Manualing Made Easy - 3 Simple To Follow Steps!

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  • čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
  • Manualing can be an intimidating & downright frustrating skill to start learning but in this video we've made manualing easy! We put our 60+ combined years of riding experience together to create this how to instructional video so you can conquer manualing on flat ground & ultimately take it to your terrain of choice, on your bike of choice.
    From a young age I've felt drawn to riding ALL bikes which is why we love to cover skills that are fundamentally the same bike to bike & can be applied across nearly ALL bikes. For this video we cover the manual on a BMX, a Dirt Jumper, & an Enduro Mountain Bike by executing the same steps to initiate & hold the manual.
    One thing to note is as you go up in bike size from a BMX to a full size endruo or downhill MTB it does require a bit more input energy from your legs as you drop your weight back as longer bikes/bigger wheels inherently means less leverage - if you're struggling getting the front end up really focus on actuating your legs as you push your weight backward.
    While practicing this skill don't get discouraged - finding the technique with transferring your weight, actuating legs, & getting comfortable in the balance point all take practice! Take your time & enjoy the process. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
    Happy Manualing,
    -Mike
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Komentáře • 224

  • @DJDouglasWarden
    @DJDouglasWarden Před 18 dny +51

    I'm 47 years old.I'm determined to learn how to do this.Thank you very much

    • @intentmischief7396
      @intentmischief7396 Před 18 dny +1

      I'm with you I'm about to be 51 but I never got to do this growing up. But I have Jacked my ankle bad 7 weeks for it to not be sore as hell from the peddle. However I'm on a 2012 WTP. So I landed holding the bike on my back! Imagine this upside down. I think I need a bike that's been through some relationships. Lol

    • @ChristopherBloom
      @ChristopherBloom Před 18 dny +1

      Right there with you

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +6

      I love this thread!! You guys have this!! Take it slow, enjoy the process & before you know it you'll be manualing with ease.
      All love,
      -Mike

    • @robd2184
      @robd2184 Před 17 dny +4

      I’m 51, been riding MTB since I was 16, I’ll give it a bash

    • @gregsimmons1709
      @gregsimmons1709 Před 17 dny +6

      63 here, keen to get started too. I’d love to be able to do this on my Brompton!

  • @KRLinger
    @KRLinger Před 28 dny +52

    If the answer isn't "buy a better bike," I'll need to come up with another excuse for giving into the n+1 rule

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 28 dny +3

      Pretty sure e-bikes are coming with software upgrades for things like manuals these days!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 28 dny +11

      Haha as much as we love new bike days…we’ll never tell anyone they need a new bike or better bike to unlock a skill. 🫶🏻
      But…a new bike never hurts 😜

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 28 dny +4

      @@chasewillie.1you have to have a Neuralink installed to make it 100% effective however 🤓

    • @FirstnameLastname-pe5ib
      @FirstnameLastname-pe5ib Před 26 dny +1

      Poser alarm 🚨

    • @antlerr
      @antlerr Před 13 dny

      ​@@chasewillie.1ebikes need you to pedal to get any motor power the faster you pedal the faster the motor goes.... duh duh duh your theory sinks fast.

  • @sole__doubt
    @sole__doubt Před 8 dny +6

    "All you need is a bike..." OK got that
    "... with a brake." OK well I dont have that but Ill still watch you guys. ;)

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 8 dny +2

      It can be done without a brake, just with more caution! None of our BMX bikes have brakes!

    • @sole__doubt
      @sole__doubt Před 8 dny +1

      @@JoyOfBike Oh yeah I got that I was just being a bit cheeky. Glad I found the channel. Props to the algorithm for leading me here.

  • @fight4uthisway
    @fight4uthisway Před 23 dny +8

    Along with the information, I really appreciate that you found that old ass school chair for demonstration accuracy! Solid move 😁

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      hahaha we were laughing about the fact that almost everyone remembers sitting in one of those things!

  • @malikridesmtb
    @malikridesmtb Před 27 dny +15

    You guys are the best. The step by step tutorial is amazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Never seen anyone making it simple as you guys do. Keep more videos coming!!!! I'm watching 😊

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words my friend!! We're doing our best to drop a tutorial every week!!
      Much love,
      -Mike

  • @eelson2
    @eelson2 Před 27 dny +10

    Practical instructions that relate it to common experiences (the chair) 😂
    Super helpful!!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Haha we're trying to figure out how to draw parallels in all of these! The chair idea came up at dinner after we planned this video & we had to integrate it.
      Stoked you're finding value amigo!

