Laboratory for Dynamics of Machines and Structures 
Measuring Dynamic Loads on a Foldable City Bicycle
 M. Pirnat, Z. Savšek and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 57, Issue 1, JAN 2011, Pages 21-26

http://ojs.sv-jme.eu/index.php/sv-jme/article/view/sv-jme.2009.149/17
Abstract
Strain gauges have been used to measure dynamic loads on a foldable bicycle while it is being ridden. Eight full, Wheatstone-bridge measuring points were used to measure the forces on the front and rear wheels, the handlebars, the seat and the pedals. These bridges were positioned at special measuring parts that simplified the measurements. Some of the measuring problems that were successfully resolved are described. The measuring took place on public roads where real-life data was gathered for various riding situations. For an easier interpretation of the data, a camera, an encoder and a GPS system were used. The results are shown for some riding situations and their impact on the design of foldable bicycles is discussed.
Authors

R&D

Miha Pirnat, PhD

  Kolektor Etra d.o.o.
  miha.pirnat@kolektor.com
  
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Zdenko Savšek,

  PIRNAR & SAVŠEK, d.o.o.
  
  

Professor

Miha Boltežar, PhD

  Ladisk, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
  miha.boltezar@fs.uni-lj.si
  +386 1 4771 608
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