high engagement have their downsides too... Still I love my I9s ;)
The easiest way to fully avoid it is to attach the front wheel with a loose string or elastic band to something. You can’t really easily flip though, as the frame is stopped by the machine. So it does give you time to put down your feet.
Wenn du zuhören würdest, könntest du was lernen 😊 Meine Videos sind nicht nur zum schauen - da gibt es beim Zuhören viel Mehrwert ☺️🙃 und PS - ich teste ihn im Video auch 😅
by far, of all the videos on MTB manual balance trainers this one is the best overall description, pros and cons. Well done! i'll be buying one for strength training
Thank you SO much! Well appreciated 😍🥰 So happy to help!
You have given excellent smart points on the use of these manual practice machines. I've seen them being used by many people on social media, but rarely see people who use them show real progression transferring practice to real application. I think your points are very valid. Thank you for sharing!
Thank YOU for your lovely comment!
Daaanke dir Roxy! Ist mega aufwendig so ein zweisprachiges Video. Und wieder bin ich um eine Erkenntnis reicher😄
My fella made me one out of some wood from a guide on youtube. I havent totally mastered the manual yet as it takes a lot of practice, but I can say that having a manual machine it did help me with having a safe way to find the balance point. I got him to hold me in the right position first just to get that feeling. Another thing it helped me with was learning how to unweight the front end to go over small obstacles and also helped with my wheelies.
Awesome - happy to hear.
Ich benutze den Balance schon seit einiger Zeit im Nachwuchstraining. Was mich bei diesem Gerät neben der geringen Packmass und der simplen, aber haltbaren Konstruktion überzeugt hat, ist die Möglichkeit aufgrund des seitlich flexibel gehaltenen Hinterrades die Position für Kurvenfahrt einzuüben bzw. zu verbessern. Man kann das im Balance fixierte Bike trotzdem noch ausreichend weit zur Seite neigen, um damit eine Kurvenfahrt im Stand zu simulieren und dem Sportler auf dem Bike die optimale Position einnehmen zu lassen. Der Balance funktioniert übrigens auch bei CX- bzw. Gravel-Bikes.
Dankeshun, well done of pointing it out the pros n cons of using the Hopper Balance machine. It's too bad no shipping to US.
Thanks! Oh no, that’s new. They used to ship to the us. Sorry to hear 🙁
I just found your channel and your explanation is on point. You just got a new follower.
Thanks so much, David! Welcome to my channel and thank you for spending your time with me 🥰😍
I agree with your points. It helps with parts of the manual, but in the end you are going to have to fully learn the manual outside of the manual trainer. I recently bought a new bike in 2021 and it came in the winter. I built a manual machine to learn this bikes balance point and to fine tune it. I also couldn't ride much because it was winter. It helped a lot with that, but I needed to practice out on the street to get better.
Correct - that's exactly what I say in the video, too :-) Way to go, Jonah, enjoy practicing!
You English is amazing!
Thanks so much!
Two birds with one stone: biking lessons and German lessons in one :D
Excellent explanation of pro's and cons, totally makes sense on both sides of that equation
Thanks! So happy to hear!
Very informative and loved your kitties photo bombing the video. 😻
Oh yes they have practiced that a lot and have become quite good at it 😅
Thank you for your comment, Rick!
Hi Roxy, klasse Idee und super umgesetzt mit dem zweisprachigen Video :-)
Danke sehr!
Appreciate your video. Very informative. Just subscribed your channel. ❤️ the cats
Thank you so much and welcome 😍🙏 to my channel
Very good video by the way...regards
Thank you so much!
du kannst gut erklären, danke!
Danke sehr, Gerrit!
You are right on, once more? Learning what the hang feels like, how far back it needs to be (a surprise to me) and going off the back all felt safe . It helped knock down some mental barriers. I have the Hopper, too, and like it a lot, for many if the reasons you mention. Because it is portable It can be taken to NICA practices, which is a nice Bonus. I have one question- how do I keep the manual machine from lifting up on one side? It happened to me and some of our young riders, which was a little scary. When I load to go back, that happens. But you do need TO load, right?
Hi Flo, no, you don't need to load on the balance, because you don't need to compress the suspension, as you are not rotating around a spinning wheel. That's why I say in the video that you will NOT learn how to initiate the manual on the balance, it feels totally different...
All you need to to on the balance is bring your weight back far enough dynamically.
ups..! I couldn't activate english subtitles...do you know how can I do it.
thanks
Hi, usually there's a little "cc" button somewhere in the top right corner. But you did see that half the video is in English language?
