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01-02-09 | 06:04 AM

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bautieri

Downtown Spanky Brown

Joined: May 2007

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From: Enola, Pennsyltucky

Bikes: Motobecane Phantom Cross Pro Kona Lana'I

Which way does it feel like your tipping? Forward, Backward, or to the side?

If it feels like you are falling forward you probably aren’t used to the seat height yet. If you had the bike fitted to you at the shop the seat is likely much higher than you originally expected, it keeps your bottom higher and raises your center of gravity. You'll get used to it as your core muscles improve and soon it will feel natural. You could also try sitting a little further back on the seat.

Falling backwards: stop riding wheelies.

Side to side: Add speed. Pedal faster and take advantage of the centrifugal force generated by your wheels. This will help keep the bicycle upright. Same principle as riding a motorcycle, the faster your going (to a point) the easier it is to maintain a line and turn.

Just sounds to me like you need some more saddle time, keep up the good work

Bau

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