Blog Marco

I wish I can do a wheelie on my mountain bike! This is a tutorial I found on Youtube:

Wheelie on a Mountain Bike Tutorial

The most important thing on your bike, is your brake system, you will need the brake lever on your handlebars. When performing a wheelie, this will help you control speed and prevent you from falling on your butt. Your rear brake has to function properly or you will face the risk of falling.

Adjust your seat to a middle position, You'll ride the wheelie sitting down, and seat position will help keep you maintain your centre of gravity and balance.

My seat height is 99 centimetres from the ground and the rails on the seat is 18 centimetres above the frame.

Now for the wheelie:
Lean back, outstretch your arms and sit on the tip of the seat. this way you'll have a comfortable position while performing the wheelie
keep one finger on the rear brake lever, and grip firmly on the bars with the rest of your fingers

One of the first things you need to learn, when you come up with the front wheel is how to control the sideway balance - this can be done with your knees, feet or by turning the handlebars in the opposite direction. Just make sure the handlebars are straight before you come down.

You can not learn this in one day, but with a lot of practice you will get there. I've been training for about a year!

If you want to perform a really long wheelie, it is important that you keep your mind clear and look at the horizon. Focus on a smalle object way ahead of you, that will help you maintain your balance.

Sports | Marco's blog Have you enjoyed this post? Share it with your friends... »