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Re:Fresh work on the mathematics of bicycles in motion by kqr on Wednesday July 20, 2016 @02:50PM (#12131487)
Ever thought about why you can't "steer away" from a curb, how it appears to "suck you in" when you try? It's because that first, subconscious turn in the wrong direction takes you into the curb edge.
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Re:Fresh work on the mathematics of bicycles in motion by no_flags on Wednesday July 20, 2016 @05:44PM (#12132773)
I've heard this was more of a psychological "target fixation" effect, unless I misunderstand the scenario you describe.
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Re:Fresh work on the mathematics of bicycles in motion by stouset on Thursday July 21, 2016 @03:04AM (#12135240)
You heard wrong. It's because you can't countersteer, which is the only way to turn a bicycle or motorcycle at speed.

Try it. Get on a bike. Go straight, and pick up speed. Intentionally press the right side of the handlebar. Note which direction the bike is now aiming.

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