Most People Don't Know How Bikes Work

Caption notes

Veritasium uses a broomstick balanced on a hand to explain why steering matters for bicycle balance. When the bike leans, steering can bring the front tire’s contact point back underneath it. The narrator distinguishes this correction from establishing the lean that precedes a turn. He also explains how some riderless bikes can correct a lean over a range of speeds. In his account, front-end geometry, mass distribution, and gyroscopic effects can all contribute to corrective steering, depending on the design.