    • @weevilinabox
      @weevilinabox Před 14 dny +1

      ​@@JoyOfBike As you say, chairs are scary, because there's no easy way to bail when you loop out. That's why I prefer to manual a stepladder 🤣

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 14 dny

      @@weevilinabox hahaha yes!! Every time we break the step ladder out at @tractioncoffee it’s mandatory to lay a manual out on it

  • @Ryland_28
    @Ryland_28 Před 27 dny +9

    Loving this series. The breakdown into mini-sections makes it much easier to understand. 👏👏👏🙏

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny

      Thank you for taking the time to watch! You're the best.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Pumped to hear you're digging the format!! Thanks for sharing yo. Much love!
      -Mike

  • @misterhaan
    @misterhaan Před 26 dny +2

    these videos are so well made! love that they're three friends working together and the skills are presented as a progression with a simpler start than trying to jump right into the whole thing.
    when i was a teenager i used looping out as my main way to dismount my bike. i thought it looked pretty cool and it was easier to walk it on just the back wheel into the garage to park it. so i have no fear of looping out as an advantage for learning this skill!
    i found that when it works best for me, i'm hanging off the handle bars and pushing my feet forward, similar to the feeling of pumping a swing forward. i'm having more trouble getting my front wheel up on my 27.5 than i did on a 20, and after watching this i would guess i'm only getting as far back as i needed to for a 20.

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny +1

      We're really just a bunch of children trying to keep ourselves entertained over here. I appreciate you for taking the time to watch! Our goal is to explain these skills as simply as possible, so I'm really glad that's resonating with you. Thank you for sharing.
      That's a good insight that you have with the "pumping a swing forward" comment. That's cool that you found that mental trick for yourself-thanks for sharing it! Keep crushing!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny

      Stoked you're diggin' amigo! We're really trying to make things as simple as possible & not over complicate stuff that should be straight forward.
      That's sick to hear, I may integrate that to my BMX dismount haha.
      The swing analogy is SPOT on, we actually almost used that for this video!! Really pump those legs as you rock back into that actuated position on the 27.5", that should help.
      All love,
      -Mike

  • @miketaylor5141
    @miketaylor5141 Před 22 dny

    Awesome vid! One of the best explanations that I’ve seen.
    Sweet sounding freewheels too!

  • @davonstewartismeeee
    @davonstewartismeeee Před 13 dny

    really cool video i just got a 10-speed bike for 60 from some dude the bike's MSRP IS 1500 it's really light and is a hardtail MTB i was instantly was able to do wheelies easier so I can't wait to try this. I never thought about purposely finding the loop point and then dialing it back this seems logical like it's a better way to learn so I will try it somethings telling me it is definitely gonna help. I appreciate the video. GOD BLESS!!!!!

  • @scotts3938
    @scotts3938 Před 26 dny +2

    Thanks for explaining the techniques so clearly. I'd love to see a video on how to do downhill switchback turns. One of my biggest weaknesses.

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny

      Cornering skills are definitely on the must-cover list! Really appreciate you sharing-we'll be sure to focus on switch backs specifically when we get there. You're the best, thank you for taking the time to watch!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Ooo, great suggestion! We'll add this to the list & be sure to cover it in coming videos my friend. Much love!
      -Mike

  • @Getting_Better_Daily
    @Getting_Better_Daily Před 21 dnem

    Thanks for the tips.. I’m going to be trying it out

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Of course! Report back & let us know how it goes!

  • @reverentalexanderchezeley-6367

    Brilliant.
    Thanks guy's.

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny +1

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch.

    • @reverentalexanderchezeley-6367
      @reverentalexanderchezeley-6367 Před 25 dny

      @@chasewillie.1 my pleasure mate.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank you for tapping in amigo! Cheers!

    • @reverentalexanderchezeley-6367
      @reverentalexanderchezeley-6367 Před 23 dny

      @@JoyOfBike good stuff man.
      Me and my American wife are 98.5% there to finishing all the cleaning of trails, dirt jumps at Clyne Valley Mountain Bike Park, Swansea City, Wales, UK mate.
      Look it up on you tube. We've sent literal shockwaves through the entire mountain bike community the last 9 months.
      Many of them but not all thankfully, we're trying to strong-arm the bike park. Elitist bullies.
      Telling us lies such as
      "you can not clean those trails and dirt jumps and re-open them, cos the ground is toxic and used for archaeological digs. County hall won't let you."
      Many other lies to, so we did our research and found out they were living decietfully. There's been no archaeological digs up there ever, and the last time the ground was toxic was in the 1860's.
      They've been bullying kids up there, they don't want the poorer blue collar kids up there jumping their cheaper mtbikes see. And I hate bullies.
      So I confronted their two top mtbike thugs, squared up to them and offered them out for a fight, eyeball to eyeball, fist to fist the old school gentlemen way.
      They chickened out and left. They also trashed some of our tools. We have other tools though thankfuly.
      We basically cleaned out the mtbike thugs from the valley as well as the trails. I'm of your old man's generation see, we do things like they do downtown. Old school. Lol.
      Blessings to you and the boys brother Mike.

