Quote Originally Posted by PscyclePath View Post
Actually, you might remind him that bikes steer by leaning, not by manhandling the handlebars ;-) (Consider all those folks who ride "no hands.")
They steer by leaning, but you initiate the lean by pushing on the handlebars on the side you are turning on (to turn left, you push on the left bar and that initiates a left lean). This is called counter-steering.

Yes, you can turn no-handed but you won't be able to turn as tightly.

I'm sure he doesn't literally mean manhandle, it's just in comparison.