Any brands that sell a rack like the one in the picture? (Edit: what i like from this rack is the mounting points on the frame that will result in a more comfortable ride than carrying the weight on the handlebars or fork))

If not do you recommend someone that can make this without breaking the bank? (I grew up in an agricultural area and there were a lot of folks that could weld something like that for a small fee - but some people online are charging 300+ for this, which is insane)

  • j4k3@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    4·
    22 days ago

    The one I like to mention to really twist someone’s mind on this subject is that, when leaning, you’re actually counter steering the opposite direction. Then, in a controlled safe place I tell them to try and turn at speed while consciously weighting the outside pedal in the down position while intentionally pressing down with force to weight the inside drop. This is how you turn as fast and tight as possible. Anyone that does not know this will have a major lightbulb moment when they suddenly learn such a pronounced fundamental handling principal that is not part of the intuitive natural learning process.

    • Habahnow@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      22 days ago

      Why does the outside petal need to be down?

      …pressing down with force to weight the inside drop.

      To make sure I understand you, you’re saying apply your weight on the inside of the turn,

      • j4k3@lemmy.worldMEnglish
        2·
        22 days ago

        It is the logical pedal configuration for clearance. So inside (of turn) pedal high; outside pedal low. Putting your weight on the outside, means just add a little bit of conscious effort and force into the foot on the outside. Likewise, just think about your hand on the inside of the turn and press down consciously, it doesn’t take much.

        Practice this in an area where you will not hit the inside of the turn and crash; somewhere open, like a parking lot. It may surprise you at how much faster you can turn at speed. Please don’t let yourself get hurt learning this. I’ve seen it happen before.

        This is a CAT 4 level amateur racing skill for being in tight quarters racing at full race speed. It is the key to not losing all of your speed in much tighter turns.