  • @Nosaracasalaplaya
    @Nosaracasalaplaya Před 19 dny

    That was spot on ! Thank you

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Right on mate!! Thank YOU.
      Stay RAD,
      -Mike

  • @hoser7706
    @hoser7706 Před 17 dny +1

    Such a great tutorisl. 5 decades on a bike and now I might be able to do this. ❤

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem

      No kidding?! Thanks for sharing amigo. All love!

  • @dowstough
    @dowstough Před 19 dny

    Great instructions
    Thank so much

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Thank YOU for watching.
      All love,
      -Mike

  • @LeonardoMacedoEMB
    @LeonardoMacedoEMB Před 18 dny

    By far the best how to series!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Wow, thank you for the kind words!! We're having a lot of fun with these. Any other skills you'd like to see covered in future videos?
      -Mike

  • @gregsimmons1709
    @gregsimmons1709 Před 19 dny

    Fantastic!!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed.
      -Mike

  • @ezedjay
    @ezedjay Před 23 dny

    Great video. I was always comfy with looping out but never did manuals - just "wheelies". Next time I'm on a BMX this is all I'll be doing until I can. Cheers 👊

  • @alexbogusky9748
    @alexbogusky9748 Před 19 dny

    I love this vid and you my brothers!!!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Man, we love YOU!!! Now let's go for a gravel ride or go rip some Johnstown. 🖤

  • @SCnative64
    @SCnative64 Před 13 dny +1

    This is the best explanation and demonstration on a manual I've ever seen! I'm still in early learning stage, practicing the position, loop out, and am looking to hold it for just 1 parking length right now. I can wheelie pretty well on a slight uphill or flat, but like you guys said, that doesn’t seem to help that much learning the manual.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem

      Thank you so much!!
      Once you get one consistent, it'll progress pretty quick from there! It's so funny to me how DIFFERENT wheelies & manuals feel, although they look so similar.

  • @packepuck
    @packepuck Před 21 dnem +3

    Just turned 40. Bought my first BMX ever. Just waiting for the streets to be free from gravel, then I'm gonna give this a shot... 😅

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      The smile on my face reading this is HUGE!!! Love that you picked up a BMX bike at 40, you're gonna love it. Practice & take it slow, enjoy the ride. BMX is the best place to found skills that can be applied to other bikes!
      -Mike

  • @hegedusbeni5358
    @hegedusbeni5358 Před 17 dny

    Best learning video ever 👏👏👏

  • @ttbmg
    @ttbmg Před 20 dny

    Great video guys! 😎

  • @awfully.average
    @awfully.average Před 27 dny +2

    i am constantly in awe of how the experts make it look so easily to lift up the front , meanwhile im huffiing and puffing an doing pushups to condition my muskels

    • @FreeCrashFlow
      @FreeCrashFlow Před 26 dny +1

      How big is your bike relative to your body weight? When you figure out how do to move your body in a single motion, it does get easier, BUT, there’s noticeably more effort moving from my dirt jumper to my enduro bike, so if you’re trying with a relatively heavier bike, learning the movement is more difficult (it’s also generally a longer bike, which makes it more difficult).

    • @awfully.average
      @awfully.average Před 26 dny +1

      @@FreeCrashFlow I'm 5'10" have a size large Santa Cruz nomad

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny

      @@awfully.average it's all about leverage! @jordanharris558 has a good point-different size bikes require different amounts of force to initiate the manual. You have a lot more leverage on a 20" bike than a Large Nomad, so it will feel way easier to initiate that front wheel lift. The beauty is, the motion is essentially the same on both of the bikes.
      It's not necessarily a strength game, it's just a game of understanding how to work with leverage! I know you've got it!

    • @AndreyKuznetsoff
      @AndreyKuznetsoff Před 20 dny

      Guys thank much! But one more question please you look old enough to go on motor bike instead don’t you?

    • @awfully.average
      @awfully.average Před 20 dny

      @@AndreyKuznetsoff what makes you think we don't ?

  • @eredforhonor4937
    @eredforhonor4937 Před 25 dny +1

    Thanks

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny

      Wow!! Thank YOU. Much love.
      -Mike

  • @edytz4
    @edytz4 Před 16 dny

    thanks!💪

  • @wd9607
    @wd9607 Před 19 dny

    It’s like an all star bike lineup!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      hahaha never thought of it like that but you're not wrong!
      -Mike

  • @waynech370
    @waynech370 Před 23 dny +5

    Whips next please 🤟

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +2

      We'll add whips to the list!! One of our favorite bike maneuvers.

