Learning How To Pedal Kick - Beginner Bike Trials

[Photo314159]

Doin' good keep it up! I noticed you always turn the bars to the left when balancing, try doing it to the right sometimes and it'll help you out. It's a great benefit to be more ambidextrous.

[Kingpin3o7]

Do you release the brake right before you do the pedal kick and squeeze the break right before you land? And just repeat that process? Thank you! : ) 

[pkb4112]

@Kingpin3o7 Essentially, yes. One thing to keep in mind is that first you put pressure on the forward pedal, then you release the brake. You get more power this way and on slanted surfaces gives you more control. Any other questions feel free to ask.

[Kingpin3o7]

@pkb4112 Thank you that helps a lot! : ) and watching your videos keeps me motivated because I'm trying to learn basics on a mountain bike and it can be discouraging at times. But I'm sure it all takes a lot of practice!

[pkb4112]

@Kingpin3o7 Since the very beginning that was my hope for those videos, so I'm really glad they help. Keep practicing basics as much as you can on the MTB, as frustrating as it is you will be that much better when you find a true trials bike.

[Kingpin3o7]

@pkb4112 Thank you! How much would you say I should be able to do on an MTB before I buy a new bike? I'm sure it's hard to say but I'm just curious : ) and my bike isn't really an MTB. It is more of a cruiser with front shocks so it's pretty heavy. It's a specialized but the frame is big and you can just feel that it is not made for anything but gentle riding lol. I hope that made sense.

[pkb4112]

@Kingpin3o7 I think anything on two wheels is fair game. Trackstands, pivots, rocking, two-wheel hops. If you go to my channel one of my videos is "Trials Basics". I cover all of those in there. That bike should work for those skills. The best thing you can practice is basic balance. Not only can you do that with the skills mentioned above but also by just setting up obstacles and trying to ride over them on two wheels.

[Kingpin3o7]

@pkb4112 Okay thank you so much! I really appreciate all of the help!

[zauniboy]

i have a monty 119 kamel:)

[TRiALzTiME]

nice man you make it look easy

[BMXuser98]

is that a monty m8

[pkb4112]

@BMXuser98 Yup! Monty 221 X-Lite

[BMXuser98]

good balance nice bike great pedal kicks KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BikerBro123]

put on a shirt!!!

[pkb4112]

@BikerBro123 why do you care? It was like 100 degrees out, I didn't want to be wearing a sweaty shirt the whole time.

[GSCOTT28121991]

would you say that hopping when you do it helps



[GSCOTT28121991]

iv been tring to peddle hop for 2 weeks now and still cant do it any tips plz??

[pkb4112]

@GSCOTT28121991 there are many different ways to learn. The process I went through to learn was learning rear wheel hops solid. Then I started practicing releasing the brake and rolling a bit in between a few hops. I practiced this more and more. Some people call it a "wheelie stop". This helps you learn the timing of the move. Then you put a little more punch into the pedal and the hopping part comes easy. The timing is the most difficult part to learn.

[MSChadmin]

Pedal kick = shirt off. For cereal, this is impressive.

[southbowers]

Good job bro! I like how you setup a nice area to practice. Like you said in one of your earlier videos, with practice, you gain skill. Rock on!

I can't wait till this heatwave settles down some. I generally ride 80-100 miles a week, but I've cut back a little bit.