How to Trackstand your Mountain Bike💥

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  • @icemancolbert8851
    @icemancolbert8851 Před rokem +1245

    My understanding of track stand after some research is to keep a constant pressure on the front feet against the bike’s tendency to roll back. I just don’t get how to make the bike roll back when doing track stand.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +72

      You don't necessarily have to be rolling back, I often find that stopping and engaging my back brake (or both), then keeping pressure against the braking of your bike works well!

    • @vuway-
      @vuway- Před rokem +4

      It's the angle of the wheel and how you position your weight, try tilting the frame until it makes contact with your leg in the same direction you turn the wheel, experiment how much weight you hang over your bars or behind

    • @alimantado373
      @alimantado373 Před rokem +2

      You need to roll back as well when doing track stands, best practise is to do it on an incline, makes you much better on flat ground.

    • @Hecker9974
      @Hecker9974 Před rokem

      I have no idea how the mechanics of it work or how to explain it but out of never wanting to touch the ground while at stop lights I've managed to do perfect track stands for quite some minutes so far

    • @jansmejkal8088
      @jansmejkal8088 Před rokem +1

      You don't need to, but to roll back you load your body to the front, then move to the back and just when you reach the "end" you Ou let off the brake. It's like doing a stoppy and right at the landing you let off the brake, but not earlier. This pushes you backwards for a few meters.

  • @EggyPlayz98
    @EggyPlayz98 Před rokem +471

    Mtn Biking in Cape Town is amazing

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +9

      Without a doubt some of the absolute best trails😎

    • @ELIGOHUMBLE
      @ELIGOHUMBLE Před rokem +6

      Wow, didn’t know they had trails in south africa for mtb!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +6

      And some good ones too😎

    • @bomba_za
      @bomba_za Před rokem +3

      Stellies is better for enduro and sightseeing I think.

    • @Robdutton91
      @Robdutton91 Před rokem +1

      @@ELIGOHUMBLE South Africa is a big country you know

  • @francismcgowan5915
    @francismcgowan5915 Před rokem +215

    It's true, track standing on most technical routes is a very useful skill

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +6

      Absolutely, as soon as it gets technical and slow, it's so good to have the bike balance🙌

    • @niclasstiltz5910
      @niclasstiltz5910 Před rokem

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  • @reapanomin899
    @reapanomin899 Před rokem +19

    Another piece of advice from a fellow trackstander (mainly on fixed, but also on bikes that can freewheel) : A good place to begin practising trackstands is somewhere with a very slight gradient. Have your front wheel towards the gradient. This is what I find to be the easiest way to find that 'sense of balance' while rolling back. Of course, relying on this method isn't the best; practising trackstands in a variety of places that are safe for trackstanding is ideal. Also, having your master leg forward should help.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      Great advice man, appreciate the feedback! Will add it into my future vids😎

    • @buttplugsalesmane69
      @buttplugsalesmane69 Před 8 měsíci

      Hell yeah the bums under the bridge are always tryna steal my bike when im taking advantage of their prime gradient 🤣

  • @big_ironf15
    @big_ironf15 Před 10 měsíci +2

    We just not gonna talk about the way he was holding the cup. OOOOKAAAY

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Which cup are you referring to my friend??😅

  • @unrelatedguy
    @unrelatedguy Před rokem +2

    Tbh thats the skill i got unintentionally as when i was a kid i was trying to not fall if i stop so that was it

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Awesome man! Good skill to learn by accident😎

  • @mcmactoaster27
    @mcmactoaster27 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’ve managed to learn trackstands without a tutorial. It’s all about weight balance on the feet and not much on the hands. After a while, you’ll be able to pull off one handed trackstands with ease and impress your friends. Here is a bonus tip: if you are looking into trials riding from dirt bikes to bicycles, this is a very good tip for nailing the sport!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Fully agree man! Best way to learn😎👌 Sounds like you have it locked down!

  • @layerdballoonswe
    @layerdballoonswe Před rokem +72

    Dude you have a mtb park build around you im jealous

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +7

      I live in Cape Town, South Africa, and we are very lucky with some amazing places and things to ride!

