Originally posted by aluckyfiji
with the pedalling through a trun, you cant push "down" on the outside pedal...
ok, here is the physics behind why to push down with your outside pedal, by applying force on your outside pedal, you well move your center of gravity (CG) toward the outside (when you slide out, your CG is to far away for the vertical line above the contact point of the wheels of the bike, thus there is not enough gravity pushing your wheels down onto the trail, thus no grip), but if you can move your CG closer to the vertical line above the contact point of your wheels, you will increase the amount of gravity being applied to the wheels at the point of contact
(I know I used some of the physic term incorrectly, but the point was made)
also try shifting your body weight alittle more to the outside of the turn by not staying in the plane of the bike
I must have read this about 50 times, slowly, and it makes no sense. I got on my bike, hit a sharp turn at a fast speed and was able to push down on my outside pedal. What are your sources?