More Connect Wheels (Bicycles) definitions Flashcards

The component of a bicycle that initiates motion, causing the middle sprocket to spin.

A gear-like component connected to the pedals, sharing the same axis of rotation.

Connects the middle and back sprockets, ensuring equal tangential velocity at their edges.

A gear connected to the back wheel, sharing the same angular velocity.

The wheel connected to the back sprocket, sharing its angular velocity.

The wheel that spins only when in contact with the ground, sharing linear velocity with the back wheel.

The rate of rotation of a bicycle component, denoted as omega.

The linear speed at the edge of a rotating component, equal for connected sprockets.

The distance from the center to the edge of a wheel or sprocket, crucial for velocity calculations.

The speed of the center of mass of a wheel, calculated as R*omega.

A bicycle scenario where the wheels do not touch the ground, preventing the front wheel from spinning.

A condition where the bike is free to move, allowing both wheels to share the same velocity.

A condition where the bike is stationary, with the center of mass velocity of the wheels being zero.

The full width of a wheel or sprocket, often converted to radius for calculations.

The point in a wheel where linear velocity is calculated, crucial for determining movement.