General
toothpick
What does toothpick mean?
A grind where only the front peg contacts the rail while the rear of the bike is balanced up in the air. It is essentially the front-end counterpart to the icepick.
"Toothpick to hard 180 out is his go-to on that ledge."
Origin
BMX grind name; the single thin contact point evokes a toothpick.
Frequently asked questions
What is a toothpick grind?
It is a grind where only the front peg contacts the rail while the rear of the bike is balanced up in the air.
How is a toothpick different from an icepick?
A toothpick uses the front peg with the back wheel raised, while an icepick uses the rear peg with the front wheel raised, making them mirror-image grinds.
Why is it called a toothpick?
The single thin contact point of the front peg evokes a toothpick.
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