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Technical => Lighting and Electronics => Topic started by: sd on August 14, 2014, 11:32:28 AM

Title: NuVinci Gears opinions but not on a post card!
Post by: sd on August 14, 2014, 11:32:28 AM

Anyone tried or has opinion on it. The Wikipedia link gives a good idea of how it works. Opinions still appreciated. Gear spread isn't great but the constant cadence is really the only reason I am looking. I have septic arthritis and constant high cadence would put less strain, the downside is the lack of gears.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NuVinci_Continuously_Variable_Transmission

Title: Re: NuVinci Gears opinions but not on a post card!
Post by: George Hetrick on August 23, 2014, 11:30:00 PM

I've ridden around the block, essentially. The local bike shop had one for test rides (Fallbrook is headquartered right here in Cedar Park, TX, USA). It's pretty darn heavy, though. I'd probably stick with a more conventional IGH for human powered transport. I think the NuVinci shines on motorized bicycles.