How to Bunny Hop a Mountain Bike - Best Step by Step Guide 

I have two tips (from a guy who cannot do a bunny hop in the wild) BUT...uses flat pedals. 1. Get some shins protection. :D (I did not). You will realize this is the best buck you ever spent. Why so? Because you will try step 3 and you will fail to lift the rear wheel and you will not catch both pedals in landing and ...bam. Not an issue with clipless 2. Step 1+2 before 3. If you think the transition from 2 to 3 is easy, dream on. What i suggest is to do the simple bunny hop which is execute 1 and 2 simultaneous by simultaneously lifting both wheels parallel to the ground. After you mastered this one then doing 3 is just a breeze. I am somehow between 1+2 and 3 but after my last shin injury i feel less motivated :).

Could you add captions to this, I'm Deaf.

I tried a bunny hop with my car but i failed on the first step.. Should i use clipless pedals?

Great guide! THX Chris. First day already about 40 cm height, that is incredible. Thanks again mate!

Thank you, sir. By far the best bunny-hopping tutorial I've viewed.

Cant go past 250 speed should i use bind mwheelup "+jump" ?

WOW thanks man my bunnyhops have gotten much better this will make my fragmovie much better

This is the best bunny hop instruction ive ever seen, you broke down these into mini-milestones! Thank you!

He has clips on!! Cheater!! LOL

This is the best and most complete description, explanation and example of "how to bunny hop " Thank you very much.

Thank you so much. This was so helpful! Now I might be able to bunny hop. Thank you for explaining it out and showing different steps to the bunny hop.

Best how-to I found so far about bunny hop ! Thanks it's starting to have its effect !

Absolutely amazing guide! I have tried to do bunny hop earlier with my own understanding but I completely missed the step three. I did instinctively parts one and two. And it was quite a lot like on the video After weeks I've managed to lift both wheels simultaneously a bit, but that resulted absolutely useless while riding and trying to jump over even little obstacles. But with a such detailed and thoughtful guide all I have to do now is practice these steps (especially the third). Furthermore I've purchased today Specialized p street2 and I think it's well oriented to do that kind of stuff. Thanks again, Chris. Your videos are great.

Every video you make, makes me improve my riding. And i have also learned that if i want to improve, i have to practice :) thanks chris :)

The best tutorial that i've found. Very well explained, thanks :D

you should practice without the clips.

omg thnx this is the first video that showed me how i need to do it

Chris, You are the best!! Thanks for your time... ~D

I enjoy these videos very much and they help alot. Great job with them!

Landing on both wheels can hit hard. if you pull back and lower your legs first your back will touch and its alot smoother landing. This helps learn how to do manuals after words. :) great video

WOW! Bunny hopping clipped in! You Effing hero!

I had a crappy old mountain bike without any suspension back in college, and to get around i learned to bunny hop pretty quickly. The only difference was that I had standard pedals that dont lock in so it was all the front lift and roll to get the back wheel off the ground. Probably cant get as high as you, but i could best any curb out there lol

This helped me so much. Thank you 🙏

Thank you for the bunny hop tutorial 😊

THANK YOU! After watching this, I learned the bunny hop in less than 30 minutes! u da best

Chris you make it look so easy! I will definitely be trying this out the next time I jump on the bike! Thanks so much.

Will try it out tomorrow thanks mate 😊

its a great tutoriol but i hav some tips aswell, i have rode bmx for around 3 years, and when i learned the bunny or broncho hop it was tricky because the wheels are smaller on a bmx bike,the tip is try to lung the bars as high as you can upward and than scoop with the feet and push with your hands it helps to pull the back wheel into the air with your body.tuck your knees at the same time

Just did it!;) Seems that rising up the back weel,in an separate move, was the key for me. And in order to jump in lenght as well i would need more speed. I'veexercised at slow speed but tried with some more speed and works.

This is the best tutorial for bunny hops, i finally learn how to bunnyhop

Chris, I just love your tuitions. Incredible, well done

This guy is proper MT biker !

Thanks Chris, going to focus on the switchback technique but this is definitely on my list.

