How to Build a Solid AF MTB Kicker Ramp
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2018
- Ramp plans are at www.lunchridemtb.com
I wanted to build a kicker ramp sturdy enough to jump with my mountain bike, but I didn't want to build it out of plywood. I don't have room in my garage so I wanted to build something that would endure the weather since I have to leave it outside. Plus, everyone builds little kickers out of plywood and I wanted to do something different.
You can find a measured drawing at lunchridemtb.com that you can use to build your own. But be warned, building out of pressure treated lumber means that while it will be sturdy, it will also be heavy as hell.
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Thank you for posting this! I didnt have to think a whole lot with your plans printed out, I seen this video this morning and drove straight to the hardware store! My 11 year old and I built the ramp today!! We are both new to MTB and were having a good time together! Today was special, something he will not forget.
I love this. Thank you!
Not only fun and functional, but a thing of beauty!!! Can't wait to get home and PLAY!!
Hurry the hell up, Champ!
Best kicker build I have see so far. Now I want to make some.
Thank you! If you do make some, let me know how they turn out!
Dang my biggest problem is getting the transition for the 2 side pcs
Agreed best one I've seen yet
Omg its runbikemike
I’m a huge fan of walnut springs bike trail
@@QuangNguyen-ik7qv sweet!! I am a huge fan of Walnut Springs also 😆. Thanks 😊
Just finished building these ramps and they are the hit of the neighborhood. Thank you very much!
That is awesome to hear!
Thanks for the build plans and video. Once I converted everything to the metric system it was a pleasure to build. Ideal for beginner jump training.
This was awesome and as others have said, this is exactly what I was looking for - something NOT plywood. I love the details. Thank you for posting this and allowing us to download a copy of the plans.
Absolutely. I should have more build projects coming up this year and I willl post plans to those as well. Thank you for watching!
I'm really loving your projects. Thanks for another great video! Cheers from Portugal
Amazing!!!
Plz make more videos like this!
Wow, I have total tool envy. Nice job, thanks for showing this.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Just made mine from your plans. Excellent - loving it!
That's so awesome. Send me a pic!
@@LunchRide would, but there's no way to attach a pic to a reply here...
Real good ramps! Looks solid and nice!
They are very solid! Thanks for watching.
Awesome!!!! Thank you! My son and I are going to build this off your plans and video ASAP. Materials list and plans are so useful!
Fantastic! Let me know how it goes.
@@LunchRideJump is DONE and RAD!!! Added an extra foot@10'9" radius. So fun! Two afternoons. THANKS!!!
Wow, really impressed! Looks great!
Thank you!
Fantastic! Between this and your manual machine build, you have a new subscriber!!!
That’s so awesome! Thank you
Wow you are a master carpenter. Impressed
Those are beautiful man. Nice work.
Thank you very much!
Man, I was just looking at building ramp videos and yours came up. I have to tell you, you definitely went above and beyond. Great ramp. Great video. I wish you would've done a few more jumps at the end though. I like the fact that you used your imagination and put the landing ramp to more uses. Once again, thank you very much. Loved it. Keep up the good work brother.
Thanks, will do!
I’m going to make these for sure! I have a spot in my yard that I use as a natural dirt drop I am going to sit the kicker on top of that making me literally fly!
OHHH yeah! That will be sweet!
Nice work. Thanks for the build
You bet
Nice build Cody. I can't fit anymore ramps in my garage. I've been wanting to build an exterior ramp. You just gave me the motivation to do it. Cheers
Thanks man! I'd love to see what you have and what you come up with!
Lunch Ride right on. I'll shoot it. Cheers
I just built these ramps and put a video up about it, thanks so much for sharing the plans! (I did credit you and link to the plans and this video in my video, of course) I made a few minor changes so mine are probably a little worse than yours but they're still riding amazing.
Thanks mate. Awesome lockdown project.
No problem 👍 Try to stay sane!
