Better Wheelies In 1 Day - How To Wheelie

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • With these tips you will be able to improve your Wheelies in one session! My girlfriend April has been riding mountain bikes for the last two years and has been progressing really fast. It seems like ever week she is asking me to help her learn a new skill and so we thought we should share this learning process with you guys and see if we could help some of you master new skills as well!
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    0:00 Intro
    00:28 Overview & Common Mistakes
    01:37 Aprils Attempts Before Coaching
    02:04 Coaching On Stand - Covering Rear Brake
    03:11 Foot Position
    04:00 Balance Points / Seat Height
    06:37 How To Bail
    07:51 Wheelies After Coaching
    10:50 Head Position & Where To Look
    12:02 Overview
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  • @davesabella2069
    @davesabella2069 3 года назад +2708

    I have literally been trying this since this video came out and finally decided I was never going to get it. I even built the manual machine from your video. THEN, suddenly today for some reason it all came together in my driveway and my wheel came up to the balance point and I started riding a wheelie! I was so stoked that I kept doing it and doing it and after about an hour I was wheelieing all the way down my driveway - not sure what happened but I've doing exactly what April was doing, I just kept practicing and practicing. Didn't get better, it just suddenly happened. Amazing. I love you guys, your videos are the best. I learned to do drop-offs watching you teach April. FYI, for those out there thinking "it's too late, I'm too old", I'm 54 and started riding seriously a few months ago.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +245

      That is so awesome Dave! We are so proud of you for not giving up!!! Thank you for sharing, it is inspirational 😊

    • @mikisafe2905
      @mikisafe2905 3 года назад +23

      yes you will get suddenly your balance point someday of practicing.these r wheelies ;)

    • @mikisafe2905
      @mikisafe2905 3 года назад +47

      i just got it today and all my neighbours said "nice! kid"

    • @HeliopausePictures
      @HeliopausePictures 3 года назад +34

      Inspirational, Dave! I just got back into MTBing a couple months ago after being away for 25 years! I'm 63 - still athletic but more creaky. Switched to a full suspension bike last week and looking forward to wheelies and some more challenging trails. BTW, Kyle and April. You have created a great channel. Keep it up!

    • @MrAnperm
      @MrAnperm 3 года назад +9

      That's great to hear. I'm 36 and have just taken up riding again and am trying to learn the basic tricks like wheelies to make riding more fun. The more fun it is the more likely you stick with it. It's such good exercise.

  • @xPandaProz
    @xPandaProz 3 года назад +1137

    *Next month:* This is my girlfriend *May*

  • @sdevilliers1294
    @sdevilliers1294 3 года назад +780

    No way I saw you guys filming this one. I was the random dude who said 'can I have a go' and then totally botched my wheelie as I rode by. Good tips.

  • @emilnelson1890
    @emilnelson1890 3 года назад +123

    It was super helpful to watch someone else learn, because in other videos the instructor tried to do it wrong on purpose, which ends up not being as obvious or “authentic”. Thanks for a great tutorial!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +3

      Glad you found our video so helpful! 😊

  • @randomstuffyouwontseeinyou8786
    @randomstuffyouwontseeinyou8786 3 года назад +255

    I finally figured out why I can’t do this no matter what. I don’t have a girlfriend.

    • @syrm7_959
      @syrm7_959 3 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @jay-bi7dd
      @jay-bi7dd 3 года назад +8

      can confirm that despite having a girlfriend that i am still shit at wheelies

    • @electrixce6180
      @electrixce6180 2 года назад

      @@jay-bi7dd been trying for about two years everyday and i cant get past 3 secs so same

    • @schreiterroman
      @schreiterroman 2 года назад

      Same :c

    • @FBI-jo9wk
      @FBI-jo9wk 2 года назад

      @@jay-bi7dd i gotta agree with u

  • @otmzz
    @otmzz 4 года назад +1698

    I like how in the background someone is pulling a wheelie

  • @JP-ot5km
    @JP-ot5km 2 года назад +18

    Nice to see the development and how quickly she gets better. Yesterday I made my first 5 meter wheelie and the feeling was dope.

  • @dougsstone1097
    @dougsstone1097 3 года назад +90

    I am 56 and just getting back into biking I wish Kyle was near me to coach me !! I hit a jump and landed flat on my back ! And on Friday I hit a ditch and went over the handlebars bruising a couple of ribs !! Kyle is a great teacher !! April is also a quick learner their videos are great and very helpful keep up the good work and thank you !!

    • @bigbrain444
      @bigbrain444 Год назад +1

      Old mate moving in the backroung

    • @JonathanSterlingUSA
      @JonathanSterlingUSA Год назад +2

      My aluminum BMX popped out from under me and badly sprained my ankle. First sprain or swelling ever. My ankles are not what they were when inline street skating.

