just a fun question. dont get mad
05-20-10 | 03:04 PM
#29
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I always found it easier if I sat up straight and pedaled with even strokes. That and practice. Now I can eat, text, or switch songs on my ipod while riding. Although, I probably shouldn't do all that.
05-20-10 | 03:19 PM
#31
You gonna eat that?
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
I've never been able to ride no-handed. Not on any bike I've owned. I think my butt is crooked and it throws the whole thing off.
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05-20-10 | 05:07 PM
#32
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hahah i think they just have better balance than me. my balance isnt the best but ill work on it. i mean i could do it on my roadbike but that was different.
i get thrown off when pedaling because im constantly moving instead of being still.
practice makes perfect! thanks for the fun post
i get thrown off when pedaling because im constantly moving instead of being still.
practice makes perfect! thanks for the fun post
05-20-10 | 05:27 PM
#33
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Never been a problem for me.... it has to do with balance.... although having drops makes it easier as opposed to chopped short bars...
05-20-10 | 05:34 PM
#34
The space coyote lied.
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hahah i think they just have better balance than me. my balance isnt the best but ill work on it. i mean i could do it on my roadbike but that was different.
i get thrown off when pedaling because im constantly moving instead of being still.
practice makes perfect! thanks for the fun post
i get thrown off when pedaling because im constantly moving instead of being still.
practice makes perfect! thanks for the fun post
Funnest thing to do while riding no hands - Taking off your T-shirt. You gotta be fast if you want to see where you're going.
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05-20-10 | 06:52 PM
#35
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: 90s GT Outpost, Windsor Clockwork
I have only had trouble on a bmx since the bars are top heavy. Practice makes perfect.
Also, holy s---, Powers2b cracks me up talking crap and always ending with "enjoy"! Must have similar humor!
Also, holy s---, Powers2b cracks me up talking crap and always ending with "enjoy"! Must have similar humor!
05-20-10 | 10:50 PM
#36
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Seriously, get your ass properly moving and you can just sit up and nothing alarming will happen. It's called steering trail
05-21-10 | 06:14 AM
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
Fork might be slightly bent; frame may not be centered; tires not the best for riding no hands; headset loose; wheel not true; body not centered on bike; or you just need to practice more.
