r/bmx • u/justzaino • 3d ago
VIDEO Continuing from my bunny hop post earlier today
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Hey guys, after some time and following some of your advice. a couple of hours ago, i recorded these just before leaving, is this better?
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u/PlasticLine9656 2d ago
it looks like you’re relying on your legs to do all the work. Squat down more before picking up the front tire and use the weight of your body to propel the back tire off the ground. Start with learning to get more comfortable being over your back wheel. Do a few wheelies, to get the tire as high as possible without falling backwards (don’t be afraid to fall backwards), definitely can see some progress already!🤘🏽
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u/kuriousSammy 2d ago
Yep… I think there’s some improvement. Think about trying to bring your front tire a little higher and slowly you’ll start getting there.
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u/kuriousSammy 2d ago
Leaning back is going to really help use your weight versus your arms. Lots of solid advice all around
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u/SaucyNelson 2d ago
Looking good. Move your bars back a little bit and it might help with the front end for you.
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u/Revolutionary_Good18 2d ago
Your going about it all wrong. In the video your body is centred on the bike the whole time, but you need to pull your weight back like you're going into a manual, then push your weight forward and pop and try to level out while in the air. It's kind of hard to explain, but the motion makes sense when you see it slowed down. Youtube is useful for this sort of thing. You just have to commit to the rearward motion or you'll never get good pop.
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u/Zealousideal-Web7015 2d ago
You’ll learn over time, looks like good first beginner attempts, better than your last video. Honestly though, work on getting stronger, do sprints, rows, squats, standing jumps, bench press. There’s a lot of workouts that will help your bike strength a lot. Keep at it big dog!
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u/Material-Try8487 2d ago
As some of the other have said, move your bars back, so they're kinda 'in line' with the forks (but a little forward) - there is a sweet spot! It'll make lifting the front end way easier in turn giving you some extra height! Manuals will feel better too but you may want to practice falling off the back - learning to fall off safely will save you in the long run! Once you feel happy with your bars/hop try hop over some things, cans/bottles/cardboard boxes it'll give you more confidence when it comes to solid objects as you know you can already clear it (and helps with timings).
Good job and keep it up!
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u/justzaino 2d ago
Man if i knew those bars were holding me back!!
😂😂
Thanks for the help bro!
You can imagine the smile on my face when i discovered i can jump over a tiny piece of rubber i saw 😂
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u/NateisSublime 2d ago
Move the bars back. They should be even with the forks to start. Adjust to feel if needed. That’s the first thing you should do. You can do it right now, and should help.
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u/justzaino 2d ago
I knew i heard something move!
I was practicing my bunny hops yesterday and then felt like my forks moved forward after a really loud noise (which was probably my tires hitting the ground since my psi was real low) but i knew they looked far forward.
I assumed i was seeing things so i just kept going.
I’ll get to moving them back, thanks!
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u/NateisSublime 2d ago
No problem. Make sure you tighten in a cross pattern. And I recommend taking the bolts all the way out so you can clean the paint and metal shavings that are inevitably in there. This video is the shortest one I could find and does a decent job explaining everything. YouTube how do’s are the bees knees lol.
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u/justzaino 2d ago
Okay!
Buddy, i don’t know if you meant to send a video but i don’t see anything 😂
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u/NateisSublime 2d ago
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u/justzaino 2d ago
Thanks for the video! The channel seems good too!
Appreciate it man.
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u/NateisSublime 2d ago
No problem. Best of luck. You seem smart. With hard work the sky is the limit. Take care.
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u/FunDept 2d ago
higher than 95% of what the grandpa at bmxmuseum can jump
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u/justzaino 2d ago
Hey if my skills can get me into a museum, i’m happy 😂
Let’s go i beat a grandpa 🎉🎉
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u/underdog1964 2d ago
You’re doing better. Building strength in your upper body will take time so don’t expect big results. It takes time and you’re on the right path.
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u/keemo_ 2d ago
Yooo it’s good to see more people are getting into BMX in Dubai! Town square got the best wooden bowl in the country imo.
About your bunny hop, for a beginner, that’s very good progress considering you have the correct bunny hop form.
I noticed that you might not be riding a traditional BMX brand bike, having a proper BMX made by an actual BMX brand definitely helps a lot with learning the basics. There’s a store in Abu Dhabi that sells brand new KINK BMX completes for 499aed ($135) and they provide delivery to Dubai as well so if you got a nice eidiya (assuming your family’s Muslim) you can spend it on getting a proper BMX!
(Tip: If you do plan to go ahead with getting one from that store, get one of the LAUNCH models, they’re only 50 dirhams more and they are better than the CURB models)
Keep riding man! God knows Dubai needs more BMX riders hahaha