  • @user-hw1vm8gx1w
    @user-hw1vm8gx1w Před 8 měsíci +1

    That actually makes your overall balance better

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 6 měsíci

      Absolutely, such a good skill all around on the bike😎👌

  • @MrIllegal-2312
    @MrIllegal-2312 Před 8 měsíci +1

    That felt very relatable

  • @jasonphillips3865
    @jasonphillips3865 Před 11 měsíci +1

    1980s BMXing is glad you've caught up.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Haha, made me smile😅👌

  • @yasiralqarni2040
    @yasiralqarni2040 Před rokem +2

    I just bought a bike yesterday and I'm so happy.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      Ayyy, let's go! Love it man, enjoy the new bike!

  • @i_am_madgaming8221
    @i_am_madgaming8221 Před 11 měsíci +1

    "Green Green Grass, Blue Blue Sky"

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Haha yes sir, Cape Town really is a beautiful place to produce videos!🌄

  • @brianmoore1529
    @brianmoore1529 Před rokem +3

    I used to track stand every stop light on road bikes, the brakes are your enemy, use the natural resistance and rock the wheel as needed

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      For sure, once you get it locked in, it becomes so versatile and you get proper comfortable doing it🙌🏼

  • @JNouveau
    @JNouveau Před rokem +3

    That outro is legendary

  • @frostyy-9842
    @frostyy-9842 Před 8 měsíci +1

    taught myself to trackstand on my fixed gear, never felt more proud of myself 😊

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Ayyyy, what a legend, well done man😎

    • @frostyy-9842
      @frostyy-9842 Před 4 měsíci

      @@a2bbiking appreciate it💯 although doing it fixed gear is significantly easier than single speed for sure

  • @Issa.nicholas
    @Issa.nicholas Před rokem +1

    Me who’s never mountain biked a day in my life
    “write that down! write that down!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Haha Love it man! Maybe the algorithm thinks you should give Mountain Biking a Go😎🙌🏼

  • @mortona42yt
    @mortona42yt Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'm a track stand guru. The trick is to point your wheel up the slope of the road so you can roll back or pedal forward. The slightest incline is enough to hold perfectly still. If it is really flat or you're going downhill, the front brake and solid balance is key.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Great advice man! 👌👌

  • @mouaxiong8618
    @mouaxiong8618 Před rokem +4

    "Oh shit!" Kabam! Right in front of everyone

  • @BlondeEskimo
    @BlondeEskimo Před rokem +44

    Why unclip when you can just fall over, that’s my preferred way to stop!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      This made me smile😅😂 Only mountain bikers will understand

    • @upsetdoggo5199
      @upsetdoggo5199 Před 10 měsíci

      unscheduled dismounts are the best kind

    • @Fausto_4841
      @Fausto_4841 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Do a Barrel Roll!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      @@Fausto_4841 A barrel roll🤣🤣 Love it

  • @Chin3s3
    @Chin3s3 Před rokem +4

    I recommend practicing using the curb

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      For sure, just make sure you can do the technique first, then use the curb for timing

  • @shark_baitza7345
    @shark_baitza7345 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lovely stuff dave

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Appreciate the kind words😎🙌 Cheers

  • @courtlandstephens92
    @courtlandstephens92 Před rokem +1

    Dave is an amazing actor.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Haha thanks so much😅 Honestly having more fun making these videos than I should be😎

  • @corenzz
    @corenzz Před rokem +33

    Worse is when you don’t unclip and still mess up the track stand

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      Indeed, but at least that means you are learning and progressing, I struggled with it on flat pedals for quite some time🙌🏼

    • @H3dgeh0g12
      @H3dgeh0g12 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I did this on my fixie, tried to go backwards and ate it in front of 20 people.

  • @ashcheeks1
    @ashcheeks1 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Dave!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Absolute pleasure my friend😎

  • @mistermistero652
    @mistermistero652 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just PRACTICE thats the best thing you can do

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Fully agree man, nothing beats getting the time and reps In👌

  • @bodiyocum676
    @bodiyocum676 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the best CZcamsr

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci

      Ayyyyy! Appreciate that bro😎 Day made

  • @freja3187
    @freja3187 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I've done this since I was a kid 🙈 I always do it when I reach a red light for fun 😅

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Ayyyyy! Let's go! That's awesome man, I also can't even remember when I learnt it, but it's such a fun skill I end up using so often nowadays👌

  • @tony_2613
    @tony_2613 Před rokem +2

    I didn't practise this not even one day and i can still do it

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Nice man! That's awesome, you must have some great balance🙌🏼

  • @blutundehre1826
    @blutundehre1826 Před 9 měsíci +2

    after driving to school by bike everyday for 12 years, I developed this skill naturally without even knowing what I'm really doing lol

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci +1

      What? That's epic man, what a cool skull to just come by😎👌

  • @StrikingPhoenix
    @StrikingPhoenix Před rokem +1

    Wish I could actually ride a bike to make usage of this knowledge

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Ah man, any plans of getting a bike in the near future?

