ZHI-sam Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) hican anyone give me some tips on pedal kicking. i jump on the back wheel in this possition normaly if this helpsi did one earlier about 3 cm forwards but i would like to do bigger than that lolthanks sam Edited June 4, 2006 by saracen_rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Pop to Halfords and buy Tricks and Stunts, and/or visit Trashzen (link in signature) for tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_04 Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 i had the same problem i just couldnt pedal hop to save my life lol but i got told to sort of do a wheelie you push down on your cranks do quatre of a rotation and the bring your cranks back to the starting postion and strike again do this to start the after try pulling you brake in between each strike of your cranks then when you are fine doing this start pushing more downwards then pulling up you will then start pedal hoppingjust ignore me if this makes no sense at all to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I remember when i first learnt to pedal hop forwards and imho there isnt a way to explain it, it will only come with practice but yeah as someone has said, go get Tricks and Stunts and that will give you some motivation.....keep trying thought budFrooty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scazz Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) If you have sky, extreem sports does a "Tips and tricks" show - they did an episode on pedal kicking. If you flick onto that every time its on, they repeat quite often. Also, trialsride.com have quite a good tutorial second - walk throughs with pictures and vids which is nice.CheersSamEDIT: Also, check the topic about foot position on the pedals Edited June 4, 2006 by scazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Buy "mastering the art of trials" by ryan leech, it really is the best dvd around for learning trials tricks from multiple angles in slow motion and with instructional commentary. and for £20 you cant really go wrong.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Buy "mastering the art of trials" by ryan leech, it really is the best dvd around for learning trials tricks from multiple angles in slow motion and with instructional commentary. and for £20 you cant really go wrong.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9877ive got it already but i havent had chance to watch again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 practice practice practice buy ryan leech video practic a bit more!!!! i sound like a t*at but it is the fastest and easiest way. and also watch slow-mo videos and watch how the pros do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 it took me so long to get pedal kicks dialled to be honest practise is the only real way and dont be afraid to lean back alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_williams Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 it took me so long to get pedal kicks dialled to be honest practise is the only real way and dont be afraid to lean back alotjust get on the back wheel push forward with the leg you kick with and at the same time leave go of the brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 (edited) Sounds like your halfway there to me.To get more distance, straighten your arms a bit before you ... `release the brake pull on the bars and kick` You kinda pull yourself forward, through the bike, and hop/jump a split second later .... I only really lean back when I land, to save falling forward!About this much ....hey I`m trying to help ....honest! Edited June 6, 2006 by Concussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I know there is a part of just practice practise practisebut i found the way forward was riding with experienced riderson my 1st ride out on my bike at the time (the bike you have now) and in an hour i could pedal hop 3 or so times i know it sounds simple but been the whole platform for everything im doing nowoh an learn to backhop cos i missed that stage an still pretty poor at doing it i can only do it in a pancky fot - however i did backhop gap to rail the other day - that was only to save my teeth first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 It may feel a bit wierd, but lower your front end a bit just before you kick. Helps give you more momentum or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Goch Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 It may feel a bit wierd, but lower your front end a bit just before you kick. Helps give you more momentum or something like that.Yep, you need to let yourself fall forward a little, otherwise the bike will go forward and you won't. Try doing smaller ones at first, then once you've got the technique nailed you'll be able to work on distance.Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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