Rotating mass myth – bicycle wheels
Is the “rotating mass” effect really as important as some cyclists believe it is? Does the rotating mass really have a huge impact on top speed and acceleration?
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Spoke Lacing: What makes Sense and what is Nonsense! Efficiency Comparison using Advanced Engineering software
Why are some wheels stronger than others, and which wheel design and lacing pattern is the best? An engineering analysis of this dilemma.
Drunk cycling (bike DUI) – laws and risks involved
Can you be fined for cycling drunk (CUI – like DUI on a bicycle)? What are the laws and the risks involved? Insurance, injury claims?
Cycling with a dog
How to train your dog to run beside your bicycle? How to enjoy cycling with your dog?
Metallurgy For Cyclists – by Scot Nicol
Re-published, full integral version of the brilliant Scot Nicol’s “Metallurgy For Cyclists” article series.
Story of one bicycle, and 40 years
40 years long story about one bicycle, maintenance, upgrade, travels, and life…
Electric recumbent tricycle design
Description and photos of the design and making of an electric recumbent tricycle – finished with a successful test ride. 🙂
Electronics for controlling electric bicycle motor
Electronic controller of an e-bicycle electric motor. Brief explanation with a couple of photos of how it looks on the inside.
1700 W electric motor – for electric bicycles
Chinese made 1700 W electric motor, for an electric bicycle (motor in the rear hub).
Polar Viper modified into an electric bicycle – gallery
Photo gallery of a Polar Viper bicycle modified into an electric bicycle
Specialized bicycle turned into e-bicycle – gallery
Specialized bicycle modified into an electric bicycle – photo gallery
Battery housing for Specialized electric bicycle
Hand (custom) made battery housing for a Specialized electric bicycle. Brief explanation and some photos of the procedure.
Servicing and making Li-ion battery packs.
Short text and some pictures about making Li-ion battery packs for electric batteries.
Electric bicycle battery chargers
A few words, and a few pictures, about electric bicycle battery chargers.
Viper electric bicycle battery housing
Description of DIY making of electric bicycle battery housing.
Lead vs Lithium-Ion electric bicycle batteries
Types of electric bicycle batteries – brief overview with some pros and cons explained.
