How To Trackstand Any Bike For As Long As You Want!
Trackstands, the most fundamental technique for riding Trials and a very helpful tool for anyone to have when cycling in general, plus it can be practised indoors which is ideal if you're currently on lockdown.
Despite looking quite simple, standing still on a bike is actually rather complex and there's more going on than you might think. I've actually held back on doing a tutorial because I feared it would be one of the hardest techniques to explain, it's not just a case of locking brakes and keeping still!
The other thing that kept me from doing a tutorial is how do you explain something that you don't really think about? Not wanting to be big headed but a trackstand to a Trials rider is like walking to a hiker, how do you explain something that's done mostly on muscle memory?
Well hopefully I managed it, I've tried my best to explain all the little details and complexities and how to build up from never balanced before. I've not seen any trackstand tutorial go into this much detail or give the tips I've given so please let me know if it was helpful!
If you are timing yourself then let me know in the comments how you got on.
Of course I hope everyone is healthy and able to get their biking fix somehow!
Thanks for watching :)
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“you’re gonna want good brakes especially the front brake” most bmx bikes have left the chat
Bro you need a helmet you could hurt yourself
"Dont need a helmet for such a low level movement" wow wasn't expecting to be attacked like that....
Omg he's holding the bike with no helmet 😂
Instructions unclear:
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Tried to do a track stand on my enduro bike with clipped pedals in the dinning room ended up landing in my dinner and breaking the table legs off my mums sending you the bill ali😂👍😂😂awesome video mate stay safe
Now I get why he’s wearing shirt that says “Rent this space”, he wants to get sponsored by companies that are watching his videos, so they can make him wear their shirt.
Why bother with a helmet when you have no head for the great part of the video.
This gets me real psyched to finally learn this skill properly. All of a sudden feels like I understand what the bike is doing underneath me. Very well explained!! THANKS a ton!
I learned two things today:
15 hours? World record, here I come! I just need a bit more, mere 14 hours, 59 minutes and 58 seconds!
I’ve been working on this for 9 months or so. Have found it has made rough and/or very steep trails much easier to climb. Yesterday I did the steepest, rocky and rutted part of my favourite track without a foot down for the first time ever. 😁
The new "Trackstand Bible" ---- thanks Ali!
that's by far the most detailed and to put it simple, the best trackstand guide i've seen so far by a mile. you've truly outdone yourself covering just about anything that comes to my mind, massive respect for that. it's always the best combination when a person who have mastered the technique can also explain things very nicely and clearly in a creative way. i'm now more aware of what i was doing wrong and i will try to apply some of your tips to further improve my trackstands.
Dude, this just blew my mind! I had no idea that there was more to it than locked brakes and balance! Amazing video, man!
I love watching beginner tip videos from pros, there's always a technique described just perfectly that you learn something new. I can trackstand, lots of years bike commuting through a city, so many traffic lights to practice through, but the drills with the weights is fun and very helpful. Great vid.
Best explanation I've seen. I've been trying to do them with the brakes locked. Now I know I was wrong. Love the tips about using a weight. Excited to try these again.
Nice video, mate. I agree that a trackstand is one of the best skills a regular mountain biker can learn. The ability to come to a stop, change line and restart - whether up or downhill - is invaluable. I learned with the wheel pointing right (I'm right foot forward) so that I could use the camber of the road (when riding on the left in the UK.) Cheers!