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S01E09 Why does a bicycle stay upright when it's moving ?


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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.


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Everyday Science Questions AnsweredBy Alessio Guarino