  • @raketoped663
    @raketoped663 Před 10 dny

    thank you

  • @magnav
    @magnav Před 17 dny

    Nice tutorial, would like to see a new learner trying your steps

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny +1

      After we get through the initial phase of tutorials, we’re planning to do just that. However, in our bunny hop tutorial we do teach a kid using the fundamentals on the spot!

  • @ErwinvanHolten
    @ErwinvanHolten Před 22 dny +4

    love the one speed .. why shift at all? i am committed to learning this this year .. 50 years of age.

    • @MrDaymien1
      @MrDaymien1 Před 21 dnem

      Same here , Im 51 this week been riding for over 20 years still cant manual . This is my year !

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      you got this!!!

  • @MrWhynotnow
    @MrWhynotnow Před 27 dny +2

    Another great one Mike and crew. Question on bike setup: I've got my first full suspension 29er with a small frame size, leaving the seat post maxed out. Even with the dropper all the way down, it's still about 7" up. Do you think for learning I should put it way down? Of course, that's not an option while on trail rides, and your demo at 12:45 looks like your droppers down. Tips?

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny +1

      Hey hey! Good question. Having a lowered seat definitely helps with the manual. It gives you the room to transition from the loaded riding position into the actuated riding position without anything blocking your way or snagging on your pants. So, yeah, it wouldn't hurt to manually drop it while practicing in the parking lot! Give yourself the space to move freely!

  • @Groove3333
    @Groove3333 Před 10 dny

    I can't wait to try this on my KTM 950.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem

      Well, that'd be a wheelie...but let us know how you fair! Cheers! haha.

    • @sdqsdq6274
      @sdqsdq6274 Před 18 hodinami

      lol ? its the same theory ?

  • @johnpaulpalaganas4378
    @johnpaulpalaganas4378 Před 17 dny +1

    This is clearer than GMBN's tutorial

  • @sawekzlasowoliwskich9826

    This is first video where I found suggestion of using tarmac parking. I think it's good suggestion, I found using forest road very difficult for learning. Still no "how to learn manual in spd pedals" yet 😛

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Smooth surfaces make all the difference in the early stages of this one.
      if you can learn how to manual on flats - you can 100% apply that to Spd's!

  • @IIBORNII
    @IIBORNII Před 19 dny

    Nice video.
    What was the bike rack at the beginning? My ebeeb is too heavy to get in the boot.
    Thanks!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      It's a rocky mountain rack, this one in particular! amzn.to/3vMmw8F

  • @bearzet2893
    @bearzet2893 Před 27 dny +2

    Thanks for a very good video. In the manual position, it seems that the front wheel on the BMX bike is lower to the ground than the front wheel on the Trail bike. Does this makes it easier to learn to manual on a BMX bike? Or does the smaller wheel size of the BMX bike makes it more challenging to learn, compared to the larger wheel size of the Trail bike?

    • @maximet.8809
      @maximet.8809 Před 26 dny +2

      With the bmx, the balance point will be reached with a lower front wheel (compared to trail bike) but the window for the balance point will be be narrower because of the shorter frame.

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny +1

      Thanks for the question! The BMX bike, with its smaller wheel size and shorter wheel base, will definitely make it easier to initiate the manual, simply because you have more leverage when compared to a trail bike. The size and weight differences between the two bikes just changes where the balance point is going to be found. Yes, that means that the front wheel will look lower to the ground on a BMX bike vs. a trail bike. You might find that the BMX bike feels less stable and more "twitchy" than the mountain bike because of its smaller size.
      So, in short, both bikes have their pros and cons! I'd be hesitant to say that one bike is "easier" to master this skill on.

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny

      @@maximet.8809 yes, exactly! Nicely said. Thank you for that!

  • @teamtrailmtb
    @teamtrailmtb Před 16 dny

    Awesome tutorial ! One question: do you use your back brake just as a safety mechanism or also as a counter force like in the wheelie?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 16 dny +1

      Thank you!! & great question, the answer is yes, you absolutely can & it will help in the learning stages for sure.