“We’re not building a piano” 😂😂
Your video Is 1 year old but due to confinement and after have build à small one for my 5 years old boy, I've start today building mine with your plan. I do not have all the wood tools u have so it doesn't looks like so clean as yours, but kicker Is done. Tomorrow i'll start reception... thx à lot !!!
That's awesome. Be safe.
Just came across your channel a couple of days ago and have already "stolen" your plans and built the skinny. (Posted some pics on IG and FB.) I do believe my next project will be the kicker and landing. Love your stuff and the pace and editing of your videos...definitely a new sub here!
Thanks man! I really appreciate it!
Great video.
A suggestion though, if your going to make a pattern, you should use that same pattern for all traces.
The blade width of 1/8 inch can add up fast if you you cut a board then use that same board to trace anouther and continue that process.
look so cool , good job !
Thank you! They are fun!
Just watched this again. Burly😁 I decided to build my own kicker ramp so I can fix my jump technique that contributed to my crash last month. I’m editing right now and should be posted in a few days. As a handy builder and rider I’d love to hear your opinion! Ride safe👊🏻👍🏻
I'm looking forward to it!
Super solid build 🤙🤙🤙
Thank you!
I haven't bruised, sprained, torn or bled this week, these could change that!
Get after it!
That's better than the plastic Jumpack Ramp! I'd still recommend a treated thin pine strip on the front of that. Wish there was an angle router to make that lip flat to the floor if I were to try that.
I see where you're coming from on the front edge, however, I don't feel it's a necessity because the 27.5 and 29 wheels can roll right over it without any issue whatsoever. Maybe if you are on a 26 or 24 wheel there would be a problem. If you do NEED it, you could rip the 2x4 with a tables with the blade canted over.
great video brilliant skills and also love the music track can you tell us what it is please its got a great mellow groove
Thank you for this video.. just made the kicker ! To bad it’s -21 outside
That is incredible! I would bet a large sum of money that you could jump a ‘68 Bronco off that thing! I’m gonna try to build one this weekend. Thanks man. 🤘
Right on! Thanks for watching.
Lunch Ride built it today! Changed the dimensions and customized it a bit, but use the same basic design. Thanks for the inspiration and the plans! Now where did I put my Advil?? 🤔
When measuring for the radius with your tape measure, did you measure out 9’6 to your pencil tip? And did you start at one side of the arc?
Great video and plans!
Nice build. Just subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
Dude. I was just about to bug you to post about this. I’m gonna totally build one.
Hell yeah!
nicely done. thanks
Thank you!
While watching this video I realized I’m not a carpenter but I’m up for the challenge!!
That's awesome! Best of luck!
Built mine, thanks to this awesome video! Now I need a bigger one....insert: "That's what she said" hahaha
On a serious note, loving mine. My dad built it and then he decided to burn it (not sure on correct technical term) and then I painted it with my moms help! So much fun playing on this ramp, I paired it with the Landwave system!!!
If the front legs are really sturdy, there's no reason why you couldn't bolt on extensions to them, to raise the ramp a little bit.
Nice job! What song is on loop? Sounds like Satin Jackets.
TIL what the slot was for on a tape measure holder thingy!!!
I’d really like to see you build a 3 foot high and 4 foot wide version of this.
Love the build video, fantastic job. So now it's been a year and a half. How slick is the top? Did the grooves in your decking slats make a big difference?
I think the grooves make all the difference. We used these ramps in a local enduro and the day of the race it was rainy and muddy and these ramps where NOT slick! Thanks for watching!
When you traced the arc on the plywood, what distance, from the end of the 2x8, did you put the nail? 9 feet? 9' 1"?
Under rated
What a great video, AND the drawings, materials, and cut graphs! I really can’t thank you enough for making this something a regular guy can build. I do have a question for you. To make the ramp a little higher couldn’t one just make the legs longer, and increase the radius of the kicker a little, or am I oversimplifying things?
It depends on what you want to accomplish. This is a pretty mellow kicker, increasing the height of the legs without altering anything else will increase the take off angle and make it more... uh... kicky. If you like it mellow but just want bigger you will need to increase the radius, but also lengthen the ramp as you go up in height. It's all about the angle of the ramp at the lip. Let me know if you have any more questions or if I've just totally muddied up the waters!
