02. Can we ride bikes in space? Would they have to be heavy special bikes or would our mountain bikes be okay? (A K2S Question)

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Stationary bikes, attached to the floor, can be used in space. Since there is only micro-gravity in space, regular bike's wheels would float off the floor and the bike would be hard to control.

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