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Old 04-03-10, 15:57
Ryland Johnson Ryland Johnson is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kumala View Post
So my bike is like an aircraft wing!
So what happens when the wind blows from the other side?
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K
Well its BASIC physics 101! Don't shoot the messenger. The OP is perfectly correct. I may not be able to ride my bike well but I do know the physics involved and the OP is correct.

Try this little home experiment. You will need running water through a tap and a tea spoon. Run the water, in parallel to the water, but about 1" appart hold the tea spoon from the tip of the handle with the BACK against the water. Now when you close the 1" gap to nothing you would expect the flow and pressure of the water to push the back of the tea spoon away, yes? See what actually happens, this is called 'lift' and is the principle of flight and part of the aerodynamics that the clever OP is refering to.

Learn from this man he knows what he is talking about. I don't so ignore me, lol

Keep safe and remember; 'the mind works best when used like a parachute. Open'.

Kidest,

Ryland

Last edited by Ryland Johnson; 04-03-10 at 16:04.