    • @jason.railfan.gaming.dioramas
      @jason.railfan.gaming.dioramas Год назад +1

      Ohh man image that pain i feel bad for you

    • @zuggett
      @zuggett Год назад

      Stop with the !!

  • @echo_phantomyt_3016
    @echo_phantomyt_3016 4 года назад +256

    This is actually the best wheelie tutorial on yt
    I started improving in like 15 mins
    Unlike other videos this one makes sense

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +18

      Wow, thanks!

    • @seanknight9898
      @seanknight9898 3 года назад +1

      I concur.

    • @johnb7326
      @johnb7326 3 года назад +2

      Hell yeah, great video. Thanks for the help man.

    • @Khiven_
      @Khiven_ 3 года назад +2

      That's why we take advice from the people who already did it...

    • @noah7960
      @noah7960 2 года назад

      100% Dude

  • @amirshams3581
    @amirshams3581 3 года назад +379

    Round of applause for this guy cuz he got more than 1 million views and likes almost every comment

  • @ignmo2980
    @ignmo2980 3 года назад +16

    The parts when you demonstrated the problems with the seat and the head position were very useful. Thx!

  • @sweetbeanthepigeon9494
    @sweetbeanthepigeon9494 2 года назад +5

    I love watching videos with people who are new to stuff, having someone encourage them and practice with them enough to learn something so fast. So inspiring, I am getting back into mountain biking/dirt jumping after a knee injury!

  • @Altema22
    @Altema22 4 года назад +276

    I'd forgotten all about wheelies, but I used to do them all the time when I wasn't hitting trails or jumping off plywood ramps as a kid. I got sick after that, and got good at wheelies in wheelchairs instead, lol.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +51

      All wheelies are fun wheelies!

    • @theun-knownmusician5468
      @theun-knownmusician5468 4 года назад +10

      Altema22 I can’t wheelie still I’m too nervous I hope you are ok

    • @Daltonichols
      @Daltonichols 3 года назад +2

      How do you forget about wheelies

    • @darkjord5823
      @darkjord5823 3 года назад +3

      @@Daltonichols you get older

    • @LucIndustries
      @LucIndustries 3 года назад +2

      Can you do those gnarly one wheel spins?

  • @owlinthewood
    @owlinthewood 4 года назад +172

    So many “How to...” videos just end up with the coach show how good the are at the particular activity. You work with a novice, you spot the faults, you analyse them and then you correct them. As we say in driver training, “see it, say it, sort it.”. And as a result you see real progress. The progress in you girlfriend in the space of one hour was amazing. Offers hope for the rest of us.😉 Great video.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +8

      Wow, thank you!

    • @DYNABIKE1
      @DYNABIKE1 4 года назад +3

      He really did a great job didn't He - - Yes !

    • @kevinsay7335
      @kevinsay7335 4 года назад

      @@ramxtriya link is at the top

    • @titustiger27
      @titustiger27 3 года назад

      I've said this many times... Kyle and April are a good team. I feel I 'understand'from Kyle's pointers but LEARN from April's attempts

  • @mark1webb956
    @mark1webb956 3 года назад +4

    One of the best explanatory videos on wheelies that I've ever seen. Great bit about the available movement with arms locked or not with respect to the balance point.

  • @matthewyt2034
    @matthewyt2034 2 года назад +16

    This was amazing I couldn’t wheelie a bit and after 2 hours I got it perfectly!

  • @brandoncummings4169
    @brandoncummings4169 4 года назад +208

    7:38 that guy in the background is just showing off how to wheele😂

    • @redmountainrider
      @redmountainrider 4 года назад +3

      looked like a masked out b roll of him that accidentally got in

    • @gamingking5996
      @gamingking5996 4 года назад +2

      Brandon Cummings absolutely loved that! It’s like he knew that they were recording

  • @VirtualWoodshed
    @VirtualWoodshed 3 года назад +53

    this is so great, thanks Kyle and April!! Here are a couple more tips I learned while working these out.
    1. SPEED - go into the wheelie with a moderate speed. Too slow and it will be too hard to balance, too fast and it's dangerous.
    2. SEAT HEIGHT - I messed with this quite a bit and found that lowering the seat about 1 1/2" from my normal riding position was perfect. It lowered my front wheel and gave me a little wider range for the balance point.
    3. LOCKED ARMS - super critical! As soon as I started doing this with commitment, things started to fall into place. Thanks Kyle!
    4. SET GOALS - practice in an empty parking lot and use the spaces to set goals. Once you can wheelie one space, try for two, then three, and so on.
    5. STEERING - your first "balance point" wheelies will probably go wildly left or right. Fix this by pulling up on the bars with EVEN PRESSURE on both grips. Be really conscious of this! Use your knees, legs and core muscles to counter steer when you start to drift.
    6. BRAKES - once you've got the feel of lifting the front wheel and can wheelie a short distance, lay off the brake. Yes, you will loop out a lot and maybe crash! But you will train your core muscles to find the balance point faster, rather than just relying on the brake.
    7. DON'T PULL UP TOO HARD - I was doing this and blasting right past the balance point, looping out every time. Pull up with moderate force and keep those arms locked. Think "goldilocks" (i.e. "just right"). The front wheel probably doesn't need to be as high as you think!
    8. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! - it took me about a month of practicing these every single day for about 30 minutes before things started to really come together. One dirty little secret of wheelies is that it takes *strength*, so if you're out of shape like I was, it will take time to build up those key muscles. Added bonus, you will start to get ripped and probably lose weight!
    Good luck!