Lunch Ride makes total sense! Thanks 🤟
I'm really digging your videos! What editing software are you using?
Thank you very much. I'm using Final Cut Pro X. I thought about using Adobe Premiere but I started out with iMovie so moving to FCPX was a natural progression.
Right about the time you whipped out the template bit, I thought, "this is my guy." Plywood is a must for skateboards. But, when's the last time anybody wanted to build a deck (or a skinny) out of plywood? Good point about the wet traction. I'm thinking some hardware cloth will save me some time vs. routing the grooves.
Hardware cloth will definitely save some time, but these grooves have better grip in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching.
Looks great! You mentioned making the landing ramp wider so that the kicker can be stored inside it, but it looks like the cross braces would be in the way for that. Did you manage to get them stored like that?
You know, they don't "nest" like I wanted them to because of the cross braces, just like you mentioned. I'm sure that moving the cross brace a little bit (like turning it 90°) would give it much more clearance for a cleaner nesting position. I didn't mess with it anymore after the build because they stored just how I wanted they to anyway. Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it!
Sweet video. Im sure your lawn loved you using a router on PT lumber on it haha
The grass around here is so tough, it'll mug you if you aren't careful. The only thing that will kill it is about two minutes of shade.
I’m trying to build this as an exact copy of the dimensions and everything. Could you give me a list of what I need to buy to recreate this?
Steven Owen its in the description he says that i the video
I made mine just like these... didnt worry about the little details as it works the same...
Awesome! You’re totally right, but I love the details.
Great looking kicker! Well done. Side note, your grass looks great, but treated lumber saw dust can kill it. I learned the hard way..
I never thought of that! The grass around these parts is pretty stinking tough. Luckily the grass survived, but now I will be more thoughtful as to where I set up the yard shop!
How do you find the traction on the landing ramp when wet please? Did you just cut grooves along the length of the planks essentially mimicking decking planks and does this give enough grip? I’m contemplating a diamond pattern or grip tape.
Thankyou for the video and plans they were really good and made it very easy to build.
I haven't ridden it when wet. Sorry. I know the grooves help, but I couldn't quantify how much.
@@LunchRide Thankyou.
how is the site called that you use for the the whirtings
Just discovered your channel - Fantastic ! Can you remember what music you used for this video ?
Sorry for the late reply. I had to dig to find the info. Both came from the RUclips Creators library I believe. The first one is called "Let's Go Home" by Jeremy Blake the second is called "Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen.
@@LunchRide No problem re the delay and thank you
That’s cool now can you do a video on how to get someone else to make you a ramp solid af?
What app or website was that model you showed at the begging? Love the vid
I use Trimble's Sketch Up. Thanks for watching!
are the 2x4 just for the tops
Super Genius!
That's what my mom says!
@@LunchRide Son, is that you??
Great build! How'd they hold up through winter?
Fantastic! Our winter was wet but mild. I'll try to post an update into an upcoming build project.
Hey what is the computer program you are using to draw out and plan the build?
I use SketchUp. I think they have a free trial if you want to give it a go.
What size is the lumber that is used for the main outside of the kicker? 4:24
That would be a 2x8. Let me know if you have any other questions, I’m here to help!
I just discovered your channel. Great content! What 3D and CAD software do you use? I'm and old AutoCAD user but haven't done CAD in about 10 years. Cheers!
I use Sketch Up. I've been using it for years and I've always really liked it. It was the best thing going for woodworking. But that was when you could use a stand-alone desktop version for free. Now, the only free version is web-based and so stripped down it's frustrating. So as long as my old desktop version works... fingers crossed. I've just "peeped" your channel too. I've totally subbed.
@@LunchRide Cool thx. I remember playing with that a long time ago. I guess it's no longer free.
The very basic web version still is but if you want any kind of functionality you need to pay for a silly-expensive subscription.
@@LunchRide yeah $300 a year is a bit pricey
What software is that you are using to create the plans?
