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ISBN-13: 978-0262730600
ISBN-10: 026273060X
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: The MIT Press; 2 edition (August 23, 1982)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 026273060X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0262730600
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsEngineers will love it, but the book could use updating
By John H. Henderson VINE VOICE on September 11, 2001
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Warning: I am an engineer with a Ph.D.. So I might enjoy some things that may other can't appreciate. Bicycling Science is for the bicyclist, or someone interested in human-powered vehicles (HPV), who has a background in science, engineering and/or mathematics. I absolutely love this book. There are few books that I've enjoyed more. The reasons why I don't give it five stars are below.
This book can help one separate reality from marketing hype. Does cutting down the weight of spokes really help much? How does crank length affect performance? What affect does cooling have on a cyclist? How much does the difference between cheap bearings and good bearings affect performance? How fast should you really pedal? Are aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber vastly superior to steel? How heavily is someone breathing when they begin breathing through their mouths? How efficient is a person on a bike (in energy per mass per person per speed) compared to a bus, moped, swimmer, horse or hopping bunny? How many wives can you trade your bike for in Nigeria? These questions, and many more, are answered in this book.
The style is very much that of an academic journal, and the book is a survey of the literature in the field. References abound. The authors do their best to combine the results from different sources into a coherent reference. If this style is familiar to you, then you will not feel out of place with this book.
Chapters in the book include those on human power generation, cyclist cooling, wind resistance, the wheel, mechanical friction, braking, balancing and steering, materials and stress, and future developments. I particularly like the chapter on stability, an apparently controversial topic.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood book but a bit esoteric
By A Customer on July 8, 1998
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This book is a must read for anyone that fancies themself a scientist and is interested in the subject of bicycling.
However, it is a bit dry and boring for others. As an engineer I found it interesting and informative.
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4.0 out of 5 starsEverything you ever wanted to know about cycling
By John VINE VOICE on September 25, 2000
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I never knew that so much research was available on cycling until I read this book. The authors cover bicycle history, human power generation, wind resistance, braking, the wheel, balance, drag and many other topics. What makes this book unique is that it is not full of a lot of generalizations or "advice from a pro." This book is based on the physics and biology of human powered vehicles. It's full of charts, schematics, and formulas. Flip through some of the pages and at times you'd think that you were looking at a physics book.
If you're looking for a book to teach you how to ride in a pack, what to take on a bike tour, or which type of bike to purchase then this is not the book for you. If you're an avid cyclist and want to learn more about the science behind cycling then you'll enjoy this book.
Although this is a great book I can't give it 5 stars because of the date. It was written in 1984 and a lot has changed since then. Much of the basic science in the book remains the same but technology and bicycle materials have evolved. I hope the authors are working on an updated edition.
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4.0 out of 5 starsWorth a look.
By Dr. Leslie Dean Brown on April 30, 2002
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I think this is a great book IF you're a scientist (like me!). Like the other reviews say, it is a little dated - but results are results.
There is a wealth of info in this book, most of it is technical, and there is some fascinating things on human powered flight & HPVs.
I can't remember the exact figure that was quoted for the weights of some of the older historical bikes, but I find it hard to believe that there were such lightweights a hundred years ago (like 6kg). Knowing what I know, I just don't think it would have been feasible.
If you are interested, I wouldn't wait for an updated edition, because they might not make it, and this one is getting pretty darn hard to get.
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4.0 out of 5 starsPhysics for Cyclists
By A Customer on November 17, 2000
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Excellent book on the physics and technology of cycling with very detailed chapters covering everything from frame materials and design to aerodynamics. Material is dated in some areas due to the age of the research, such as in frame materials. Still a good book for those that want to know the whys behind bicycling.
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