    • @theun-knownmusician5468
      @theun-knownmusician5468 3 года назад +5

      VirtualWoodshed thank you!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +10

      Thank you so much for this comment! You rock! I hope this can help some of the people watching :)

    • @VirtualWoodshed
      @VirtualWoodshed 3 года назад +2

      Kyle & April - Ride Mtb you guys are an inspiration! I’m a musician who hasn’t had much to do during covid, so I started riding bikes! It’s been awesome! 🚲🤘

    • @theun-knownmusician5468
      @theun-knownmusician5468 3 года назад +2

      VirtualWoodshed so am I!

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 2 года назад +80

    I've recently just started riding again. Really haven't rode seriously in about 20 years, I used to ride wheelies forever and anywhere. But now since riding again the wheelie didn't come right back, but I'm gonna use your tips and I think I'll be riding wheelies in no time. Thanks 👍

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  2 года назад +6

      Hope it comes back quick Andy!

    • @paulgreen2416
      @paulgreen2416 2 года назад +4

      I feel you. I've not ridden for about 6 years due to injury, which I got over, and then my youngest child came along and swallowed up any spare time I would have had.
      My trail bike got stripped and put in a box where it's been sat up until last week when I cleaned and degreased it of essence of trail and got it back in one piece.
      All I can say at the moment with regards to how I feel about riding again is ouch! Lol
      I'm using muscles I haven't used in a long time, getting fatigued way sooner than I thought I would, and my skills have diminished massively. Only thing I have retained is my static balance.
      Time and practice and I'll be sending the way I use to and so will you 👍

    • @fryloc359
      @fryloc359 2 года назад +1

      Same here, I used to wheelie my ten speed all over the place, but now on an MB I can't seem to do it. I think if I find the right gear to be in it will all come back.

    • @sugincukk11k
      @sugincukk11k Год назад +1

      Can you wheelie now?

    • @andyb9994
      @andyb9994 Год назад

      @@paulgreen2416 i agree with everything your saying....but it's all coming back to me slowly tho...lol. But that's ok just feels good to be riding again...keep riding👍👍

  • @fsr_industries
    @fsr_industries 2 года назад +1

    Flat out the happiest human I think I've ever seen on the internet. Lookin' forward to trying this next ride... wheelies have eluded me my whole life but I'm starting to feel manuals at the dirtjumps and am keen to get some control into the whole program. Kudos guys!

  • @holabradfamily
    @holabradfamily 3 года назад +101

    7:40 who else saw the dude wheeleing in the background? 😂

    • @hembehembe6219
      @hembehembe6219 3 года назад +2

      Lol.....saw him too😂😂

    • @Skungz
      @Skungz 3 года назад

      Lol me lmao

    • @peterw4874
      @peterw4874 3 года назад +2

      Recent graduate of the program, for sure.

    • @godmac2198
      @godmac2198 3 года назад

      I was looking for this comment thank you.

  • @alexnelson09
    @alexnelson09 4 года назад +109

    One and a half minutes in and I’ve been making every mistake on the list 😂

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +13

      haha that is totally normal!

    • @theun-knownmusician5468
      @theun-knownmusician5468 3 года назад

      Kyle & April - Ride Mtb please help me! I’ve tried 4 days in a row and I can only go 6 inches. I really wish I could wheelie :(

    • @Ipeeinpools-hb9vz
      @Ipeeinpools-hb9vz 3 года назад +3

      @@theun-knownmusician5468 Thats what she said

    • @pegasz
      @pegasz 3 года назад

      @@Ipeeinpools-hb9vz lol!!!!