  • @philipB31
    @philipB31 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great fun and informative, thank you.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      It's an absolute pleasure, and thank you for the kind words! Hope you get it right😎🙌

  • @iMoreno
    @iMoreno Před rokem +3

    Awesome! I learn track stand on a fixie!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      Awesome, well done my friend!

    • @alimantado373
      @alimantado373 Před rokem

      Easier on a Fixie than a freewheel friend :)

  • @Cabooseified
    @Cabooseified Před rokem +2

    Huh, wonder if I can replicate this on a motorcycle

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Would be very interesting to see if you could man, I think the weight would make it a lot harder, and you can't move the bike as quick as needed might be another issue. but let me know if you get it right?

  • @deusteapot117
    @deusteapot117 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I like the cut of your vibe

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much sir😎🙌

  • @inflameMC
    @inflameMC Před 8 měsíci +1

    Fellow Capetonion relates, enjoy your ride boet!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci

      Let's gooo😎 will do and you must too bro👊

  • @vey_4227
    @vey_4227 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I learn a bike very late in my life since I dont have the money and I was traumatized when I was a kid when we bough one and I fell quite deep in a hole and broke my arm... learn it again when I was 17 because my dad bought me one and let me tell you I finally can join with my friends on a off road bike trip🎉, now just need to learn motorcycle

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci

      Ayyy, I am so happy you are able to enjoy mountain bikes with your friends my friend, that's what bikes are all about 😎🙌

  • @Hockeyforalifetime
    @Hockeyforalifetime Před 8 dny

    Irish dancer is crazy😭

  • @TheCosmicThrust
    @TheCosmicThrust Před 8 měsíci +1

    as the friend passing by, I didn't even know that was a flex but nice.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci

      Ayy, glad to have friends passing by! Thanks man😎

  • @Term1nator_
    @Term1nator_ Před rokem +1

    Probably most helpful for those riding fixed. Always a fun time when I was doing that.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Absolutely, just a great all round skill to have in the arsenal👌 Do you still ride?

    • @Term1nator_
      @Term1nator_ Před rokem +1

      @@a2bbiking I wish I still had my bike. Sold it to get into cars. Debating if I should get another fixed bike and start over again.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Nice man! Also a fun hobby👌 Maybe get a bike down the line and you can do both? Best of both worlds😎

  • @resiumexe289
    @resiumexe289 Před rokem +1

    I didn't know that was a trick I just figured I was really good at balancing

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Oh nice man haha! Awesome skill to accidentally learn! How long did it take you to learn it?🙌

  • @thegalaxy6969hi
    @thegalaxy6969hi Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you I'm gonna try biking

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Ayyy, this is the kinda energy we need😎👊 let's goooo

  • @mihaim9568
    @mihaim9568 Před rokem +8

    I do it all the time at stop lights, I ride flat pedals but I do it just for fun, i've seen quite a few people do it, specifically those on fixed gear

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Awesome man! Glad you've got it locked down, such a nice skill once you dont have to think about it too much🙌

    • @decklanappelbee7397
      @decklanappelbee7397 Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah I ride a tiny ass hard tail so I prefer to be standing so I got straight wheel track stands pretty much down

  • @i_am_madgaming8221
    @i_am_madgaming8221 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Don't have my own bike but still watching.....

