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Ari over at the blog bits and bikes is looking for some help. He has an idea for a new drive train and is interested in reader feedback. He states:
I don’t have the parts, tools, or know-how to build this myself, but perhaps you do, so I’ll share:
The idea is to build an automatic continuous transmission for a bicycle, by wiring up a controller for a NuVinci CVP designed to maintain a constant level of effort from the rider.
Check out the full post on the bits and bikes blog and here’s a picture that looks pretty fancy. Feel free to comment on his site.
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1 Darren // Jun 3, 2008 at 8:45 am
So, something like the variable torque bicycle sprocket? Patent: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4425824.html
2 bIKEBOY // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Here’s one writeup for the challenge.
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