Mathematical model of bicycle braking and survey of the potential braking performance of bicycles

The paper describes a detailed computer model of bicycle braking, and the assessment of some 40 new bicycles for potential braking performance using the model. As braking capability is a primary safety feature and normal conditions can demand at least double the braking forces required to pass the current dynamic test, it is clear that as1927 should be suitably upgraded to ensure that full braking performance is available on all new bicycles. The standards association of Australia committee cs/10 has commenced this work. Because maximum braking potential cannot be adequately or safely tested on road, it is therefore recommended that a dynamometer test be developed and adopted. Within handgrip strength limitations (150 n for children and 250-350 n for adults), braking forces of greater than 1000 n for adult bikes and greater than 500 n for children's bikes are recommended. Rear brakes can have 20 per cent less capability.

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• Authors:
  • Coin, C D
  • Mathieson, J G
• Conference:
  • National Bicycle Safety Conference, 1986, Newcastle, Australia
• Publication Date: 1987

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 581-2
• Monograph Title: Bicycle roughness issues, and the effective use of designated cycle facilities

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycles; Braking; Mathematical models; Vehicle safety
• ATRI Terms: Bicycle; Braking; Modelling; Vehicle safety
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01428878
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 644061219
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 3:03PM