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Haha maybe this is your sign to give it a go?😎

    • @i_am_madgaming8221
      @i_am_madgaming8221 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@a2bbiking nah , I realy don't have mine 😔

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Sorry to hear bro, I hope that you get a bike to try one day my friend👊🙌

  • @Mr_CyberCookie
    @Mr_CyberCookie Před 9 měsíci +1

    "Do you know this feeling" nope idk why I watched this

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci

      Haha, maybe the algorithm is dropping subtle hints🤐😎

  • @AustinWestbro
    @AustinWestbro Před rokem +1

    Weird to me that this is something that needs to be taught. I haven’t rode a bike in years, but when I was a kid I knew how to do that just from riding my bike every day and not being brain dead.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Well done for learning man, I also learned via just riding a bunch as a kid🙌🏼

  • @CGLofficial
    @CGLofficial Před rokem +1

    I've been riding bikes since I could remember...i didn't even know this was a problem, I've never seen anyone do this before

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Not necessarily a problem, just a useful skill to have in the arsenal for riding technical trails🙌

  • @barryfamily2791
    @barryfamily2791 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The fact that I’m both great at track standing and an Irish dancer Lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Let's gooo! What a rad combination man😎😅

  • @houseofelectronics5869
    @houseofelectronics5869 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awesome ❤

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much man❤️

  • @ninjamasterblackbelt
    @ninjamasterblackbelt Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wear shinguards when I go out in my hand with my mountain bike pedals shit my shit hurts

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 4 měsíci

      Damn man, at least you have some sort of shin protection, hopefully you wont need them soon😎👌

  • @Mr.Scootini
    @Mr.Scootini Před rokem +1

    I do track stands but since I don’t have clips I place my foot in the front tire and manipulate the wheel to keep myself upright.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Oh Nice man, that's quite advanced! Well done💥

  • @mikkelnyhuus9173
    @mikkelnyhuus9173 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I (until repair is done) rode a triathlon everywhere and one day I was doing a track stand at a light in the city where I normally don’t traverse. Spaced somewhat out I did and fell on my side without trying to stop it. Must’ve looked hella funny for those behind me.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci

      Haha damn man, those lapse In concentrations will get ya😅 Hope you are all good? And to be honest I've had my fair share of trackstand fails, but failing is learning😎👌

  • @harleyschalker8470
    @harleyschalker8470 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thats lions head and table mountain in the backgroubd!

  • @thadd1
    @thadd1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    i live in bentonville arkansas “mountain bike capital of usa” and its so fun here dude

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Epic dude! That's so rad, lots of Bike Parks there? I will have to come visit one day😎👌

  • @OmegaWalnutChug
    @OmegaWalnutChug Před rokem +1

    Ive been biking since I was young and I still cant do this for more than 5 seconds. I thought it was impossible.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Nice man, good job for still practicing and trying! Hopefully this video can help a bit, but it takes some time and dedicated practice🙌🏼 Keep trying, you will get it!

  • @chip-ch1p
    @chip-ch1p Před rokem +1

    Fun fact: some bushes saved me from falling and breaking my neck because of this exact problem i had.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Damn man, that's crazy, that's a serious fall, hope you have been doing ok afterwards?

  • @donald___
    @donald___ Před 10 měsíci +1

    Need to show this to Joe

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Haha so many people have suggested this🤣🤣

  • @idscoolidscool1407
    @idscoolidscool1407 Před rokem +1

    When the pedals hits the shin💀

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Every Mountain Bikers worst nightmare🥲

  • @G-DAC
    @G-DAC Před 9 měsíci +1

    Def trying this on my dirt bike 😂

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Please let me know if it works and you got it right?😅👌

    • @G-DAC
      @G-DAC Před 8 měsíci

      @@a2bbiking it's still kinda hard with all the weight of it but it's getting there! Thanks 😊

  • @zaynezensan
    @zaynezensan Před rokem +8

    this is the universe telling me to go biking again

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Ayyyy, haha! I mean it's surely not the worst sign either right? Did you used to ride MTB?

  • @bigcwastaken2112
    @bigcwastaken2112 Před rokem +1

    For me this trick was hard to learn, but easy to master once I got it figured out, wheelieing is the opposite, pretty easy to get and hold the wheel up but holding it for miles and mastering it is hard

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Ayyyy, well done man, means the hard work is paying off! Glad you got it locked in. Have you gotten more confident at your wheelies too?💥

  • @YoungerNewbie
    @YoungerNewbie Před rokem +1

    I’m glad my country thaught me how to ride a bike in 4th grade. Thanks to the internet I’m always shocked by how much my country teaches kids things the outside world schools does not.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Dude, that's amazing! I wish I went to a school like that growing up! Where is that? Im from South Africa and they definitely don't teach it here..