  • @Phantom-___-
    @Phantom-___- 3 года назад +4

    April is a fast learner and your a good teacher it took me 2 months just to start riding them for a few seconds

  • @NigelMarston
    @NigelMarston 2 года назад +1

    It's so great to have someone explain something I just know instinctively, and even better to see the results of your observations/teaching work so well.
    I hail from the 1960s and grew up in the UK riding "trackers" (racing bikes converted to single speed, with spuddy tyres and wide handlebars) in the 1970s, banana-seated Choppers and then BMXs in the 1980s. I learned to wheelie before I was 10yo. I used to be able to wheelie at a walking pace, using my brake to modulate speed, for as long as I wanted, including wheelie-ing around corners. It was as normal to me and my friends as walking.
    After years of not cycling, I returned to it about 11 years ago in my (then) early 40s and although I don't have the leg-strength of my youth, I chose a hardtail MTB specifically because it had short chainstays and a lightweight airshock fork which made it amazing for wheelies. That was literally the ONLY criteria I had when choosing a bike.
    Now in my 50s, I cycle about 4000 miles a year, mostly on country lanes and trails. I'm still on that same 26" wheeled hardtail (although it's a bit of a ship of Theseus with new everything except the frame and forks) and I still amaze my friends and colleagues when I pop a wheelie. None of them can which I find absolutely amazing and wonder how they grew up not being able to. As I'm typically 10 years older than most of them, I guess they grew up with stronger thumbs than my generation (playstation etc) instead.
    Getting a wheelie just right is one of those sheer joyful moments in life, like playing drums, or a long rally of table-tennis, or drifting my sportscar.
    One thing I can't do is a manual. I watch those kids doing one handed manuals on those Critical Mass events. Even at my age, I think they're as cool af. I'll check out your other video of that and give that a go next.
    Couple of points I've learned since I re-started riding again - the first is that it's harder to wheelie with SPDs - well, it isn't but you need to be supremely confident to try it with SPDs,. the second is that disk brakes snatch a lot more than old fashioned rim brakes making modulation a little harder/different.

  • @brassmnky33
    @brassmnky33 4 года назад +93

    I’ve only seen your wheelie and drop video but I’ve seen a lot of wheelie videos and a lot of drop videos. Your videos are miles better than any of the other videos.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +6

      Thank you! I really appreciate that, its a ton of work but I am glad you guys are finding value in them!

    • @justNeigths
      @justNeigths 4 года назад

      Same here 🔥 really good videos and explanation

    • @DannyHuynh84
      @DannyHuynh84 4 года назад

      @@AprilRideMTB i concur with benjamin.

    • @andrewfoster3881
      @andrewfoster3881 4 года назад +1

      Concur ... best out there.

    • @ronray8264
      @ronray8264 4 года назад

      I agree!brilliant!!!

  • @talonforeman1254
    @talonforeman1254 4 года назад +57

    It’s so satisfying to watch someone have such a drastic change it’s so cool! And also I learn just as much! You guys are so cute together lol

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much!! yeah its been really fun!

    • @reboundrides8132
      @reboundrides8132 4 года назад +1

      Yeah they’re adorable and I hate admitting that 😂

  • @cjbangtson5695
    @cjbangtson5695 3 года назад +2

    Dave Sabella, you pumped me up. I'm gonna start practicing the wheelies, I've always sucked at it but I love these videos. I'm 50 and started getting back into mountain biking a few years ago. I have a fat tire I ride year round.

  • @MexicoTijuana741
    @MexicoTijuana741 Год назад +2

    I do wheelies and have been doing them since I was like 12 years old. I never thought there was so much to a wheelie as you described. Wow! Great stuff

  • @trailnerror2887
    @trailnerror2887 4 года назад +1234

    Is it me, or does Kyle seem like a guy who never has a bad day.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +600

      Haha thanks! I definitely have my ups and downs and have actually battled with bouts of depression that run in my family but i feel so lucky to have found April and riding bikes always makes me smile! I just do my best to keep things in perspective and try to have more good moments than bad moments each day :)

    • @trailnerror2887
      @trailnerror2887 4 года назад +76

      Kyle Warner - Mtb I’m sorry to hear your past bouts with depression. Your presentation skills and your kind and positive demeanor, both here and as a host on your podcast, I would have never known. Keep being positive and stay healthy and I will always look forward in both listening and watching your content!

    • @ChrisRalph007
      @ChrisRalph007 4 года назад +4

      @@trailnerror2887 What's the name of the podcast!?

    • @trailnerror2887
      @trailnerror2887 4 года назад +7

      Chris Ralph He guests as a interviewer of other MTB pros on Vital MTB Inside Line Podcasts.

    • @lenny2wheels
      @lenny2wheels 4 года назад +6

      I TOTALLY feel the same way as you do! It would be lucky for any kid to have Kyle as his or her Shifu!

  • @markcameron918
    @markcameron918 4 года назад +98

    I was actually surfing other videos when I came across this. As a kid, it was one trick that I never had much luck with, so I thought it would be interesting to watch. There are so many good tips here that I'm temped to reclaim my youth and give it another go....even at 50yrs :)

    • @tolgai.altunova5858
      @tolgai.altunova5858 3 года назад +5

      hahaha same for me!!

