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Old May 24th, 2014, 11:44 AM   #87
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Originally Posted by CZroe View Post
.......The lean turns because your tires are round. The outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter, which is why a cone or tapered drink cup turns when you roll it....
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Originally Posted by Samer View Post
Really?..........Referencing the Wikipedia page on countersteering; "The sustained steer torque required to maintain steer angle is usually opposite the turn direction"
A very thin disc has no outer or inner diameter or applied sustained steer torque and still turns when leaned.
Why?
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