Wheelies are
again one of those things that you need to master. Not just
in order
to pull the girls but to help you get over obstacles and not going
over the handle bars when doing drop offs.
The best way to practise this is to lay a stick over the
trail. Then you can practise your timing without having to
worry about smashing into the object.
In a nice even gear (not too high, not too low) start pedaling
in a straight line. When beginning it's a good idea to get the
front ring into granny gear and the rear into the second
or third gear.
Lean forward placing your weight over the bars, and get
your leading foot ( the foot that leads when you ride with
your pedals level) into the upright position.
Slide your butt back slightly off the back of the saddle.
A couple of inches should do.
Push down with your leading foot, pull up on the handle bars
but pull the handle bars towards your chest so that your
body is the same position, before and after getting the front
wheel off the floor. This will help you keep your balance
Once you have the wheel off the floor you need to find your
balancing point. Keep pedaling though, as this is what
is keeping the front wheel up.
If the front comes up too far, feather the rear brake
If the Front starts to fall, pedal harder and move that weight
further backwards.
If you have a problem keeping your balance slide backwards
as you lift the bars, turn them slightly
to
one side.
Keep
your balance by shifting your knees in and out and side to
side.
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