I have just bought my 2nd STC, and this one is set a little higher in the
seat (the other one is mainly for the kids in my uni club). Suddenly I can
do a new trick: While riding normal, I take off one leg, cross it over the
frame, and put it back onto the pedal so that the frame is now to my side.
It's hard to ride like that, but I can get some distance or just go in a
circle.
I'm also working on pedaling forwards while riding with the frame and
handlebars behind me. For this one, you have to lean far back and steer
backwards (it helps to be able to ride backwards the normal way).
If you don't own a STC, it's hard to understand what I'm talking about
(it's hard enough if you do have one). The thing is pretty screwy.
I've been toying with the idea of creating some levels for the STC. Has
anyone bothered to do this already (saving me some time)? If not, I'll
proceed.
Some sugg's:
Note: Backwards denotes the way you're facing
Note: In reverse denotes the way the STC is traveling relative to the
front of the frame.
Level 1.
Ride forwards 10 revs, STC facing the normal way.
Turn to the right 90 degrees within 2 revs (about 3m)
ditto for the left
Level 2.
Ride forwards 10 revs with the front section in the air, one or both hands
on the pedals or frame.
Turn 180 degrees to the right within 3 revs, both wheels on ground
ditto for the left
Level 3.
Ride in reverse 10 revs.
Riding forwards in a wheelie, spin handlebars around once, then continue
riding.
Level 4.
Ride forwards without hands, 10 revs (this usu means knocking the frame
with your knees).
Riding forwards, switch to riding in reverse.
Riding in reverse, switch to riding forwards.
Level 5.
Wheelie idle (idle while the front wheel is off the ground) while holding
the handlebars in one or both hands.
Pivot (swing) the front wheel 90 degrees while switching from forward- to
reverse-riding.
Ride forwards 10 revs with the frame (and handlebars) behind you.
Level 6.
Pivot (swing) the front wheel 180 degrees while switching from forward- to
reverse-riding.
Ride in reverse 10 revs with the frame (and handlebars) behind you.
Cross one leg over the frame while riding forwards and put the leg back
onto the pedal; then continue riding for at least 5 more revs.
Level 7.
Reverse wheelie
There are more skills I haven't thought up, and there are plenty I've
forgotten about, so please feel free to contribute suggestions. I'd be
about level 5 on this scale (I'm level 7 on a uni).
David Stone