Originally Posted by
flargle
You always get more traction when you are driving rather than coasting.
I think the dynamics behind this statement are incorrect. You may be "more stable" when pedaling, but I can't say you get more traction. If a tire is near its traction limit when coasting, adding another force in the mix will cause it to loose traction. This is very different on a car because of weight transfer, but on a bicycle I just can't see how it is.
Maybe someone else will let us know...