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Cycling art, energy, and locomotion

By Robert P. Scott
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The author surveys the technical and historical development of human-powered wheeled vehicles, combining practical guidance, mechanical analysis, and patent history. Chapters analyze power transmission, kinematics, balancing and hill-climbing, suspension, springs and anti-vibration forks, saddles and health, gearing, rear-driving safety machines and their handling, tandems and ladies' machines, materials and workmanship, cranks, spokes, and antifriction bearings, and the use of aluminum. Discussions include performance curves, concussion, and momentum, wartime and steam/electric considerations, and a long appendix of patent briefs and extracts illustrating invention and design evolution. The tone alternates between mathematical explanation and popular commentary for an informed cycling readership.

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Robert P. Scott

Robert P. Scott is an author known for his work in the realm of cycling, particularly through his book "Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion." In this work, he explores the intersection of art and the mechanics of cycling, providing insights into the energy dynamics involved in the sport. Scott's writing contributes to the understanding of cycling not just as a mode of transportation, but as a cultural and artistic phenomenon. His focus on the technical aspects of cycling reflects a broader interest in how movement and energy interact in various forms.

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