Originally Posted by
speedy25
All the bikes I have had over the years, only one stands out as an outstanding "no-hander-" A raleigh 3=speed I had when I was young. If it had a coaster brake I wouldnt have needed handlebars. It tracked straight and steered with just a little bit of coaxing. Sadly it got stolen the only day I didnt lock it.
Bikes that wobble when you go no handed either have loose parts or a bent frame. Of course some steer "nervously" that they like to go ANYWHERE if you let go of the bars.
Bottom line- Its whatever your comfort level is. Enjoy the ride.
-SP
That bike had a long fork rake for sure. I remember my old Raleigh 3spd. Headlight, tool kit, saddle bag and chain oiler in chain guard. Got the bike on my Father's birthday.
My '83 Paramount was a no-hander, my CAAD 8 not at all and my new Giant Propel SL3 is an all day no-hander. Shift back on the saddle, relax, use body English and it's lunchtime on the move, just No Texting.