There are many tricks that can be done on a BMX bike. There are tricks done on the ground, in the air or grinding on objects. Beginner BMX riders can learn many simple tricks that build the foundation for becoming expert BMX riders.
Bunny Hop
This trick is the foundation for performing many other more difficult tricks. In the bunny hop, both wheels get off the ground and are in the air at the same time. To do a bunny hop, lift your handlebars to raise the front wheel off the ground. Once the front wheel is up, lean your body forward and use a scooping motion with your feet to raise the back wheel. This is done in a fluid motion that will be acquired with practice.
Wheelie
The wheelie is a common trick that is also done on motorcycles and dirt bikes. All it involves is lifting the front wheel up while pedaling.
Manual
Similar to a wheelie, it is done without pedaling. This trick is more difficult because to keep the front wheel off the ground, you have to maintain a good balance with the bike. In a wheelie, pedaling does a lot to balance the bike for you.
Nose Wheelie
This trick is like a standard wheelie but instead of lifting the front wheel, the rear wheel is lifted off the ground. This trick is more difficult than a wheelie because the real wheel is harder to lift because you do not have handlebars to raise it.
Bar Spin
Spinning the bars 360 degrees while in the air, this trick is often performed in combination with other tricks when a rider gets more skilled and experienced.
Double Peg Grind
A double peg grind is a trick that requires the ability to bunny hop (getting both wheels off the ground). A double peg grind is landed when, after a hop, both pegs are landed, grinding on a curb, rail or ledge and then the bike is dismounted safely.
X-Up
An x-up is an air trick in which the bars are rotated 180 degrees, then rotated back to normal, all while both hands remain on the bars. The "X" in the name x-up comes from the crossed-arms position, resembling an "X" that occurs when rotating the bars 180 degrees.
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