Biking Techniques (Part 16)

Dynamics

Traction, Tire, Weight Transfer, and Geometry

Introduction

You've heard it all before:
"My suspension is too soft."
"I need a sportbike."
"This bike doesn't handle."
"It doesn't turn in quick enough."
"It's like a pogo stick in the corners."
All of these mean one thing: "I'm a lazy rider," which in turn means "I can't manage weight transfer."
Riding a bike properly is all about managing dynamics. We've talked about aerodynamics, now we'll cover the physical behavior of the bike.

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