Excelente video gracias
Gracias a ti por tu comentario! 😊😍
another excelent video! i have the same experience, it did help exactly in the way you mentioned! actually i think learning a wheelie where you learn to modulate your rear brake in the combination with the manual machine can really help! i recommend not to focus only on the manual machine.
Thanks for this and thanks for the tips but would have liked to actually see you doing it.
Watch the entire video 😊 I do show how to, especially in the middle and against the end of the English part.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire ok vielen dank I see it now. My apologies
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I am thinking about purchasing this balance/manual machine from MTB hopper. Do you recommend it? Thanks
@@gisho9 hi Gisho, I recommend watching the entire video and also listening to what I say 😊 I say in the video for what and why I recommend it and for what I don’t recommend it. That’s the whole point of the video 😊
Which country are you in? Maybe I can Organise a discount Code.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire so sorry somehow when I started the video it started in the German portion so I could not understand. I went back and listened to the first half in English. Fantastic explanation! Thank you! I live in the United States
Hello, thank you for video. Would you recommend this mtb trainer from mtb hopper?
I recommentd watching the entire english part of the video, because i answer your question in detail right there 🙂
Hallo Roxy , frage zu diesem Video , geht das auch mit einem E-MTB ,oder ist dieses zu schwer !👍
Natürlich.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire vielen Dank , für Deine Antwort ❤️
@@greenmambamx5 Sehr gerne, danke Dir für die Rückantwort 🙂
Thank you again cat lady!
Hi Roxy! Danke für das Video! Bin jetzt nach 1.5 Jahren und dem RLC Kurs recht sicher geworden, was den Manual angeht. Zumindest auf der Strasse. Der Move ist wirklich anspruchsvoll und bei mir hat der Teil mit dem Balancieren via Hüfte (Finger weg von der Bremse...) sicher am längsten gedauert. Ich frage mich, ob's mit einer Manual Machine schneller gegangen wäre. Der Punkt "Sicherheit" spielte bei mir nicht so eine Rolle, da ich den "Brems-Automatismus" durch den Wheelie bereits gut drin hatte.
Ach ja, dem Teil mit dem Krafttraining kann ich nur bestätigen! Mir hat das Yoga "Training" von Jeff Mah und das Training von James Wilson (beide ebenfalls bei RLC) sehr geholfen... und das nicht nur beim Manual :)
Das freut mich sehr zu hören!
Hi Roxie. You must have read my mind. I have been considering the MTB Hopper Balance lately. I was going to build a manual trainer out of wood, as many online videos show, but the way the rear wheel sits in the grove makes me wonder if it can lead to wheel damage. Also, the homemade manual machines don't help your muscle memory to learn sideward balance.
You have brilliantly answered any question I had about the Balance that no other video has adequately addressed. I do have one related question. I ride a Haibike emtb. With an e-bike do I still take off the chain? Thank you.
After watching your videos I have been practicing learning to track stand and to ratchet at slow speeds. One thing that I find annoying is the amount of wasted travel at the cranks. I would like to know your opinion of hubs that have a high point of engagement? Thanks. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hi Martin, so happy to hear. Oh yes, wheels with many points of engagement are definitely worth the price. They make a huge change to your riding. I have nobl wheels with industry nine hubs and I love them! And to tell you the truth - I’d always recommend buying a cheaper bike/frame and then upgrading the wheel set and hubs and suspension - because these are the things that really make a difference.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I'm also running I9 Hydra hubs. Depending on your suspension design you might experience more pedal kickback with "fast" hubs. This is especially pronounced if you're in a big cog and hop on your bikes with brakes loccked. I'm pretty sure that you'll notice this on downhills as well. You get used to it but hubs with high engagement have their downsides too... Still I love my I9s ;)
Can you flip over with that machine? Is there a way to avoid it?
The easiest way to fully avoid it is to attach the front wheel with a loose string or elastic band to something. You can’t really easily flip though, as the frame is stopped by the machine. So it does give you time to put down your feet.
Beaucoup de commentaires sans démonstrations et en plus pas de traduction en Français . Déçu a priori intéressant
C’est parce que c’est un canal anglais et allemand 😅😅
Hoogan boogan woogan moogan!!!
huh? 😀
Imagine man guckt sich das ganze Video an und sieht nicht einmal wie sie es testet. Oh man zum Glück nur vorgespult
Wenn du zuhören würdest, könntest du was lernen 😊 Meine Videos sind nicht nur zum schauen - da gibt es beim Zuhören viel Mehrwert ☺️🙃 und PS - ich teste ihn im Video auch 😅