Bunny Hops | MTB Skills: Practice Like a Pro #23

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3 жыл бұрын

In this episode, Simon helps @linnearooke get on the right track for Bunny Hops! It's a very unique skill in mountain biking that requires the rider to actually push the bike around a bit by pulling up on the handlebars, and also pushing them forward to complete the arc.
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Following his own Pro Downhill mountain bike racing career, Simon Lawton (Owner and Founder) has spent the last 25 years analyzing the top riders in the world to understand the tiniest details that contribute to their greatest successes, and also any weaknesses that are holding them back. With an exceptional understanding of kinesiology, Simon has developed his own teaching curriculum that explains the incredible relationship between human and machine. He has trained top pro mountain bike racers across the world, and his foundational techniques apply equally to beginner riders. His on-bike drills allow you to break down complex skills on the bike and develop correct techniques.
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Linnea has been racing locally in the pro category, but until this year she had almost no formal training and was held back by major gaps in her technique. While she was able to carry speed well on straight downhills and high-bermed turns, she lacked foundational cornering skills and was timid in the air. In Feb 2020, she met up with Fluidride to help with a filming trip in Baja, and was fascinated by Simon's teaching methods. Wanting to be part of this mission, she left her career in healthcare in July 2020 to officially join the Fluidride team as COO. We started filming this series to document her journey of cleaning up bad habits, adding new skills to her toolkit, and chasing her dream of riding with style.
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@yellow6ird 3 жыл бұрын

I've struck gold coming across this channel.

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! We are happy you found us! -Simon

@therevin7 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@JessHines 3 жыл бұрын

Despite being very comfortable bunny hopping on a BMX bike (and up to 36" last time I could really try, when I didn't have wrist injuries), a long 29er is a different animal, so I went out practicing yesterday using some things in here, and improved a bunch! He mentioned filming yourself, which I second. I did and saw I was shifting my weight much farther back (like for a manual) than I thought I was. The other thing I realized is that with the length and height of a mountain bike, it's almost like you have to wait half a second after pulling the front up to push forward, or else you have a low quick hop instead of a higher, more leisurely one, so also give that a try; it's more like pull-pull-pull-then-push rather than just a quick pull-push.

@winnguyen443 Жыл бұрын

My favorite channel on KZfaq. Simon , your the easiest guy to listen too on all of KZfaq. Not just MTB. One thing , that high speed hop looked more English than American,

@casestudymtb 3 жыл бұрын

I truly love how many different approaches there are to this technique, literally everyone who can hop has something different and new to share. Great addition to the collective of killer hopping videos!

@timjacob991 3 жыл бұрын

I hope I age healthy as this man

@mrlaforgephysics 3 жыл бұрын

Literally subbed for the bronco!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

We'll be searching for the bronco again! Must have it -Linnea

@bouzouki2006 3 жыл бұрын

13 minutes well invested. Thanks Simon (and Linnea)! :)

@oningsur954 3 жыл бұрын

His final jump... daym..👍👍👍👌

@dk.650 3 жыл бұрын

Learnt this as a teenager riding Footups. So much fun now in 50s.

@nrmrvrk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video working with Linnea on hopping technique. Thanks for creating this. Legit hop at the end too Simon!

@TCK71 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, looks like lovely place to practice too. 👍

@cristiant8736 3 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial! Thank you!

@traildogisla 3 жыл бұрын

New to the channel over in the UK, watched the manual video, went and practiced and made the most progress that I have in years, the tip on pulling shoulder blades together and down really helped. Really keen to get out and practice bunny hops after this video.

@IMikePlays 2 жыл бұрын

Ngl the "pressure under the handlebar" helped me a ton, thanks!

@marcusmcclintock4508 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant practical tips to improve technique, thanks 👍😊

@BIIIKES 3 жыл бұрын

When did Cobra Kai start riding MTB? Kidding- love this channel. Great chemistry and clear instruction!!