    • @davesabella2069
      @davesabella2069 3 года назад

      Dude, I'm 55, started riding again a few months ago and literally learned to wheelie from this video and from building the manual machine Kyle shows how to build in another video. I also learned to do drop-offs from Kyle & April's videos, the way he teaches her is so helpful because it's like he's teaching me. I've told my wife that I wish I was Kyle's girlfriend! They go to cool places and he just teaches her the whole time. Check out all their videos.

    • @mrblinds5516
      @mrblinds5516 3 года назад

      At 50 as welll and this video makes me want to get a bike and relive those bmx days and try and master the trick I could never do in the 80s 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂

  • @hectormelendez8748
    @hectormelendez8748 2 года назад +2

    Awesome explanation of how to WHEELIE! I truly enjoy watching the progress April makes as she keeps on trying to put it all together. I will be trying this today with my new out-of-the-box MTB!

  • @dyllow525
    @dyllow525 3 года назад

    I've been trying to wheelie for so long I watched a load of videos but yours made the most sense and about two days of doing what you did I could do it thanks!

  • @reboundrides8132
    @reboundrides8132 4 года назад +28

    Thank you for the turtle demonstration at 7:08 that made my day 😂

  • @chipjewett271
    @chipjewett271 4 года назад +21

    Kyle - I think your [and April’s] HOW TO videos are the best out there. Your instruction concentrating in the important elements and not overdoing the information [and April’s listening skills], give all that is needed to practice correctly and achieve success - plus you guys are great to watch working together. I’d love to see one on beginning jumping [if it doesn’t exist already]. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @matfly4832
    @matfly4832 3 года назад +4

    Man not only you know your stuff very well but you're an expert at explaining it! Top notch instructor right there, as well as a top notch student girlfriend!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +1

      I appreciate that, thank you!!! 😊

  • @robertquinonez_
    @robertquinonez_ Год назад

    The ONLY video, out of all tye big mountain bike RUclipsrs I have watched that ACTUALLY teaches one step by step in detail on how to wheelie a mountain bike. Thank You

  • @killthekrow6813
    @killthekrow6813 4 года назад +97

    Godamn this is the most usefull "how to wheelie" video on YT. It has everything u need, and it's really usefull that u have April to do all u say. I can say that it's a lot easier if u stay slow b4 starting to pull up the front wheel. Also the gear bein on the middle one is the best for me. Considering I wasn't able to pull the from wheel more than 5 cms, in 2 hrs I got to the point where I can pull it around 30-40 cms, and stay like that for like 5 secs. Thank u so much for the tutorial!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +4

      Glad it helped! That is so awesome! Congrats and keep up the good work!

    • @Shaheer-PK
      @Shaheer-PK 3 года назад

      @@AprilRideMTB if u see dis pls shout out my channel in description

  • @l1u1c1k
    @l1u1c1k 4 года назад +18

    Thanks man I’m 54 and I’ve popped a 20 footer. Just started biking 4 years ago ,when I was a kid I struggle to do a few feet

    • @mosasa1307
      @mosasa1307 4 года назад +2

      If the rona doesn't take this man out... popping wheelies will for sure do the job. lol, congrats.

  • @nidole6573
    @nidole6573 Год назад +1

    Best wheelie training video on technique out there!!! Thank you!!!

  • @brandonodonnell7308
    @brandonodonnell7308 2 года назад +1

    I've been working on this for a short while now and it's the " float zone" that is the key but also the scariest. Great video as always. Love what you both do

  • @VincentJGoh
    @VincentJGoh 3 года назад +32

    I've been trying to learn wheelies for the first time, and a lot of this stuff really helped. What I didn't expect was how much core strength it takes, at least at first. I can feel my abs crunching in as I try to hold the front end up and find the balance point.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +5

      Yeah its crazy how all of those little muscles are engaged haha!

    • @VincentJGoh
      @VincentJGoh 3 года назад +3

      Kyle & April - Ride MTB nobody warns you about that part! Everyone just talks about balance and feathering the brake! I’m a cyclocross racer, so I don’t have ANY of those muscles!

  • @chriskelley2075
    @chriskelley2075 3 года назад +12

    One of the best Wheelie instruction videos I've ever seen. Nice coaching Kyle-you're a great teacher! Can't wait to practice. Thanks!

  • @brockmannwells
    @brockmannwells 2 года назад

    The absolute best wheelie video I have ever seen. Great job you two.

  • @enildemday5294
    @enildemday5294 Год назад

    these accurate technical advice help the brain to really figure out what's happening when wheeling. Thanks from France!

  • @ozziebrito4527
    @ozziebrito4527 3 года назад +11

    Thank you both for doing this, I just started mountain biking about 6 months ago... at 58, and love it. Your videos have helped me with techniques that provided confidence on the trail. Love that you use April, her love of MTB and to learn helps me do the same.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +1

      Awesome to hear, glad our videos are helpful! Hopefully we can make your MTB journey as safe and fun as possible!

