Here's another pictorial attempt at explaining why the track carries the weight that you would want (even if it should be further out by the rim).
Taking one weight as an example. The force due to gravity is the sum of the forces that (1) support the weight on the spoke of the wheel, and (2) support the weight on the track. It doesn't matter where the track touches your ball (be it the bottom, or on an edge, or wherever) - if the track is supporting your weight, your track is taking away your intended advantage.
Posted By: rmd3
In Topic: Elliptical Track
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