BREAKING NEWS!
12-31-1969, 07:00 PM
Nanaimo's own bicycle "wildman" Patrick Michael Sullivan" explains in this
article how to do "wheelies"
Things You'll Need:
- Bike Helmets
- Bike Pumps
- Bike Shin Guards
- Bike Tools
- Biking Gloves
- Mountain Bikes
Step One
Adjust your seat to a low position. You'll ride the wheelie sitting down,
and seat position will help keep your center of gravity and balance.
Step Two
Put the bike into a medium or low gear and begin at rolling speed.
Step Three
Crouch your upper body so your weight is over the handlebars.
Step Four
Turn the cranks to the 11:00 position.
Step Five
Pedal down and pull up on the handlebars simultaneously.
Step Six
Immediately lean back - as if you were in a rocking chair - and continue
pedaling. You need to trust your rear brake, otherwise you'll flip over
backward.
Step Seven
Outstretch your arms and sit on the tip of the seat.
Step Eight
Keep one finger on the rear brake while the others firmly hold the grip.
Step Nine
Feather the brake continually - this helps to control speed and can prevent
you from falling on your butt.
Step Ten
Relax. The front tire should be pretty high in the air.
Step Eleven
Begin controlling the two balances: vertical and sideways.
Step Twelve
Adjust the vertical balance with the rear brake (if leaning too far back) or
by pedaling (if your front wheel begins to drop).
Step Thirteen
Fight the sideways balance early; it's impossible to recover if you wait too
long.
Step Fourteen
Control the sideways balance by sticking out a knee or foot, or by turning
the handlebars in the opposite direction. (Just make sure the handlebars are
straight before you come down.)
Step Fifteen
Let the front wheel drop to come out of the move.
article how to do "wheelies"
Things You'll Need:
- Bike Helmets
- Bike Pumps
- Bike Shin Guards
- Bike Tools
- Biking Gloves
- Mountain Bikes
Step One
Adjust your seat to a low position. You'll ride the wheelie sitting down,
and seat position will help keep your center of gravity and balance.
Step Two
Put the bike into a medium or low gear and begin at rolling speed.
Step Three
Crouch your upper body so your weight is over the handlebars.
Step Four
Turn the cranks to the 11:00 position.
Step Five
Pedal down and pull up on the handlebars simultaneously.
Step Six
Immediately lean back - as if you were in a rocking chair - and continue
pedaling. You need to trust your rear brake, otherwise you'll flip over
backward.
Step Seven
Outstretch your arms and sit on the tip of the seat.
Step Eight
Keep one finger on the rear brake while the others firmly hold the grip.
Step Nine
Feather the brake continually - this helps to control speed and can prevent
you from falling on your butt.
Step Ten
Relax. The front tire should be pretty high in the air.
Step Eleven
Begin controlling the two balances: vertical and sideways.
Step Twelve
Adjust the vertical balance with the rear brake (if leaning too far back) or
by pedaling (if your front wheel begins to drop).
Step Thirteen
Fight the sideways balance early; it's impossible to recover if you wait too
long.
Step Fourteen
Control the sideways balance by sticking out a knee or foot, or by turning
the handlebars in the opposite direction. (Just make sure the handlebars are
straight before you come down.)
Step Fifteen
Let the front wheel drop to come out of the move.