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Post by wcoastbo on Jan 27, 2005 15:11:34 GMT 8
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Post by jr on Jan 28, 2005 12:31:50 GMT 8
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Post by lellow on Feb 5, 2005 23:21:25 GMT 8
Yeah I saw this video to kaso ang hirap pa rin!!!
Would it help to have full suspension?
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Post by wcoastbo on Feb 9, 2005 9:04:25 GMT 8
yes. I find it easier to bunny hop with full suss, but only because I have bad technique now. Those who have good technique do not seem to need full suss.
here are a couple of tips for what works for me. 1) lower your seat 2) crouch as low as you can on your bike with your chest near the seat 3) think of your body as a coiled spring that's compressed 4) your body springs up and your arms extend (your upper body jumps before the bike does) 5) as your arms near full extension pull on the handlebars and bring the front of the bike up towards you 6) the front wheels lifts off the ground before the rear wheel 7) as the handlebars reach your chest push forward and up even higher 8) the seat should now be near your chest and you are at the peak of your hop (note: this is the same position you started at with both wheels on the ground, but now you and the bike are in the air) 9) land with the rear wheel first. by extending your legs this should happen automatically.
I used to be a somewhat decent bunny hopper when I lifted weights. "clean & jerk" was great for learning this technique. the similar motion of pulling a barbell off the ground and up to your shoulders has the same explosive feeling.
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Post by donbautist on Mar 12, 2005 22:29:13 GMT 8
check out this bunnyhop
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Post by alien_scream on Mar 16, 2005 18:18:41 GMT 8
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Post by alien_scream on Mar 16, 2005 18:45:00 GMT 8
from www.trials-online.com[Β Trials TechniquesΒ - Bunnyhopping ] Bunnyhopping is the simplest method to get up some vertical distance, either up onto something or over something. The limitation of bunnyhopping is that it requires a decent amount of speed, and therefore a larger amount of space to build up that speed. Bunnyhopping, in its simplest terms, is just weight shifting. The techniques used to bunnyhop are the same, whether you go five inches or five feet. You just exaggerate more and more to go higher. The best way to learn is to start small; try it on a curb or a 2x4 set on your driveway. Don't try to get up the neighborhood two foot high wall on your first attempt. Roll towards the object at a good pace (for a small object try a quick walking speed). Right before you get to the object, you will want to shift your weight back, unweighting the front wheel. When the front has risen high enough to clear the object, quickly shift your weight forward, while pushing forward with your arms. This will have the effect of leveling the bike out in the air, allowing the rear wheel to clear the object. Try to land relatively flat, with the rear wheel hitting first. It's much better to land with the rear first, landing front first will only lead to uncomfortable situations and unwanted endos. If the object is too large to completely clear, your approach will be slightly different, but the techniques used will be the same. Instead of trying to get all the way over, you need to get high enough that you can land on your bashguard or bashring. Once you hit the object, try to regain your balance with a smll hop or two, and plant your pedal or bashguard to give yourself a break.
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Post by Gerald on Apr 13, 2005 10:25:23 GMT 8
yeah, downloaded that video a long time ago, but still cant perfect it. tyamba lang parati. but the video helped!
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 13, 2005 14:14:53 GMT 8
i think they call it a j hop now 'coz it like a inverted letter j when you pull up on the front then push forward to jump/hop!!!
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Post by puregutz on May 3, 2005 10:00:39 GMT 8
bunnyhop...
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Post by alien_scream on May 3, 2005 13:15:26 GMT 8
bunnyhop... jeff lenosky has the world record in bunnyhops!!!!!! here is a bio from his website www.jefflenosky.com/Jeff Lenosky is a fixture in the world of professional mountain biking and has built a reputation as one of the best riders in the world. Lenosky is a top competitor, who travels the country competing and showcasing his abilities with a breathtaking portable stuntshow. Throughout his ten years of professional competition, Jeff has used his smooth riding style and ability to "Go Big," to become one of the sport's most prolific riders. In addition to competitions, Jeff is a pioneer of MTB freeriding, using his diverse skills and creativity to raise the bar on what was previously considered possible on a mountain bike. Jeff is the current world record holder for the bunnyhop (vertical leap with bike) at 45.5 inches and has won a NORBA National Championship Medal every year since turning Pro in 1993. Jeff's sponsors for the 2004 season are Giant Bicycles, Toyota, SRAM, Fox Riders Co., Smith Sport Optics, Clif Bar, Full Speed Ahead, Bell Helmets, Rock Shox, Avid and Maxxis. He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife Amy son Jack and daughter Kaitlyn. MAN!!!!!! 45.5 inches vetrical leap on a bike with no ramps!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!
