Science fair ideas and cycling

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by Louis

I got it - a complete analysis of counter-steering.

I think that’s a good one. Counterintuitive stuff is fun.

[mcallen]

Originally Posted by stephenmarklay

I think that’s a good one. Counterintuitive stuff is fun.

I see potential with this, both for project and for teaching me boyos something useful about cycling. Maybe something comparing turning vs. countersteering at different speeds to see how well a rider can follow a predetermined curve.
Perfect for getting ready for cross season, too!

If I recall correctly, there's even an old Sherlock Holmes story where this the solution has to do with turning vs. countersteering.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by stephenmarklay

I think that’s a good one. Counterintuitive stuff is fun.

That's partly why I posted the gyro gif - magic!

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by Louis

That's partly why I posted the gyro gif - magic!

Not magic; conservation of angular momentum!















Or, you know, maybe magic.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

Not magic; conservation of angular momentum!



Or, you know, maybe magic.

Clarke's Third Law: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic:

(and this guy isn't even spinning !!!)

[jwalther]

Demonstrate how red bikes are faster.