    • @YoungerNewbie
      @YoungerNewbie Před rokem +1

      @@a2bbiking Norway. From my understanding all Norwegian schools at 4th grade at one point undergo learning about traffic rules, how to ride a bike safely in traffic and what to do. As well as having practice on a bike trough various different routes and test. Especially the 60 second stand.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      No ways man, that's actually incredible, I wish more places would start teaching kids that from a young age, it will avoid a lot of problems at a later stage👌

    • @YoungerNewbie
      @YoungerNewbie Před rokem +1

      @@a2bbiking definitely, altough denmark is better at teaching this. every road there also has lines and traffic lights for bikes, neat huh?

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      That's amazing! Love that it's so bike orientated, I'll have to go visit one day🙌

  • @aidenleddy5443
    @aidenleddy5443 Před rokem +1

    Can confirm falling over on the sidewalk because you couldnt unclip your shoes is quite embarassing

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      😅Indeed! Feel like it's a entrance exam into mountain biking😂

  • @user-nd5tp9ti8m
    @user-nd5tp9ti8m Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi I'm a fan

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci

      Epic, glad to have you here man😎👌

  • @dietherva8719
    @dietherva8719 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I learned trackstand in a little game after bmx training and I still use it at a red light or when I need to cross a road just for fun😅

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      Ayyyy, that's epic man!😎 Super valuable skill to have in the pocket for those red kights😅👌

  • @giorgoszamanis6654
    @giorgoszamanis6654 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I know the feeling when I forgot to unclip and broke my wrist on the tarmac with 0 speed.. 😢

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ah man, I'm so sorry to hear that my friend😅 Hope your all healed up and back on the bike again?

    • @giorgoszamanis6654
      @giorgoszamanis6654 Před 6 měsíci

      @@a2bbiking thanks a lot man! Well yeah, of course I got back on the bike again. It was a silly accident after all.
      The broken collar bone after 6 months though..😂😂.. Almost lost my motivation after this.. At least for the harder trail lines.

  • @friesguy2403
    @friesguy2403 Před 9 měsíci +1

    if you happen to have eye contact, smile and nod, maybe with a nice " hello hehe "

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 9 měsíci

      Full agree man! It always pays to be friendly and nice😎👌

  • @maxatrillionfatstacks
    @maxatrillionfatstacks Před rokem +2

    I can pretty nuch track stabd to the point where my legs will give out from holding the same position before i loose my balance but i still cant wheelie for more then twenty feet, idk why I can't master the balance for that.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      Well done on the trackstand man! That's awesome! I will be doing a more in depth video to better understand the wheelie, but for now all I can say intentional practice is your friend, it takes some time🙌🏼

  • @Dirtbikebro
    @Dirtbikebro Před rokem +1

    Nice bike!

  • @ItsGBMoD
    @ItsGBMoD Před rokem +1

    so i don’t know how to ride a bike, but i sure as hell will know to track stand thank you

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Ayyy! You are going to be well equipped if you plan on getting a bike one day my friend😎 Any plans of getting a bike?

  • @zukoHD
    @zukoHD Před rokem +1

    track standing also helps a ton when adjusting and navigating some sketch tech lines.
    I gotta use it alot for north shore type features since im tall and i ride a massive bike, some of the turns just dont work with my frame geometry and i end up having to track stand and then scoot and hop the bike into position.

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely, it's one of those skills that ends up being super valuable in so many other areas of your riding. Point in case riding north shore stuff, it's great incentive to not fall off the side of anything up in the air😅👌

  • @max6419
    @max6419 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Where do you live? It looks beautiful!

