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I expected similar abuse ;), maybe a bigger set of balls will work.......
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I expected similar abuse ;), maybe a bigger set of balls will work.......
It's not so much abuse, but that's what you've got to do. Lighter wheels will help you lean the bike over quicker due to the reduced moment of inertia but at the end of the day you've just got to lean over more. Try reducing your tire pressures a bit also.
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wouldn't it be a trust issue, your dad and his mates know and trust their bikes and also their ability, and therefore, carry more speed through the corners, maybe they've ridden those roads before and know the quickest lines through them, whilst your still trying to figure them out.
Also how far are you looking into and round the corner. Was told when I was learning to ride motorbikes, that where you look is where you naturally go, if you look to the kerb, you'll end up in the kerb. Try and look as far round the corner as you can, it's why you see motorbike riders hanging off the bike, head as far over as possible so they can get the bike in the direction they want to go.
Apart from that, don't be afraid to fall off. You're not going to find the limits of adhesion until you pass it, and since you're not falling off as yet, you haven't figured out how fast you can go on any one set of tyres..
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I'm realising I'm just not as fast through the bends ie country roads or roundabouts as my dad and other cyclists.
Are your tyres actually sliding when you try to match their speed? Probably not, unless you're writing to us from your hospital bed. In that case, it's mostly about testicular fortitude.
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Try and look as far round the corner as you can, it's why you see motorbike riders hanging off the bike, head as far over as possible so they can get the bike in the direction they want to go.
That's total bollocks. We hang off to move the CG inboard of the bike's centreline, because that allows more effective lean angle before the footrests hit the ground. Your point about looking at where you want to be is valid, so if you're taking your example from motorcycle racing look at the eyeline of the rider, e.g:
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Only turn at corners with banks.
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It's not the tyres that are the problem. It'll be your technique. It's a bit much to expect to be any good after 1 ride! Most of us improve over many years.
The best way to improve is to do lots of miles with more experienced riders. Joining and riding with a club is a good way to do this.
There are plenty of articles online about fast descending etc. There are some tips I remember being helpful...
- get in the drops with your weight low.
- check your pedals (inside up) and put your weight through them.
- don't touch the front brake in a corner.
- get in the drops with your weight low.
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Obligatory Cancellara descent vid
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Better example, since using a berm or rut often involves getting the body more upright than the bike, but the rider is still looking to the exit of the corner, not straight ahead in line with the bike:
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Basically, keeping your bike as upright as possible will give you more grip.
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How to make my bike corner faster?
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First things first, I hope this is in the right section, if not point me to where I need to be :)
So, Ive got this new road bike and after about a 100 miles or so I'm realising I'm just not as fast through the bends ie country roads or roundabouts as my dad and other cyclists. I read in a motorbike magazine weight on the front end helps and as I was lowering my bars anyway I thought it might help, doesnt seem to make much difference. I'd of thought the tyres should be scrubbed in by now, there vittorio rubino's, I've got some gatorskins that have done around 200 mile, are they gun a be any better?
I'm pretty quick on other bikes so I don't believe it's me and I should just HTFU haha.
Any help would be greatly appreciated :D