Bicycling science / David Gordon Wilson and Theodor Schmidt ; with contributions by Jim Papadopoulos.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Wilson, David Gordon, 1928- author.
• Schmidt, Theodor (Theodor Bernhard), 1954- author.

Contributor:

• Papadopoulos, Jim, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Bicycles--Dynamics.
• Bicycles--History.
• Human powered vehicles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : The MIT Press, [2020]

Summary:

"A new, updated edition of a popular book on the history, science, and engineering of bicycles. The bicycle is almost unique among human-powered machines in that it uses human muscles in a near-optimum way. This new edition of the bible of bicycle enthusiasts provides just about everything you could want to know about the history of bicycles, how human beings propel them, what makes them go faster, and what keeps them from going even faster. The scientific and engineering information is of interest not only to designers and builders of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles but also to competitive cyclists, bicycle commuters, and recreational cyclists. The fourth edition begins with a brief history of bicycles and bicycling that demolishes widespread myths. This edition includes information on recent experiments and research in human-powered transportation. It contains completely new material on cycling achievements, special human-powered machines for use on land and in water and air, and power-assisted bicycles. This edition also provides updated information on human physiology, aerodynamics, rolling drag, transmission of power from rider to wheels, braking, heat management, steering and stability, power and speed. It contains many new illustrations, references, and internet-links"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

• A short history of bicycling
• Human power generation
• Speed achievements and racing
• Power and speed
• Bicycle aerodynamics
• Rolling : wheels, tires and bearings
• Braking
• Steering, balancing and stability
• Power transmission and hybrid systems
• Special human-powered machines
• Human-powered vehicles for transportation.

Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

• 9780262357548
• 0262357542
• 9780262357531
• 0262357534

OCLC:

1129596967