@dewindoethdwl2798 3 жыл бұрын

Load, pull, push. I’ve just taught a fellow fifty+ rider by using this as a spoken mantra. She liked how speaking it out loud at normal talking speed helped her lock on & time doing the three driving elements, she wasn’t worrying about peripheral things. Finally she’s feeling confident to go on one of our local flowing blue/red downhill trails where there’s a need to either bunny hop a dozen water-bars (fun) or crawl over them at slow speed (a drag). Result; thank you👍.

@AlbertoOnWheels 2 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to do the bunny hop, but I've been stuck at not been able to lift the back wheel. I think this new combo of steps load, pull and push may actually help. Can't wait to try it.

@ignaciodelvillararce4925 2 жыл бұрын

I love the bronco. nice video thanks.

@jangriesel5056 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed - for the bronco!!!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh the Bronco. Hoping to see it again. -Linnea

@istiboytv 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa!.. nice jump out there..

@labzoli1 2 жыл бұрын

Best bunny hop explanation video

@ArmTheCreative 3 жыл бұрын

instant LIKE for intro!!!!

@sL4UgHtA 3 жыл бұрын

Simon got some veins pumping in his arms. Wtf 0:28 ! ;-) Great video, as always. Thanks!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Hah yes he is super fit!! And makes this stuff look easy

@mengley 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, great to meet you at Duthie last week!

@z0han705 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I've seen on this channel and my first reaction before the camera focused on Simon's face was like "Damn this young dude has a deep voice for his age and ripped arms for a mountain biker". I totally like the idea that you don't need to perform a complete manual for the bunny hop. Great video and channel btw!

@shlomosuissa6798 2 жыл бұрын

The best explained you are the best teacher respect to your teachings and yes shes a dam good rider as well 😀

@marie-claudeg.4128 Жыл бұрын

👍 really helping!!!

@therevin7 3 жыл бұрын

I learn something every video. Really great teaching style!

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you're enjoying and learning! - Coach Kagen

@VonSC2 3 жыл бұрын

Man, Lee McCormack and Alex Bogusky put out the best bunny hop tutorial last week...but this might be even better! mtb coach wars! 😆 great job as always guys super helpful

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Those guys are awesome coaches, so I really appreciate the kind words. -Simon

@awfully.average 3 жыл бұрын

this tutorial is more of the classic american bunny hop and it can go really really high. Lee puts out a video that gets the job done to hop small things (and easy to learn), but according to him if you want to do big hops, its basically back to this technique

@fernandoarcab4113 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. ¡Viva México!

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fernando! We're looking forward to being back in Mexico for a few months this winter! :) -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

@jimbo4203 3 жыл бұрын

Cool how you explained it , i still use the hop all the time on the trails but i rear wheel hop too , just depends on the obstacle

@ALPapawisTV 3 жыл бұрын

Learn a lot watching those tricks..i rang the bell and connect..

@chidorex 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the insight. Baja... I figured it had to be someplace in Mexico. Nice!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Rex!

@awfully.average 3 жыл бұрын

i really appreciate the smaller digestable chunks of video here in KZfaq, i really appreciate your Website fluidride, its really great stuff, but i often fall asleep watching those videos on the site :D.

@juluisreyes9094 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys..hehe

@leroygibb9243 3 жыл бұрын

Damn good tutorial and that Send was 👌😎

@FrostyFingers 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man you HAVE the best videos for tutorial ever! I mean this is so well explained

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome feedback - we appreciate it!

@daveeh2930 2 жыл бұрын

great episode guys , loved it

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Davee! -Linnea

@gemh.e.1576 3 жыл бұрын

NEW SUB! NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN THIS TRICKS! THANKS!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the party!

@Mach400 11 ай бұрын

You guys are good instructors!

@Fluidride 10 ай бұрын

We appreciate you watching! -Linnea

@atharvadeo4556 2 жыл бұрын

Its good to see Rachel Green learning the hops!

