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Exactly. Yesterday while riding my seat post dropped a few inches during a short ride. Luckily it was just three miles back to the car. Maybe I could carry those wrenches. Felt like riding a children's bike. Yes to your quick checks.Get to know your bike, do regular quick checks to ensure that the bike is working ok...............it's a long walk back if things go wrong..................
That was one lesson I learnt last year, at least we can take solace in our ever improving average speeds !One I have been learning recently It doesn't get any easier you just go faster.
In my case, it doesn't get any harder, I just go slower!One I have been learning recently It doesn't get any easier you just go faster.
My ride on Sunday I found the climb I do a lot a little harder thought to muyself that was tough got home and lo and behold a new PBThat was one lesson I learnt last year, at least we can take solace in our ever improving average speeds !
This is also useful for keeping your inside pedal well out of the way of any kerbs etc that it might clip of your inside foot was down.Bought over from motorcycling but equally applicable to push bikes (as is counter-steering but OP says you can only have one!)
If you feel a bit squirrely when cornering at faster speeds (this is not applicable to turning left or right after having stopped at a set of lights/give way it's for faster cornering) place some weight on the outside pedal. I.e. if you are turning left weight (push down with the foot on) the right pedal. This should settle things down nicely and make the bike feel more planted in the corner.
You know, I don't buy this one. I do understand what it means ... keep pushing yourself and keep improving ... but it's just not for me. I think it DOES get easier.One I have been learning recently It doesn't get any easier you just go faster.