Center of gravity of Bicycle

[vkothari]

Hello,

I would like to know where should be the Center of gravity of a bicycle?

Also with equations can one please explain its stability.

I had gone through many articles on net with one shown as reference.

[Werner_E]

If you have problems with your equations it would be necessary that you attach you Mathcad worksheet to let us see where we can help.

[ValeryOchkov]

Vinit Kothari wrote:

Hello,

I would like to know where should be the Center of gravity of a bicycle?

With a man?

[vkothari]

Yes ,

With a man and prior to that for designing purpose, without a man.

But ultimately i wish to learn its balance.

Some articles suggest having a CG higher gives stability while riding faster.

Some suggest CG should be lower for better balance....

Considering centrifugal force and tire friction into account, i wish to design best bicycle.

But if some other aspects or approach exists, i would be more then interested to learn.

Thank you for your time and considerations.

[VladimirN]

I think that these materials will be useful for you:

1. Article "Linearized dynamics equations for the balance and steer of a bicycle: a benchmark and review" (you can also find this article in attachment) by J.P. Meijaard, J.M. Papadopoulos, A. Ruina, A.L. Schwab: http://cycleseven.org/wp-content/uploads2/Mejinard-et-al.pdf

2. Book "Bicycling Science" by David Gordon Wilson: http://books.google.ru/books?id=0JJo6DlF9iMC&pg=PA263&hl=ru&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

[vkothari]

Though Linearised dynamics equations for the balance and steer of a bicycle above is a good article please give a look at following link which i came across today 08 AUG 2013.

http://www.newstatesman.com/2013/07/mysteries-bicycle

Please do help me find the correct answer with your valuable suggestions.

What ever your theory , just give it a try here, we will try to discuss and expore upon an idea.

Points to be discussed are...

How a Bicycle works.

Where should be its CG

What are the forces and couterforces acting on bicycle.

Thank you for your time.