Tricks & Combos Guide
Master every trick and learn to chain them into massive combos
Air Tricks
Air tricks are performed while airborne. Use the right stick to execute different moves.
360 Spin
Complete 360-degree rotation in the air
Backflip
Backward rotation flip
Frontflip
Forward rotation flip
Tailwhip
Rotate bike frame 360 degrees while holding bars
Barspin
Spin handlebars 360 degrees
No-Hander
Release handlebars mid-air
Superman
Extend body off back of bike
Double Backflip
Two consecutive backflips
720 Spin
Two full rotations (720 degrees)
Flair
Backflip combined with 180 spin
Barspin + Tailwhip
Combine barspin and tailwhip in one air
Pro Tip
Grind Tricks
Grinds are performed on rails, ledges, and coping. They're essential for combo extension and maintaining flow.
Feeble Grind
Front peg and back tire on rail
💡 Balanced grind, good for beginners
Smith Grind
Back peg and front tire on rail
💡 Opposite of feeble, slightly harder
Icepick Grind
Single back peg balance
💡 Requires precise balance control
Double Peg Grind
Both pegs on rail (most stable)
💡 Easiest grind to learn
Toothpick Grind
Technical rail balance trick
💡 Very technical, practice required
Crankslide
Grind on crank arm
💡 Angle is everything
Flareway Bar
Technical lip trick on coping
💡 Requires ramp/bowl setup
Crooked Grind
Angled approach grind
💡 Speed and angle critical
Pedal Grind
Grind on pedal instead of peg
💡 Very precise, high risk
Ground Tricks (Manuals)
Manuals are the glue that holds combos together. Master these to extend your combos indefinitely.
Manual
Back wheel balance (wheelie)
💡 Essential for combo linking
Nose Manual
Front wheel balance (endo)
💡 Harder to balance than regular manual
Essential Skill!
Special Tricks
Wallride
Ride on vertical wall surface
💡 Speed and angle essential
Transfer
Move between different ramps/sections
💡 Great for combo extension
Combo Building 101
Basic Combo Structure
- 1 Launch: Use bunny hop or ramp to get airborne
- 2 Air Trick: Execute spin, flip, or barspin while in air
- 3 Land to Manual: Press manual button on landing to extend combo
- 4 Grind: Approach rail or ledge while in manual, transition to grind
- 5 Manual Exit: Exit grind into manual, continue or finish combo
Example Combos
First Real Combo
~8,000 ptsWhy it works: Simple tricks that are easy to land, with two manual sections to keep combo alive. Perfect for practicing the flow.
Street Line Special
~25,000 ptsWhy it works: Combines air tricks with multiple grinds and a gap for bonus points. Uses variety for multiplier boost.
The Megacombo
~75,000+ ptsWhy it works: Maximum variety (no repeated tricks), special spot bonuses (wallride, transfer, roof gap), extended grinds, and perfect execution. This is what mastery looks like.
Combo Mastery Tips
Timing
- ✓ Don't rush trick inputs
- ✓ Wait for full rotation before landing
- ✓ Manual input right on landing
- ✓ Practice rhythm and flow
Terrain Usage
- ✓ Gaps add multipliers
- ✓ Wallrides boost points
- ✓ Transfers = combo extension
- ✓ Use elevation changes
Risk vs Reward
- ✓ Landing clean > big tricks
- ✓ Consistency beats luck
- ✓ Know when to end combo
- ✓ Save risky tricks for practice
Map Knowledge
- ✓ Learn optimal combo routes
- ✓ Find hidden multiplier spots
- ✓ Plan escape routes
- ✓ Watch replays for ideas
Understanding the Scoring System
How Points Are Calculated
Base Trick Points
- • Simple tricks: 100-500 points
- • Intermediate tricks: 500-1,500 points
- • Advanced tricks: 1,500-3,000 points
- • Expert tricks: 3,000-5,000 points
Combo Multiplier
Your combo multiplier increases with:
- • Number of tricks in combo
- • Trick variety (no repeats = bonus)
- • Special location bonuses
- • Clean landings maintain multiplier
Base Multiplier = 1.0x
Each Trick = +0.2x
Variety Bonus = +0.5x (every 5 unique tricks)
Special Spot = +1.0x
Crash = Combo lost
Special Bonuses
- • Gap Bonus: +500-2,000 per gap
- • Transfer Bonus: +300-1,000 per transfer
- • Wallride Bonus: +200-800
- • Hidden Spot Bonus: +1,000-5,000
- • Manual Extension: +50 per second
- • Grind Extension: +100 per second
Trick Mastery Checklist
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