Weatherman159 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Hi everyone, like many others I took the plunge, bought a wheel, nearly quit out of frustration...and then I somehow managed to ride the length of my yard, and a couple of days later, I am managing quite sharp turns at fairly low speeds. I feel more and more in control, I can actually choose where I'm going instead of following the wheel... Anyway, my question: when I'm turning, the wheel is always leaned against one of my legs. This feels normal to me and makes sense. However, I have found that this also happens when going straight. I am trying to do the 'bent knees, no death grip with both legs' thing, but I find that the wheel seems to tip towards one of my legs (mostly my right, which is the dominant one). Is this normal, will it go away with practice, should i be trying to correct it somehow...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) The KS18XL is a little top heavy and relative narrow between the legs. Adding some pads might help you grip better with both legs, but it takes a little bit of effort to apply pressure, so it takes some getting used to. (More grip = more control.) When I'm 'lazy riding' (tired), I allow the wheel to lean on one leg or the other. However, I've learned to switch between them; allowing my legs to rest a bit before going back to a more controlled grip with both legs. (I'm not sure this isn't a similar bad habit on my part.) Edited September 13, 2022 by RayRay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jones Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 And I thought it was just “me” on my new V11. Doesn’t happen on my other wheels. Following… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dycus Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 When I started out I noticed a tendency for the wheel to lean more towards one side when riding straight. With time and practice, I now ride without the wheel touching either leg at all. I can just stand on the pedals and keep the wheel centered with little effort. I'm sure the same will happen for you once you get those miles in! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbiere Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 The practice is everything! You will find the most comfortable position after several ridings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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