Originally Posted by
Oneder View Post
If I let go of my handlebars for a moment they immediately spin out of control. The fork is not loose.....
Originally Posted by
SalsaShark
don't let go of the handlebars?
Squeeze the front brake lever hard, and place the other hand where the frame and front fork are and then try to rock the bike forwards and backwards. If you do NOT feel any movement at the fork/frame junction then the headset is properly adjusted.
Check that your wheels are in line with each other, spokes are tight and that the ront fork is aligned properly = not bent or twisted.
You should be able to ride the bike without having hands on the handlebar but it does take practice. Go to a schoolyard or other empty non-traffic area to practice.
Most times it's not that a bike that can't be ridden hands free, but it's that the rider doesn't know how to do it.
Improper saddle tilt or otherwise poor bicycle fit can make it very hard to ride hands free.
Cheers