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Post by alien_scream on Apr 17, 2006 13:53:25 GMT 8
i'm just sharing this article taken from BMX PLUS (applicable also on MTB)... many are asking how to bunnyhop so maybe this article could help you out!!!! thanks!!!!  ARTICLE: Sometimes i think we forget just how frustrating learning to bunnyhop was. We hear from many riders about their troubles and aggravations with one of the most basic yet fundamental tricks in BMX, and it serves as a huge reminder of how much time we once spend banging out heads against the wall for the seemingly impossible. So how long did we spend dialing in our bunnyhops? Fifteen years and counting. The way we see it, you can always learn to go a lottle higher. When we are asked if there is a secret to the trick, or a way riders can vastly improve upon their current skills, we reply with the single word, "PRACTICE." It may not be what you want to hear, but take it all the way to the top of the game and you will find it's what even the best riders do every day, to improve upon their skills, even bunnyhops. For this reason we decided to take "On The Move" back to the basics, to help you beat the frustration of learning, and push then push your 'hopping skills' to the limit.  ARTICLE: Bunnyhopping is a mind game, so having a positive, light and a right-thinking mind will help you that much more. When bunnyhopping, it dosen't really matter hoe fast you go until you start hopping over or up things. Start with compressing into your bicycle (mountain bikers refer to this as "pre-loading"). As soon as you are compressed into your bicycle, you'll want to explode upwards, giving a yank, pull, heave or whatever you prefer to call it as high as you can. When you pull up, pull the bars towards your stomach and then push them away from your body so that your bike does an arching wheelie, bringing the seat between your knees. Quick reminder! When pulling up, give your wrists a slight rotation forward, this will help level the bike after you've pulled it into a wheelie and off the ground. Make sure not to be afraid to get that seat as close to your noggin as you can, meaning you want to be tuck once you've pulled that bike off the ground. When coming in for the landing, just gnetrly set her down as an airplane by lowering the back end, followed by the front. That should be able to get you doing the bunnyhops you've always wanted to do. |
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Post by denise648 on Apr 17, 2006 16:30:54 GMT 8
Sir Alien_Scream, I am also practicing bunny hops, since I always ride my bike this trick will help me pass some obstacles on the road. this article will be a big help to me, due to my hectic sched I can only practice during sundays, but I never lose hope.
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 17, 2006 17:39:40 GMT 8
Sir Alien_Scream, I am also practicing bunny hops, since I always ride my bike this trick will help me pass some obstacles on the road. this article will be a big help to me, due to my hectic sched I can only practice during sundays, but I never lose hope. you could see me practicing those bunny hops sa may alejos!!!! |
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Post by bukoy on Apr 17, 2006 19:43:31 GMT 8
Sir Alien_Scream, I am also practicing bunny hops, since I always ride my bike this trick will help me pass some obstacles on the road. this article will be a big help to me, due to my hectic sched I can only practice during sundays, but I never lose hope. you could see me practicing those bunny hops sa may alejos!!!! Alejos sa may 'Dr. Alejos ba?' Wat part of Alejos in between Calamba and Simoun or Simoun Ma. Clara? When and where want to watch u over and over doing those hops. |
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Post by denise648 on Apr 17, 2006 20:45:54 GMT 8
Sir Alien_Scream, I am also practicing bunny hops, since I always ride my bike this trick will help me pass some obstacles on the road. this article will be a big help to me, due to my hectic sched I can only practice during sundays, but I never lose hope. you could see me practicing those bunny hops sa may alejos!!!! Ey I also want to join your practice, kaso every saturday and sunday only. I also live at Dr. Alejos Im 15 steps away from the internet rental infront of LTO. |
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Post by konablack on Apr 17, 2006 22:26:39 GMT 8
Yeah, it's so frustrating...
So I guess I'll have to pull harder in order to lift the front wheel higher...
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Post by shuzzs on Apr 17, 2006 23:21:08 GMT 8
Rode with 5mm (and his apprentice) last Friday... we had our Penitencia ride... Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay ride.
He gave me tips on how to do wheelies and bunnyhops although he himself find it hard to control high bunny hops. He said he is still learning the trick.
His advise for me... learn the Track Stand first so as to develop my balance.
Done that last Saturday... surprisingly... I had difficulty doing it. I know I can do those things with ease during my BMX days... but with MTBs... it's really different.
