Q&A for How to Bunny Hop on a Bike

It depends whether or not the parts are good or not. If the parts are crap then maybe after a couple hops they will (very unlikely), but if they are high end then they shouldn't.

It's important to keep pressure on the pedals. You can do that by using your arms to press down. Do not bend them; just grip tightly enough to apply pressure to the pedals.

As soon as you lift it up in the air by leaning backwards quickly, you have to push the handlebar downwards towards your crotch. The bike will stand almost vertically. After that, scoop your handlebar forward and upwards to lift the rear wheel.

Yes. The harder the suspension, the easier it will be to get into the air and the harder the landing will be, and vice versa.

Lean more sharply. The bigger the bike's tires, the sharper you have to lean.

You can try it on the lower gear. When lifting the front wheel, remember not to cycle too fast. However, once the wheel is lifted, you can speed up a little more.

Nearly every bike can perform a jump, but it is harder with heavier bikes. It requires practice with larger bikes, as well.

When your front wheel is in mid-air, try to jump off the ground while your feet stay on the pedals.

Not if you are used to riding a bike without brakes. People do this stunt on fixed-gear bikes, too.

Yes, you can do this on any bike, even a road bike. Larger bikes will require more force to lift the front.

Squeeze the seat with your rear and squeeze the frame with your knees and thighs. If you do this, when you try to lift your weight off of the ground, you will bring the whole bike with you.

Yes, but you have to pre-compress any suspension you might have before executing the bunny hop movement. To do that, move your body towards the ground while standing on the pedals. Your suspension will compress so you can start the bunny hop motion.

Bunny hopping just requires a lot of practice. It is not something that you can get right at first try. This means that no matter what size you are, try to bunny hop by doing lots of practice. Your muscles will adjust lifting that weight off the ground.

Balance your weight over the top of the bike and lean forward. This will help you not fall over backward.

Of course! Just don't change gears in mid-air, as this will cause problems when you land.

You could try working out to get enough leg muscle to have the strength. Also, spend enough time practicing, so you can succeed in doing this.

Yes; in fact, the bunny hop is one of the most useful skills when mountain biking.

Land on the rear (it states on step 6 above, so have a quick read of that). Doing this makes you more balanced and controlled.

It depends on how your feet are clipped on. If you are using cycling shoes or you can safely pull your feet away from the pedals if something goes wrong, it may be easier to bunny hop. If they are tied on to the pedals with tight rope or string, this is unsafe. Keep in mind that it is much safer to bunny hop without being completely attached to the bike.

Yes, because the more force you put down, the more force that will go up, which makes it easier. That's why more people use them to jump dirt ramps.

If you are strong enough to lift the bike up, then yes. Any bike can be used to bunny hop if you are strong enough. If it is too heavy for you, then try a lighter bike first or exercise your muscles a lot before trying.