I picked up a used trials bike about a year ago on the urging of some of my riding buddies. Wow, what an amazing effect it has on various skills used in all other types of riding. We created a similar obstacle course in a field on my old farm, truly enjoyable type of riding.
I like your new obstacle. It’s great that you got to really go out and ride in the wild with some people that have a lot of experience. That’s probably the best way to get faster. I’m hoping that when I start going to my competitions I’ll be able to learn that same way.
This obstacle is much more forgiving. It gives me a chance to do a lot of different techniques, a little more like a rock. Riding in the wild is a game changer. More on that next week. :) Thanks for tuning in!
It might be worth creating a much smaller obstacle to practice on until you have refined your technique somewhat. "How to roll up and double blip a trials bike" by 2 Wheel Technique is a fantastic primer video that covers progression across a range of obstacles. Preloading the bike with your legs like you were originally doing is mostly spot on, you just need to do it earlier and with less emphasis so your front wheel lands on/against the obstacle and you can preload/bounce again more strongly for the second blip. You also seem focused on using the throttle to govern your movements, shift your focus to building revs and using the clutch to modulate/deliver the power. Pausing at 5:03 you have mostly good suspension compression (you could afford to load the front a little more), the reason you're not getting any lift (not necessarily lift off) is you've already fully released the clutch rather than slipping/blipping it (you're trying to govern the power delivery with the throttle), releasing the clutch holds rear wheel pressure and drives you into the obstacle. A blip will allow the suspension to rebound and lift the bike. 1. Roll in (a longer ramped section may make this easier), pull the clutch & build revs, lightly compress the suspension with your legs, when compressed feed the bike some power with the clutch (you don't have to fully release) while holding throttle position/revs to wheelie. 2. Pull the clutch again once your front wheel is where it needs to be to land on/against the obstacle (this will load the suspension again), pop (release quickly then quickly pull) the clutch for the second part of the double blip while allowing the bike to lift away from the ground by sucking it up with bent knees. You'll find you're riding the clutch through most of this motion, never fully engaging or disengaging. 3. Don't aim for the rear wheel lifting off the ground, that's a while away, just practice the motion to get the bike light. You've got many repetitions of double blipping practice ahead before you actually get some hop. I wish I could simplify the explanation, but it's a complex motion! A lot has to happen in a short and precise sequence, you're getting there even if you are rushing ahead a bit :-)
This is extremely thorough. Thank you. I have been going through the clutch / throttle / legs motion in my head all week. It's fun to think about. Also, sometimes I can't stop thinking about it. :) I am aware that I have things a bit "upside down." I should be doing trials basics first. But this part is so much fun, especially compared to static balance drills. Ugh.
th-cam.com/video/HBDQWUoOb2Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7MzrSALSk4WOm05I This is an older video but explains well the motions you need to tie together but your progressing well 👍
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I picked up a used trials bike about a year ago on the urging of some of my riding buddies. Wow, what an amazing effect it has on various skills used in all other types of riding. We created a similar obstacle course in a field on my old farm, truly enjoyable type of riding.
Same deal here. I picked up this used bike after riding with some buddies that had them. I am completely surprised at how much I enjoy it!
I like your new obstacle. It’s great that you got to really go out and ride in the wild with some people that have a lot of experience. That’s probably the best way to get faster. I’m hoping that when I start going to my competitions I’ll be able to learn that same way.
This obstacle is much more forgiving. It gives me a chance to do a lot of different techniques, a little more like a rock.
Riding in the wild is a game changer. More on that next week. :)
Thanks for tuning in!
It might be worth creating a much smaller obstacle to practice on until you have refined your technique somewhat. "How to roll up and double blip a trials bike" by 2 Wheel Technique is a fantastic primer video that covers progression across a range of obstacles.
Preloading the bike with your legs like you were originally doing is mostly spot on, you just need to do it earlier and with less emphasis so your front wheel lands on/against the obstacle and you can preload/bounce again more strongly for the second blip. You also seem focused on using the throttle to govern your movements, shift your focus to building revs and using the clutch to modulate/deliver the power. Pausing at 5:03 you have mostly good suspension compression (you could afford to load the front a little more), the reason you're not getting any lift (not necessarily lift off) is you've already fully released the clutch rather than slipping/blipping it (you're trying to govern the power delivery with the throttle), releasing the clutch holds rear wheel pressure and drives you into the obstacle. A blip will allow the suspension to rebound and lift the bike.
1. Roll in (a longer ramped section may make this easier), pull the clutch & build revs, lightly compress the suspension with your legs, when compressed feed the bike some power with the clutch (you don't have to fully release) while holding throttle position/revs to wheelie.
2. Pull the clutch again once your front wheel is where it needs to be to land on/against the obstacle (this will load the suspension again), pop (release quickly then quickly pull) the clutch for the second part of the double blip while allowing the bike to lift away from the ground by sucking it up with bent knees. You'll find you're riding the clutch through most of this motion, never fully engaging or disengaging.
3. Don't aim for the rear wheel lifting off the ground, that's a while away, just practice the motion to get the bike light. You've got many repetitions of double blipping practice ahead before you actually get some hop.
I wish I could simplify the explanation, but it's a complex motion! A lot has to happen in a short and precise sequence, you're getting there even if you are rushing ahead a bit :-)
This is extremely thorough. Thank you. I have been going through the clutch / throttle / legs motion in my head all week. It's fun to think about. Also, sometimes I can't stop thinking about it. :)
I am aware that I have things a bit "upside down." I should be doing trials basics first. But this part is so much fun, especially compared to static balance drills. Ugh.
@@projectdirtbike I like to rush ahead when things get boring too! Just be careful you don't embed too many bad habits 😆
Good point. Thanks again.
th-cam.com/video/HBDQWUoOb2Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7MzrSALSk4WOm05I
This is an older video but explains well the motions you need to tie together but your progressing well 👍
Yep. Thx.