The discussion centers on the feasibility of using commercially available flywheels in bicycle applications, particularly for creating sufficient input torque similar to that of a bicycle pedal. Participants suggest that while automobile flywheels may not directly translate to bicycle use, repurposing components from stationary bikes could be a viable solution. Additionally, the conversation highlights the potential for electronically adjusting input torque through motor speed/torque controllers. The consensus encourages examining existing designs of indoor bike trainers that do not utilize flywheels.
PREREQUISITESIndividuals interested in bicycle modifications, fitness equipment designers, and engineers exploring innovative applications of flywheel technology in exercise equipment.
To do what? It is hard to answer your question without the context of knowing what you are trying to accomplish. Do you want to add a flywheel to your bicycle?jamesson said:Are there any other commercially available flywheels I can look at?
...or replace the flywheel of a stationary bike? I bet you could cannibalize an old stationary bike for cheap.anorlunda said:Do you want to add a flywheel to your bicycle?
Input torque from what? A motor can have a speed/torque controller, often just by adjusting the voltage. A stationary bike typically uses either a mechanical brake or the equivalent of a generator (electromagnetic resistance).jamesson said:Also, is there some mechanism I can use to dynamically (eletronically) adjust input torque?