da Vinci’s Ride

Posted on November 16, 2007
Filed Under Innovation |

Very interesting:

Based on a 1490s sketch by Leonardo da Vinci, The Ride’s rear hub mimics an infinite number of gears, rather than the mere 21 offered by the usual chain-yanking transmission. So you can always find the perfect gear ratio, whether starting from a stop or speeding down a hill.


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