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Bicycling Science (The MIT Press) by [Wilson, David Gordon]

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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 builders and bicyclists 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 third edition begins with a brief history of bicycles and bicycling that demolishes many widespread myths. This edition includes information on recent experiments and achievements in human-powered transportation, including the "ultimate human- powered vehicle," in which a supine rider in a streamlined enclosure steers by looking at a television screen connected to a small camera in the nose, reaching speeds of around 80 miles per hour. It contains completely new chapters on aerodynamics, unusual human-powered machines for use on land and in water and air, human physiology, and the future of bicycling. This edition also provides updated information on rolling drag, transmission of power from rider to wheels, braking, heat management, steering and stability, power and speed, and materials. It contains many new illustrations.

Length: 485 pages

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File Size: 9607 KB
Print Length: 485 pages
Publisher: The MIT Press; 3 edition (March 19, 2004)
Publication Date: March 19, 2004
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00MG7E628
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June 15, 2017

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I am an engineer and addicted to cycling. This is my kind of book. The bicycle has to be one of the great inventions of our time. The efficiency of it's design is truly amazing and it hasn't really changed much since the introduction of the "safety bicycle" in the 1880s. This book goes into a lot of technical depth on all things cycling. If you don't like a chapter, then don't read it. Every serious cyclist should read this book though to appreciate the genius and simplicity of bicycle design and how it gets us from point A to point B under human power.

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Andy

Definitely a bicycle science book, not a bicycle engineering book...

January 23, 2014

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I purchased this book with high hopes in learning how bicycles are designed from an engineering standpoint. I haven't read the entire book yet, but I skimmed it and it appears to spend a lot of time talking about human power and how it is used to make a bicycle move, not so much the design of the bicycle itself. I was looking for more design and engineering related data from this book not just statistics and data related to the act of bicycling, if that makes sense.

Don't get me wrong its a good book if its what you wanted, it's just not exactly what I was looking for.

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AlwaysLate

Bike geeks bible

August 29, 2013

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If you like bikes, REALLY like bikes, this belongs on your shelf.
This is a serious scientific investigation of bikes, how they work, and the limits of their operation.
I have never seen so much data about bikes and how they can be ridden assembled in one place.
The theory and engineering of sub-assemblies is discussed, but this is NOT a book on bike repair.
If you like working on bikes, this will explain WHY you do what you do to keep them running well.
Right next to this book on my shelf is 'Bicycles and Tricycles' by Archbald Sharp, written 108 years before 'Bicycle Science'.
Amazing: the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Bike geeks: get both and enjoy!

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Be Hoyt

Best reference on my shelf

July 30, 2016

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I have used this book with students since my very first days of teaching in the late seventies. Any time a project was proposed involving human-powered motion the book came off the shelf and into the hands of the curious and ambitious group. From recumbents to cargo bikes to bicycle water pumps and so much more. This book is a gem. The best reference on my shelf.

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Zouf

Delivers on the promise

December 16, 2013

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It's certainly not the simplest or easiest book to ingest, but if you take it for what it is - a compilation of known science on the various aspects of the seemingly simple thing that we call a bicycle - it delivers. This is (absolutely!) not the book you need to fix a flat, nor to tune your hydraulic suspension; but if you are involved in research and/or development in cycling or human-powered vehicules, this is the best way of getting up to speed on the state of the union. Material depth varies from chapter to chapter, sometimes with good reasons (stability and dynamics are certainly not as easy to summarize as power calculations); there are certainly many topics I would have liked to see expanded; but that's the nature of such a book.

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Mark A. Lucas

BS3 gave me a woody..

June 15, 2005

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I have BS2, but in June 2005 ordered BS3 think it is great. Lots of recent information, re-organized, and overall was an improvement over the previous 2 editions. I still find it useful to have an older edition around (e.g. BS2) to see how things have changed and new information on aerodynamics, nutrition, etc. have been discovered in the last 10 or so years.
CAVEATS: --I was disappointed that aerodynamic research done with Lance and Steve Hed etc. were not included. --For practical advice on training, nutrition, aerodynamics advantage of certains pieces of gear, seat height, etc., I recommend ED Burke's books, such as 'Serious Cycling', 'High Tech Cycling', etc. --For specific training plans I recommend Chris Carmichael's books. --For repairs, I recommend the books from Park Tools, and Barnett. --A collection of Gene Sloan's repair books not only gives great advice, but also lets you see how various components have evolved over the last 20+ years.
Still, an entertaining book for those of use who wonder about the affects of bearing friction, mechanical loads, etc. and the affect it may have on our riding.

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David Rodriguez

Clearly The Leading Reference for Bicycle Technologists

May 23, 2014

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While this book will have appeal to a fairly narrow group of true bicycle enthusiasts, technicians, and researchers, it does cover the subject matter from a professional perspective, in a fully professional format. I found information in this book that I had not found from other sources, and gained addition understanding of historic work in bicycle research. It will be a bit ambitious for most people, but if you have a need to know, or a real curiosity about, what makes the bicycle such a unique machine, this book is a great source.

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James Lewis

If you want to kinow how and why bike things work, read "Bicycle Science"

February 21, 2015

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Lots of information in this book. If you want to know how things work, buy this book. I think every public library should have a copy of this book or something similar. For non-book resources or additions to this book do an internet search for Sheldon Brown bicycle, another bike guru

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Roy Reese

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Excellent source of engineering information for the cyclist!

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Absolutely great book! Summerizing advanced knowledge of bicycles from different perspectives.

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If you are a mechanical engineer or a bicycle lover, this book is for you. If you are both this book is going to be your bible !

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Ruth McGuire

Fun to see bicycles from the past.

Book is in terrific condition.

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Four Stars

I do really like it, but I hope the graphic quality could be better.

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Be warned there is a large amount of math but in my opinion often not enough algorithmic explanation BEHIND it

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