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Yuh uh, very realistic situations (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Originally from XKCD: https://xkcd.com/2684/

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (3 children)

...wonder how fast a 50-seater tandem bicycle could get going, assuming ideal conditions and riders.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

At least 12

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

How fast can it stop? I wouldn't want to first heading against a crossing or wall with 49 people pushing the pedals behind me.

[+] [email protected] -21 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Chatgpt says

Professional Cyclists: Elite professional cyclists can produce power outputs of 300 to 400 watts during races, with peak efforts exceeding 1,000 watts for short bursts (like sprinting).

Time Trials and Climbs: During time trials or climbs, trained cyclists can maintain higher power outputs for extended periods, often around 350 to 450 watts for well-trained athletes.

But then it tells me 40km/h assuming 400W which is obviously wrong. I guess you'd have to model that "tandem" in CAD and simulate the airflow to get accurate drag numbers

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If I wanted to ask ChatGPT, I would ask ChatGPT myself. You're useless.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 2 months ago

Could've done without the insult.