10-03-2016, 03:52 AM
Some of the headshake situations reported do happen to be ones where your survival reactions might indeed coax you to take a tighter grip on the bars, even if unconsciously. I'm looking at you, dirty air from an 18-wheeler. But whatever the cause, I'm firmly in the loose grips save lives school. I'm always aspirin to a loose grip and remind myself along the way to keep me on track. While too tight a grip is always the prime suspect, if your front tire is showing any sign of not being in tip top health, balance and trueness, then kick it to the curb.