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks man, I live in Cape Town, South Africa! And I have tried to make a point of showcasing the landscapes, it's truly incredible🌄

  • @NothinbutRye
    @NothinbutRye Před rokem +1

    I don’t know what the advantage of those weird clippy shoes is, but I just got regular pedals that got grippy metal bits to grab my boots. I also don’t really get what’s wrong with using a foot to prop yourself up when stopped for a solid duration

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Clips are just a different option, very much a personal preference for most people🙌🏼 Nothing wrong with using your foot to prop yourself either, this is more about being stable and learning balance so when you climb technical climbs later on you can improve your balance😎

  • @BeAnS2012.
    @BeAnS2012. Před 11 měsíci +1

    I personally wouldn’t use your breaks when practicing because if you mess it up you can just instantly start rolling off to save it. But that’s my opinion

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      For sure, good thoguht process, I think it would be be beneficial to just learn both, then you are prepared for all possible outcomes!🙌👌

  • @nevaidyajain6868
    @nevaidyajain6868 Před rokem +1

    What if I am reading mystery crime 😂

  • @illushiashadows5092
    @illushiashadows5092 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm too clumsy for this

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Ah sorry to hear man, have you given it a few tries to at least test the waters?😊

  • @DominikParry-Waller-pp4fi
    @DominikParry-Waller-pp4fi Před 7 měsíci +1

    The other day at the lights (red) on my hardtail Ragley Big Al, I balanced for 10-15secs waiting for the lights and got a round of applause from passers-by 😅 The more balanced the bike the easier it is to do and as the man says practice practice practice

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Epic man! This is so rad! It's such a cool little internal challenge too! Crushing it bro👊

    • @DominikParry-Waller-pp4fi
      @DominikParry-Waller-pp4fi Před 7 měsíci

      @@a2bbiking u know

  • @pedroclaro7822
    @pedroclaro7822 Před rokem +9

    Imagine having pedals you aren’t attached to, and that you can just get your feet off of quickly instead of falling down…

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +2

      For sure, I have done a tutorial for flat pedals too, but also good for those who ride clips to learn with clips🙌🏼

  • @1111kila
    @1111kila Před rokem +10

    Or just put your foot on the ground?

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +3

      Absolutely an option🙌🏼 It's just a nice skill to have in the pocket, cause it is valuable for balancing while out mountain biking, eg steep switchback climbs where you might be going slow. Just good to practice in a parking lot

  • @MaNNeRz91
    @MaNNeRz91 Před rokem +1

    I just don't use clips 👀 and track standing has been around forever. Trial bike riders do it flawlessly 👌easiest way to learn is up against a wall so you can just lean the bars up if you go off balance and keep your feel in the pedals then do a recovery jolt back to upright

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Nice work & learning, I think it's best to learn on flats and then you know how to correct if you transfer to clips at some stage🙌🏼 But trials guys have some crazy skills too haha

  • @user-nd5tp9ti8m
    @user-nd5tp9ti8m Před 8 měsíci +1

    I see that u are from camps bay I would love to have a visit

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci

      From City bowl my friend, I'm often out filming, so if you ever see me out on the trails feel free to say hi😎🙌

  • @guruversingh2057
    @guruversingh2057 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I was looking for pressure nosel under the peddles

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Nice man, did you find it?

    • @guruversingh2057
      @guruversingh2057 Před 11 měsíci

      @a2bbiking nope bruhh, hope you send one with a nosel in it

  • @T0NI_
    @T0NI_ Před 8 měsíci +1

    Funny, I’ve been trying to do this since I was a kid just for fun, not knowing it was a thing people actually do. And for some reason I never considered turning the front wheel to be the answer

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh epic man, what a good skill to have on lock from so young, that's awesome👌🙌 The wheel turn makes a huge difference too

  • @Raphtalia
    @Raphtalia Před 10 měsíci +2

    I always do this since i was in middle school until second year of HighSchool ...i am pro at it .
    Now i am using motorcycle its even easyer because it have bigger surface area at the tire...
    I always try to not put my foot down on red light haha😅😅

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Niceeeee man! That's awesome! Well done, sounds like you really have this on lock😎👌

  • @sammj-ej9ud
    @sammj-ej9ud Před 10 měsíci +2

    I was 10 and I knew how to do it in two days

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Nice man, it's often the case that younger peeps pick up skills super quick🙌👌 Well done!

  • @teachingvietnam1931
    @teachingvietnam1931 Před rokem +1

    Aweh Dave!

  • @tristandosremendos7569
    @tristandosremendos7569 Před rokem +2

    "nooooooooo!!!"

