AI6YR Ben2d ago
Hmm, is biking vs. walking more efficient or less efficient on steep UPHILL? (I know bicycling wins absolutely on flats and downhill). I would guess, walking is more efficient? #energy #physics #BikeTooter
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

Aha!

Fonda, B. and Šarabon, N.:
BIOMECHANICS AND ENERGETICS OF UPHILL ... Kinesiology 44(2012) 1:5-17
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BIOMECHANICS AND ENERGETICS
OF UPHILL CYCLING: A REVIEW

https://fileserver-az.core.ac.uk/download/pdf/52485950.pdf

Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

Physics is involved!

#physics

Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

Aha! Conclusion, effort is a lot less walking uphill than cycling uphill. (which answer my question).

https://pedalchile.com/blog/uphill

#BikeTooter #physics

Show threadoschene
@ai6yr Also a cyclist and I'm wondering about METs per meter.
May 11 at 6:29pmWeb
Show threadDarth Osler2d ago
@oschene @ai6yr don't make me break out the Sheldon Brown
Show threadScott Williams2d ago

@autolycos @oschene @ai6yr

I’ll see your Sheldon Brown and raise you a Jobst Brandt

Show threadDarth Osler2d ago

@swimsy @oschene @ai6yr all together now!

https://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/

Jobst Brandt-Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Bicycles and Bicycling (FAQ)

Table of contents for articles by Jobst Brandt

Show threadScott Williams2d ago
@autolycos @oschene @ai6yr 👌🏻
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

@swimsy @autolycos @oschene

I like it! Haven't tried this -- reflective tape on the inside of the wheel! Will have to give that one a try too... lol.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/reflective-tape.html

Reflective Tape by Jobst Brandt

Article by Jobst Brandt about retroreflectors and reflective tape for bicycles

Show threadRaven6672d ago
@oschene @ai6yr Going to have to get an elastomeric mask from the hardware store and wire up an oxygen sensor from the auto-parts store to make your own metabolic sensor ;-)