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Owen and Fergus explore how bike setup, cockpit adjustments, and geometry tweaks can make learning to wheelie easier. Discover the simple tech changes that help you pop your manual or wheelie, and what trade-offs they bring to everyday trail riding!
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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - The Physics Behind a Wheelie
02:17 - Pedals: Flats vs Clips
03:05 - Stem Length & Height
04:30 - Handlebar Roll & Rise
06:38 - Wheel Size & Flip Chips
07:37 - Saddle Angle Adjustments
08:08 - The Ultimate Rule & Verdict
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