@totalchaos80 3 жыл бұрын

First off dude gives me hope that not only can you ride for a long time, but you can also continue to shred into our later year's. Secondly I need a woman like Linnea! Beautiful and obsessed with Mountain Biking.

@papalazarou7880 Жыл бұрын

Great channel! 🇬🇧

@Fluidride Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🥳

@t.o.f.t.s. 3 жыл бұрын

In the old bmx days..70's & 80s we called the modern day bunny hop a Bronco..because it resembled a bucking bronco. The bunny hop was the English bunny hop of today. Made it a lot easier to distinguish the too.

@t.o.f.t.s. 3 жыл бұрын

two

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

I love that name. Does really fit it well. Good stuff.

@LunaDark888 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very good instructor!

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! -Simon

@MTBTexasBikeRider 3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome I doing Bunny Hops great video 👍😎🙏

@mikesierra2260 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Linnea, I am happy to see that you have apparently no issues with the aftermath of your accident. All the best to you

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your support! Wheelies / manuals / bunny hops were definitely the last motion to feel good, but now it's like it never happened. 😁 -Linnea

@ashwinamanna2465 3 жыл бұрын

we need another more in depth video on this. Especially focusing on centered body position and how to lift the wheel with the arms, and the third part about shoving the bike forward. And how this approach contrats with the manual approach where movement of lower body moves farther back for a manual initiation

@mikemichaels4500 2 жыл бұрын

The way they are hopping in this video is how I naturally do it. I felt like I was wrong because other videos emphasized shifting your weight way back into position for a manual.

@airmondb7345 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from Qatar! Very clear explanation.

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so cool! We're honored to have you watching from Qatar -Linnea

@crankerson 9 ай бұрын

you're an amazing instructor

@Fluidride 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! -Simon

@MtbRN2MD 3 жыл бұрын

Damn that distant hop!! 😳😳

@Pozitivi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and riding :)

@chilatelover 2 жыл бұрын

Man there are so many opinions on this topic. I like this approach the best

@TheRotundRider 2 жыл бұрын

This was the first time that I've bridged the gap between Manual lift and proper Bunny hop lift. My mind couldn't figure out how to shoot back, and then up somehow. Can't wait to try this out.

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!! Can't wait to hear about it! 🤘🏼 - Coach Kagen

@oliverbourne9599 3 жыл бұрын

Super interesting as always. As you probably know, you are proposing a different technique with less steps in it from the 'normal' pre-manual to explosive stand and tuck/scoop back with feet. Looking forward to trying this to see if it gets me higher by pulling up on the bars instead of trying to raise the front with the manual technique first

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly I've never watched any tutorials online or taken any classes on coaching technique. I prefer to just relay to riders what it feels like to me to ride after years of wanting to be the best rider I can. I actually started coaching before anyone I know of (1996) so there were no classes to take or KZfaq videos to watch. I do the same with yoga and other things I teach. Teaching is easier for me without any memorization of how to do things, or even without knowing how others teach it. Teaching is very personal and internal for me, even though I do share it with a lot of folks. I am often asked about manuals and hops, which you might have noticed I addressed in the video. Thanks for continuing to watch Oliver!

@eldelabicidecolores Жыл бұрын

I mean, this is a late answer, so you probably know it already. "Pre-manual" gets you higher. Since you can pull up the front wheel higher.

@halnogaies1256 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I never heard it that way. Load-pull-push.

@sprazztafarimd7975 3 жыл бұрын

Linnea I love you!

@justjoshing965 3 жыл бұрын

Her bike looks so dialed. The suspension looks literally perfect. 🤙 Makes me so excited for my bike that I’m getting in about a month, as when I tried it the suspension felt much better than the bike I have now.

@yengsabio5315 3 жыл бұрын

On a hardtail?

@justjoshing965 3 жыл бұрын

@@yengsabio5315 Nope, on a 2016 stumpjumper. Worked well but started to break down lately.

