On the Exposure of Hands to Vibration in Road Cycling: An Assessment of the Effect of Gloves and Handlebar Tape

Drouet, Jean-Marc; Covill, Derek; Duarte, Wendy

doi:10.3390/proceedings2060213

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“…Further tests with different positions on the handlebar and especially with 'top' one, where padded zones completely cover the contact area, could show an effect. Even Drouet et al [5], who used 'hoods' position for the test and gloves from a different brand, found that padded gloves had no significant effect and stated that 'top' position could better match padding layout with the cyclist grip on the handlebar.…”

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“…Several investigations related to the effect of working gloves on hand-arm vibrations transmission have been reported in the literature [4], but few studies go deep into the analysis of the effect of different cycling gloves on vibrations transmission to the hand-arm system. Drouet et al [5] studied the effect of cycling gloves and bar tape on vibrations transmission with only one type of gloves and one subject. This study showed a significant effect of bar tape in reducing the transmitted power and energy through the handlebar, but no significant effect of gloves.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Understanding the Effect of Gloves on Hand-Arm Vibrations in Road Cycling

Sanseverino

Schwanitz

Krumm

et al. 2020

The 13th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association

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The aim of this research was to study the effects of cycling gloves on hand-arm vibrations in realistic load scenarios. A test has been performed in the laboratory, a road bicycle handlebar was mounted to the hydraulic cylinder of a universal testing machine, and the bicycle was fixed on an indoor trainer. Tests were executed for three different hand sizes (small, medium, large), three different frequency ranges (15–25, 35–45, 85–95 Hz), with two different types of gloves (gel-padded; non-padded) and without gloves. The amplitudes and each frequency bands were obtained from a previous field test. Hand-arm vibrations were quantified by means of root mean square values of the frequency-weighted accelerations measured at the subject’s wrist joint. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed no significant effect of gloves in reducing vibration transmissibility.

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Understanding the Effect of Gloves on Hand-Arm Vibrations in Road Cycling

Sanseverino

Schwanitz

Krumm

et al. 2020

The 13th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association

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“…Just few studies explore the effect of cycling gloves on vibrations transmission to the hand-arm system. Drouet et al [1] studied the effect of cycling gloves and bar tape on vibrations transmission, this study showed a significant effect of bar tape in reducing the transmitted power and energy through the handlebar, but no significant effect of gloves.…”

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Towards innovative road cycle gloves for low vibration transmission

Sanseverino

Schwanitz

Krumm

et al. 2021

Int J Interact Des Manuf

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This research activity aims to develop new cycling gloves. A first step was focused on the definition of the functional requirements through user centred design methods. Since vibrations coming to the hand-arm system of a cyclist have a considerable effect a second step was concentrated on the analysis of hand-arm vibrations in road cycling. The paper shows results of laboratory tests executed for three different hand sizes, three different frequency ranges, with two different type of gloves and without gloves. Load conditions used for the test were determined with a former field test. Results obtained were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), that showed no significant effect of existing gloves in reducing vibration transmissibility. This led to the need of new kind of cycling gloves that could reduce those vibrations and increase the cyclist’s comfort.

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“…(3) vibration transmissibility of bicycles, bicycle components, and cycling apparel [14][15][16][17][18][19]; (4) assessments of road surfaces [20][21][22][23][24]; (5) cyclists' sensory perception [2,[25][26][27].…”

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“…Furthermore, rigorous test protocols must be implemented when taking measurements of the vibration transmitted to a cyclist [9]. Typically, four quantities have been used: acceleration [1-3, 7-10, 12-17, 20-24, 27], force [1,9,10,17,19], power [1,3,10,11,17,18,27], and energy [18,25,26]. These quantities are measured at or as close as possible to the cyclist's hands or buttocks to relate to what is experienced by the cyclist.…”

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On metrics to assess road bicycle dynamic comfort during impacts

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A road bicycle's dynamic comfort relates to its capacity to filter vibration generated by the road surface. Typically, four quantities have been used to assess a road bicycle's dynamic comfort, acceleration, force, power, and energy; however, little has been done to compare the effectiveness of these in distinguishing between impact events. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of these four quantities when measured at a cyclist's hands, to discriminate between small changes in the level of an impact load applied at the front wheel of a road bicycle. With a rider seated on a bicycle, acceleration and force time signals were recorded at the left and right hands using instrumented brake hoods during a series of impacts at the front wheel on a bicycle treadmill. Six derived parameters of the acceleration, force, and power time signals were considered: discrete values: maximum, peak; mean values: root-mean-square, root-mean-quad; ratio values: crest factor, shock content quotient. Integral values were used for the energy. Various criteria were developed to assess the performance of these parameters and whether they should be recommended as road bicycle dynamic comfort metrics for impact events. The criteria were related to three characteristics: the consistency of the measurements, the parameter's statistical discrimination power, and how well changes in the parameter matched corresponding changes in impact level. The energy and root-mean-square value of power were found to be the top performers and are recommended as road bicycle dynamic comfort metrics for impact events. All acceleration-based parameters are not recommended. The remaining parameters demonstrated mixed results.

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On the Exposure of Hands to Vibration in Road Cycling: An Assessment of the Effect of Gloves and Handlebar Tape

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

Understanding the Effect of Gloves on Hand-Arm Vibrations in Road Cycling

Understanding the Effect of Gloves on Hand-Arm Vibrations in Road Cycling

Towards innovative road cycle gloves for low vibration transmission

On metrics to assess road bicycle dynamic comfort during impacts

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