General
crankflip
What does crankflip mean?
An air trick where the rider kicks the pedals and cranks so they spin a full rotation backward before catching them again with the feet. It is essentially a tailwhip for the cranks.
"His crankflips are so quick you can barely see the pedals move."
Origin
BMX freestyle trick; the cranks flip a full rotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crankflip in BMX?
It's an air trick where the rider kicks the pedals and cranks so they spin a full rotation backward, then catches them again with the feet before landing.
How is a crankflip like a tailwhip?
It's essentially a tailwhip for the cranks — instead of whipping the frame around, you spin the crank arms a full rotation and recatch them.
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