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Erunanethiel
On a frictionless road and tires, I know the rider wouldn't be able to change the combined center of gravity of the system by moving his weight around. If he pushes the bike to lean to the right, he would go to the left by the amount that would keep the combined cog the same.
But a bike with real tires and a real road under it is not a closed system, the tires wouldn't let the lower part of the bike left or right when trying to initiate lean. Does this mean it is possible to push with your bodies inertia to the bike, and the combined cog will be changed? I think if you do so above the cog of the bike, you could, but I am not sure.I know counter steering is the best way, but I would like to think it is possible to change direction without it, without the influence of handlebars
But a bike with real tires and a real road under it is not a closed system, the tires wouldn't let the lower part of the bike left or right when trying to initiate lean. Does this mean it is possible to push with your bodies inertia to the bike, and the combined cog will be changed? I think if you do so above the cog of the bike, you could, but I am not sure.I know counter steering is the best way, but I would like to think it is possible to change direction without it, without the influence of handlebars