Not to exciting a subject but it
makes the difference between looking really cool or looking like an
idiot.
Track stands are the best way to
improve your balance and when done right looks great as well.
Find a slight downward slope and facing uphill
hold the bike on the front brake. Get your pedals level in the 3-9
o clock position with your strongest foot forward (usually on the
same side as your strongest hand).
Turn the Wheel towards your leading foot
Move your weight forward and so that the
weight is mainly at the front of the bike
The Trick is to balance the bikes tendency
to roll backwards with the pressure on the pedals, try not to use
the brakes though.
At first you will find that you will
roll backwards and pedal forwards rocking the bike, with practice
the movements will become smaller and smaller
Don’t get disheartened if you
don’t get results straight away, most people need to practice at
least 20-30 times just to get a few second stand, the thing is to practice
lots, unless you so this you wont be able to use the skill when you
need it most.
Balance