0223 Dynamic Analysis and Driving Experiment of a Small Wheel Bicycle

Abstract

In this paper, the dynamic characteristics of a small wheel bicycle are discussed. In the dynamic analysis with multibody dynamics, the influence of the head angle on the small wheel bicycle is investigated. With the driving experiment of the small wheel bicycle, straight-ahead stability and upstanding stability are evaluated by the subjects and measured by the experimental apparatuses. The results show the smaller head angle has more stability and the results are corresponding with the simulation results.