  • @Un1_Blox
    @Un1_Blox Před 10 měsíci +2

    It’s even easier when there’s a small rock or tree root to lean your wheel against

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Interesting, I've never even thought about that man! I like having the bike able to move around underneath me🙌👌

    • @Un1_Blox
      @Un1_Blox Před 10 měsíci +1

      @a2bbiking yeah it’s probably a good thing to let it move underneath you

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yeah, keeping the body nice and stable🙌👌

  • @dani1388
    @dani1388 Před rokem +1

    I didn’t know this was possible

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Nice man, glad you know now, its such a useful skill to have in the bag😎🙌

  • @NaNa-xd4ip
    @NaNa-xd4ip Před 10 měsíci +1

    I got crashed with motorcycle 💀

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      Noooo, bro I'm sorry man, I hope you heal up soon my brother🙌

  • @brunoob1557
    @brunoob1557 Před rokem +1

    Also track standing can help performance 😂
    Like i sometimes when i use used to ride my bike
    I never had the balls to curve while doing a big turn like on a curve...
    It gave me the chills always when i had to go onto a scenario with a curve on a trail that needed you to either slow down like a old grandma or to literally tilt almost like motorbike racist- Racers****
    So the tiny movement usually was so hard to control after a turn to get back straight
    So practising to counter push the weight/controlling the bike kinda helps

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely man, that's super interesting 🙌 really appreciate the feedback.
      Amazing how the little tips & tricks make such a big difference👍

  • @rockfire1669
    @rockfire1669 Před rokem +1

    I have a fall of shame. No unclip here

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      This made me have a good giggle😅🤣

  • @benjaminmarin9404
    @benjaminmarin9404 Před 11 měsíci +1

    If I accidentally let go of the front brake when tilting

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 11 měsíci

      I tend to favor my back brake while tarckstanding if I'm honest👌 Do you lose your balance when you let go of the front brake?

  • @stephenimsong3462
    @stephenimsong3462 Před rokem +1

    Learned it track stands on a fixie although I can only do it with the wheel turned towards the foot that is forward, this is party due to toe overlapping

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      How is it on a fixie? To be honest I've never tried, but I am sure it adds a whole other dynamic to the technique.

    • @stephenimsong3462
      @stephenimsong3462 Před rokem +1

      @@a2bbiking I think it’s way easier since you can pedal backwards to counter that side otherwise I need to be on a upward hill with a standard bike, so props to those guys like yourself

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Oh nice man, I had a friend invite me to a fixie ride, so I want to try for the experience and will give the trackstand a bash too! Thanks man😎👌

  • @whythoughmhmm
    @whythoughmhmm Před rokem +2

    i dont have friends :(
    i mean i do, but the most they know about bikes is the fact you pedal

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Have you got a mountain bike park near you my friend?🙌🏼 Might be a great place to start to hang out with some other riders😄

  • @danielmarrin1578
    @danielmarrin1578 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I can track stand but I would never use the shoe clips 😂

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      You would be surprised my friend, once you get comfortable with them, you might really like them😅🙌

    • @danielmarrin1578
      @danielmarrin1578 Před 10 měsíci

      @a2bbiking as an ex motorcyclist I had an experience where my shoe lace from my boot was stuck on the peg and I couldn't remove my foot so I went to move the other foot instead just to find out that shoe lace had also got stuck! I had to just sit there and watch myself fall over when I had to brake because I lost the momentum to stay up right to fix it and after almost getting my skull crushed by oncoming traffic the thought of strapping my feet in is terrifying 😂

  • @premquade1056
    @premquade1056 Před rokem +1

    Flat pedal mafia!!🤙

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem

      Yewwww! Flat pedals win medals😎

  • @7KingCobra7
    @7KingCobra7 Před rokem +1

    I learned how to do this on my Zero 10x electric scooter by myself randomly lol

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      Haha, nice man, good accidental skill to learn😎

  • @Tamim_Ahamed
    @Tamim_Ahamed Před 10 měsíci +2

    What's the name of the cycle

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před 10 měsíci

      This is a Sense E-Bike, E-exalt my friend😎

  • @wrightvcx2249
    @wrightvcx2249 Před rokem +3

    I still don't understand what trackstand is. Is it a bike stand or not?

    • @a2bbiking
      @a2bbiking  Před rokem +1

      A track stand is when you stop and balance on your bike while stationary my friend