Quick Answer:The Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope is a 20” x 1.75” bicycle wheel with a rubber tyre and dual axle handles, supplied with a 36” L-shaped metal stand on a wooden base and a hooked rope for precession demonstrations.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Standard bicycle wheel spun by hand using two axle-mounted handles.
Hooked rope lets the spinning wheel hang for precession experiments.
L-shaped metal stand on a wooden base for hanging demonstrations.
Demonstrates angular momentum, torque, precession and inertia.
Supplied pre-configured, ready to use.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Wheel
20” x 1.75” bicycle wheel with rubber tyre
Handles
Dual handles mounted on the axle
Stand
36” L-shaped metal stand
Base
Wooden
Accessory
Hooked rope for vertical suspension and precession
Assembly
Pre-configured
How It Is Used
Spin the wheel by hand while holding both axle handles and feel how it resists being tilted. Suspending the spinning wheel from the hooked rope on the stand then shows precession, giving a large-scale demonstration of angular momentum and torque for secondary and university classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the wheel on the Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope?
It is a standard 20” x 1.75” bicycle wheel with a rubber tyre, fitted with dual handles on the axle.
What is the stand of the Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope used for?
The 36” L-shaped metal stand on its wooden base holds the hooked rope from which the spinning wheel is suspended for precession experiments.
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