  • @giorgosefkairiakos7606
    @giorgosefkairiakos7606 Před 27 dny +2

    🙏❤️

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 27 dny +1

      Thx for the love my friend! 🫶🏻

    • @giorgosefkairiakos7606
      @giorgosefkairiakos7606 Před 27 dny +1

      @@JoyOfBike Stuck with the channel early days and not planning on going anywhere!!! Keep up the good work guys, we love your content!!!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 27 dny +2

      @@giorgosefkairiakos7606 that means a lot! Thank YOU!! Stoked you’re enjoying. If we’re ever in your area we’d love to ride 😄

  • @zacharybsmith1987
    @zacharybsmith1987 Před 16 dny

    What cassette is on that bmx? Its obnoxiously loud. Love it

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      Thanks man!! It's a Shadow Truss complete wheel.

  • @leehewitt9559
    @leehewitt9559 Před 14 dny

    👌

  • @usbsol
    @usbsol Před 22 dny

    About manualing on a pumptrack from roller to roller... wasn't explaining super detailed - like when do I initiate the manual... and manualing on a downward slope, doesn't that change anything?
    Cheers 🤙

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      We were just showing where the skill can potentially applied after being practiced & learned on the flat ground - however! We do plan to do a whole video on manualing rollers as we get through bike skills on the flat ground.
      But while we're here - you'd essentially initiate the manual the same place you'd apply pump in the 'free speed zone', this video czcams.com/video/j-yoRMZKsyM/video.html, will detail that zone further. since the ramp is falling away it's less initial actuation but you'll reach full actuation (legs nearly straight) at the apex as you get ready to absorb the loading zone. Hope that helps!

    • @usbsol
      @usbsol Před 18 dny

      Cool, I look forward to that video as well and thanks for the explanation so far 🤙

  • @crocopie
    @crocopie Před 22 dny +1

    Pls do how to backhop and how to pedal kick.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Ooo I like that! We'll add it to the list. Thanks!

  • @davidbronfman4760
    @davidbronfman4760 Před 5 dny

    Hey guys, do you think I should practice the manual only on my mountain bike or I should switch and practice it both on the bmx and on my mountain bike ?
    A friend told me it better to practice a new skill on one bike only , because it’s hard to transfer the learning from one bike to another.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      To be honest, it's what ever feels good to you. When I was learning I was going from a 20" to a 24" & I think it helped me long term be able to go from bike to bike with ease. The bike we choose is totally subjective!

  • @8U11Y
    @8U11Y Před 10 dny +5

    I broke my chair watching this...

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      Better than your bike or your body, I guess?

  • @Bemark100
    @Bemark100 Před 21 dnem

    56 years old. Trek powerfly 4 gen 4. Do i manuel in eco tour mtb or turbo mode. Tried it a😊nd motor kicked in and stuffed up my feel /balance so crashed

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Daaaang!! I'm sorry to hear that - I've actually never tried a manual on an e-bike but hearing this makes me scared to do so. Hope you're all good!!
      -Mike

  • @df0rce
    @df0rce Před 16 dny

    I find it hard to hold the lef/right balance. Any recommendations on that? Appreciate it.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem

      Right on!! We didn't cover that bit because we didn't want to over complicate this video - but keeping your core tight & looking ahead with your knees over your ankles & handle bars straight should help a ton.

  • @patrickmcdonnell4427
    @patrickmcdonnell4427 Před 17 dny

    Can you manual on a drop bar road bike

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      Yep! It’s not easy by any means but we’ve done it!

    • @patrickmcdonnell4427
      @patrickmcdonnell4427 Před 17 dny

      Weight distribution forward and aft is critical for handling. Way too many road bikers oversteer because they have too much weight over the front wheel. Better riders know how to keep their weight back so the bike is balanced and can be handled from the hips rather than turning the bars. Wheelie exercises, IMHO, really help.
      You should also try rollers and riding without handlebars on rollers. It teaches the side to side weight distribution.

  • @chiliboom6140
    @chiliboom6140 Před 21 dnem

    Does this same technique work for sitting manuals?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      sitting manuals have always been a blend of wheelie (to initiate) then manual to find the balance point. We just dropped a how to wheelie video, so combing the two should be the ticket!

    • @chiliboom6140
      @chiliboom6140 Před 17 dny

      @@JoyOfBike Excellent! Thank you very much my friend. I’ll be practicing.

  • @mlupa666
    @mlupa666 Před 19 dny

    I need old crew back!

  • @Nalublu
    @Nalublu Před 27 dny +2

    I could lift my front on my 26” bike, but now that I have a 29er, I can only lift that thing about 6”!

    • @misterhaan
      @misterhaan Před 26 dny +2

      same issue. i used to effortlessly loop out the 20" i had as a teenager because i thought it was a cool dismount, but i struggle to get my 27.5" even as high as 6". from this video i wonder if i'm only putting my weight back far enough for a 20"

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny +1

      @@misterhaan That might be it! Keep in mind that you have more leverage when riding the 20", so it requires less force to pop that wheel up. Larger wheels and longer wheel bases definitely effect how much leverage you have on the bike!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      As you're rocking back into that actuated position, really pump your legs to get the front end up! The bigger the bike = less leverage, so more initial effort to get the front end up.

