https://youtu.be/DamUcYNCEWk?t=192
I watched this again in slo-mo.
It seems the rear wheel lifts b/c he suddenly stands upright on the pedals.
This must create a “weightless” effect like an ZeroG plane parabola.
In fact, one of his feet leaves the pedal entirely.
The feeling must be that you’re jumping off the bike.
It’s the unclear if his feet actually lift the bike,
Or if that force was already provided by the front handlebar pull and standing up
Edit: His feet absolutely do not lift the rear wheel.
His feet are above the pedal at the moment the rear wheel launches
One foot is not even touching the pedal..
Yank front wheel up.
Stand upright to let rising front wheel momo also lift rear wheel.
The leveling of the bike will probably just be automatic/intiutive
This is way more complex that it seems.
This is the only vid I’ve seen that treats the subject with the complexity and nuance it demands
He also admits this move is difficult as ****.
He also validates my slo-mo analysis that you need to literally jump “up off the bike” in stage 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mjh0urnfhM
My problem is that I can’t get the front wheel off the ground long enough to go into the explosive jump up.
I also think this may be an equipment issue.
Center of gravity is totally ****ed on my bike. Might need a custom fit frame size for my body ?
My bike’s “stance” may be very forward leaning. Handlebars may be way too low.
It is almost impossible for me to lean my ass back over the seat and get any kind of sustained “wheelie”
Video above discusses pre-loading differences between hardtail and softtail.
Also, how does suspension factor into this.
I blew up my tires, and that had no effect.
Is my front suspension too soft? Too firm?
What about lack of rear suspension? Too firm? No “spring loading” to get rear wheel lift, like in the end of the video.
I am getting ZERO rear wheel lift, no matter how hard I jerk the bike forward. I don’t want to dislocate my shoulder.
I might need to get a new bike to do this.
I also might need special biker sneakers.