riding position
collocation in Englishmeaningsofridingandposition
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riding
noun[U]
uk/ˈraɪ.dɪŋ/us/ˈraɪ.dɪŋ/
the sport or activity of ...
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position
noun
uk/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/us/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the place where something or someone is, often in relation to ...
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(Definition ofridingandpositionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Comfort depends onridingposition.
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Most utility bikes feature an uprightridingposition.
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Theridingpositionis similar to naked bike styles.
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The highridingpositionmight seem daunting, but mounting could be learned on a lower velocipede.
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The feet forwardridingpositionallowed an exceptionally small frontal area.
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What that translates to is a bike with an awkwardridingpositionbut generally excellent road manners.
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They are typically differentiated by their greater tyre clearances, lower gearing, stronger frames, cantilever brakes and more uprightridingposition.
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Recumbent trikes are less affected by camber and, depending on track width andridingposition, capable of very fast cornering.
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By offering a slightly taller stack height, these bikes can be ridden more comfortably in an aerodynamicridingposition.
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Although the motorcycle has a sporty appearance, it offers a more standard, uprightridingpositionwith greater comfort and versatility.
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The severity of discomfort can be mitigated somewhat byridingposition, but is essentially inherent in most designs of upright bicycle.
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Shortcomings potential tadpole trikers should be aware of center on the lowridingposition, which makes them difficult to mount (grab handles are often available).
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Overall, he gave the ride a 9 out of 10 because of theridingposition, loops, and interactions or near-misses.
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Its uprightridingpositiongives it a stronger appeal for those who like touring but want something lighter than a touring bike.
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Recumbent bicycles are designed on different ergonomic principles and eliminate pressure from the saddle and handlebars, due to the relaxedridingposition.
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They are recognized primarily by their uprightridingposition, partway between the reclining posture of the cruisers and the forward leaning sport bikes.
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A park representative later confirmed this conclusion, saying that the employee may have assumed an unauthorizedridingpositionthat did not make use of safety restraints.
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He is also remembered for his innovation, being the first sidecar competitor to use a dustbin fairing, rear suspension and the first to adopt the kneelingridingposition.
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As with the gents' roadster, the frame was of steel construction and the positioning of the frame and handlebars gave the rider a very uprightridingposition.
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Even with the adjustment available in the clip ons, period tests still criticized the bike for having too committed of aridingposition, with a long stretch over the tank.
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