So you think you can ride a bike?


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Impressive.

There is absolutely no way you could get me on that trestle on a bike!

Was that a full service place he stopped at at the end?

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It's funny; not the first time I've seen this. But to have his son learn this? Now his son will be at risk for riding any two-wheeler. Maybe for life.

--Brant

No he wont. The reverse steering increases the instability of the moving bike.

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It's funny; not the first time I've seen this. But to have his son learn this? Now his son will be at risk for riding any two-wheeler. Maybe for life.

--Brant

No he wont. The reverse steering increases the instability of the moving bike.

I'm talking about a snapback that sends him tumbling, maybe even riding a motorcycle, even 20 years later, especially if there's some sudden emergency situation and it's all reactive. I stand by my original objection: his Dad shouldn't have taught him that.

--Brant

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I posted this a couple of months ago: Knowledge does not equal understanding

I thought it was pertinent to the other discussion. To every discussion.

I agree with Brant. I don't think there was evolutionary pressure for our brains to be equipped to handle this kind of screwing with the wiring. I hope his son doesn't end up avoiding his "mad scientist" dad when he becomes an adult. Son = lab rat... No.

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