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Due to my roadracing background I have been leaning into corners with my body to the inside of the bike. But it just hasn't really felt all that right, especially in slower corners where the bike wants to wheelie or slide out of the corner.
Last night I tried the MX technique of sitting more upright and pushing the bike down into the corner. That felt a bit strange but immediately made the bike feel more planted and stable in the corner. As well when it slips or wheelies out of the corner, it doesn't upset my body position or the bike nearly as much.
Like this. He is still leaning his body into the turn but the bike is pushed down under him. Fundamentally different from how a roadracer does it.
Last night I tried the MX technique of sitting more upright and pushing the bike down into the corner. That felt a bit strange but immediately made the bike feel more planted and stable in the corner. As well when it slips or wheelies out of the corner, it doesn't upset my body position or the bike nearly as much.
Like this. He is still leaning his body into the turn but the bike is pushed down under him. Fundamentally different from how a roadracer does it.

