Quote Originally Posted by dewsnap View Post
Forgive me, what are chicken strips?
They're the unused strips on the sides of the tire that show how far you lean over when you turn. Supposedly you are a better rider if you lean your bike over farther. If you check out the bikes that the riders use on a track, like at Tian Ma, you'll notice the strips are much smaller than on a street bike. That's my excuse anyhow.