Originally Posted by
CTAC
Torque is force times radius. Assuming crank length 175mm and rider's weight of 140 pounds, that gives us 80ft.lb or 109 NM torque when rider is standing and crank is *parallel to the ground*. The average torque will be much lower, something about 50NM.
Hello,
I am student working on a pedel assist bicycle project. You have mentioned that average torque a human can aply ia approx. 50 NM. Can u please share some written or published document where it is mentioned. I want to know the minimum force a human can apply so that motor will assist the remaining.
Thanks.
