This would be specifically in the context of Mario Kart Wii online, where players using bikes (so most players) are often wheelying for extra speed on straight roads. Staying right behind another to get a draft for extra speed is fairly common too. However, if you bump into someone or something while in a wheelie, you get significantly slowed down for a few seconds.
People usually just wheelie bump people from the side but on occasion when someone is behind me trying to get a draft, I've had the thought to suddenly drop my wheelie and slightly brake, causing them to lose a lot of speed, and then I can just start another wheelie.
Am I onto something or is there a reason nobody's doing it?
5 Jun 2026 16:45
No. The reason no one's doing it is because it's not worth it to slow down one person and let four others pass you.
5 Jun 2026 16:56
It's a risky move. In order for it to work, you'd have to use a character with good acceleration, but you're likely losing top speed all the times you're not brake checking. Also, if they see you brake and are able to get out of the way, you're stopped on the track while they're flying past.
5 Jun 2026 16:57
iirc mach bike has decent acceleration, and thats what i use mostly, and ofc a complete stop woukd never be a good idea
5 Jun 2026 17:00
consider a situation where maybe first and second are neck and neck, but with a fair bit of distance between them and the pack - it might be worth it in that case to make it less close, surely?
5 Jun 2026 17:01
And what if they're able to avoid you? It's definitely not worth the risk. The meta for Mario Kart Wii is very mature and established. If the top players aren't doing it, you can bet it's not a good strategy.
5 Jun 2026 17:16
fair enough, it was just something i came up with during my hours online but never dared to risk
5 Jun 2026 17:23
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