Originally Posted by
Lemond1985
European racers use this same technique to get around muddy cobbled turns. I use it lot for turns on pavement where there's sand or gravel and I'm not confident of being able to get good traction.
Yep I’ve definitely used this technique when I need to pedal as fast as possible while leaning as hard as possible. For example, when going through a roundabout. OP, find a roundabout or other long sweeping turn and practice. That’s the best way to get a feel for how much you can lean.
Watch fixed gear crits and see if you can replicate their setups. Those guys lean harder than most normal roadies. It just comes down to high BBs and short cranks. Some guys will time their hardest lean with the moment their pedals are away from the ground. That’s much tougher but it’s high risk, high reward.