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Ok, I've got a braking system that is similar to that used on indoor spinning bikes. The brakes are made of a synthetic wool that dissipates heat excellently whilst under constant friction. The design is conceptual, so the actual amount of braking needed for each resistance variation does not...

I am designing a kayak training machine as a final year project. Basically, the design consists of a frame supporting a weighted flywheel that provides the resistance. The flywheel is mounted on a shaft through bearing units in the frame and opposite direction sprag clutches are mounted onto...