Mechanics glossary. 2013.
caster offset — The distance on the ground between where the vertical post would touch the ground if it were extended and the point where the wheel touches the ground. Also called caster trail … Dictionary of automotive terms
offset — caster offset kingpin offset lateral force offset … Mechanics glossary
offset — [1] Something set at an angle or to one side. [2] See scrub radius. [3] The distance between the centerline of the rim and the attachment face of the wheel disc at the wheel hub; this dimension can either be positive, negative, or zero. An… … Dictionary of automotive terms
caster trail — The distance on the ground between where the vertical post would touch the ground if it were extended and the point where the wheel touches the ground. Also called caster offset … Dictionary of automotive terms
Caster — A caster (or castor) is an undriven, single, double, or compound wheel mounted on an object to make movement easier. Found on shopping cart, rolling chairs, and material handling equipment, casters may be fixed to roll in one direction, or… … Wikipedia
caster angle — The inclination or angle that a wheel makes when measuring the distance between the vertical post and the offset of the wheel placement … Dictionary of automotive terms
Car handling — and vehicle handling is a description of the way wheeled vehicles perform transverse to their direction of motion, particularly during cornering and swerving. It also includes their stability when moving in a straight line. Handling and braking… … Wikipedia
printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… … Universalium
Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics — A computer generated, simplified model of bike and rider demonstrating an uncontrolled right turn. An … Wikipedia
Bicycle and motorcycle geometry — Rake (angle) redirects here. For cutting geometry, see Rake angle. Bike wheelbase, head angle, fork offset (AKA rake), and trail Bicycle and motorcycle geometry is the collection of key measurements (lengths and angles) that define a particular… … Wikipedia
