Friction Resistance in Bicycle Wheel Bearings
Tests show that standard cone bearings have less friction than sealed ball bearings Traditional cup and cone bearings were compared with cartridge bearings with and…
Science
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Study shows how slow most bikes really are
Resistance parameters measured for real cyclists intercepted in Vancouver For the first time, scientists have reliably measured how efficient typical urban bikes actually are. Their…
Full-scale bicycle aerodynamic evaluation methodology developed
A full-scall wind tunnel test method has been created at RMIT University. The bicycle is mounted on a platform which is itself mounted on a load…
Why don’t roundabouts make junctions safer for cyclists?
This study set out to answer an interesting question. Why is it that converting intersections into roundabouts doesn’t make them safer for cyclists? Roundabouts are…
Model for Speed and Power in Track Cycling
Sophisticated model including slip and steering angles shows accuracy within 0.2 percent This study sought to improve on the accuracy of existing models for the…
Study examines causes of severe bicycle-motor vehicle collisions
Researchers from the City of Edmonton Transportation Planning Branch have tackled the very serious question of which factors contribute to severe bicycle-motor vehicle collisions. The study considered 571…
Study shows importance of being visible when entering an intersection
Thousands of cyclists die in road accidents every year. Research by Schepers et al showed that the majority of these deaths, in the EU at…
Study shows how cyclists choose their route
A recent study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Transportation has examined what features influenced riders choice of route. GPS was used to track cyclists in…
How not to get hit by a car
The BicycleSafe website is dedicated to teaching cyclists how not to get hit by cars. It lists ten of the most common types of accidents…
Health benefits of cycle commuting from C40
C40 calls its-self a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change. Also referred to as the Cities Climate Leadership Group it now represents 90…