Why is it easier to balance a bicycle while it’s in motion?

Question

I never quite understood why it is so much easier to keep a bike balanced while riding at a certain speed, compared to riding it really slow, or while standing…

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Answer 1

Roll a coin and it will stay straight as long as it keeps rolling. When the speed reduces, it will eventually topple over. Same with bikes. The rolling wheels help keeping the bike straight up.