Is it right to be scared of a bike ?

[widowmaker]

I have ridden my 1992 Kona Explosif twice for about 15 miles, it scares me

It just wants to rip my head off and smash me into the ground, shall I just stop being a baby and man up or take up a more gentle sport

 

[The History Man]

:facepalm:

What exactly is the issue? A bit twitchy? Longer lower stem would sort that If it's all a bit much.

I did say you have to pay attention on it.



Imagine the disc version!

 

[widowmaker]

Re:

Its a cracking bike and rides just right no need to change a thing only the rider sat on it

It just scares me that's all, I am even going to have to cover it up with a sheet in the shed, or maybe get a exorcism done as it may be possessed :shock:

 

[widowmaker]

:facepalm:

What exactly is the issue? A bit twitchy? Longer lower stem would sort that If it's all a bit much.

I did say you have to pay attention on it.



Imagine the disc version!

Is that for sale :facepalm:

 

[The History Man]

NO!

Did the HONC on it and it didn't put a foot wrong, even at 40mph downhill offroad. Mental. Had to hang on though.

 

[widowmaker]

Re:

Is that a charge saddle ?

Comfy ?

 

[boxxer]

I've ridden some twitchy bikes - my Heckler is a bit like that on the wrong tyres, as was my Zaskar when I had a stem that was slightly too long on....

Provided the wheelbase is right, the frame isnt twisted or buckled then its down to your set up....

 

[elite504]

Pap tyres can make the difference between heaven and hell.
Not something modernish with a fairly shallow tread is it per chance?

 

[The History Man]

1.9 Vredestein grinder on the back and a 2.1 kenda nevegal on the front if he's left them as they were.

 

[widowmaker]

1.9 Vredestein grinder on the back and a 2.1 kenda nevegal on the front if he's left them as they were.

Still the same, the bikes not twitchy, it just demands respect, attention and skill

Sadly I only have the first 2