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Old 03-19-2024, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zmalwo View Post
my comment came across as ambiguous and insensitive after i read it again but I was just thinking that recumbent bikes have a much more stable platform compared to two wheeled road bikes and I was thinking maybe training wheels on either side of the rear wheel will increase lateral stability of a road bike and prevent a crash like this. and now thinking back to that idea it's kinda stupid because road bikes wouldn't be able to turn a corner with training wheels attached.
No worries and I appreciate the brainstorming. I struggle with training wheels as a kid and they didn't seem to help me ride a bike.. Cheers!
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