Comment on Why do tires have the width and diameter they do?
rain_enjoyer@sopuli.xyz 1 day agohigher center of gravity, which is more stable.
you sure about it chief? bigger wheels also have larger rotational inertia
Comment on Why do tires have the width and diameter they do?
rain_enjoyer@sopuli.xyz 1 day agohigher center of gravity, which is more stable.
you sure about it chief? bigger wheels also have larger rotational inertia
OhNoMoreLemmy@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
Yeah, try riding a folding bike with small wheels, you wobble a lot more.
The high inertia has a stabilizing effect.
floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
A low center of gravity is more stable than a high one.
Gyroscopic effects do exist on bikes but they are not the main source of stability - it’s the fork geometry, which tends to straighten the handlebar
Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 day ago
The rotational moment of inertia increases a lot due to the larger diameter J ~ m r^2. Even if the masses were the same, the relatively heavy tyre and the rim are further away from the wheel hub.