11 Manual Mistakes And How To Correct Them | E Bike Skills

Being able to manual your E-Bike is a valuable skill that can help you on the trail as well as looking cool in the car park. They are, however, a fine art that can take a lot of practice to perfect. Chris has 11 common mistakes that are often made when learning to manual and shows you how to correct them.

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Have you tried to manual your E-MTB? Let us know 👇

[Howtobeacrack]

it's harder than i thought with e-mtb but it's one of the best feelings! thank you for the tips!!

[lucasantonello]

I love the fact i paid so much for me E bike and its two wheels and still, we are all drawn to throwing down a wicked manual or wheelie!
thanks for the Vid Chris. Will begin training tomorrow. Love from Australia

[simonmills]

Hey Chris. Just did my first manual and a pretty long one on my Trek Powerfly. Same place on a small speed bump that I've been practicing for over a year. Thought it was impossible so it took me by surprise. It was long cos I wasn't covering the brake and couldnt get it back down. Ya hey, think I might have cracked it. Brake practice now then. BIG kudos for your vid, your tips got me there when I had almost given up hope and thought the bike to heavy. Wow cheers.

[Rich.enDorseit]

I'm so close to mastering this but I may be missing the preload. My determination to nail this has never been greater!

[simonmills]

Chris great explaination, appreciate it. I, ll get it soon.... I hope. Cheers

[ForbinColossus]

@0:33 best suspension pre-load shots of any channel

[scoobaru]

I find the hardest thing is not tipping over to the side.

[robertworthington]

Nice vid. Cheers bud. Question: I'm in the process of getting my manual tuned, but I struggle to manual when the saddle is in a higher position! Is this a common issue? Any tips (other than drop the post)?

[rando_rabe]

5:44 Teaching to manual or just happy to see me? Cheers

[tehsimo]

Does the added weight of an ebike add to the stability in a manual?

[johnstrassberger]

Wonder if it's easier on a ebike with a hub motor, more weight in the rear. Happy wheeling ...

[markhopsecger]

Chris are you left handed? Along those lines is there a best place for rear brake left or right when trying manuals? I tried rear left then went back to rear right. Is there a best way?

[MegaBensley]

Chris I challenge you, and/or Neil to teach me how to Manual.I've watched all of your videos and I'm still terrible at it :)

[mertlad]

I've managed to master the wheelie on my levo but cant seem to ever hold a manual. Is there a way you can transition from a wheelie to a manual to make it easier? 😂 I've tried sit down manuals too but only hold them for a second or two. I cant seem to hold the sweet spot when I'm standing up or sitting down without pedalling 🤦‍♂️

[lee]

I can wheelie all day long, I can even coaster sat on the seat and holding on the brake. But can't can't even come close to a I need lessons

[MiLo-lilx]

My left brake is the front brake.. Have you switched yours? You keep on showing the left brake instead of the right.

[tribester]

When did performing a wheelie become 'manualing' ??

[banjophonist]

I can’t manual very well. I can’t wheelie very well. But i can do large drops. I’m confused.

[stewarthunt]

Balance never mentioned. Some newbies lean either left or right.