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How did we get to traditional size pulleys and when exactly did they become a relic of tradition?
Over time in the development of rear derailleurs brought to market, we can see most of the players going larger in tooth count most of the time, for both mainstream off-the-shelf components and also ...
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Is a bicycle wheel an indeterminate structure? [closed]
Does anyone knows whether a bicycle wheel is a statically determinate or indeterminate structure?
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Dynamic stability of a tricycle
I'm currently designing the "electric bike of my dream" (please do not laugh! it's for fun, nothing serious), and I came up after some though with a tricycle, where 2 rear wheels are supporting the ...
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What bicycle design factors affect stopping power?
I've been under the impression that bikes and motorcycles cannot stop as quickly as cars. I'm curious what factors have the largest impact on bike stopping distance.
What comes to my mind are:
Tire ...
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