  • @TwinShards
    @TwinShards 4 года назад +8

    7:38 Making April learn to do Wheelie

    Person in the background: BIG FLEX

  • @nilsiboy6876
    @nilsiboy6876 2 года назад +4

    i love how that one guy in the back (7:39) also just wheelies by

  • @reginaldmorton2162
    @reginaldmorton2162 2 года назад

    I've been riding bikes and motorcycles for years and this is the best I've ever heard.

  • @themis828
    @themis828 4 года назад +4

    I love that she stays so positive and sticks with it, how it all "clicks" and that she explains it.
    It's so great that you do this with her too, the way you break it down and use both yourself and her as "instructors" is hugely helpful.
    I especially like the slowing down and editing of directional angles. Really helpful. Keep it up guys!

  • @benjaminmitchell6016
    @benjaminmitchell6016 3 года назад +6

    Best tutorial on the internet for learning to wheelie. All of the others say that you pull up the wheel with your arms and do the pedal stroke simultaneously but this isn’t the case and that is key to being able to wheelie

  • @pasp6868
    @pasp6868 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just wanted to say thanks like the vibe and knowledge of your videos. 74 yrs old and 2 heart attacks last year, managed my first wheelie today, well one and half cranks so even old and compromised folks can learn this stuff.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  11 месяцев назад +2

      That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!

  • @ohayashidaisuki2022
    @ohayashidaisuki2022 2 года назад +1

    It’s awesome for learning wheelie.
    I’m so looking forward to riding tomorrow and will do these points for wheelie.
    Thank you very much 👏👏👏

  • @LovetheIPAs
    @LovetheIPAs 4 года назад +17

    It's helping me learn by listening to the instructions you are giving April as she practices. Thank you! I'm a new subscriber and I'm enjoying your content : )

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for subbing! We really appreciate it :)

  • @adkmtb5046
    @adkmtb5046 4 года назад +13

    Man, these how tos are so helpful. Thank you Kyle and April!

  • @jonb9707
    @jonb9707 3 года назад +1

    Damn, I’m so inspired I have to try this right now lol. I realized I was cheering “you got it this time!” for April at my computer desk! 💪

  • @adjans539
    @adjans539 3 года назад +2

    This is the best tutorial I found! I was doing a wheelie standing up!

  • @gregr2991
    @gregr2991 3 года назад +3

    This is an amazing and outstanding instructional video on wheelies ... cool, calm, relaxed, detailed, diagrams, slow mo, all you can ask. Thank you!

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy 3 года назад +12

    I totally get that now.I really never tried to'wheelie'in years.Really.Now my motorized tries to,and I have to lean forward to tame it.I think I'll lift my seat some and roll with it.TY2.

  • @mkin9375
    @mkin9375 Год назад

    This video did help. Usually when I tried to wheelie i'd look down. But FIRST TRY I looked up and the wheel came up for about 15 seconds while peddling down the street. Probably one of my best feelings ever. Tysm

  • @sebastian.granheim
    @sebastian.granheim 2 года назад +1

    It’s been one and a half year since i watched this video to learn to wheelie, and now im mastering it

  • @benellis1297
    @benellis1297 4 года назад +22

    A slight uphill gradient also makes it easier to master long wheelies.

    • @luzsot7546
      @luzsot7546 4 года назад +2

      For some people
      I like to wheelie downhill, pretty chill to be in the balance point just braking a little now and then. My opinion
      :)

  • @pooyasami
    @pooyasami 4 года назад +3

    Hey Kyle, Hands down this is the best wheelie lesson on the RUclips!
    I've been trying to pull a wheelie for almost a year and I could only hold it for 2 seconds, watching this video helped me to double that in a day with only 2 tries.
    I lowered my seat as you suggested and that did the magic!
    Thank you!!!

  • @Todd66
    @Todd66 3 года назад +2

    Once again I am impressed by your video. Teaching someone to wheelie is no easy task. I’ve always been able to wheelie on certain bikes, but with this video I think my game will totally change. The way you break stuff down is gold for me. Great Job.

  • @jaymcconnell3840
    @jaymcconnell3840 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, guys. I'm still working at it. Great to have these tips.

  • @kaedeschulz5422
    @kaedeschulz5422 4 года назад +4

    THIS made me go from a 2meter wheelie to pulling a wheelie all the way over the whole crosswalk INSTANTLY! Thx a lot! Can't wait to see more🤩

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +1

      Glad it helped! That makes me so stoked!

