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From: fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: The Case for Clunkers
Message-ID: <299@ihu1g.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 20-Apr-84 16:29:42 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 20 16:29:42 1984
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The uneasy feeling you've got will pass as you get used to the bike.
It only feels more unstable because your weight is better distributed,
with more of it on the handlebars and front wheel.  You're probably
riding in the touring position, with your hands up top and closer
together.  As soon as you get over the idea that you're not going
to go right over the handlebars, get your hands down on the
underslung part of the handlebars.  You will eventually find that
this position, and this style of bike, actually give you more
stability and control than you ever had with your kiddie bike.

Next, I'll try to talk you into using racing gloves and toe clips.
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                               Bob Fishell
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