simple machines

twoomy had it right. simple machines are the best. Just as first principles are. Looking forward to reading Howard Furchgott-Roth's book "A Hard Act to Follow" on the implementation of the 96 Act, which apparently focuses on separations of powers and implementation of legislsation by independent agencies.

Also, somewhat unrelated, I'm in love with inertia. In particular, at the moment I'm rather taken with flywheels.

I would like to experiment with rotational inertial in the cycling world. In particular I'm interested with rotating masses and their distance from the center of the rotation, especially with regard to intra ride redistribution of weight toward the rims from the hub and the hour record.

speaking of inertia, I'm off to the hill...