  • @CiciBaNpowa
    @CiciBaNpowa Před 3 dny

    question; i am 185 cm tall and riding kona process 29 er that is xl size. is it possible to manual on a bike that is that large?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      It is totally possible, it's ALL about getting the front end up once it's there it should be more manageable. You'll want to put extra emphasis into shifting your body weight & actuating your legs, this will really help getting the front up - in fact do that & try to loop out 5-10 times to really understand how to get the front wheel up, then taper off with the input energy.

  • @ariezcapistrano7212
    @ariezcapistrano7212 Před 16 dny

    Can I practice manual on a built bike. With no branded fork and low end frame?

  • @olik136
    @olik136 Před 24 dny

    I can not get into that loaded position without having my saddle completely in the way.. It is a dropper post as low as it will go, is my bike possibly too big for me? I get so frustrated with manuals.. especiall because I am really good a wheelies- how can that even be possible..

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny

      How much non-dropping post is sticking out of the bike, if any?
      To be honest, they’re pretty different skills. I can manual for miles…but struggle to wheelie a couple blocks.

  • @vagiclapter
    @vagiclapter Před 16 dny +1

    Cant do this for the life of me weight is as far back as i can get it and the front still wont lift lol maybe my bike is too slack or big for me ??

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      Really PUSH with your legs as you go back! Just getting your weight back isn't enough to initiate the life.

  • @harzenduro
    @harzenduro Před 16 dny

    It's easier when you go faster. Seems frightening at the beginning but works much better.

  • @peterk7662
    @peterk7662 Před 22 dny +1

    If you do a video like this for jumping, you will transcend to God mode.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      Oh, it's en route!! Stay tuned homie.

  • @matthew3136
    @matthew3136 Před 24 dny

    The hard part about manuals is that speed adds stability for a wheel. So being timid adds difficulty and going faster adds consequences.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Personally I prefer manuals at a slower speed, they're far easier to control. The faster you go, the balance point becomes far more twitchy.

  • @briananderson5102
    @briananderson5102 Před 7 dny

    Guys I only gave clip in pedals. Can I do it?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 7 dny +1

      You can, but be VERY careful. If you’re clipped in & can’t dismount quickly when looping out, it won’t be the most fun ride

  • @vienradziiic
    @vienradziiic Před 2 dny

    Is it possible to do with bike who weights 15kg ?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      Sure! It's all in getting the front wheel UP. Start with learning to loop out then taper off the input energy.

  • @mikecarter200
    @mikecarter200 Před 17 dny

    When did they change it from a catwalk to manual?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      I’ve been riding BMX for 20 years now & I’ve actually never heard to a manual referred to as a catwalk. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @mikecarter200
      @mikecarter200 Před 17 dny

      @@JoyOfBike Interesting, I started bmx in the early 80's. Maybe it's a Canadian thing.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      @@mikecarter200right on!! It’s always funny to me how trick names seem to vary regionally.

  • @justingere1824
    @justingere1824 Před 19 dny

    Where is that bike park at?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      The pump track is in Firestone, CO & the skatepark is Sandstone in Longmont, CO

  • @coldseamonster
    @coldseamonster Před 5 dny

    My prob after 5 years of trying manuals is my inconsistency with them , some days I cruise for a good bit, next week I barely can hold one. Prob just me.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 5 dny +2

      Not just you, I’ve been manualing going on 19 years…some days I can go as far as my speed takes me other days I can barely manage it. It’s all part of the fun!

  • @user-ns8vr9hz3d
    @user-ns8vr9hz3d Před 27 dny

    1 April tutorial?

  • @Fake_Name12345
    @Fake_Name12345 Před 27 dny +4

    I'm sorry Matt Corodova is just casually in this video!?!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +2

      THE WIZARD!!! haha. He's the man.

    • @wd9607
      @wd9607 Před 19 dny

      Just need Jason Watts, Corey Walsh and Kris Fox to do cameos and we are all set.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 19 dny

      @@wd9607 funny enough, Kris actually helped us film parts of our how to pump video haha.

  • @jesusgollonet
    @jesusgollonet Před 11 dny +1

    Personal pet peeve: After a certain age, the classic "it's technique, not strength" is misleading.
    Yes getting manuals and pretty much any trick depends on technique, but the prerequisite strength that can be taken for granted when you're 16 might not be there after 40 (I know for a fact!).
    Really appreciate the tips otherwise!. Just seeing the thumbnail yesterday comparing the posture in 3 bikes made me realize I was not pushing by butt low enough on my BMX. In just 20 minutes with that in mind I felt a much better balance point.
    Thanks!

