BMX
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DISCLAIMER:
The bmx tricks listed below are offered as reference ONLY and not recommended for beginners or the novice. No individual should attempt any trick/stunt without using at least basic protection such as certified elbow pads, knee pads, helmet, and other safety gear. All who attempt any stunt or trick should have the permission of a responsible adult who is also present at the scene! Attempt any stunt or trick at your own risk!
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180°
>> A turn of 180 degrees to the left or right (half circle).
>> Start turning before the bike is off of the ramp/jump.
>> Lead hard with your head and body.
>> Can be done stationary on one wheel as well.
270°
>> A turn of 270 degrees to the left or right (3/4 turn).
>> Start turning before the bike is off of the ramp/jump.
>> Lead hard with your head and body.
>> Can be done stationary on one wheel as well.
360°
>> A turn of 360 degrees to the left or right (full circle).
>> Start turning before the bike is off of the ramp/jump.
>> Lead hard with your head and body.
>> Can be done stationary on one wheel as well.
540°
>> A turn of 540 degrees to the left or right (1 - 1/2 turns).
>> Start turning before the bike is off of the ramp/jump.
>> Lead hard with your head and body.
>> Can be done stationary on one wheel as well.
720°
>> A turn of 720 degrees to the left or right (two full circles).
>> Start turning before the bike is off of the jump.
>> Lead hard with your head and body.
>> Can be done stationary on one wheel as well.
ALLEY-OOP GRIND
>> Ride up to the coping on which you'll grind, and do a 180 onto it.
>> You should be grinding backward at this point.
BACK-UP PLAN "A" and "B"
>> Raise your seat to a level comfortable for the rider (you) and if you want, turn it to one side (side-ways).
>> Get to a certain fast speed (what-ever's good for you).
>> Then, making sure you somehow hold onto your bars, lay on the seat with your back (plan "A") or lay on your seat with your stomach (plan "B").
>> Then kick your feet out.
BUNNY-HOP
>> Foundational for other tricks, a bunny-hop is getting both tires off the ground without a ramp or any other such tool.
>> Simply pull up on the handle-bars, get the front tire high in the air, then use your legs to lift up the back wheel by pushing/pulling on the pedals.
>> Then level the bike by pushing down on the handle-bars.
BAR-SPIN
>> This trick can be done on the ground or in mid air.
>> Simply spin your handle-bars 360 degrees in either direction.
>> Note: Spreading your legs a little helps so the handle bars don't hit.
>> Suggestion: Practice by doing a 180.
BUTTERFLY
>> Do a bunny-hop and while in mid air, turn your handle-bars back and forth--that is to say 90 degrees to the left, then 90 degrees to the right.
>> Note: This trick works better with a ramp cause of more air time.
CURB ENDO
>> Come to a stop perpendicular to a curb and apply the front brake.
>> At this point, push forward and down on your handle-bars, lifting the back tire off the ground.
>> Note: Try to avoid going over the handle-bars.
>> After a brief pause, set the back tire down and ride away.
DOUBLE PEG GRIND
>> Bunny-hop onto an edge/surface and grind on the front and back peg as you're moving.
ENDO
>> Roll forward and apply the front brake.
>> As you do, push forward and down on your handle-bars, lifting the back tire off the ground.
>> Set it down and ride away.
FEEBLE GRIND
>> Bunny-hop onto a rail or wall, land on a back peg, and grind it as you're moving.
>> Note: Your front wheel should be rolling along the top of what the peg is grinding along.
FOOT PLANT
>> Ride up to a bench or wall, and bunny-hop toward it.
>> When you reach it, take a foot off the nearest pedal to the wall or bench and slam it onto the bench or wall, all the while pushing yourself up and away from the object so that you land safely.
FUFANU
>> While in mid air, pull up on the handle-bars and grab your back brake.
>> Slam your back tire against a wall or onto coping.
>> Lean toward your landing area while your tire is hitting so it's easier and safer to land.
>> Then land on your front tire followed by the back.
>> Ride away.
ICE-PICK
>> Bunny-hop onto a wall, bench, rail or whatever, and land on your back peg.
>> Hold it for a few seconds (not moving), then hop back down.
>> Keep the front tire in the air and aim for a vertical position.
>> It's the opposite of the "Toothpick."
ICE-PICK GRIND
>> An ice-pick grind is an "ice-pick" with the peg grinding as you're moving.
>> It's the opposite of the "Smith-Grind."
MANUAL
>> Similar to a wheelie, although you don't pedal as you coast on the back tire.
>> Use your body accordingly to keep momentum until your front tire drops.
NOSE-PICK
>> Start with a bunny-hop.
>> Hold the front brake and set your front wheel on whatever you're trying to do the nose-pick on (such as a curb or bench).
>> Balance on the front wheel with the back wheel in the air for as long as you can.
>> Then push off, land, and ride away.
PEG STALLS
>> Bunny-hop onto something (coping, bench...) landing the front and back peg of either side of the bike.
>> Lean into the coping, and stall for a while (suspended animation).
>> Optional: Make some sort of gesture.
>> When you finally decide, Bunny-hop back off by leading with your front tire when you're done.
SMITH GRIND
>> Bunny-hop on to some sort of grinding surface.
>> Let the back wheel roll across the top, and have the front peg grinding along the surface.
>> It's the opposite of the "Ice-Pick Grind."
STUNTMAN
>> ADVANCED! You'll need mad air from a ramp for this one. While flying through the air, push the bike forward and grab the back pegs with both hands. Then push the bike back and >> resume the standard riding position (while in the air) - that is to say, put your hands back on handle bars and your ass above the seat...then just land it.
TOOTHPICK
>> Bunny-hop onto the surface of your choice and land on your front peg.
>> It's the opposite of an "ice-pick."
TRUCK DRIVER
>> While in the air, fling your bike 360 degrees to the left or right (full circle) under your feet
>> At the same time spin your handlebars full-circle (360°)...a simultaneous event.
TURN DOWN
>> Approach a jump or ramp at medium speed
>> As you take off, pull your handlebars up and toward you and turn your handlebars 180 degrees
>> At the same time, look back whilst in the middle of the jump.
TURN DOWN BACK-FLIP
>> Approach a jump or ramp at a speed to complete a back flip.
>> As you're in the process of executing the back-flip, turn your handlebars 180 degrees simultaneously, looking back whilst in the middle of the jump.
WHEELIE
>> As you're riding forward, pull up on the handle-bars and pedal with only the back tire on the ground.
>> It's the same as a "Manual" but also pedaling as you're doin' it.
X-UP
>> While in mid air, turn your handle-bars 180 degrees to either side, then quickly turning them 180 degrees to the other side.
>> It's the same as the "Butterfly," but the handle-bars are turned farther.
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