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| Pivoting Pivoting is another of those essential tools in the repertoire of a trials rider. It's easy. We shouldn't even have to tell you how, it's so easy. But since we're nice, we'll do it anyway. To pivot the rear wheel, lean forwards, shifting your weight far enough that the rear wheel comes off the ground, much like an endo. Then, when the rear is off the ground, use your body and legs to turn the bike to the desired position. For the front, shift your weight over the rear wheel and pull to the left or right to pivot. Pivoting can be used to get up objects, get down objects, move side to side, A tail whip is a very impressive 180� spin on the front wheel. Here's how its done: Ride along at a medium pace, standing with your knees and arms bent. When you are ready to do your tail whip, bend down, and while leaning forward hit your front brake and turn your handlebars in the opposite direction that you want the rear wheel to go. i.e. turn your front wheel right, and have the rear go to the left. Most people feel most comfortable having the back wheel turn in the direction of their "good foot." Continue to lean forward and unweight the back of the bike. This allows the rear wheel to lift off the ground. While your rear end is traveling up you will twist your lower body in the direction that you want your back tire go. It takes a lot of practice and force to finally get a full 180� turn. Once you get good, add different variations. Spin 180� on the front and finish off with a 180� rear wheel spin |
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