Top 5 Mountain Bike Stunts

For some, riding a 20 cm wide path on a side of a cliff on a mountain bike is enough of a thrill. However, if you find yourself blasting through a trail like that, here are some mountain biking stunts you could try.

1.The Bunnyhop- the bunnyhop is an essential trick you can utilize while mountain biking. It is a skill that will help you deal with logs and debris of the same size on a trail. Approach the object using the right speed. You will need to calculate the distance from your take off to ensure that you go over the hurdle with the right amount of speed and jump. You can test your accuracy in speed calculation by practicing at a parking lot, taking off from the white lines. Once you are at the launch point, shift your weight from the front end of your bike towards the back while maintaining your bike at a leveled position. As you get some air, squat with your arms and maintain balance by pointing toes to the ground. With leveled pedals and your strong foot forward, align and balance the bike as you jump over the hurdle and get ready for landing. As you inspect your landing point for accessibility, focus on getting the back wheel to slightly hit the ground first; keep the bike leveled at all times by controlling your weight while in the air. Let your arms and legs absorb the landing, after this let the bike suspension bear the remaining ground impact.

2. Trackstands. This trick can come in handy if you need to let others go ahead of you on the mountain bike trail. With low speed stand up on leveled pedals and with as little movement hold your balance.

3. Riding Steps. Stairs make a great simulation of riding on trails and nature preserves where uneven terrain is constant. Make sure that you have hard tire pressure as you scale stairs as they have hard square edged that can pinch and puncture tires. Semi crouch from the knees as you do this trick so as not to injure the groin and lower back with the impact.

4. Drop offs. This maneuver is good for getting off low and medium soil ledges on the trail. The key to mastering this technique is to start off with small jumps and gradually go higher as you pick up the game. Move towards the ledge with medium speed at strong foot forward freewheeling with leveled pedals. As you get near the ledge compress forks and shift weight towards the rear simultaneously. Keep the bike level at all times by shifting weight backwards and forwards together with pulling up on the bars or relaxing with your arms. With landing you need to land both wheels at the same time with a matching follow through. Arms and legs must absorb landing impact.

5. Endo Turn. Using a slow to medium pace, make a squeeze on the front brakes put your weight towards the front of the bike. Use your hips to balance as your rear tire lifts from the ground, release the front brake to keep the front wheel rotating.

There you have it, the five top mountain bike tricks that can be a great source of entertainment and admiration as well as being useful on your mountain bike trek.