    • @NWLongstreet
      @NWLongstreet Před 9 dny +1

      bro I don't know what kind of ride you're doing on a BMX bike, But if you're in your 40s and can't manually yet, And you're somewhat out of shape, then maybe you should consider if you can't get the same results you're looking for on a bigger wheel.
      I mean no disrespect, you see. I've seen people try to take the sport up in their late 30s and early '40s and I don't think they understood how dangerous these bikes can be until they're traumatized by it.
      If your front tire washes out, you'll try to put your hands out but your head will hit the ground before your fingers are even done releasing.
      stay low when you come out of or go into anything. stay back. Ass at seat height and over the back wheel when doing anything.
      Remember, the biggest and best trick we ever learn, is how not to get hurt.

    • @jesusgollonet
      @jesusgollonet Před 9 dny

      @@NWLongstreet hah no worries. I'm now in reasonable shape and 100% know where my limits are (and ride a 24" Sunday Cruiser).
      My comment was highlighting that the classic trope "It's not strength it's technique" (which is also thrown on skateboarding and other circles) takes for granted that you're in reasonable shape, and with so many older folks jumping into these types of sports they can be misled by it.
      Strength training goes a long way

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem +1

      To be fully transparent with you, yes, strength helps with the manual but only for longer distances - the poinut here was to stress, no matter how strong you may be without proper technique you will NOT be able to manual, in fact this goes for most bike skills - again not dismissing that strength can play a big role in executing this tricks. But I will say, practicing the manual or bunny hop habitually on flat ground with correct from will absolutely help build strength as you go.
      Solid observation!! The BMX is definitely the lowest one & on a MTB I always say I feel like I'm sitting in a bar stool when locked in compared to the BMX.
      Thanks for the feedback & hangin'. All love!
      -Mike

  • @SilasRussell-gj4ez
    @SilasRussell-gj4ez Před 5 dny

    once i was at the chair point i was like "oo i havent leaned back in my chair in a while".... i proceeded to realize im in a office chair and it flew back-

  • @wolfgangrehulka6240
    @wolfgangrehulka6240 Před 20 dny

    It looks so easy, guys…

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Like most things in life, it's only as hard as we choose to make it. Our goal is to break down skills to their fundamentals so their simple to understand, easy to apply, & straight forward to practice.

  • @SteveGergetz
    @SteveGergetz Před 9 dny +1

    My GOAL?? Any goal shorter than indefinite/continuous manualing isn't actually manualing...in my opinion. I mean if you can't maintain it, then you don't really have a healthy and developed feel of it, and you're just gonna wreck something up. Gotta get to where I can manual without stopping or what's the point???
    This video explains a way of thinking about it and learning how to do it in an intuitive way like I haven't heard/seen before. So THANKS GUYS!

    • @solosamuraiz1526
      @solosamuraiz1526 Před 7 dny

      The point is nothing no matter how long other than having fun. Indefinite term is an unrealistic goal & will only result in disappointment. U don't need to maintain 1 indefinitely to have a feel of it as they have said they fall all the time too. Perfect doesn't exist irl

  • @SpykeHellboy
    @SpykeHellboy Před 17 dny

    bro i watched all videos on youtube about manual and i still cannot do it, i can barely get it up. I think my bike is too big.....

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      What type of bike are you on?

    • @SpykeHellboy
      @SpykeHellboy Před 17 dny

      @@JoyOfBike Canyon Spectral AL 2023 size M. I am 1.7m in height and almost 80cm inseam

    • @SpykeHellboy
      @SpykeHellboy Před 17 dny

      @@JoyOfBike what i learned from the videos and what i think my problem is, is that i cannot move enough to the rear axle. That's why is said that bike size might be an issue. In all the videos that i saw, nobody mentioned this, that it might be a problem and now i am not 100% sure. What do you think ?
      I mean i saw kids with even bigger bikes doing very good so... :))

  • @solohour
    @solohour Před 27 dny +1

    Drinking game: do a shot every time you hear the word "actuated".😂

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 27 dny

      My man tryna get drunk! 😂

    • @bakaronin
      @bakaronin Před 27 dny

      Loopout is the hard-core version, and balance point is extreme.

  • @almightymachine9930
    @almightymachine9930 Před 21 dnem

    In my day we wheelied bikes and manualed skateboards..

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      We still wheelie bikes...it just requires pedaling while the front end is up. 😉

    • @almightymachine9930
      @almightymachine9930 Před 18 dny

      @@JoyOfBike ahhhhh... the difference is now quite clear to me!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      glad I could clear that up. haha. Have a dope day, yo.

