Went to look at bikes today, everyone is oh so correct...

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#11 Unread post by VermilionX »

Mintbread wrote:But you already said that you get less room. Which is it?
less becomes more when you push.
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#12 Unread post by Mintbread »

So it is easier to push with a short bar than a long one?
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#13 Unread post by VermilionX »

Mintbread wrote:So it is easier to push with a short bar than a long one?
nope, it's easier to push when your elbows are bent and is closer to the bars.
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#14 Unread post by Mintbread »

How far do you need to push the bars whilst riding?
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#15 Unread post by VermilionX »

Mintbread wrote:How far do you need to push the bars whilst riding?
it depends.

i hope you're being entertained by this. :wink:
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#16 Unread post by Mintbread »

Depends on what?
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#17 Unread post by jonnythan »

VermilionX wrote:
Mintbread wrote:How far do you need to push the bars whilst riding?
it depends.

i hope you're being entertained by this. :wink:
He's trying to trip you up and show that you really have no idea what you're talking about.

Some of us are amused.
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#18 Unread post by VermilionX »

Mintbread wrote:Depends on what?
your speed and what kind of turn it is.

this is kinda fun.. like a quiz but a fun quiz since im actually interested in the topic. :laughing:
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#19 Unread post by VermilionX »

jonnythan wrote:
He's trying to trip you up and show that you really have no idea what you're talking about.
i know, and im trying to see if i can get the right answers. :wink:
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#20 Unread post by Mintbread »

Have you ridden a fast bike with wide, flat bars?
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