In China tricycles can carry heavier loads. I understand rolling resistance on a tire is a relationship between load and air pressure. How does the additional wheel on a tricycle effect the total rolling resistance?
2006-12-09 23:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by brian m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Weight distribution is better on three wheels than two, balance is also greatly improved.
2006-12-09 23:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the weight is dispersed into 3 sections. Instead of 2 wheels , each holding half the weight of the bike now are holding 1/3 the weight of the bike making each wheel have to hold less weight.
Example : (not including wheel weight)
bicycle weighs 18 pounds: each wheel would hold 9 pounds
tricycle weighs 18 pounds: each wheel would hold 6 pounds
2006-12-10 07:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The third wheel helps distribute the weight better than a normal bicycle.
2006-12-10 07:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it also helps keep balance. And because each wheel with have a less amount to support, it allows them to rotate more freely.
2006-12-10 07:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jawsh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a wider wheel base which can support more weight
2006-12-10 07:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by sandi_ccc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