Mountain Biking - Whats it called when you pop down the pedal?

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JasBike
07-28-03, 06:44 PM
whats the name of the technique where you push down a 1/8th or 1/4th turn of the pedals to pop your front end up?


moabrider47
07-28-03, 07:01 PM
Are you just referring to lofting the front tire? A wheely? A manual? I'm don't have a BMX/trick background so if it is something like that I don't have a clue.

-Moab

JasBike
07-28-03, 07:03 PM
not a manual.. its a XC technique i thought..


Jim311
07-28-03, 07:38 PM
Wheelie drop?

mountaindew
07-28-03, 10:06 PM
It sounds like your talking about a pedal kick.

JasBike
07-28-03, 10:11 PM
ah yes thats it. thanks.



was on the tip of my tongue, and i knew it was something obvious.... >=)

thank you

mountaindew
07-28-03, 10:16 PM
I don't think its just a xc technique I think its also used in trials.

JasBike
07-28-03, 10:17 PM
Originally posted by mountaindew
I don't think its just a xc technique I think its also used in trials.





i meant it wasnt BMX specific.



:)