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 18, 2006 10:13:09 GMT 8
BMX are nimbble rides!!!! you can throw them around and do silly stuff on them!!!! but as the tires get bigger (24", 26" 26") it becomes harder and harder to control them!!!! track stand is really the basic trick you can do on the bike!!!! i will help you find your balance and center of gravity!!!!! then progress to hops, wheelies and manuals!!!! here is a link on some progression you can do (but not all) cacklemus.tripod.com/ . i addmit don't know all this stuff!!!! what all riders say is have patince and practice!!!! and you will go far!!!!!! i live in alejos cor simoun... and usually there on saturday and sunday if walang ride!!!!! |
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Post by chi on Apr 19, 2006 13:02:28 GMT 8
NICE FIND. INFORMATIVE
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Post by Angelo on Apr 26, 2006 0:52:03 GMT 8
i wish i can jump that high. hehe
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Post by Patrick on Apr 26, 2006 11:02:56 GMT 8
Wait are over pulled arms sign of doing the wrong (technogas) technique? You know like when you carry a baul around afterwards your arms are like just hanging there with no strength.
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Post by ronaldarca on May 3, 2006 16:59:38 GMT 8
hmm... interesting... so far i could only lift the front wheel but without explosion from the rear. we're getting there  |
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Post by jakecastle on May 20, 2006 23:44:26 GMT 8
me too!!! d@mn need more prktis
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Post by mr_big on May 31, 2006 7:13:16 GMT 8
no more practice for me!!! waaaaaa!!!!
i still have to find time to ride my bike (again)....
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Post by sonnydgr8t on Jun 5, 2006 17:00:36 GMT 8
hard work and lots of practice i should say
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Post by anshwa on Jun 13, 2006 2:33:02 GMT 8
Nice article, alien_scream! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by alien_scream on Jun 13, 2006 18:49:42 GMT 8
hard work and lots of practice i should say well don't forget the song of guns 'n roses PATIENCE!!!!!!! |
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Post by greaseart on Jun 13, 2006 19:36:44 GMT 8
hi guys, i have a small vid clip that might help u improve on ur bunnyhop, just click the thumbnail, gud luck!!!  |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 13, 2006 19:50:54 GMT 8
hey welcome to PinoyMTBiker greaseart. we could use your tips hehe |
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Post by greaseart on Jun 13, 2006 20:28:25 GMT 8
hehe, tnx...its a pleasure to a part of PinoyMTBiker. regarding the trials tricks..i could teach u what i know, just drop by PEYUPS every sat. and sunday 6 a.m. to 10a.m. and 3pm. to 6pm. about the geometry and parts...what u have is enough,alum.steel frames,low or high bb height,low or high end parts basta may bike except fs/dh bikes can be used for trials.practis on ur rig and improve ur skills,ul learn faster if ur guided...i want to share what i can.
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Post by PasawayL on Jun 13, 2006 20:50:01 GMT 8
wow...can i join, san u pwede ma mit? i like trials na, and your bunny hop on video its nice! i want to learn how 270, 180, 360...manual to bunnyhop, etc... and drop (huge drop).. will mit u in PEYUPS dis sunday...
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Post by joes on Jun 13, 2006 22:24:52 GMT 8
grease, maaga ka pala pag-saturday.
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Post by Patrick on Jun 13, 2006 22:50:31 GMT 8
Where at UP? is it easy to find? louie are you coming in the afternoon or in the morning? |
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Post by joes on Jun 13, 2006 23:46:07 GMT 8
hey pat. if you're going on saturday tell me. i'd sure like to meet you guys. maybe learn a thing or two. ;D
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Post by Patrick on Jun 14, 2006 0:16:26 GMT 8
ok, but im not sure yet, I hate to pedal long distance hehe
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Post by alien_scream on Jun 14, 2006 10:12:00 GMT 8
wow...can i join, san u pwede ma mit? i like trials na, and your bunny hop on video its nice! i want to learn how 270, 180, 360...manual to bunnyhop, etc... and drop (huge drop).. will mit u in PEYUPS dis sunday... hey louie!!!!! kumusta!!!!!!!! |
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Post by alien_scream on Jun 14, 2006 10:12:28 GMT 8
ok, but im not sure yet, I hate to pedal long distance hehe patrick!!! let's ride again this saturday!!!! miss the rides!!!!!! |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 14, 2006 16:11:27 GMT 8
where to? Amari? If my appointment pushes thru, i may not go to UP. so yes hehe
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Post by greaseart on Jun 14, 2006 17:57:05 GMT 8
yes joes i pass by PEYUPS early kc i go to xavierville every sat. am. to all u guys who want to learn trials ill be at the a.s. building parking lot sat and sundays. i can only do 180 drops, cant do those 360 and 720 hehehe, maybe we could practis this all together.
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Post by PasawayL on Jun 14, 2006 22:40:36 GMT 8
if the weather is good, im going to UP.. let's ride and learn how to 720..180..and 220v..hehehe
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