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5.1 Keeping balance with torso leaning right or left:

5.1.1 Contribution:

Above a certain minimum stable speed without hands on the handlebar, a 2-Wheeler can be steered leaning the torso right or left. Many riders thus have the impression that staying up and steering is a simple question of balance.

5.1.2 Limits:

- But how can we explain the major difference in steering ease and precision, between the cases with and without hands on the handlebar?

- And how can we explain that a 150 Kg plus (300 Lbs + ) rider on a delicate bicycle, steers as easily as a 45 Kg (90 Lbs) little lady on her big Harley?

 

 

 

 

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