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Post by konablack on May 4, 2005 18:36:05 GMT 8
I will try to learn the bunny hop, but first what do you need to do with the setup of your bike?
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Post by vertigo on May 4, 2005 23:47:44 GMT 8
@ konablack : brad i guess a hardtail is the best setup ( but people here also swears for FS ) or anything you think your body can carry, but a little tweak, perhaps, like: - lowered seat - short stem ( as much as possible ) - flat pedals also some upper body strength and the right position of your feet ( middle of foot on pedal dapat ) coz your feet also plays a big part in lifting the rear. then just follow what everyone said here and at the other threads in mtb riding techniques. practice and remember, wear protection and stretch those muscles before practicing. i broke my wrist earlier trying to bunnyhop and i remembered i didn't warm up now it's painful for me to raise the handlebars and to hop, but i can still ride anyways. happy practice ;D
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Post by alien_scream on May 5, 2005 9:04:40 GMT 8
@ konablack : brad i guess a hardtail is the best setup ( but people here also swears for FS ) or anything you think your body can carry, but a little tweak, perhaps, like: - lowered seat - short stem ( as much as possible ) - flat pedals also some upper body strength and the right position of your feet ( middle of foot on pedal dapat ) coz your feet also plays a big part in lifting the rear. then just follow what everyone said here and at the other threads in mtb riding techniques. practice and remember, wear protection and stretch those muscles before practicing. i broke my wrist earlier trying to bunnyhop and i remembered i didn't warm up now it's painful for me to raise the handlebars and to hop, but i can still ride anyways. happy practice ;D hey rest the wrist first!!!!!!
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Post by coolangot ☺ on May 5, 2005 9:14:22 GMT 8
@ konablack : brad i guess a hardtail is the best setup ( but people here also swears for FS ) or anything you think your body can carry, but a little tweak, perhaps, like: - lowered seat - short stem ( as much as possible ) - flat pedals also some upper body strength and the right position of your feet ( middle of foot on pedal dapat ) coz your feet also plays a big part in lifting the rear. then just follow what everyone said here and at the other threads in mtb riding techniques. practice and remember, wear protection and stretch those muscles before practicing. i broke my wrist earlier trying to bunnyhop and i remembered i didn't warm up now it's painful for me to raise the handlebars and to hop, but i can still ride anyways. happy practice ;D Tried doing it on my bakal mall bike.. hirap!!! pero is it possible? or i shouldn't try it coz its too heavy?