Do you use space or mwheel to bhop ?

Your videos are very helpful. XC bikes which have the lightest dual suspensions are the best for bunny hops with less than approx. 140psi (both front and back). Gloves with gel pads when practicing are helpful. Also clipless pedals make lifting the back very easy but you should still make sure your technique is sound.

Once again, you're the man. You've taught me some awesome techniques. Thank you!

This worked really well, thanks! (Although I hit a curb too hard and popped my inner tube, but up until then it was working great!)

You guys make it look so easy lmfaoo.. That's why you guys are pro lol..

Really good tips, thanks. Love the shoulder roll, great addition, as promised!

My skills are not very good. But watching and doing as you say seems to give me good results. I am practising all the steps, and I did my first up a kerb last night haha thanks man 😁 keep the videos coming.

Hi Chris, the shrug and roll worked for me! I practiced the 4 stages in separation for a few days but then when I tried to put them together, consciously thinking about what I'm doing at any point, it just wasn't working (too much to think about during 1 second) But today I decided to focus on the shrug and roll by exaggerating the motion and it clicked! I'm not even sure if I was doing the back wheel snap - the shrug and roll seemed to take care of it. I must film myself and see what's happening. Anyway, within one hour I progressed from just barely jumping over a stick on the ground to clearing a 1 foot high box. Thanks!

Hey mtbtips I can see your channel getting better over time, and your replying to more people's comments! Keep the fantastic work, we all really appreciate it. I was wondering, Im wondering if trying to bunny hop whilst clipped out on my SPD's is going to get me anywhere? Or is it best to buy a proper set of flats and shoes? You should do a video on mini-legde step-ups, something like knee height. Its something I personally think you should cover. Anyway - Great channel, loving your dedication and friendly, professional approach.

After watching this a few times I was able to bunny hop in 15 minutes on a 29er with long chain stays. Thanks for the great work Chris.

that's the video that made the difference!!!

thank you this is a really good video, i had a struggle getting the back end up but you actually explained how unlike most of the other videos

Thank you I learnt how to bunny hop in under 30min

Really good tutorial. Possibly the first one where explanation and video comes together so you can see what you hear and listen to details while watching. Thank you! The only thing is left - to do it myself )) Is it possible to do a good bunny hop with saddle lifted up and with flat pedals? When riding in the city, you often meet different obstacles, but city riding is much more comfortable on the lifted saddle.

Could you do a video without being clipped in

This was super helpful. Best video yet. Thanks!

I learned it pretty much on 1st day. On 3rd day trying I could jump 10cm obstacle. It's not about the bike or weight of the bike but technique. I ride cross-bike. Not even MTB. Once you learn how to get front wheel over the obstacle - by using 'manual' technique - the rest is just shifting your body forward which you will do automatically without even thinking about it too much. It's not hard. I could jump almost 20cm in about 1 week. On cross-bike, using flat pedals. Yeah and make sure you have some speed while jumping! Nothing crazy, just some.

Thank you so much its because of you I now know how to ajust a gear shift can you please do a video on greasing while barings?

thank you for the video. for me that was the best explanation .part 3 was missing on my technic ✌👍

Fantastic video Chris - really put it in perspective! My bunny hops are mediocre - STEP 3 looks to be the missing key to success! Can't wait to try it out.

Thx very much! I get it! Not so high like you, but I'm working on it!

Good explained, love your videos! definitely something i need to practice more

I like how I’m watching this video when I don’t even have my bike yet xD thx for the tips

I have tried to lift the rear wheel for like more than 6 months! I still can't do it! :(

this actually helped a lot with my BMX hops

Best tutorial Step by step. Thanks

This guys telling you the wrong technique, you want to learn to manual first then using the manual technique (by shifting your weight backwards not pulling) get your front wheel in the air. After this don't rely on a scoop of the feet to get your back wheel lifted use your hips and arms. The best tutorial video to explain bunny hops is on seths bike hacks or global mountain biking network

Absolutely fantastic!

this is a sick channel because i only ever have had mtb's

Pro tip: He's not doing a bunny hop because I ain't never saw no bunny. He's doing a front-launched-SOMEHOWGETTHEBACKWHEELUP-twoWheelLanding hop. Wait, I may have missed a step... Also, I think he may be one of those ... Australians... New bike, new vigour, found this channel, and just wanna thanks for all the tips.

