An automatic transmission for bicycles: a simulation

• Published in: International journal of industrial ergonomics Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 123 - 132
• Main Authors: Chien, Huai-Ching, Tseng, Ching-Huan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2004
• Subjects: Automatic transmission; Bicycles; Cycling cadence; Human-generated power; Learning; Optimal gear ratio; Learning; Automatic transmission; Human-generated power; Cycling cadence; Optimal gear ratio; Bicycles

A new design of an automatic transmission for bicycles was simulated. A sensitivity analysis found most environmental and bicycle variables had little effect but cycling velocity was very important while pedal rpm and gradient of the ground had some effect. The new design transmission therefore emph...