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Old 01-15-08 | 02:36 PM
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lhcommons
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From: SoBo (south of Boston)
Originally Posted by icknayvon
I think that unless you are going at top speed trying to take the sharpest turn possible, you have the ability to take the same turns at the same speed with a different amount of lean.
... and you would be mistaken. In order to maintain your balance when you turn, your center of gravity must be precisely positioned. Of course you could lean your body way over and keep your bike more upright (like a motorcycle racer), but your center of gravity is always in the same place (at the same angle) for a given turn and speed.
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