Possibilities of Saving Time Using Single-Speed Sports Bicycles Compared to Multi-Gear Sports Bicycles.
Research & Design IO1081 | Research Proposal Group R05 Coach: I. Horvath
POSSIBILITIES OF SAVING TIME USING SINGLE-SPEED SPORTS BICYCLES COMPARED TO MULTI-GEAR SPORTS BICYCLES.
Hani Andary, Thijs Beerkens, Tim Beumer, Telmen Dzjind, Hannah Kisjes
ABSTRACT
This research proposal is about researching the time difference between a single-speed bicycle and a multi-gear bicycle. The reason for this research proposal is due to the trend of an increasing use of single-speed bicycles. This is visible in the shifting bicycle specifications of major manufacturers by slowly reducing the amount of gears, the more occuring use of single-speed bicycles and the increasing display in the media. The research studies the effect on the travel time when riding on a single-speed sports bike compared to riding on a multi-gear sports bicycle. The research was developed with great understanding in the aspects that influence the time. The weight, price and efficiency advantages make the single-speed probably suitable for use in Dutch urban areas. With the absence of long slopes, it is expected that a single-speed will have the advantage over multi-gear bicycles. With this information a better understanding can be gained of the time saving advantages of a single-speed bicycle. Keywords: optimal gear ratio, single-speed bicycles, multi gear bicycles, city area, transportation time, bicycle components
INTRODUCTION
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Theoretical framework owadays there is a wide variety of bicycles available in the mobile transportation market. From hybrid bicycles to single-speed bicycles, this wide variety provides the consumer transportation options which meets its behavior and needs. The majority of this variety, focusing on citycommuters, has bicycles with multiple gears, radiating the conception of greater speed doing so. However this paradigm of a fast bicycle is slowly shifting from multiple to single gear, noticeable in the collections of major bicycle manufacturers, where the major
POSSIBILITIES OF SAVING TIME USING SINGLE-SPEED SPORTS BICYCLES COMPARED TO MULTI-GEAR SPORTS BICYCLES.
Hani Andary, Thijs Beerkens, Tim Beumer, Telmen Dzjind, Hannah Kisjes
ABSTRACT
This research proposal is about researching the time difference between a single-speed bicycle and a multi-gear bicycle. The reason for this research proposal is due to the trend of an increasing use of single-speed bicycles. This is visible in the shifting bicycle specifications of major manufacturers by slowly reducing the amount of gears, the more occuring use of single-speed bicycles and the increasing display in the media. The research studies the effect on the travel time when riding on a single-speed sports bike compared to riding on a multi-gear sports bicycle. The research was developed with great understanding in the aspects that influence the time. The weight, price and efficiency advantages make the single-speed probably suitable for use in Dutch urban areas. With the absence of long slopes, it is expected that a single-speed will have the advantage over multi-gear bicycles. With this information a better understanding can be gained of the time saving advantages of a single-speed bicycle. Keywords: optimal gear ratio, single-speed bicycles, multi gear bicycles, city area, transportation time, bicycle components
INTRODUCTION
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Theoretical framework owadays there is a wide variety of bicycles available in the mobile transportation market. From hybrid bicycles to single-speed bicycles, this wide variety provides the consumer transportation options which meets its behavior and needs. The majority of this variety, focusing on citycommuters, has bicycles with multiple gears, radiating the conception of greater speed doing so. However this paradigm of a fast bicycle is slowly shifting from multiple to single gear, noticeable in the collections of major bicycle manufacturers, where the major