Review on Research and Developments of Bicycle Brake Calipers using Natural Fiber

Authors

  • Theebbanraj Asokan Multimedia University
  • Umar Nirmal Multimedia University
  • Saijod T. W. Lau Multimedia University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v5i2.312

Keywords:

Bicycle, history, bicycle brake, polymers, natural fiber composites

Abstract

The current review focuses on the development of the bicycle brake system from the 1800still year 2017. Based on this review, it was found that the bicycle went through major design evolution up until ‘safety bicycles’ were created. Then, bicycles were upgraded according to specialized aspects such as braking system, comfort, gear system, tangent stokes and other aspects. Within the aspect of bicycle braking system, the designs were more diversified and can be categorized into three categories known as tire brakes, rim brakes and brakes in or attached to the hub. Once a certain design has reached its utmost aerodynamic capabilities, it will usually be upgraded through means of material composition. A review on natural fiber composites was also done as to see its capabilities of replacing synthetic composites. Based on this review, it was found that due to the natural fiber composite’s lightweight and favorable mechanical properties, it is very possible to realizing the idea of replacing the synthetic composites used in a bicycle braking system with natural fiber composite. This paper also proposes future research path ways to further enhance the bicycle as a whole through comprehensive research, trial and error.

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Author Biographies

Theebbanraj Asokan, Multimedia University

Researcher, Centre of Advanced Mechanical and Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Umar Nirmal, Multimedia University

Senior Lecturer, Centre of Advanced Mechanical and Green Technology Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia

 

Saijod T. W. Lau, Multimedia University

Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia

 

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Published

2017-08-31

How to Cite

Asokan, T., Nirmal, U., & Lau, S. T. W. (2017). Review on Research and Developments of Bicycle Brake Calipers using Natural Fiber. ABC Research Alert, 5(2), Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v5i2.312

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2017): May-August Issue

Section

Research Paper

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