Development of an optimum bicycle shifting strategy based on human factors modelling
by T.Y. Lin, Y.C. Chen, H.C. Ping
International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation (IJHFMS), Vol. 1, No. 2, 2008

Abstract: According to ergonomic studies, cyclists can be in an optimum state during cycling with a fixed output power and cadence. This study proposes an intelligent shifting strategy, which can be adjusted automatically according to different environmental conditions, and by cyclists according to human factor aspects. The gear-shifting suggestions can also allow riders to maintain output power and optimum cadence during cycling. The output power change during the gear-shifting process can be reduced, and riders can feel comfortable and efficient during cycling.

Online publication date: Thu, 08-Jan-2009

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation (IJHFMS):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com