I can remember the day when I suddenly 'got it'. Got to keep your legs bent after the initial pop (so that your legs actually have room to correct in both directions), and I literally forced my legs/knees to pump forwards and back so that my brain learnt how it was affecting the balance point. It's the only way I went from fluking good manuals, to learning how to hold good manuals. Ok, average ones.
I’ve watched every video on RUclips for YEARS on how to manual and my Manuals are still crap. But now I’ve watched video. If this is the o e that does it, well, that will be amazing.
Great video, Duncan, as usual! I missed some tips about the right- left movement of the knees to keep a straight line in the displacement, which has to be learnt and applied simultaneously to the balance point one I think... I still struggle with that part!!! 😅😅😉
Chin up, and butt over the axle, lock your arms ( not necessarily straight, but don't bend them too much), really really get a good feel for your rear brake.
@@marin_bikes yeah 100% true.thats right what Ducan say about little steep is more helping...its little strugle for me because my right hand is not 100% recovery from injuries maybe.
Thank you marin and matt jones for my san quentin 1. Best bike ive ever owned and ive had alot of bikes.
I can remember the day when I suddenly 'got it'. Got to keep your legs bent after the initial pop (so that your legs actually have room to correct in both directions), and I literally forced my legs/knees to pump forwards and back so that my brain learnt how it was affecting the balance point. It's the only way I went from fluking good manuals, to learning how to hold good manuals. Ok, average ones.
It's an amazing feeling!
you realise how good Duncan is when he's manualing standing still🤯
lol
I saw it.
I’ve watched every video on RUclips for YEARS on how to manual and my
Manuals are still crap. But now I’ve watched video. If this is the o e that does it, well, that will be amazing.
Fingers crossed it helps
Great tutorial. Thanks for the info. I will put it to use asap on my Marin 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, Duncan, as usual! I missed some tips about the right- left movement of the knees to keep a straight line in the displacement, which has to be learnt and applied simultaneously to the balance point one I think... I still struggle with that part!!! 😅😅😉
Cheers Man. Yeah there is a lot going on all at once for what seems like a simple trick. Good luck!
Great video Duncan, Still love that bike!
Cheers Matt. Yep it is a beast!
@@duncshaw hey Duncan, i will be trying out your teaching methods! I’m Useless at manuals! Do you find the travel enough for rough trails??
Duncan you’re the man 🔥💯
It's true!
you say to do it on an incline but did it on a decline :) semantics and pedantics a great tutorial
haha Busted!
Chin up, and butt over the axle, lock your arms ( not necessarily straight, but don't bend them too much), really really get a good feel for your rear brake.
Thanks for the tips
thank you.
You're welcome
I have San Quentin 3. Is your Marin Rift Zone 3 great for transitioning to full sus?
Yes! The Rifty is a great all-around trail bike, and is a solid choice for most trails and riders. It's the #1 MTB of Marin staffers.
Heels down, that's another tip.
That's the key right there, heels down, kick your feet forward
I think I was so difficult to lift up my front wheel, it caused by my bike is too big. is it right? I am 165 tall using size L 29er
Hi Dwi - At your height you would be best served on a small or medium sized frame.
change bike bro, I'm 1m69 and feel good on S
The straighter your feet the higher the bike gets?but if u bend it is lower?
how easy when you doing manual...dont know why me so hard to doing that...😭
Practice is key with manuals
@@marin_bikes yeah 100% true.thats right what Ducan say about little steep is more helping...its little strugle for me because my right hand is not 100% recovery from injuries maybe.
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Honestly I think it's more about body control, yes you have a safety clauses, but if you know how to control your body you should have it licked.
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