I went on a ride yesterday and today, paying close attention to how I was taking the sharper turns & I realized that when my handlebars were higher, I would lower my head as I went into the turn & lean into it. Now that they are as low as they will go, all I have to do is lean. I think I was putting the gross amount of my weight (187lbs) on the front tire when I tried to lean into the way I felt like I had to before in order to get the momentum I was going for so I could actually build up speed in coming out of the turn.

Thanks to to everyone for the insights, suggestions & opinions! I’m able to go even a little faster than I had before I lowered the handlebars now. I just had to realize that the adjustment I made with higher handlebars is no longer necessary. Wow. Physics actually comes into play with riding! Well, like I said, I’m new to the sport haha!