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		matsemann on July 16, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? That relies on the front fork being at an angle, though, doesn't it? If they made it straight down (which is the obvious choice) or pointing backwards, it would be much, much harder to ride.

habnds on July 16, 2019 [–]

Bicycles actually are less stable with a more angled fork. If the fork was perpendicular to the ground it would be very difficult to turn.

the geometry of the ride type of a bicycle or motorcycle is really interesting [1]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_and_motorcycle_geometr...

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