    • @almightymachine9930
      @almightymachine9930 Před 18 dny

      @@JoyOfBike I think I might be "old"

  • @las10plagas
    @las10plagas Před 24 dny

    wait wait wait. so you call this a manual. I come from skateboarding, where this is also a manual,
    but I call it a wheelie (because I think it sounds better). everybody tells me, a wheelie is what bikes do...
    or is it only called wheelie, on a motorized vehicle and you hold the wheelie by throttle control?
    where as a manual is hold "manually", without an engine? *I'm so confused* 😀

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny +1

      Hahaha valid question. Just like a skateboard this is a manual! But if we were to pedal w/ the front end up, it would turn into a wheelie.

    • @las10plagas
      @las10plagas Před 24 dny

      @@JoyOfBike lol haha so weird =)
      thanks for the answer!

  • @steffenchristmas1987
    @steffenchristmas1987 Před 18 dny +1

    I'm still finding this difficult on my penny-farthing. Any tips?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny +1

      Too easy, you just have to do a nose wheelie - essentially treat that thing like a unicycle. boom!

  • @carponneutrality1955
    @carponneutrality1955 Před 20 dny

    "Anyone can learn how to manual"
    Continues without actually teaching someone

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Our goal was to teach you, the viewer, how to manual 😊 in our experience it's far more valuable to show correct form & fundamentals of a skill in a tutorial than teaching someone ground up on the spot, I hope you understand.
      We plan to have a whole follow up series after we're done teaching the base level skills where we approach random people at skateparks, bike parks, & trails to teach them these skills utilizing these fundamentals.

  • @radkesrods1184
    @radkesrods1184 Před 7 dny

    lmfao

  • @crit71
    @crit71 Před 21 dnem

    Chase what now?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 18 dny

      Ol' Chase Willie, not to be confused with his dad, Papa Willie.

  • @shwak23
    @shwak23 Před 29 dny +1

    First. 😤

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 29 dny +2

      My man 💪🏼💪🏼

    • @shwak23
      @shwak23 Před 29 dny +1

      @@JoyOfBike I better be able to manual all summer after this video. 🥹

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 29 dny +1

      @@shwak23 after watching paired with some practice I’m confident you’ll be crushing manuals beyond this summer! 🫶🏻

  • @ugghhhyoutubeisawful646

    manualing...lol

  • @PatHaskell
    @PatHaskell Před 17 dny

    Do you mean a wheelie?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      Nope! We mean manual 🫶🏻 we did cover the wheelie over here though -> czcams.com/video/n0XSQ7rMj9U/video.htmlsi=G8E3Caks4RYs0nAL

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 17 dny

      Nope! We mean manual 🫶🏻 we did cover the wheelie over here though -> czcams.com/video/n0XSQ7rMj9U/video.htmlsi=G8E3Caks4RYs0nAL

  • @stevenrees6015
    @stevenrees6015 Před 23 dny

    Why do you americans have your brake levers on the opposite side to the rest of the world?

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 23 dny

      I’ve always thought the same thing…I’ve always assumed it correlated some how to the side of road we drive on, maybe not?

  • @adventureescape1929
    @adventureescape1929 Před 17 dny

    I used to manual. Now I got a girlfriend.

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před dnem

      I still manual. Now I got a wife.

  • @micah7788
    @micah7788 Před 6 dny

    Why are you guys wearing a helmet,? Probably voted for Biden didn't you. Good video but damn guys come on It's not like you're on a half pipe.

    • @hugejackedman1951
      @hugejackedman1951 Před 4 dny +1

      they're teaching basics to beginners... they probably don't need helmets for this move anymore but newbies should probably consider wearing one while trying new skills

  • @Iggy52
    @Iggy52 Před 27 dny +2

    I learned this last year at 43. It just takes committment to practice. No special skill or gene necessary. You have to really want it and keep pushing. Practice almost daily for ~20 min. I never even tried to learn the loop out. Rear brake was enough for me.
    czcams.com/video/G5aMwxv_A7s/video.htmlsi=P1Vdmm81Ydf7O-gq

    • @chasewillie.1
      @chasewillie.1 Před 26 dny

      Heck yeah! Nice work! Psyched to hear that. Keep crushing!

    • @JoyOfBike
      @JoyOfBike  Před 24 dny

      This is spot on!! Nothing good comes easy, practice, practice, practice! Stoked you're enjoying the process.

  • @hulkhatepunybanner
    @hulkhatepunybanner Před 18 dny

    *At **10:07**, I find out what "manualing" is.* (It's a reluctant wheelie.)