EPISODE · May 17, 2025 · 7 MIN
S01E09 Why does a bicycle stay upright when it's moving ?
from Everyday Science Questions Answered · host Alessio Guarino
Why does a bicycle stay upright when it's moving, despite being unstable when still?It's a mix of the bicycle's steering geometry (caster effect) and the rider's crucial active balance adjustments.This combination helps the front wheel steer into leans, providing passive and active stabilization to keep the bike upright.100 Everyday Science Questions Answered
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