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It uses air to hold its shape and to support the bicycle. The compressive nature of the air allow a certain amount of tire material to give traction with the ground.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe air allows the tire to shape itself after the ground, creating better traction and soaking up bumps and vibrations.for better comfort.
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∙ 11y agoLess air ... thus less pressure = a softer ride plus higher resistance.
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∙ 12y agoIt'll fill the entire volume offered to it by the shape of the tire.
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What energy is relesed when you put air into a bicycle wheel?
None is. You have to provide energy in order to stuff the air into the tire,
Who Penny farthing how does it work?
A penny farthing is a bicycle in England from many years ago. It is a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel that was popular until the development of the safety bicycle, in the 1880s.
About the penny farthinghow does the penny farthing work and who invented it and why did he invent it?
The penny farthing is a type of bicycle. The bicycle has a large front wheel with a seat on top and a tiny back wheel. The bicycle was invented by Eugene Meyer. The bicycle was invented because the larger wheel meant higher speeds by which the cyclist could travel.
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Is a bicycle a wheel in axle or a gear?
A bicycle is both.
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The wheel, and many other things a bicycle is a compound machine
What wheel and axles are in a bicycle?
Depends on make and model of bicycle
What is a bicycle tire?
A bicycle tire is a tire which fits on the wheel of a bicycle or similar vehicle.
Is a bicycle wheel a simple machine?
No it is a compound machine, seach "bicycle" and "compound machine" on google to verify.a bicycle is a compound machine. it has a wheel and axle and levers. the wheel and axle is the wheel of course, and the lever is the handle bars a bicycle is a compound machine. it has a wheel and axle and levers. the wheel and axle is the wheel of course, and the lever is the handle bars a bicycle is a compound machine. it has a wheel and axle and levers. the wheel and axle is the wheel of course, and the lever is the handle barsbi cycle is not a simple machine
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What is a bicycle fork?
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How does a bicycle tube valve work?
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