I just remembered why I refuse to think about any of the physics involved when I ride. I have to do this stuff at work, but when I am riding, and when I visit here, I shut down the engineering segment of my little, pea-sized brain. I am glad that so many are conversant, and knowledgeable, of the physics/mathematics for bicycles, it gives me hope that new, sweet components and frames will be developed. Carry on, please.
Bill
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Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13