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Updated 14 Feb 20261 min read

How to Nose Manual on a BMX

BMX · Nose Manual

Balancing on the front wheel while riding.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Speed. Get a bit of speed, then shift your weight forward over the front wheel.
  2. Lift rear. Push down and forward to lift the back wheel off the ground.
  3. Balance. Find the balance point and use your body and maybe the front brake to hold the nose manual.

Tips for success

Harder than a regular manual for most people. Use the front brake to help hold it. Start with short holds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nose manual vs manual?

Manual = balance on back wheel. Nose manual = balance on front wheel.

Created on 14 Feb 2026

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