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Old 10-15-08, 12:07 PM
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Look Ma no handlebars

Big deal, lets see how that thing handles on the turns.

https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,438383,00.html
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Originally Posted by olafub
Big deal, lets see how that thing handles on the turns.
It'll handle the same as if you're riding any bike no hands on turns. Just shift your weight.
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I bet those rims track real nice.
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lets see how that thing handles on the turns.
I don't think he needs to be turning.
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Ill bet that thing is made not to turn. Tires are removed, and its a fixed gear.
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At least he doesn't have to worry about traffic.
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Where is his blinky? He might get clipped by helicopter traffic.
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Originally Posted by olafub
Big deal, lets see how that thing handles on the turns.

https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,438383,00.html
Didn't Lance win a stage in his final TDF riding a bike like that, playing the accordian? Or, am I thinking of something else?
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