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a 26inch wheel when spinning at 80 roations per minute (20km/h or 12mph) will have a Centripetal Acceleration of about 5g (G-Force) on the outermost spot. That
by ben_bai 10y ago
a 26inch wheel when spinning at 80 roations per minute (20km/h or 12mph) will have a Centripetal Acceleration of about 5g (G-Force) on the outermost spot. That does not make the wheel "heavier", but due to the gyroscopic effect and air resistance loose ever more energy, when spinning faster.
Fun wheel videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyDf4ooPdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyDf4ooPdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty9QSiVC2g0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty9QSiVC2g0
- vlehto 10y agoThe gyroscopic effect makes you lose energy only if you turn. Of course you turn a little all the time while cycling.