Center of gravity of Bicycle
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Center of gravity of Bicycle
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.
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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.
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Vinit Kothari wrote:
Hello,
I would like to know where should be the Center of gravity of a bicycle?
With a man?
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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.
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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
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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.
