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Why is it easier to balance on a moving bike?
Published almost 2 years ago • 5 min read
Why is it easier to balance on a moving bike? This question came from a reader submission (thanks Dad!). Has a curious question stumped you lately? Feel free to submit your own question here: Submit your question 📓 The short answer A bike is easier to balance while riding because the momentum enables the bike to be steered into the direction of the lean, which rebalances the bike. The steering design of bikes and, to a minor degree, the gyroscopic precession effect also help a bike remain...
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