Trials Bike Wheels

HOW TO REAR WHEEL HOP A TRIALS BIKE: mid-level trials training

From http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com The second video in our intermediate trials techniques series - how to hop the rear wheel. The rear wheel hop is one of the key strategy needed in the higher grades of observed trials riding for tight corners and lining up your trials bike in tight spots. Like hopping the front wheel, hopping the rear can be tricky to learn. While not needed in the lower grades, it becomes a handy skill in C grade and a requirement in A and B grades. Experienced riders can hop the wheels on twin shock bikes, but generally you will need the light weight and good suspension of a modern trials bike (e.g. 2000 model or later) to successfully hop the rear wheel. It's com...

HOW TO FRONT WHEEL HOP A TRIALS BIKE: mid-level trials training

From http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com The first video in our intermediate trials techniques series - how to hop the front wheel. The front wheel hop is one of the key strategy needed in moto-trials C grade and higher for tight corners and lining the bike up for obstacles. Hopping the front wheel is a difficult skill to learn, especially in the middle of a tough section. While not needed in the lower grades, it is a handy skill in the Clubman grade, and becomes essential in C grade. Experienced riders can hop the wheels on twin shock bikes, but generally you will need the light weight and good suspension of a modern trials bike (e.g. 2000 model or later) to successfully hop the front wh...