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Post by alien_scream on May 5, 2005 9:15:45 GMT 8
Tried doing it on my bakal mall bike.. hirap!!! pero is it possible? or i shouldn't try it coz its too heavy? try it!!!!!! you'll never know until you try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by vertigo on May 5, 2005 11:18:17 GMT 8
Tried doing it on my bakal mall bike.. hirap!!! pero is it possible? or i shouldn't try it coz its too heavy? coolangot, it's possible ;D however, your upper body strength is the biggest factor in this type of situation, and how your feet carry your rear will also help. it's very hard visualizing the motion in writing but i'll try my best. start by picking up minimal speed with your body off the saddle, then when your about to hop, crouch in ( as if like getting ready to jump ) then pull your handlebars as hard ay you can to raise the front, then TRY TO LIFT THE REAR USING YOUR FEET BY SOMEWHAT PUSHING UP THE PEDALS BY POINTING YOUR FEET ALMOST LIKE EMBRACING THE PEDAL so the rear would follow suit. your feet before jumping is laying flat on the pedal with the middle of the whole feet exactly on the pedal, kinda looks loke this : _ then as soon as you pull your handlebars, in a split second move your feet like pointed, kinda looks like this: \ so parang nakapoint ung toes mo facing the ground as you slightly push your pedal upright. it helps that your flat pedals have spikes or whatever you call that for more grip in doing this. then pag pababa ka na move it in the normal flat pedaling position. in this technique you enhance your hop to be more higher kasi you help your pulling the bars by somewhat kicking the pedals upright for more elevation. start everything at a normal slow pace. then if you get the hang of it na pick up increments of speed, then you will notice you're "flying already" ;D actually this works for me pero more practice coz my hops are just as tall as a sardines can , but practice makes perfect. don't forget to warm up those joints first and wear protective gear so as not to be brandished as "balbon" ( sa peklat ;D ) @ alien_scream : yeah this is what i get after a lousy slack from not warming up first, spraining my right wrist thanks brad i'll rest this first, now holding the grips already painful, baka ipahilot ko muna ke lola sabel ;D
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Post by bukoy on May 6, 2005 15:13:06 GMT 8
add ko rin weight shifting, crouch in preparation of lifting the front, once lifted try to lean a little bit forward to lighten the rear you'll be surprise both wheel are suspended at a convincing height few inches at first, and upon landing u once again shift ur weight back to land the rear tire first....basta continous practice lang...mas mainam kung me obstacle to clear (carton box, small rock for a start, anything to hop on) to improve more of the air time
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Post by alien_scream on May 6, 2005 15:35:55 GMT 8
i think its better to put nails ot broken glass on the obstacle so you really have to clear it!!!!!!!!! JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by [ eRECTUS ] on Jul 9, 2005 8:12:17 GMT 8
still very possible
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Post by [ eRECTUS ] on Jul 9, 2005 8:12:37 GMT 8
i think its better to put nails ot broken glass on the obstacle so you really have to clear it!!!!!!!!! JOKE!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Totoo!
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Post by jumpingzaskar on Oct 19, 2005 0:48:10 GMT 8
practice practice practice! all there is to it...
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Post by jumpingzaskar on Oct 19, 2005 0:50:14 GMT 8
this is what worked for me, try lifting your only your rear tire up of the ground while biking around. once you can do this, i guess getting both wheels up the air will come naturally.
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Post by alien_scream on Oct 19, 2005 9:41:43 GMT 8
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Post by bilibidboy on Oct 19, 2005 10:56:08 GMT 8
endo?
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Post by PT on Oct 19, 2005 12:06:00 GMT 8
its like doing and endo while mthe bike's runnig without using the front brakes .. try it ,its easy .. basta practice lang ng practice ng bunnyhop .. yung lang ginawa ko ok naman ...
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Post by jumpingzaskar on Oct 19, 2005 21:18:23 GMT 8
sorry, lifting your rear wheel without using the brakes... when ur able to do that, you can easily adapt it with ur front tire up.
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Post by alien_scream on Oct 20, 2005 9:49:22 GMT 8
sorry but i don't get it!!!!!! why would learning to lift your rear wheel only teach you how to bunny hop!!!!!!!
all you have to do is lift you front wheel and bend you legs!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Julio on Oct 20, 2005 12:15:34 GMT 8
I think what jumpingzaskar is saying is that for some riders, when they try to bunnyhop, it's only the front wheel that lifts off the ground. If you are able to lift the rear wheel consistently and independently, then bunny hopping "both" wheels shouldn't be a problem anymore P.S. Switch to clipless pedals for easier and higher Bunnyhopping
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Post by mountguitars on Oct 20, 2005 12:18:00 GMT 8
I think what jumpingzaskar is saying is that for some riders, when they try to bunnyhop, it's only the front wheel that lifts off the ground. If you are able to lift the rear wheel consistently and independently, then bunny hopping "both" wheels shouldn't be a problem anymore P.S. Switch to clipless pedals for easier and higher Bunnyhopping julio, that's called cheating, hehehe ;D. i do that too....
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