Anyone can train themselves to ride no hands. It does take some work however. I ride no handed in order to stretch my back, to zip a jacket, to take something off or put a jacket on, so, no it is not just to look Smug!

Remember that no matter what bike you are riding, you do not steer with the handle bars, you steer with your weight shift and your body - so you turn comes from your hips not your hands. Once you have developed a smooth pedal, you should be able to ride no hands with absolutely no hands.

Yes, some bikes are easier, but I have yet to ride one that you can't ride no hands -

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