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Infeasibility of a mechanical wind-up spring KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) for bicycles
I'm curious about an explanation for why a wind-up spring KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) isn't worth it for a bicycle.
The system I have in mind is instead of braking the rear wheel you engage ...
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Approximately where is the center of mass of a mountain bike?
Take a "standard" multipurpose bike like this one: http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/beinn29.html (Weighing 12.2kg)
I'm conducting a physics investigation, and for this I need to know the ...