@soultribe9 3 жыл бұрын

Those bikes 😮🤤🤤😈

@dehumanizer21 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Simon has the new Evil Offering.

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

He does! And I got to ride one for a bit... dreamy. -Linnea

@NekadChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial 🔥

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nekad Channel 🔥 Glad you liked it! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

@Shacko117 3 жыл бұрын

Iv always done it way differently. The half manual way.. I must try this method 👍

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@michael_g3726 3 жыл бұрын

Riding bmx in the 80's we actually called this hop a "bronco".

@Bobcatspiritdude 3 жыл бұрын

And bunnyhop was Getting both wheels off the ground at the same time

@danielgmur6486 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed for the bronco.

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Do it for the bronco!!! We're glad to have you Daniel :) - Coach Kagen

@shaddowflaresme 2 жыл бұрын

"OOOOOOOHHH YEAHHH!" - Kool Aid Man 😂

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@dannyrasmussen5700 3 жыл бұрын

this is gold. best instructions on youtube.

@tnordquist3296 2 жыл бұрын

question on initial move: it looks like you are initiating the sequence by compressing, then shoving the bars forward ever so slightly before the leg extension. Is this accurate?

@mbarton1021 2 жыл бұрын

So is the under grip to forward arc like a reverse rowing motion?

@baby_jay_guitar 2 жыл бұрын

Nice so nice I subbed

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! -Linnea

@chadodom5048 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to break down and take some lessons this spring. Great videos and instruction. You should check your links in the description, for some reason they're not working for me.

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling us! Hopefully they're fixed now... can't quite understand why they work in some places and not others 🤣. We'd love to have you join for in-person lessons! -Linnea

@rctayas 3 жыл бұрын

Nice informative video...I need to go back to practice bunny hops...I managed about 12” two years ago but now I’m having hard time clearing 6” for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow 12" is a lot! Is this on the same bike? Good luck with your practicing! -Linnea

@rctayas 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fluidride yup specialized Fuse hard tail

@v1d300 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to get back to do some bunnyhops. I was trying them a year ago but failed, will try with your method. Would love to see one video like this for endos, especially around a switchback.

@quierover4locas 3 жыл бұрын

Just bunny hop every sidewalk around the neighborhood, it took me months, but thats how i mastered the bunny hop, it is my favorite trick tbh.

@v1d300 3 жыл бұрын

@@quierover4locas I tried months but I can't wheelie nor bunnyhop.

@quierover4locas 3 жыл бұрын

@@v1d300 ok, this video should work for you, good luck my friend

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to learn how to turn on the front wheel for a switchback, we teach that on our website at www.fluidrideonline.com. It's free for 2 weeks so you could see that at on charge. That is the most advanced way to do REALLY tight switchbacks, but is not the fastest in most instances. Linnea and I demonstrated proper switchback form earlier in this series which you can find on this page. hope that helps! -Simon

@goatio007 3 жыл бұрын

Sent!

@phlevel1 2 жыл бұрын

Tight

@powskier Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Probably the best I've seen. Is this place in SoCal?

@Fluidride Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is Todos Santos, BCS in Mexico. -Simon

@gabeenright6218 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding bikes for 40 years and never learned to bunny hop. Just took up mountain biking and decided I should learn. After watching only this video I was hopping the next time out on my bike!!! Thanks

@JustMeNoOther 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is mixture between Mr. Bean, Rob Halford and the voice of the guy that sings Chocolate Rain.

@cesaramora7712 3 жыл бұрын

TODOS SANTOS BAJA MEXICO 🇲🇽 MTB

@martinpadilla3264 3 жыл бұрын

Are you hitting it🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

@PleaseLikeAndShare001 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. What are those gloves you're using?

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

I'm wearing TLD Air gloves . -Simon

@ionutfelicitari9328 Жыл бұрын

Tips on learning this on a fat bike?

