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Never been on a "bent" before
This is going to sound like a stupid question, but is there any special technique to actually getting your first push off and balance on the "bent". My balance isn't the greatest. I was thinking some day of just trying one. I love our tandem and my single and thought a bent would be a good all around cruising bike if I didn't need to do a lot of hills and if we move to another part of the country where there is less traffic.
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Originally Posted by Litespeed
This is going to sound like a stupid question, but is there any special technique to actually getting your first push off and balance on the "bent". My balance isn't the greatest. I was thinking some day of just trying one. I love our tandem and my single and thought a bent would be a good all around cruising bike if I didn't need to do a lot of hills and if we move to another part of the country where there is less traffic.
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I learned the best by starting on a gentle downslope. That way the bike will start rolling some without you needing to provide all the power. Otherwise, I balance on my right foot, put the left onto the pedal and push hard! Be in an EASY gear. You look kinda foolish pulling yoursellf along with your feet if you're in the big chainring trying to start uphill