Message #19564

[Liam]

I think Lee's stuff is great as well.    The way he describes turning, balance, STAYING OFF THE BRAKES (!!!) leaning into a turn, going really low with your center of gravity, staying centered, leading with the head out, etc...and the picture at the very top of the chapter all speak to what I'm talking about. 

Yep, at really slow speeds, like a trials rider speed, you'll make all kinds of counter balancing moves to stay up right, but that's because the wheels aren't spinng and you have to use more static balance and not gyroscopic balance. 

I love how Lee really defines step by step flowing with the movement of the bike and not working against it at all.  A great analysis of speed and balance and body positioning.

Perfect technical description of how to really master turns.  Nice find, it is exactly what I strive for in turns (mountain AND road..I don't always pull it off, but it's what I'm after).

However, if you find a big rock in the middle of your perfect turn, you might want to eschew one's quest for purity and turn the handlebars