@user-gb2tg4yh2v 2 жыл бұрын

Умничка) приятно видеть девушку на велосипеде, которая учит трюки

@velomtb777 Жыл бұрын

Самое неправильное обучение Банни хопу)

@stephencutajar2548 2 жыл бұрын

MTBs were designed to climb mountains and yet you have to push the bike up a little hill :), BTW great video, I just turned 61 and I'm still trying to learn new tricks.

@Fluidride 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's all about conserving energy, especially filming all day in the sun. :) Glad you're liking the videos and you're never too old to learn new tricks, awesome to see you still riding Stephen! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

@salvadorgarciadealba1040 3 жыл бұрын

Bienvenidos a México!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@Paulklampeeps 3 жыл бұрын

Hi is mastering bunnyhop will help on jumping or it's a different thing thanks!!

@urbanphotographer 3 жыл бұрын

It helps!

@dennispikephotography 3 жыл бұрын

Similar but not the same. I’m better at bunny hops than jumps.

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Very different. With hopping, there is no jump to do the work for us. Jumping should be MUCH less physical. We have a bunch of tutorials on jumping, so be sure to check those out!

@stevegwilliam3925 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you filming this and thanks for the tips!!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

This is in Todos Santos, Mexico!

@stevegwilliam3925 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fluidride nice!!!

@Sabbra 11 ай бұрын

Can you do that with a dry bike?

@putulmorang9249 3 жыл бұрын

👌👌

@trailnscaleRC Жыл бұрын

where in Mexico is this? that Huck at the end was epic!!!

@Fluidride Жыл бұрын

Todos Santos, BCS. (An hour north of Cabo). Yeah, I was pretty nervous to send that last one! Glad it worked out - whew!! -Simon

@chrisperrywv 9 ай бұрын

She has to be just about the best student

@Fluidride 9 ай бұрын

She certainly is! She is really diligent with her practice. Makes teaching her new skills SO much easier! -Simon

@osodubkalako 3 жыл бұрын

nice! wich part of Mexico are you guys?

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

In Todos Santos! Wonderful town, about an hour north of Cabo

@radskeytv395 3 жыл бұрын

How I wish that I can do bunny hop also dude.

@billk4019 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone explains how to lift the bars after the pre-load. Nice video thank you!

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Bill! -Linnea

@luisvaca1892 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan since the 90s. Where in Mexico did you film this? Come visit us in MC....

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Ah so cool! Thank you for your long-time support of Fluidride! This was filmed in Todos Santos 🥳

@tak6083 2 жыл бұрын

You should make a video with Lee McCormack

@RaulLopez-mn5xs 3 жыл бұрын

Would the quality of the suspension matter? Because I only have a walmart full suspension bike :(

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

Well, while expensive bikes work better, the technique for riding the bike is the same. Practice up and you will be hopping curbs in no time! -Simon

@mannyfnsc29 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, you should've made Linnea practice hopping over the "bs" at 2:15! Another great video nonetheless..you guys really make such a good team. Excellent coaching and a grade A student..well, aside from the sex on wheels distraction 😏

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

OH such a missed opportunity! 🤣. Manny you need to be our new director! -Linnea

@mannyfnsc29 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you don't want that Linnea. People would get hurt, cows would go missing..it'd be a logistical nightmare. I'll run errands.😉

@dennispikephotography 3 жыл бұрын

Bunny hops are actually one of the strongest parts of my riding. For some reason I have a really hard time translating that to jumps. I crush bunny hops, but seem to dead sailor jumps. Is there something i can do to translate that better?

@dennispikephotography 3 жыл бұрын

@The MTB Wizard you definitely nailed it for me. My featuring roots & bumps is also pretty strong. But a full on jump is where things start to fall apart.

@Fluidride 3 жыл бұрын

They are different because the jump does the work for you. If you are pulling up off jumps, you will dead sailor like crazy. Mr MTB Wizard (and Fluidride Coach) Jason sums it up well for you below. Thanks Jason!

@dennispikephotography 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fluidride any tips on breaking the bad habit?