Why is it easy to balance on a moving bike, but almost impossible to stay upright when it stops?
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I was pleased to see that the importance of the gyroscopic effect on the stability of conventional bicycles has been downgraded in previous answers, but was surprised that the most important design aspect that makes bicycles easy to ride has been overlooked. Every cyclist knows that above a certain speed it is possible to ride hands-free. Most will also be aware that once a bicycle without a rider has been given a push to a little over walking speed it…
