Yay! Counter steer thread!
Originally Posted by
Koyote
There are not "two ways to turn." There are multiple things that happen at the same time, but you are trying to think of them as distinct actions.
Agreed. I also think there is no way to change the amount of lean that doesn't also change turning arc or speed.
Originally Posted by
wolfchild
I prefer to stay as upright as possible when cornering or making turns. I shift my body weight and turn the handlebars. I don't like to lean over because that's how crashes and accidents happen especially when roads are wet or littered with debris such as leaves ..I also ride a fixed gear bike a lot and the risk of pedal striking the ground is too great when leaning over, I just prefer not to lean over.
For a given speed and turn arc, the lean is going to be what it will be. There is no way to will or force the bike to be more upright without changing these two things.