How to Barspin on a BMX

The barspin is a popular BMX trick used by intermediate to professional BMX riders. Learning the trick has a relatively short learning curve for intermediate BMX riders, but getting the barspin dialed in may take an hour or a few days of constant practice depending on your skill level. Start doing barspins on flat land before attempting bunny hop barspins or trying them in the air off jumps. After learning the barspin, it can be linked to several other tricks for creative variations and combinations.

Instructions

  1. The BMX Barspin

    • 1

      Pedal a slow to moderate speed, then coast and tuck your legs back to pinch the nose of the seat with your knees.

    • 2

      Lean back and lift the front end of the bike. One or two feet high should be necessary.

    • 3

      With the bike's front end at its peak in the air, throw the handlebars with your right or left hand clockwise or counterclockwise, whichever is more comfortable.

    • 4

      After a full rotation, catch the bars with your opposite hand. Let the front end back down and ride off.