Top 3 Reasons You Can't Wheelie A Bike // How to Wheelie a Bike

Wheeling seems to be the one bike trick everyone wants to be able to do! And thanks to youtube, there's tons of how-to's on how to do one. That being said, I've seen three main reasons why people still can't wheelie, no matter how hard they've tried, and wanted to share them with you.

3 Reasons Why You Can't Wheelie:
1. Wrong Wheel Popping Form
2. Not Far Enough Back (Balance Point)
3. Not Practicing Enough

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So here's the real question - can you wheelie? Or are you still working on it? Let me know below!

[bkxc]

Still haven't found my balance point!

[FerrellMcCollough]

I've been doing wheelies for 50 years, just turned 60. Here's some additional pointers if you feel you need them: Practice on a slight uphill incline - your first wheelies will be peddle wheelies - add pressure and lessen pressure while cranking. Avoid practicing in the wind, but if you must, then wheelie directly into the wind and/or downwind. An angle to the wind requires you to "turn" into the wind and it takes more skill, it will discourage you. Seat height should be as low as you can comfortably crank with power. The higher the seat the more skill required but it's easier to peddle, trade off. Gear should be as high as you can comfortably crank into a wheelie. Excessively low gears will torque the bike too much, the twist will throw you into a turn even before the wheel is high enough, keep the gear high enough so that one crank will bring the wheel up and over. Remember to use the FULL pedal crank from the top to the bottom to lift the wheel. Left and Right control is done with your knees. If you're falling to the left or right then you're not using your knees early enough to correct the lean. If you are below the balance point then peddling is required, if you are over the balance point then you use the rear brake. There is one exact point that IS the balance point, you will almost always be under or over it. Once you learn "the save" with your rear brake (front wheel slams down) start learning the art of gently feathering the brake. Learn feathering by riding on two wheels and slow the bike with a finger on the rear brake, feel the pressure on your finger and how much grip is needed. Downhill wheelies require good brake skills or ride a manual - balance with hips and knees. Thanks for a great video.

[Aquaded]

"the most important part of a whellie is pulling the front wheel of the ground"

"every 60 seconds a minute passes in africa"

[C_hud]

I’m a London teenager I can wheelie if I couldn’t I wouldn’t be a London teenager Edit: thanks for 1k likes

[esigman]

I’ve been trying so hard but I keep falling on my back. Why can’t I wheelie my unicycle.

[jjb]

It looks easy kind of but it’s actually really hard

[AC-ysdk]

This helped a lot! Still working towards holding a wheelie longer, but the first tip helped me get the right pop. Side note: something that seriously helped me was to take a quick break every time I wasn’t able to pop the front wheel correctly after about 6-ish tries to conserve energy and think about what I needed to change.

[mtbyumyum]

My big problem was getting the "feathering" the rear brake issue.... being able to feather that rear brake just so made a big difference!

[WestCoastMountainBiker]

The hardest thing about the wheelie is to find the balance point. You explain it perfectly. You go in an instant panic right at that moment. Second hardest I find is loosing your balance to the side. Our country is in Lockdown and I have the privilege to ride my bike in my driveway and in my yard. So my goal these lockdown days is to practice those wheelies. I'm going to post a progress video eventually on my channel.

[DavidofSteele]

Great explanation thank you. I’ve been wanting to be able to since I was 7. I’m nearly 37! I’d better get on with it!
All the best
Dave

[nathanielfrancisco]

4:28 GTA San Andreas

Grove Street, Home

[peterlang]

I would add if you don’t know what you’re doing wrong, then take a video of yourself. If that doesn’t help, send the video to a friend who can wheelie and ask him what you’re doing wrong.

[carlosdias]

Loved the approach. In confinement had practice a lot and has been making a difference, however...can't do it properly yet. On the second bullet at this point. Crossed my mind several reasons which are coincidental with what you mentioned. Thank you for the encouragement. Think that I'm on the right track and definitely looking for that sweet spot that happens already now and then! Cheers

[jordannelson]

3 Reason I Can't Wheelie
1. I want to live
2. I don't want to die
3. I never tried

[tamonekimarin]

One thing that I would like to add:
If you can't get your front wheel high enough and you're struggling to find the balance point do this -> Instead of trying to pull the bars just right to get to the balancing point I suggest that in the beginning you actually try to overshoot that point by pulling the bar real hard (also you need to pedal hard and continue pedaling). Just be ready to plant your feet when you do come of the bike.

By doing that a couple of times you will realize that leaning too much backwards isn't that bad (if you're going slow) and you will find the balancing point more easily.

[marcelmoore]

I used to be homeschooled and had lots of time on my hand I ride my bike every day for 3 hours a day and after 4 years of practicing I can now wheelie like a pro so what he is saying just completely true just practice.😁good luck

[frankiepeters]

Who’s watching this during quarantine😂

[xxalmightyxx]

Dude!!!! Im back to this video after 2 weeks! And i just found my balance point and i can wheelie for almost a whole city block! Thanks!!

[DirtWireTV]

Thanks for the kick in the pants, it was all I needed to stop procrastinating and get out there to practice. And here's the thing, I actually made progress for once. I mean, I still suck at wheelies but I suck a little less than I did last week. You're changing lives, dyude!