I know of a british company (I think) called Dymag making carbon wheels for motorcycles. The site says they're approved for road use. I've seen bikes riding round with them on anyway.
Kurtis.
Kevin,
good answer. The adhesion portion is I think what I was looking for. I wondered if the contact patch would make a difference and couldn't find a definite answer, so thanks for that too.
At least I know the article was factual.
thanks,
Kurtis.
Morning,
I read recently that the coeff. of friction of a tyre to road interface will decrease with increasing mass of the vehicle. If it didn't then any vehicle of any mass running similar tyres would, with all else equal, be able to hold an equal corner speed. Common sense says not to me, my...
Hi, I'm new here, but I thought I'd just add a bit of personal experience. Following on a little from the racing motorcycle mention earlier. I do a few track days on my Triumph over here in the UK, and as I've been learning my way quicker I've found engine braking to be very handy. I engine...