Archive for 'Dynamics' Tag

Subconscious Countersteering

by Hans F. on Apr 30, 2009

When you are riding a bicycle or a motorcycle and are about to make a turn, you (often subconsciously) perform a small “countersteer” in the opposite direction of your turn before actually turning in your desired direction. That is, if you are about to make a right turn on your bike, you actually make a [...]

Rotor Imbalance: Theory and Risks

by Hans F. on Feb 19, 2009

Have you ever driven a car that vibrated uncontrollably at certain driving speeds, especially on the highway? If you have, you probably noticed that these large vibrations occur when you drive at one specific speed, as shown on your speedometer, and the vibrations die out when you travel a little lower or higher than that [...]