Sorry for the late reply... I use SketchUp to create all my drawings.
Hey Lunch Ride - Awesome awesome videos and appreciate the comedy in there too! I built your manual machine and it works perfect. now i'm looking at this for our first gap feature. one q: what did you mean in the instructions by: "Radius is drawn as 9'-9 however, I built the ramp at a radius of 9'-6." What does that mean? thanks!
It means that I cut the radius wrong. I didn't follow my own plans! doh!
Lunch Ride 😂😂😂
what is the size of the top pieces that you put grooves on??? we got 2x4x8's
That’s right. 2x4s.
@@LunchRide okay!!
wasn't sure at first, thought you where going abit over board with the computer design and the tool belt etc, but I watched and the ramp it actually really good and well built. I probably still won't need a computer to design my ramps though. or a tool belt. good job.
Thank you very much! I'm sure it might seem overboard, but it's just all part of my actual job.
Some link you got there
Can you make a ramp like this without power tools?
I mean, anything is possible.
also - did you use a plunge base router, or fixed base? thx!
I'm sure I used the fixed base. I usually only use a plunge when I absolutely have to.
Lunch Ride thanks for demonstrating the tools! I ended up using a ‘clean wood’ jigsaw blade..and it took FOREVER to cut those radius cuts! But... I didn’t need to use the pattern bit afterwards as it was smooth as sh....itakie mushrooms! 😆 I did have to use the pattern bit to match my leg cuts to the radius pieces so the top board would sit flush. Will send pic when lander done.
is there a shopping list anywhere?
The plans have now been updated with a bill of materials!
why didn't you stick with the plan for the first boards on the kicker. That's what I was interested in since this is really the tricky part if you wan't a smoother transition from ground onto the ramp. Especially when the groms with their little wheels hit the ramp. The design looks pretty clever, so why did you choose not to go with that?
Because it was completely unnecessary for me. As I say in the video, the 27.5 wheels that I have roll right over it. I don't ride with kids so I don't need to take that into account. If you do ride with kids, then by all means, make that adjustment for yourself.
So when I come up there your gonna help me build one to take back with me???? 😁
Of course! (bring a truck)
what program is it on 1:29 ?
Sketch Up
What srews and how many srews did u use
I used 3" exterior deck screws. How many? I... I don't know. A lot. Buy the big box, to be safe.
cool
Alton Brown of MTB! lol
haha, yeah. I guess! 😂
What program are you using
For modeling: Sketch Up. For editing: Final Cut Pro X
@@LunchRide thanks
How do you meet the degree
Seems perfect... do you ship to europe? ;)
LOL! Sure, all it takes is gobs of money!
anyone have an estimated weight of the kicker?
It's pretty heavy. Especially being built out of treated lumber. I can carry it but I usually just drag it to move it. 🤣
Are these pretty heavy?
They are pretty heavy. The kicker isn't too bad but the lander is.
ETA on link to plans?
Right now! There is a link in the description.
Oh damn! I was wrong. Go to www.lunchridemtb.com and you’ll see the link to the plans.
Can you link me your sunglasses please
I'm not joking
Thanks
They are Warby Parkers. They don't make this exact frame (which I LOVE) but this is the new version, and I will tell you that it's much flimsier, but maybe worth a shot. www.warbyparker.com/sunglasses/men/perkins/black-matte-eclipse
@@LunchRide hey thanks for this !!
Mini baby sized ramps. Id hit that on a razpr scooter lol. Step it up.
Hahahaha. Ok.
11:10 he’s wearing a face mask lol
It's so he doesn't breath in the wood chips.
Man I got 4 ramps in front of my house cuz its a really big circle plenty room damn code enforcement wrote me a 1000$ fine i had to move them.whole neighborhood was coming enjoying now nada
Man, sounds like it was awesome!
Finished the ramps today and tried them out with my son. ruclips.net/video/05yMRf5lZfs/видео.html
Thanks for the plans.
I checked out the video! Awesome job!
Just use ✨dirt✨
Dirt is too hard to move around from place to place.