Re: [CR]I was hoping at least this was true about modern bikes:

(Example: Production Builders)

Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 12:25:30 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]I was hoping at least this was true about modern bikes:
References: <42277152.994CCA9C@earthlink.net>


Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
>
> (cut) When riding at constant speed on flat terrain, the only
> contribution of the frame's weight to the energy required is that the
> total bike mass does increase the friction between the tire and the
> road. But rolling fricition is trivial, as nearly all the energy of sustaining
> a steady pace goes to overcome wind resistance, which is not affected by
> frame weight in any way. In fact, a little extra friction is beneficial
> when cornering.

Never heard this before Jerry. Please explain the reason why "a little extra friction is beneficial when cornering."

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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