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Old 08-11-2012, 09:47 AM   #486 (permalink)
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You're the man Tony. Thousands of miles in your streamlined bike. Do you realize how rare that is?

I had a Renault R5 that would get lots of oversteer on trailing throttle. Quite disconcerting if you have to let off into a turn.

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Originally Posted by arcosine View Post
Having ridden fully faired recumbent bicycles for thousands of miles, I would say the tail would increase stability in a cross wind, and reduce the front end pushing leeward. The added weight in the rear will cause the car to under steer less. Have you skidded out in a turn yet? I had a saturn wagon where the back would break loose before the front on dry pavement, something that should be avoided.
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