Originally posted by moonbusInteresting. It would appear those bikes have the pedals locked.
Proof that the wheels do not have to be rolling (and therefore that gyroscopic effects are not essential to staying up). Being able to twist the handlebar and exert force against the twisted fork is.
People might also find this interesting:
I can only wheelie for a few seconds, but I can ride facing backwards (sitting on the handlebars).
Originally posted by twhiteheadTrack riders are typically clamped into their pedals (with cleated shoes).
Interesting. It would appear those bikes have the pedals locked.
I can only wheelie for a few seconds, but I can ride facing backwards (sitting on the handlebars).
Backwards -- now that's a good trick!
Originally posted by moonbusI was referring to the fact that they can peddle backwards. That is not normally possible on most bikes because of the free wheel. A monocycle has no free wheel so you can stand on the spot with a single wheel. Also circus bikes have no free wheel so they can ride them like monocycles.
Track riders are typically clamped into their pedals (with cleated shoes).
Originally posted by twhiteheadOh, that. No free wheel at the rear, fixed gear. Pedal backwards, go backwards. Track bikes also have no brakes.
I was referring to the fact that they can peddle backwards. That is not normally possible on most bikes because of the free wheel. A monocycle has no free wheel so you can stand on the spot with a single wheel. Also circus bikes have no free wheel so they can ride them like monocycles.