    • @kaedeschulz5422
      @kaedeschulz5422 4 года назад

      @@AprilRideMTB And today 10meters HEHEEE
      Can't wait to see more vids and use them skills on the trails🤩

  • @HYDROPHILPLAYS
    @HYDROPHILPLAYS 4 года назад +21

    I couldn't wheelie at all no matter how hard i tried. At some point I replaced the stem of my bike with a much smaller one and suddenly it became really easy. So that's definitely something to think about 😊✌🏼

  • @sendilkumarj
    @sendilkumarj 3 года назад +1

    Best tips and key points I ever watched in the RUclips to learn Wheelies.
    thanks for the video @Kyle and April, you guys are superb

  • @suzannetalbert8799
    @suzannetalbert8799 3 года назад

    So helpful! You both have great communication & that makes for a healthy strong relationship.

  • @rafaelrosario9944
    @rafaelrosario9944 3 года назад +9

    She’s having a lot of fun . Love it , great coaching .

  • @jasmarx5
    @jasmarx5 3 года назад +7

    I can watch this over and over gain just because of April! With respect!

  • @22re53
    @22re53 3 года назад +2

    I love how you two get along so well. The communication just awesome 😎

  • @stanondsilva8493
    @stanondsilva8493 Год назад

    This video is perfect what i have been looking for
    It is not like other video where they dont tell our problems and other
    Thank you guys for your effort to make this video for us.

  • @DirtDigglerDetecting
    @DirtDigglerDetecting 4 года назад +31

    You like read my mind. I need this for my BMX bike. Almost landed on my butt yesterday. Lol watching now......

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +4

      Yeah on a bmx is a little harder but if you can practice with your seat up a little bit it will help on those bikes!

    • @jonasmonteon3851
      @jonasmonteon3851 4 года назад +1

      For big wheel bmx have ur seat all the way down and tilted since there is no suspension so when u pop up the front tire u need ur weight and momentum to pop it up high enough without using all ur energy and lightly feather the brakes and must always have ur arms straight

  • @trippinbillies41
    @trippinbillies41 3 года назад +4

    Your videos are sooooo good! What sets them apart from other "how to's" is how much time you spend pointing out mistakes. Everyone is going to make them when learning, so the verbal and visual cues to point out what went wrong is immensely helpful! I'm going to have to hunt you down for some lessons next time I'm in Boise for work!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад

      Glad you like them! Thank you :) we are trying really hard to make them useful and not just fluff. Its been so cool to see the response!

  • @mattgeorge7127
    @mattgeorge7127 3 года назад +1

    Found what i'm going to be practicing this weekend! Great tutorial guys and love the smiles!

  • @danmitchell5897
    @danmitchell5897 3 года назад

    Spot on instructional video! This is what makes you tube so valuable. Nice job all around! Thanks!

  • @krewsayder
    @krewsayder 4 года назад +8

    Went from not being able to wheelie at all (5 inches of lift) to being able to wheelie 99% even if i can't carry it. I really enjoy this video and want to thank you for making videos on the basics.
    Definitely working on ensuring the correct amount of torque now!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +1

      Thats so awesome!!! Keep it up!!

  • @PedroD95s
    @PedroD95s 3 года назад +7

    I began practicing today and It is harder than I expected. I love bike tricks; I learned the hard way when I was like 8 years to ride without hands lmao. I'm 24 now and I'm committed to learn how to do wheelies. This videos is great and I appreciate because I've been doing it the wrong way for way to long.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +1

      Good luck Pedro! I am still trying to achieve my breakthrough moment for it to click for me. -April

  • @jts841
    @jts841 10 месяцев назад

    super well done. watched many wheelie videos and this is the best one

  • @rwent1
    @rwent1 2 года назад +1

    This is really good! Kyle's pointers actually make sense.

  • @GoDUsopp-dr6pn
    @GoDUsopp-dr6pn 3 года назад +15

    I lost it at " don't try to ride it out , you'll end up like a turtle" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 7:05

  • @ronr6450
    @ronr6450 4 года назад +6

    She did great. I can't tell you how long it took me to wheelie that far. Definitely, keep your head up!!

  • @ernestoprado8563
    @ernestoprado8563 3 года назад +5

    Hey, thank you much for this vid. It explains to me why I've not been able to learn the wheelie. My arms were bent, gaze was low, gearing and seat height were not optimal. Never realized I was doing so many things wrong. As soon as I'm over this Covid, I'll work on your tips. Thanks again. Stay excellent my friend....👍🏾

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +1

      Great to hear that you got so many tips from this!!!

  • @TCat-ve9qi
    @TCat-ve9qi 2 года назад

    Best tutorial of brake control in wheelies. So crucial great vid

  • @michaeltaglio4515
    @michaeltaglio4515 3 года назад +67

    Great tips.Cant wait to cross the finish line doing a “Wheelie” at 77. Now it’s time to practice. Thanks

  • @jacksonrhoton5103
    @jacksonrhoton5103 4 года назад +55

    This is a great explanation! Heading out to practice now

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 года назад +4

      That’s awesome!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

    • @Laharl42
      @Laharl42 4 года назад +1

      Whats the result then?