Thanks once again chris!

Great video, love your hints & tips. :-)

nice story, touch my heart

Great tips! Thank you!

It was so useful. Thanks mtbtips

Thanks, looks so easy, maybe even i learn that :)

So I'm getting both wheels up at the same time and getting maybe 3-5" of clearance...I must be doing something wrong? and my arms are really sore too.

I appreciate this video. Lately i've been good at doing a bunny hop but somehow I do want a much higher one. I have a Street Mountain Bike a.ka or also like a BMX. Thanks for the guide tho. :)

I can bunny hop on my BMX like 1 inch, but When I try to go higher my back wheel doesn't leave the ground.

Great video! Can you update the link for the complete How to Bunny Hop guide?

i only get 200 speed tutorial not working...

very descriptive thank you

Thank you so much for this video! You are awesome!

Love the videos! Very nice tips and tricks, Do you have any videos/tips on stoppies? I can get the real wheel up but cannot get a roll...

Thanks that really helped me out 👍✌️

Should I get clipping pedals for these jumps?

I love this . I try this

Any suggestions to protect my wrists while doing this? I recently was able to clear 12 inch objects by bunny hoping, but the next day my wrists were wrecked. Sad, I was soo excited about trying this on trails but seems like I wont be able to for another week or so.

how do you keep your feet on the pedals? WITHOUT clips?

hi my bike is 15.2kg, alloy frame, 29', 20 frame MTB with 24 gears. my question is what gear should i attempt this on to make this easier? (i know for wheelies it's a low gear and for riding no handed it's a high gear)

Top...thank you from ..Argentina..! bye bye!

I can do part one which is The Front Pump and Lift, but I can't jump with my rear (step 2). When I'm trying my front is getting higher instead. Please, try to help me.

I cant get up my front wheel very well and i dont really know what to do.. if i get it up once it seems to be to late to get my rear wheel up..the timing is pretty hard.. any tipps?

Hey chris, great guide! I've been practicing a lot more and i can get the front wheel off the ground really easily (a bit over a foot thanks to your guide) but i'm having some problems getting the back wheel off the ground, any tips? -Cheers - Rakha

omg this is very hard isn't there like any script or something :x

I can hop ok on a hardtail and was wondering if it was possible on a full suspension and your video shows it is , but is harder or easier with the rear suspension? Great video and explanation by the way , you hop good

Having a little trouble being the shrug and roll going, standing next to the bike and practising and shoulders are killing me. It feels as if my rear wheel is heavy as fuck, I can get it about 5-6 inches off the ground but it looks very "violent" and the bike keeps hitting me. Any advice?

it"s nice dude.thanks

practice, practice and practice!

Chris where did you go I have not seen any new videos in a long time ?

Hi Chris, love the videos, yours is by far the best bunny hop tutorial on youtube as it includes the all important shrug and roll (even though i haven't got it yet). I've been out practicing for about 3 days aprox 1.30 per day. My elbows have started to hurt like hell. Do you think this is a technique issue or overuse?

Great video Chris, but I can't seem to get my front wheel that high. Any tips on getting the front wheel higher than 6 inches?

Hi Chris, Enjoy your videos very much! Keep up the good work! Chris, are you using clip less pedals on the bunny hop?

Do you have your seat in the same hight that when you pedaling normally?

how come your chain hardly moves when doing this? when I go jumping or bunny hop and someone records you can see the chain whipping around and I have chipped the bar below the chain? Is it just certain bikes that can do this? my bike is unchanged from the shop and is a Voodoo Bantu. Does my problem happen on many bikes? how do I stop this? can I stop this?

Im about to start in mtb What kind of bicycle do you recomend for a begginer? MTBtips

Is that wheel size 29 inches