Talk:Jyrobike
Latest comment: 10 years ago by Chris Jyrobike in topic What is this article about?
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Clarity
editLet us clarify what a gyroscope in the front wheel can and cannot do:
- it can apply a torque about the steering axis that tends to steer the front wheel in the direction of a lean.
- it cannot apply a torque about the roll axis of the bike. It cannot inhibit or prevent leaning directly at all.
- it cannot "sense" anything, any more than an inanimate object "senses" gravity. It merely responds to the forces applied.
- while it can "turn the front wheel", whether this "re-centers the rider’s weight [over] the bike", depends on many factors and remains to be shown.
Gyrocar
editI suggest that recent development in Gyrocars, wikipedia should take note of and give more information on that. Pathare Prabhu (talk) 03:04, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
- The existing gyrocar article would probably be a better place for that information. -AndrewDressel (talk) 14:06, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
What is this article about?
editIt is not clear if this article is about
- a company, which would explain the name change;
- a product, which could also explain the name change;
- an invention, for which it is a lot harder to justify a name change.
As the article is written now, it is hard to discern just what it is about. -AndrewDressel (talk) 12:59, 13 March 2014 (UTC)
- Hi Andrew. Jyrobike is both a company and the product it produces, much like a Segway. The article is intended to be about the product primarily, with some information about the company history - perhaps the section heading for the latter would be best changed to reduce confusion?
- I am also considering setting up a new page for Jyrobike and redirecting the existing page to the new one. This will reflect the new brand and product - are you able to advise whether this is acceptable under Wikipedia's guidelines? The new page will reflect what is henceforth the way the company/product will be referred to in all future communications. Chris Jyrobike (talk) 15:08, 13 March 2014 (UTC)
- Sorry, I didn't realize this discussion was going on. I went ahead and move the page because I always thought this was only about the company. I think it makes sense for now to have only one article on both the invention and the company, called Jyrobike or whatever the current name du jour is, and not to create any new pages on this. There's barely enough independent coverage to justify one article, if that. I can understand if Andrew wants to move it back for now; I didn't mean to get ahead of anyone while this was being discussed. --Dennis Bratland (talk) 15:40, 13 March 2014 (UTC)
- Hi Dennis - the conversation between Andrew and I started after I asked the question on your talk page, so it's not a problem! I'm quite new to behind-the-scenes Wikipedia so I didn't realise the article had it's own talk page until today. I'm happy with this set-up but am also receptive to Andrew's feedback - I just want to ensure we reach the outcome that fits best with Wiki's guidelines and provides as useful information as possible about Jyrobike. Chris Jyrobike (talk) 15:56, 13 March 2014 (UTC)
- The move is fine with me. I just wanted to have an explicit discussion about this issue. If it works for Dennis, it works for me. -AndrewDressel (talk) 02:14, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
- Great. Thanks for your input and guidance on this guys! Chris Jyrobike (talk) 08:52, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
- The move is fine with me. I just wanted to have an explicit discussion about this issue. If it works for Dennis, it works for me. -AndrewDressel (talk) 02:14, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
- Hi Dennis - the conversation between Andrew and I started after I asked the question on your talk page, so it's not a problem! I'm quite new to behind-the-scenes Wikipedia so I didn't realise the article had it's own talk page until today. I'm happy with this set-up but am also receptive to Andrew's feedback - I just want to ensure we reach the outcome that fits best with Wiki's guidelines and provides as useful information as possible about Jyrobike. Chris Jyrobike (talk) 15:56, 13 March 2014 (UTC)
- Sorry, I didn't realize this discussion was going on. I went ahead and move the page because I always thought this was only about the company. I think it makes sense for now to have only one article on both the invention and the company, called Jyrobike or whatever the current name du jour is, and not to create any new pages on this. There's barely enough independent coverage to justify one article, if that. I can understand if Andrew wants to move it back for now; I didn't mean to get ahead of anyone while this was being discussed. --Dennis Bratland (talk) 15:40, 13 March 2014 (UTC)