A couple of really ignorant questions to which I probably should know the answers, but nope. - The Chainlink2024-03-28T22:16:54Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/a-couple-of-really-ignorant-questions-to-which-i-probably-should?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBy turning kinetic energy int…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-09:2211490:Comment:10598782017-06-09T15:11:12.782ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
<p>By turning kinetic energy into heat ;)</p>
<p>By turning kinetic energy into heat ;)</p> Ideally with a front brake. :…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-08:2211490:Comment:10596202017-06-08T19:03:33.031ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>Ideally with a front brake. :)</p>
<p>Bikes with one gear may or may not be in Fixed Gear mode. See:</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle</a>. <br></br>I mention this because most(?) fixies have a "flip-flop" hub which lets the wheel run in fixed gear mode or with a freewheel. </p>
<p>But to answer your question, in fixed gear mode, the bike stops either when the rider uses a caliper…</p>
<p>Ideally with a front brake. :)</p>
<p>Bikes with one gear may or may not be in Fixed Gear mode. See:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-gear_bicycle</a>. <br/>I mention this because most(?) fixies have a "flip-flop" hub which lets the wheel run in fixed gear mode or with a freewheel. </p>
<p>But to answer your question, in fixed gear mode, the bike stops either when the rider uses a caliper brake with enough pressure to stop the bike, or the rider applies breaking pressure by slowing down the pedaling action. Or a combination thereof.</p>
<p>An alternative method of stopping is to crash into an object which is either stationary, or moving at a slower speed than or contrary direction to the bike's direction of travel.</p>
<p>A third method involves the laws of inertia or momentum, but even I'm not going to sink to that level of pedantry. (at least not yet)</p> To use a sailing metaphor, a…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-08:2211490:Comment:10593432017-06-08T14:19:16.100ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>To use a sailing metaphor, a difference in the amount of sail area greatly affects how much wind one catches. That's part of the picture. Gearing and bike weight also make a difference. </p>
<p>To use a sailing metaphor, a difference in the amount of sail area greatly affects how much wind one catches. That's part of the picture. Gearing and bike weight also make a difference. </p> I'm curious about those bikes…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10591212017-06-07T20:22:08.870ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
<p>I'm curious about those bikes with one gear, how do they stop? it looks like they're always pedaling.</p>
<p>I see them sometimes walking and the pedals it looks like an invisible person is riding it.</p>
<p>I'm curious about those bikes with one gear, how do they stop? it looks like they're always pedaling.</p>
<p>I see them sometimes walking and the pedals it looks like an invisible person is riding it.</p> The aero bars are good for ho…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10593242017-06-07T19:43:49.044ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273084?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273084?profile=original" width="600" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273169?profile=original" target="_self">T</a>he aero bars are good for holding my back pack in the front.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273084?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273084?profile=original" width="600" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35273169?profile=original" target="_self">T</a>he aero bars are good for holding my back pack in the front.</p> Awesome of you to ask straigh…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10592232017-06-07T17:23:29.961ZMarcelo Marcoshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarceloMarcos
<p>Awesome of you to ask straight forward questions tbh. And you are not the only ChiCycler who stops at stops signs. I commute everyday and I also do. I've also been cycling for over 15 years and I agree with your kit assessment. You are doing good brother, and you are not ignorant. Carry on :)</p>
<p>Awesome of you to ask straight forward questions tbh. And you are not the only ChiCycler who stops at stops signs. I commute everyday and I also do. I've also been cycling for over 15 years and I agree with your kit assessment. You are doing good brother, and you are not ignorant. Carry on :)</p> Well, I can't deny the jealou…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10594572017-06-07T16:14:18.480ZBikeScnhookhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SeanCourtney
<p>Well, I can't deny the jealousy thing. :)</p>
<p>Well, I can't deny the jealousy thing. :)</p> I wear one because I sweat ob…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10593162017-06-07T15:56:11.802ZBikeScnhookhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SeanCourtney
<p>I wear one because I sweat obscenely, TBH...but man, the world does not need to see my fat @$$ in those pants...</p>
<p>I wear one because I sweat obscenely, TBH...but man, the world does not need to see my fat @$$ in those pants...</p> I wear a jersey for my commut…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10593122017-06-07T15:46:45.665ZMauricehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Maurice
I wear a jersey for my commute because pockets, and I almost never ride on trails.<br />
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Does that make me better or worse than Fred and Lance?
I wear a jersey for my commute because pockets, and I almost never ride on trails.<br />
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Does that make me better or worse than Fred and Lance? Oh, believe me - I totally un…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-06-07:2211490:Comment:10593112017-06-07T14:42:07.494ZBikeScnhookhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SeanCourtney
<p>Oh, believe me - I totally understand (and believe me even louder -- you do <em>not</em> want to see <em><strong>me</strong></em> in those lycra thingies...I'd nauseate everybody outside!) the usefulness of those things...I'm just addressing those who see 'em as being granted "me over everybody else" privileges. :)</p>
<p>Oh, believe me - I totally understand (and believe me even louder -- you do <em>not</em> want to see <em><strong>me</strong></em> in those lycra thingies...I'd nauseate everybody outside!) the usefulness of those things...I'm just addressing those who see 'em as being granted "me over everybody else" privileges. :)</p>