Speed wobble (also known as shimmy, tank-slapper, [1] or death wobble) is a rapid side-to-side shaking of a vehicle's wheel(s) that occurs at high speeds and can lead to loss of control.

2022年12月13日 · A speed wobble occurs when a motorcycle's front wheel oscillates uncontrollably back and forth, causing the handlebars to shake violently. This instability can make it challenging for the rider to maintain control, potentially leading to an accident.

2023年5月31日 · Speed wobble, or shimmy, can be defined as “an oscillation of the bicycle steering assembly at frequencies too high for an effective reaction of the rider.” It’s a phenomenon that’s also seen...

2022年2月25日 · In our experience, a speed wobble is most likely to occur when: • You’re travelling fast. • You’re tense and/or cold, when a shiver might initiate it. • You’re not pedalling. • You’re riding no handed. • The saddle is set high. • The frame is long.

2024年11月1日 · Speed wobbles, sometimes called death wobbles or tank slappers, are sudden, uncontrollable shakes that can cause motorcycle riders to lose control. When a wobble hits, many riders fall unless they have the skills and experience to keep the bike steady.

2023年12月18日 · Speed wobble – also known as “death wobble” or just “shimmy” – is a terrifying phenomenon for cyclists in which the front end of the bike begins to shake uncontrollably, usually while descending at high speeds.

Speed wobble, or tank slapper is... Today let’s talk about a speed wobble or tank slapper – why it happens, how can we prevent it and what we can to to stop it.