I also wonder why it happened if you weren't braking? Were your hands on the drops? Maybe your weight was too far forward, and not enough on the seat, therefore not enough onto the back wheel? Does that make sense? The time I fishtailed, that's how I was positioned, and I was rear braking. Not enough traction between the rear tire and the pavement.
Glad you pulled out of it! Don't let it freak you out. I know how scary it was. Get back on the bike, and ride a road you're comfortable on right away to get your confidence back.
It's only happened to me once.
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08-15-2007, 07:38 AM #6
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