Victory on the MTB Manual Machine! Plus Tips and Pointers on How To Use It

Finally! After a bunch of practice the manual machine for my mountain bike paid off. I practiced about twenty minutes everyday and after a few days.... BAM! I could do it! Sort of....




Lets be friends!

[DirtWireTV]

This is awesome. Sometimes people who are super-good at a technique aren't the best teachers—they don't know what other people don't know. You sharing your learning process is a lot more helpful, I think.

[gregwebster]

The best part is you're older (not as old as I am), and you're still trying to get better. Props to you!

[FloridaTrailrider]

That breakthrough FACE! Priceless! Nice work.

[phantaxsniper]

Out of all the big channels with directions on how to make and use a manual machine, you by far have the best content and design. Look forward to more vids

[kruschrhoades]

Hmmm... I'm a long time manualer, thinking about building one for m'Lady. The thing I see missing from this process is: the ability to push the rear wheel out in front of you to keep the front wheel up. It's an essential component of manualing and manual to any kind of hop. This does seem like a helpful tool none the less. Good carpentry. Well done.

[SchwantzKP]

So I just finished building my manual machine last week, slightly different design but probably 90% the same. I only watched this clip after a bunch of runs on mine and came to the same conclusion in regards to running with the chain on v the chain off. I 100% agree! As soon as I took the chain off it was like I was a beginner again (not that I was a pro by any stretch anyway)! So now I am practicing without the chain. Plus the only way to do this is while recording the entire process, it really helps to identify those problems with technique. Thanks for sharing! :)

[robinsonmitchell]

Great job! You're making progress! I'm also learning on a manual stand. One thing that helped me was LEARNING TO LOOP OUT AND STEP OFF THE BACK SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY.
Looping out is scary. That's why our instinct is to put that long tail behind the rear wheel stop - we're afraid the whole contraption is going to flip over. The most important thing for me was getting rid of the fear of looping out and falling. Once I learned I can step off the back easily and safely, I could do so without panic. Once the fear was gone, then I was able to concentrate on the next step, which you've already gone and done. Keep it up!

[gpborromeo]

Can’t wait to see you take this progression of yours in the parking lot Cody! I have NEVER seen anyone graduate from a manual machine yet, so with that said I really think that you will be the first guy that will graduate from it. Keep up the excellent work man!

[swissarmychainsaw]

This one is the best! Thanks for putting it together, I appreciate the 4...5... wait.... 5 tips!

[rubenvor]

Most inspiring mtb video! I'm not looking to win races, I'm looking to manual the hell out of any trail! I'll follow your steps. Great job with the video.

[bluetelecaster]

Man, I was so stoked for you when you held that massive one! Awesome!

[johncochran]

Yea buddy. There ya go, it's coming. Let's see the progress on the ride.

[johnmartin]

Great vid and chat on this such a huge help, I have heard that keeping your heels down helps a big time with balance, I have yet to make and try one out yet, I am 63 and I WILL GET IT! thanks for sharing.

[bernardhuang]

Thanks for this video it's very encouraging 👍 trying to manual has been really frustrating for me

[itfc]

brilliant video one of the best on a manual machine I've seen

[winchestertonfieldville]

Love to be part of your learning process. Thanks for an entertaining and informative production! 👍

[cabeasley]

Love your sense of humor, attention to detail and dedication to getting better! Thanks for sharing your plans too!!!

[MTB-Portugal]

Dude, I just find out your channel, but I'm enjoying it so much. You have a great sense of humor and your videos are great. I'll build a manual machine soon, and then I'll tell you the result. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[cambike]

Watched all of the other videos, this is the best

[TRGP]

These points are making a lot more sense than most other manual vids.