Author Topic: Any Tips on Mastering the Old School Rollback? (Read 2511 times)

sweetbeats · « **on:** July 31, 2009, 02:25 PM »

Back in the day I was pretty cool at the old roll back...pulling a 360 on the front wheel....then rolling back smooth as you like into a 360 on the back wheel....I knew it looked hot and i was the king on my street (I must have been cos I had a yes helmet)...these days I just can't seem to get to grips with the rollback...any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?
Old Tricks like rockwalks,kick turns I nailed in seconds but this rollback is starting to make me angry. $:-\$

Should I just sack it off and stick to bunnyhops?
Cheers in Advance.

p.s I don't run a coaster brake.

lodge · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:05 PM »

You need your seat at a good height, roll backs are much easier to dial in when seated, keep your arms fairly straight.
If your struggling with the pedaling backwards thing have a go standing on your rear pegs.

TheOriginalNutter · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:11 PM »

also; as you start the first rotation, set your leading pedal to be slightly lower than normal. I remember finding it helped.

sweetbeats · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:46 PM »

Cheers Lads I am going to spend a few hours tomorrow trying to nail it...I will not be defeated got 101 tricks DVD off BrianP in the week so going to be pretty busy nailing some moves

jon foz · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:17 PM »

Rule No1. GET A COASTER

sweetbeats · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:26 PM »

Just bought a set of 6 from habitat

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:35 PM »

the most important things are a good push off n even more important, look forward n not down at ya wheel

telelogic · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:44 PM »

Quote from: jon foz on July 31, 2009, 05:17 PM

Rule No1. GET A COASTER

sweetbeats · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:51 PM »

Quote from: telelogic on July 31, 2009, 05:44 PM

Quote from: jon foz on July 31, 2009, 05:17 PM
Rule No1. GET A COASTER

Me hearin' Ya

sweetbeats · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:51 PM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on July 31, 2009, 05:35 PM

the most important things are a good push off n even more important, look forward n not down at ya wheel

TheOriginalNutter · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2009, 04:15 PM »

first time with a coaster ...... go fast

sweetbeats · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2009, 04:32 PM »

scott250 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:38 AM »

Watch out for the schoolboy error or leaning forword as you start to go backwards. If anything lean back slightly,, helps me anyways and I can go for as long as a bank goes or my momentum dies( no coaster ither

).

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:53 AM »

have you tried standing up to do them?

i started to learn them sat down, but Radhab said to do them standing up, and it seemed easier once i had got used to it.

sweetbeats · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2009, 01:14 PM »

Cheers Lads..will be giving them a whirl later tonight

sweetbeats · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:25 PM »

Wah Hey....managing about 10foot ish and managing to 180 out of them as well...woop woop.
Finding it easier to get my balance if I stand up as well

Cheers for all the suggestions fellas really helpful

jon foz · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:34 PM »

I dont believe you

I want video evidence.........in fact I think I may have a go over the weekend,get the missus on the video,will make a change,its usually me videoing her

Im going to start with a 6 footer,wish me well

Jon

sweetbeats · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2009, 06:01 PM »

Haha
I am proper pleased I have nailed it...want to push for about 15 foot out of a rock walk then pop out a 360 on the end....i'll get there

Next up is 1 handed kick turns should Pi55 them though

jon foz · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2009, 09:51 PM »

are you setting these challenges for all to foillow

sweetbeats · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2009, 10:30 PM »

Quote from: jon foz on August 14, 2009, 09:51 PM

are you setting these challenges for all to foillow

Nah..was really hard on myself with the rollbacks and TBH I was getting irritated rolling back a metre and losing my balance...getting easier each time I try them though