Heya guys, I have a question or two. Are there any tips as to being able to cycle straight? I keep finding myself having to steer to keep it straight. And how about training to pedal without moving your upper body? Do both of these come naturally after a large amount of time on the bike? Or is there specific things I should be doing? Thanks.
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Heya guys, I have a question or two. Are there any tips as to being able to cycle straight? I keep finding myself having to steer to keep it straight. And how about training to pedal without moving your upper body? Do both of these come naturally after a large amount of time on the bike? Or is there specific things I should be doing? Thanks.
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A few basic tips:
1) Look farther ahead. If you watch the front wheel you tend to overcorrect.
2) Try to relax. A relaxed rider is smoother and straighter.
3) Don't lock your elbows. It tends to transmit every bump and body motion to the wheel. -
A few basic tips:
1) Look farther ahead. If you watch the front wheel you tend to overcorrect.
2) Try to relax. A relaxed rider is smoother and straighter.
3) Don't lock your elbows. It tends to transmit every bump and body motion to the wheel. -
2 more things to check
Your bike fit - if you wobble your front wheel a lot it can be an idicator that you are too stretched out.
Make sure everthing is properly tightened (but not overtightened!) and on straight -handlebars, stem etc. If you feel like you have to steer to go straight it may indicate something is out of alignment.
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2 more things to check
Your bike fit - if you wobble your front wheel a lot it can be an idicator that you are too stretched out.
Make sure everthing is properly tightened (but not overtightened!) and on straight -handlebars, stem etc. If you feel like you have to steer to go straight it may indicate something is out of alignment.
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I lost my balance on the left side four years ago and I have had to make a lot of adjustments. A lot of my balance is now visual. If I don't pay attention to the road ahead, I drift to the left. So to adjust, when riding in a pack, I don't take my eyes off the wheel in front and I try to always have that big picture.
Also, road bikes are more squirrelly than mountain bikes due to the steep angle of the forks. If you recently changed bikes, this could also be an issue.
Just keep practicing, it gets better, I know from experience with both.
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I lost my balance on the left side four years ago and I have had to make a lot of adjustments. A lot of my balance is now visual. If I don't pay attention to the road ahead, I drift to the left. So to adjust, when riding in a pack, I don't take my eyes off the wheel in front and I try to always have that big picture.
Also, road bikes are more squirrelly than mountain bikes due to the steep angle of the forks. If you recently changed bikes, this could also be an issue.
Just keep practicing, it gets better, I know from experience with both.
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Keep your upper body as loose as possible and try to generate your power from your hips. Thats what works for me.
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Keep your upper body as loose as possible and try to generate your power from your hips. Thats what works for me.
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For starters relax yourself on the bike. Try to think of it as an extension of your body. Follow the advice given above and yes, I think riding straight will also come with the miles. Now for the hardcore method, get a roller. It does marvelous things on riding straight balance, etc. Once you hit the road you will feel more confident in pack riding. Good luck
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