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Veretasium explains countersteer (youtu.be)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I thought this is a great example by using a trick bicycle. Also shows that its not a function of speed.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm new to biking ( I have 3 hours under my belt) I inadvertently discovered counter steering going 80km/h on a straight road.. I didn't do anymore than a couple of tries and left it, because I was focussing on effective braking and turning through intersections

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My advice, as a seasoned expert with almost 3000 miles (this is all the sarcasm), keep with the parking lot drills. As he shows, counter steer is the only way to steer, so you are doing it a little bit, subconciously. But motorcycle speeds mean more lean for a corner, means more countersteer. Build the habit at speeds that mean a bruise, not ones that mean a trip to the er

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

have you watched twist of the wrist yet?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah! I watch a lot to help learn. Twist of the wrist is so foundational.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Every biker should watch twist of the wrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK9AoAAy7uM

Goddam, I went to recommend this and then completely forgot the name for like 5 minutes. I've been sitting here trying to remember the name of the thing I recommend to everyone I meet on a motorcycle.

Anyway, you will learn a lot about staying alive.