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terry > There is a very definite feel to this trick. I tend to say "push" to
terry > myself each time the footed pedal comes over the top. I find it a bit
terry > easier to go faster rather than slower. Getting that first revolution
terry > is probably the hardest thing.
terry > One piece of advice I would offer is to keep in mind that what you are
terry > really trying to do is, after all, just ride a unicycle. Think of the
terry > principles that applied when you were learning - they're all still
terry > true. Lean forward, sit up straight etc. Try to make believe that
terry > you're just riding normally and you might find things easier. This
terry > also applies (as I think I mentioned) to walking the wheel.
terry > As regards 20 vs 24", I am fairly sure that the 20" will be easier. I
terry > have never ridden one footed on a 24, but I have done on a 26 and it
terry > is much harder. You have to put a lot more energy into each pedal to
terry > get the cranks to go the whole way around.
I agree with Terry.
1. Keep your back straight and lean forward.
2. Resist the urge to lean back, this has been a problem for me. This
usually happens when I try to slow down. I find that once you are on
a roll you will have a tendency to go fast.
3. Practice on a slight downward grade, therefore gravity can assist forward
movement while you concentrate on staying in the saddle.
4. NOTE! Number three can cause number two.
5. Put more weight on the seat less on the pedals.
I hope this helps and doesn't encourage bad habits.
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