    • @cooperchildress2752
      @cooperchildress2752 4 года назад +1

      Make me wanna try it but I just got over a broken arm from a bike crash so I’m not trying to kill myself

  • @artofsimple
    @artofsimple 2 года назад

    thanks for laying down all the steps so clearly. I was making all the mistakes you described.

  • @gettingsuperfitby46yrs
    @gettingsuperfitby46yrs 2 года назад

    Thank you very much. My nephew and I will be leading Wheelies tomorrow. So your video is perfect timing. And I subscribed

  • @greybeard27
    @greybeard27 3 года назад +15

    So I'm 46. I've been trying to wheelie for probably 40 years. I have sucked at wheelies for the entire time. That is a lot of years of frustration. I watched this vid, picked up all the bits I have been doing wrong and within an hour of practicing what I had just learned, I did the best wheelie of my life. Being honest I still suck at wheelies, there's way more practise to go yet, but I suck considerably less and I know when and why I get it wrong. So, thank you very much for posting this vid! :)

    • @user87292
      @user87292 3 года назад +1

      good for you bro!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 года назад +2

      So awesome to hear Grey! Hope hear some future progress on them 😊

    • @stewedapple
      @stewedapple 3 года назад

      I hear you bro!

    • @Fxstneem
      @Fxstneem 3 года назад

      I hope I don’t have to try and wheelie for that long................................................

  • @Shoesforshoob
    @Shoesforshoob 4 года назад +56

    Perfect timing, my 8 year old wants a BMX bike (ordered today) and watches how to videos all the time

    • @zvszn3355
      @zvszn3355 4 года назад +10

      Wheelies are not good for bmx, seats too low and there’s no gears

    • @e.knutsson
      @e.knutsson 4 года назад +1

      ZVSZN manuals though

    • @zvszn3355
      @zvszn3355 4 года назад +1

      Edvin Knutsson I wouldn’t expect an 8 year old to be able to Manuel tbh

    • @bruh-co8nf
      @bruh-co8nf 4 года назад

      @@zvszn3355 naa man, bmx is a small bike, it is very nimble

    • @zvszn3355
      @zvszn3355 4 года назад +1

      bruh depends on the kid tbf, if he has the balls and if he is heavy enough

  • @chautelehenry3899
    @chautelehenry3899 2 года назад +1

    Great tips!! I'm going to try tomorrow. Today I enjoyed riding my brother bike and wanted to know how to do wheelie

  • @mikiyosangyo1627
    @mikiyosangyo1627 Год назад +1

    Best explanation I've seen so far!

  • @TheRotundRider
    @TheRotundRider 4 года назад +29

    9:35 This is where I'm at currently. Leaning to the side and drop the foot.

    • @72martinus
      @72martinus 4 года назад +5

      Hello Crakkerz, i practiced today and found out that i do that also when i have T-rex arms during the wheelie
      Hope this helps 🙋‍♂️

    • @kimk.m2428
      @kimk.m2428 4 года назад

      Yeah. I think That's where I am too. And I'm guessing when you T-rex, you come off on your stronger arm side.. it kind of pulls more.

    • @josuerivera7532
      @josuerivera7532 4 года назад

      The key is going faster when your going to pull the wheelie and you won’t go to the side and try standing up is easier pulling the wheelie standing up

    • @josuerivera7532
      @josuerivera7532 4 года назад

      Yo i saved this video

  • @xylogens4515
    @xylogens4515 3 года назад +8

    Best wheelie tutorial ever, definitely recommended

  • @Hero4th
    @Hero4th 2 года назад

    Excelentes tips, muchas gracias!!!!!! (excellent tips, thank you very much!)

  • @philipjames9558
    @philipjames9558 Месяц назад

    Great video. As a kid I could wheelie for as far as I wanted. Now at 50 I just started riding a mountain bike and want to wheelie again. Thanks for the video, now time to practice.

  • @judahsmith1
    @judahsmith1 2 года назад +4

    you are the only person who tells the same but important tips from doing one and not, great content!

  • @davidkosi7662
    @davidkosi7662 4 года назад +6

    I would say what helped me the most is that I thought my self to linear kinda power. When you do first strong pedal to wheelie you kinda need to prepare to do second one as strong. Lock your arms and don't pull with them. 3rd tip is not to be afraid of falling back since you can just jump off or apply back brake.

  • @xXxJeninexXx
    @xXxJeninexXx 3 года назад +2

    Amazing. Thanks!! Can’t wait to try it out. Way to go April! And thanks so much Kyle! Great video 👏

  • @Jamal-bx6cx
    @Jamal-bx6cx Год назад

    Great job man best Willie bike tutorial I've seen so far