Lean angles

[ApexJimi]

Since fitting these to my MTB -



I've been on a quest to achieve silly lean angles ever since

So, how far can you lean? On dry tarmac.

[daz3210]

Until you fall off?

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Further than you think. As above you know when you have gone too far when you fall off.

[paranoid airbag]

roughly this far (note: that isn't me, nor was I filming or anything)

[ApexJimi]

paranoid airbag said:

roughly this far (note: that isn't me, nor was I filming or anything)

His position looks kinda odd there, almost as if he's got his weight over the outside/

By the way, I wasn't asking how far it's possible to lean, rather how far can YOU go..

[Laurel Green]

ApexJimi said:

By the way, I wasn't asking how far it's possible to lean, rather how far can YOU go..

About 45 degrees but, that is with 'tother leg firmly on terra firma whilst mounting the bike.

[Liquid Knight]

I'm testing a set of experimental dual compound tyres for Curio at the moment. There's a twitch between the hard centre and softer outer wall but I can practically get my knee down on roundabouts much to the amusement of fellow road users. I simply do not need to slow down for corners at all any more.

http://curiouk.com/

[ApexJimi]

What kinda bike are you on?

[Liquid Knight]

ApexJimi said:

What kinda bike are you on?

Specialized Camber Comp...



...with red slick tyres fitted now.

[Paul Drawmer]

low pressure ones by the look of the web site.

[BliarOut]

Rule #64 // Cornering confidence increases with time and experience.
This pattern continues until it falls sharply and suddenly.

[daz3210]

Whats the curly cord from handlebar to wheel for?

[CoolC]

daz3210 said:

Whats the curly cord from handlebar to wheel for?

Looks like a motorbike disc lock thingy. The cord is a reminder so you don't ride off forgetting to remove it.

[Liquid Knight]

CoolC said:

daz3210 said:

Whats the curly cord from handlebar to wheel for?

Looks like a motorbike disc lock thingy. The cord is a reminder so you don't ride off forgetting to remove it.

It's a disc lock with a 120dB alarm. The chord a visual deterrent more than for my benefit. The main lock is Thatcham approved and the car has a tracker chip fitted.


Edited to add...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JDC-MOTORCYCLE-Motorbike...

...very useful bit of kit.

Edited by Liquid Knight on Monday 16th July 13:28

[walm]

CoolC said:

daz3210 said:

Whats the curly cord from handlebar to wheel for?

Looks like a motorbike disc lock thingy. The cord is a reminder so you don't ride off forgetting to remove it.

Lies.
It's extra suspension.
These bikes are not just "full-suss" but "extra full-suss".
His forks only contain the damper - that's the spring you can see on the outside - just like a car.

[Use Psychology]

daz3210 said:

Whats the curly cord from handlebar to wheel for?

helps with wheelies

[groomi]

I used to time trial with 18mm tyres on rims which were probably 20mm externally. I once leant it over far enough for rim to hit tarmac and fling me off the other side of the road into a hedge.

Not long after that one of the cycle magazines discovered that the optimum rolling resistance was achieved with a 23mm tyre.

[Liquid Knight]

groomi said:

I used to time trial with 18mm tyres on rims which were probably 20mm externally. I once leant it over far enough for rim to hit tarmac and fling me off the other side of the road into a hedge.

Not long after that one of the cycle magazines discovered that the optimum rolling resistance was achieved with a 23mm tyre.

You were a pedal powered pioneer of the Stanced scene.

[groomi]

Just trying to gain any advantage I could (as misplaced as it turned out to be!).

BTW - turning up with the same 18mm tyres to race a national juvenile criterium in Rochester was another poor call when I discovered there was a cobbled section...

[ApexJimi]

I have to say, the halo Twin Rails (as in my OP) are blody fantastic. The twin rail centre section makes straight line stuff very quick, while there's also loads of lateral grip in the corners.

On dry tarmac, mind - things start to get kinda sketchy over gravel (!)