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#1 Greg Locock

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Posted 02 December 2024 - 21:40

https://www.ratiozero.com

 

CVT with a neutral gear. Looks like the unnatural child of a Sturmey Archer hub and a Meccano set.

 

Here' the blurb https://www.ratiozer...ero MY24_Q4.pdf

 

I see they have only 'estimated' the efficiency. Why- they claim to have working prototypes (that amazes me, well done).

 

Keep your hand on your wallet.


Edited by Greg Locock, 02 December 2024 - 21:41.


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#2 Ben Wilson

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Posted Yesterday, 03:55

It looks to be a very clever concept, but I fear that it's complexity will be its undoing.

 

I'd love to see them get it working properly though.