Addiction XXXVIII
08-19-14, 09:41 AM
#5254
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Now for the #Velo_Vol imitation?
It may have some redeeming qualities at night, but in the daylight refineries are an eyesore.
Let's see . . . . all in favor of an oil refinery photo month, raise your hand!
Yes. But I don't care. Steel is real, period.
It may have some redeeming qualities at night, but in the daylight refineries are an eyesore.
Let's see . . . . all in favor of an oil refinery photo month, raise your hand!
Yes. But I don't care. Steel is real, period.
08-19-14, 09:44 AM
#5257
So it is
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08-19-14, 09:53 AM
#5258
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Ok, now we are getting somewhere. Did you all know:
1. For optimizing acceleration/deceleration, the most important factor is rotational inertia- ie the location of the mass of the wheel. Move as much weight as possible to the hub if you want to accelerate quickly
2. At a constant speed, aerodynamics of the wheel is most important- spoke number & to a lesser extent shape are a big factor here. And I'm thinking the shape of the rim, although the article is less clear on this- meaning I'm confused as to whether "aero" rims are aero because they allow less spokes or if the rim shape is also contributing to improved aerodynamics as a separate factor
3. If climbing hills, overall weight is most important.
Of course, I have already learned that there are more factors- if I want to optimize wheels for the Magic Bike for example, braking quality is as important as weight, because some of these descents are twisty. And I don't want to hit a pothole at 35 mph on a flimsy wheel, that would be scary. So now I have to read about my current wheels as a starting point. I don't even know the pros and cons of what I have.
1. For optimizing acceleration/deceleration, the most important factor is rotational inertia- ie the location of the mass of the wheel. Move as much weight as possible to the hub if you want to accelerate quickly
2. At a constant speed, aerodynamics of the wheel is most important- spoke number & to a lesser extent shape are a big factor here. And I'm thinking the shape of the rim, although the article is less clear on this- meaning I'm confused as to whether "aero" rims are aero because they allow less spokes or if the rim shape is also contributing to improved aerodynamics as a separate factor
3. If climbing hills, overall weight is most important.
Of course, I have already learned that there are more factors- if I want to optimize wheels for the Magic Bike for example, braking quality is as important as weight, because some of these descents are twisty. And I don't want to hit a pothole at 35 mph on a flimsy wheel, that would be scary. So now I have to read about my current wheels as a starting point. I don't even know the pros and cons of what I have.
Now we know that you know.
08-19-14, 09:55 AM
#5259
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08-19-14, 10:11 AM
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Mr H wanted to get a big house in a gated community. Really, we live in one of the top ten safest towns in California. The gate is not a security thing, it's something else. Fortunately we both liked the house in the regular neighborhood, right next to the high school playing field. Added bonuses: lots of free soccer balls come over the fence and free music during 7am marching band practice. Lol, any kid that rings our doorbell asking for his soccer ball back gets his/her ball plus a bonus ball for not hopping the fence.
08-19-14, 10:32 AM
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08-19-14, 10:35 AM
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Now for the #Velo_Vol imitation?
It may have some redeeming qualities at night, but in the daylight refineries are an eyesore.
It may have some redeeming qualities at night, but in the daylight refineries are an eyesore.
Yes. But I don't care. Steel is real, period.
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Telemachus has, indeed, sneezed.
Telemachus has, indeed, sneezed.
08-19-14, 10:36 AM
#5275
So it is
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