The activity on this page, Weight Distribution II, is similar to Weight Distribution I but now the virtual bathroom scale under the rear tire has been removed. A text box and two buttons have been added which allow you to check your calculation of the rear tire reaction or to display the actual rear tire reaction.
Apply various amounts of weight to the seat, handlebars, and
pedals. Based on the reading of the front tire reaction, calculate and
enter the rear tire reaction for each case. You can check your answer
with the SUBMIT button. If you want to display the rear tire reaction,
use the ANSWER button.
During normal riding your weight might be distributed as follows, 150
lb on seat, 25 lb on pedals, 10 lb on handlebars. Calculate and verify
the rear tire reaction. Now suppose that you encountered a hill and
were in a "climbing" position such that you now had 20 lb on seat, 125
lb on pedals, 40 lb on handlebars. Recalculate the rear tire
reaction.