On average, you are at constant velocity.erobz said:I just went and checked. I definitely feel tension (not compression) in my arms while seated and accelerating on my Mt. bike. I think the position you are describing is what riding at constant velocity feels like.
Ok, but I'm not on average at constant velocity while I'm accelerating. You are saying most of the time while riding "normally" you are at constant velocity. I say that depends on the riding you are doing. For instance, I ride downhill mountain biking ( like Red Bull Rampage ). Most of the time on a bike in that type of riding is spent accelerating. Obviously in that type of riding it's a mix of tension and compression depending on whether or not I'm descending or jumping.jbriggs444 said:On average, you are at constant velocity.
we seem to be getting further and further from the original question. How about a separate thread?erobz said:Ok, but I'm not on average at constant velocity while I'm accelerating. You are saying most of the time while riding "normally" you are at constant velocity. I say that depends on the riding you are doing. For instance, I ride downhill mountain biking ( like Red Bull Rampage ). Most of the time on a bike in that type of riding is spent accelerating. Obviously in that type of riding it's a mix of tension and compression depending on whether or not I'm descending or jumping.
No need for that, I’ll let it be.haruspex said:we seem to be getting further and further from the original question. How about a separate thread?