Subject: Re: Countersteering & Eldos
Author: Martin Cooke
Date: Sep 20, 2002, 10:50 AM
Post ID: 1711051668
i'd say countersteering an eldo is essential on tight european roads. they
steer soooo slowly without, i'd end up in a hedge!
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Willcox, John" <John.W-@TIMET.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 6:22 PM
Subject: RE: Countersteering & Eldos
Bruce sez:
Bruce, While I am NOT a MSF instructor, nor do I play one on TV, I do have a few comments. First, as the books say, this is usually for slower turns. It is also appropriate for very quick swerves, as long as you are nowhere near your traction limits on the turn. The whole point of keeping your body in line with the bike (or even leaning your body into the turn, ala road racers) is to let you actually lean the bike LESS, which keeps more tread profile in contact with the pavement. While it DOES sometimes feel more natural not to do this, it would probably be better for you to get used to the feeling of leaning your body into the curve as you countersteer. Especially given that the Eldos are not known for there ability to maintain an extreme lean angle! All of this is just my opinion, of course, and you should ride in whatever fashion makes you happy!! john in Denver * |