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Old 08-19-08 | 10:06 PM
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wheelie ratio

right now i'm running 48:16 and can't get the thing to rise.
I heard lower ratio=easier wheelies

what size cog do you wheelie riders generally use?
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Old 08-19-08 | 11:07 PM
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You have to have an arrospok.
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Old 08-19-08 | 11:11 PM
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Old 08-19-08 | 11:17 PM
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Did you even watch MASH yet?
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Old 08-20-08 | 12:38 AM
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wheelie riders!
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Old 08-20-08 | 02:43 AM
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you're around 80inches, thats a lil high.

for wheelies, im assuming people have their gear inches below 70. but dont ask me i have never done one!
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Old 08-20-08 | 04:00 AM
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technique is more important - lean back, torque it up, 12-6 combo. push your rear wheel forward.

i've been practicing and am no where near padawan status yet
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