5 moves you can use to impress your friends

Laurin Lehner

· 14.04.2016

Photo: Robert Niedring

5 moves you can use to impress your friends

We show you five fun manoeuvres you can use to sweeten the bland journey to work and attract admiring glances at the same time.

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Style above all else: Style master Stefan Herrmann once again shows five hip tricks with which you can really amaze your mates:

1st Hans-Rey-Move

The Hans-Rey-Move is a great show. It's a particularly spectacular way to bring your bike to a standstill - fun and eye-catching guaranteed.

2. skinny

The balancing act over narrow walls or tree trunks is certainly not just for show. If you can keep your balance on the bike, you are a better mountain biker, and not only our expert Stefan Herrmann knows that.

3. the kerb turn

Anyone who can change direction so effortlessly is sure to be the star of their group. However, you should bear the following things in mind to avoid crashing.

4. flick away

Why? Because it's fun. Flicking objects off the carriageway is a bit like playing golf. Only those who have it in them can fire cups or pine cones in high arcs.

5. the disco move

Those who have mastered the 360-degree turn demonstrate almost maximum bike control.

That's what matters: In the Hans-Rey move, you want to get the rear wheel in the air and stretch your legs out at the same time. This manoeuvre requires skilful use of the brakes.

This is how it works: Start off at walking pace and look for a place where you want to bring the front wheel to a standstill. The surface should be grippy and the seat post ¾ extended. Now grab the front brake firmly and lean forwards with a small hip movement, keeping your bum on the saddle. Result: The rear wheel lifts off. Immediately afterwards, lift your feet off the bike. Ideally, this should look like the picture here. Before the rear wheel drops back to the ground, place your feet on the pedals. Tip: Practise on slightly sloping terrain. This makes it easier to get the rear up.

TIP! Break the move down into three parts. 1. pull the front brake. Result: The rear lifts. 2. push your hips forwards for more time on the front wheel, 3. stretch your legs away.

That's what counts: Determination and concentration are particularly important in the balancing act. The higher the ride on the wall or tree trunk, the more severe the consequences. So it's better to start small. There are opportunities everywhere, you just have to see them.

All or nothing Before you start - take another deep breath, then exhale. Yes, that helps! Because the balancing act over narrow walls, tree trunks and so on is largely a matter of the mind. So be confident in yourself and ride in a straight line towards the obstacle. It's better to do this with a little momentum, as speed gives you stability. Bring the cranks into a horizontal position just before the ascent - because now you want to bring calm into the movement. Look for a point at the end of the skinny and keep moving from there to the front wheel and back. Correct your balance by folding out your knees or leaning the bike slightly. Important: These balancing movements must be subtle. One finger is always on the brake levers.

TIP! Sit on the saddle for longer rides, it's easier that way. You can practise your balance anywhere. From now on, try to stop at every red light without putting your foot down.

That's what matters: In this manoeuvre, you want to make a skilful change of direction. The prerequisite for this is a suitable kerb. The kerb should be a little rounder than in the photo. This protects the rims and tyres.

1st approach: Ride parallel to the kerb with momentum (slightly faster than walking pace).

2 + 3 Front up! Now lift the front wheel onto the kerb. Consequence: The rear wheel grinds on the kerb.

(to 2 + 3) This is the signal to apply the rear brake. At the same time, lean boldly into the bend - your torso turns with you. Your centre of gravity is shifted slightly forwards.

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Photo: Robert Niedring

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Laurin Lehner

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Born in South Baden, Laurin Lehner is, by his own admission, a lousy racer. Maybe that's why he is fascinated by creative, playful biking. What counts for him is not how fast you get from A to B, but what happens in between. Lehner writes reports, interviews scene celebrities and tests products and bikes - preferably those with a lot of suspension travel.

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