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  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    edited April 2010
    hard-rider wrote:
    I guess the geometry of the bike has quite a bit to do with how easy it is to pull a manual. My Scott Scale which is classed as an XC race bike may be a little more difficult due to the more forward posture compared to say a jump bike. I did do a couple of fluke manuals so it is possible but it's just nailing the knack of pulling and getting your weight to shift at the right time.

    I suppose it'll be one of those things that you can just try and try and not get anywhere and then suddenly it all falls into place and just works.

    I have often wondered the same. I wouldn't have thought long chainstays and a long stem would be the ideal combination for pulling manuals.

    Well that's my excuse
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  • RealMan
    RealMan Posts: 2,166
    Yes, its also easier with a lighter front end, so bmxs are good for it.
  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    RealMan wrote:
    Why long chainstays? I would've thought shorter ones would be better?

    It my be the way I wrote it...

    I wouldn't have thought long chainstays and a long stem would be the ideal combination for pulling manuals.

    .......meaning long chainstays and long stems are not good.


    but yes short better.
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