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Simple question really, why is it easy to balance on a bike when you are moving fast but hard to balance when you are going slowly or are stopped?
Originally posted by lavalamp
Simple question really, why is it easy to balance on a bike when you are moving fast but hard to balance when you are going slowly or are stopped?
I don't quite get this paragraph, could you clear it up for me please.The automatic steering occurs for two reasons. First, there is gyroscopic precession that occurs when the spinning front wheel experiences torques from the ground. When the bicycle tips to the left, forces from the ground twist the spinning wheel so that its angular momentum shifts from leftward to rearward. This complicated precession effect causes the wheel to steer left toward the left.
Didn't revesz just cover this one?Originally posted by Gara
should we confuse him more by telling him about the whole "turn right to go left" thing on a bike?
Originally posted by lavalamp
Simple question really, why is it easy to balance on a bike when you are moving fast but hard to balance when you are going slowly or are stopped?
Originally posted by Gara
"Didn't revesz just cover this one?"
no, he did not. he said if a bike leans left the bike turns left.
i was saying about turning right to go left.
No, you did just fine. A wordier explanation is http://www.triumf.ca/people/baartman/bike/steering.htmlOriginally posted by Gara
I am sure some one else can explain it better.
I like your version a lot more. The Rake and Trail paragraph was terrible.Originally posted by Gara
im sure some one else can explain it better.
The phrase "as easy as riding a bike" is a metaphor used to describe something that is simple and easy to do, once you have learned how to do it. It implies that once you have mastered a skill, it becomes second nature and you can do it effortlessly without much thought.
Riding a bike is considered a basic skill because it is a fundamental form of transportation and a popular leisure activity. It also helps to improve balance, coordination, and physical fitness.
Yes, riding a bike is considered a universal skill as it is practiced and enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures around the world. It is a skill that can be learned and mastered by anyone with access to a bike and proper training.
Riding a bike is often used as a metaphor for other skills because it is a relatable and widely understood activity. It also requires a certain level of practice and repetition to master, which can be applied to learning other skills.
Yes, there are several scientific benefits to riding a bike. It can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and improve mental well-being. It has also been linked to increased cognitive function and decreased stress levels.