Saw someone keep their bike standing at a red light
11-25-15, 12:17 AM
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Oddly, I find it easier to track stand if I hop in place a little on the pedals.
Not actually bunnyhopping, but quickly unweighting the wheels a bit, up and down an inch or so very quickly. Kind of impatient.
My theory is that one naturally jumps straight up, so it helps maintain center of balance.
Not actually bunnyhopping, but quickly unweighting the wheels a bit, up and down an inch or so very quickly. Kind of impatient.
My theory is that one naturally jumps straight up, so it helps maintain center of balance.
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I do all of my track stands by unclipping one foot and placing it on the ground. YMMV
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