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A fellow tool collector who lives nearby offered me this bike. It needed air in the tires, the kickstand mounted properly and maybe needs a seat.
I've noticed that with the few mountain bikes I've ridden, there's a lot of my weight on the handlebars. The steering is very "quick" - it seems to change direction too easily. You can make quick adjustments in direction but it never feels really stable. What is the reason for this? Steering head angle? Or is it just the steering neck and bars? Or the leaning forward riding position? Can changing something make it more stable?
If I can't make it a more relaxing ride I'll be forced to sell it.
I've noticed that with the few mountain bikes I've ridden, there's a lot of my weight on the handlebars. The steering is very "quick" - it seems to change direction too easily. You can make quick adjustments in direction but it never feels really stable. What is the reason for this? Steering head angle? Or is it just the steering neck and bars? Or the leaning forward riding position? Can changing something make it more stable?
If I can't make it a more relaxing ride I'll be forced to sell it.