It’s Embarrassing, But These 3 “Reverse” Drills Guarantee ENDLESS Manuals [ACTUALLY URGENT]

Manuals are hard. This episode shows you why and how to fix it simply.

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00:00 - Start
01:24 - How to Manual Step 1: Spring
04:20 - How to manual Step 2: Sit Back
08:19 - How to Manual Step 3: Slide The Feet
09:18 - Bonus: Common Mistakes & How to Fix them

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[calliemtb]

I’m a 64 yr old woman (not a granny) intermediate rider, and I go to the gym twice a week (HIIT class). It’s helping me not only with strength but with reaction, balance, and burst of force/ power. My sorta-manual is coming along. I enjoy your explanations.

[jel]

Best manual video on YouTube. Been working on this for 5 years, including online coaching, making consistent progress but not quite there yet. This worked almost instantly, I was able to hold a manual for several bike lengths before I felt I was going to loop out and pulled the brake. Brilliant. The key was the hanging off the pole drill, and then bringing that to the bike after doing the stomp through the feet. I think this guy is onto something with the off-the-bike/on-the-bike exercises.

[morbidpothead]

Holy sh#* dude!! You just taught me how to manual!! Finally, an explanation from someone whose broadcasting in my wavelength! I bet I would have never figured it out, with the normal "everybody elses" way of doing it.

[ericweesner]

The pole drill -- I realized why I can't hold manuals - my legs/core aren't strong enough. For those of us that have to do dishes on a daily basis, you can practice at the kitchen sink, grab the end of the sink, then place one foot under the cupboard and the other on foot on the bottom of the cabinet door with the heel on the ground. It's just enough of a staggered stance that sort of mimics the pedal engagement. Switch legs to find your weak spot! Great manual video -- I really like that there is some off the bike practice that helps build that muscle memory.

[TheYBGOON]

I’m a bmx race coach. Once riders have grasped level pedals as such I love to teach them the front wheel lift.
Before manuals I get them on a wall or fence and get them to balance for upto 10 seconds. Then move body forward and back. The next step I find is getting them comfortable stepping or hopping off the back. I will hold their front wheel the first few times.
Only after that will I encourage a flat manual.
Good tips thanks

[milesholland]

I still can’t manual but this is a good deconstructed explanation of a frustratingly awesome maneuver. It’s the holy grail of coolness on a mtb. I’ll get there.

[miyui]

i like how this channel focuses on your physical capabilities off the bike first before learning anything on the bike. it strengthens my point that carrying your bike on your back when going uphill on a rough surface is very important if you dont wanna go to the gym.

carrying your bike on your back uphill = manual skill

[drumerboysx]

This is how I learned to bunny hop. I started with the first step. The springing part.

[dieuexiste]

Learning how to manual is on top of my list for next season. I'll definitely try your tips as soon as the snow is gone!

[ojejouemalo]

I’ve watched probably hundreds of video on dozen of different skills/tricks I can’t do… and it slowly dawned on me that what held me back the most was the athletic part. Can’t really bunny hop a bike if you can’t hop to begin with can you? I’m glad someone finally said it; sometimes you just aren’t fit enough to do all that stuff and that’s not automatically a bad news, now you can just train for it in a way that matters.

[mobilewintercamp]

With all my years of riding I could bunny hop and do void on trail but was never good at wheelies or jumping. Once I started getting the manual thing somewhat down, it did so much for me. I could finally jump and my ability to tackle terrain went through the roof. My balance and confidence was at a peek. It felt great and was my best fun on a bike

[Matthew-fwhp]

Great video!! Your narrative is spot on. I'm having to relearn / remember these things. I got back into MTB after a 20 year hiatus. I look forward to viewing more videos.

[echidna]

Awesome. I can see why I'm struggling. Best advice I have seen.

[talkingouttayourtube]

Love the explanation of hanging of a pole... makes so much sense when thinking about it like that. Thanks

[maxmurks]

Watched this yesterday and today had my first "real" Manuals, maybe 7m? After years of maybe 1.5m tops. I think for me the sliding the feet (instead of pushing) made things click. This is gonna be sooo much fun from now on. Thanks

[trotro]

Nice tips! The other day I tried the spring front wheel lift and it was much easier to get the bike up and to around the balance point. I am still far from any meaningful manual but now I at least know how to "take off". Thanks!

[roddas]

Thank you for this.
Just happens to be perfect timing as I had set a goal for myself to learn manuals this year.
And so far had been doing everything wrong😂
Can't wait to go put in some prctice with your drills.
Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[mattcoughlan]

It all sounds like it makes sense, but I was trying yesterday with my son and it was like lifting an immovable force! Looking forward to trying again with these tips, see if I can unlock the magic of getting the front wheel up.

[tiroltrailhead]

...profound tutorial! One minor thing to add: a good rear break with decent modulation will make manualing way easier. For holding the balance when going back and to avoid tipping over to the backside, the rear break is crucial...

[vvixell]

I've got a 2006 demo 8 as well. I've been trying to do manuals exactly the same you described. This video is probably the best video I've seen on manuals ever.