Originally Posted by
dynaryder
You're missing the point. This isn't a performance issue. Someone with health issues could benefit from this;they could choose the exact gear that they want,rather than having to spin or mash due to the steps in a traditional hub.
That's a stretch and a tiny part of the bicycle market. An invention without a use.
What's the effective gearing range of the NuVinci?
edit:
http://www.fallbrooktech.com/sites/d...CT%20Sheet.pdf
according to this 0.5 underdrive to 1.8 overdrive.
edit2: this is the fastest and easiest method to compare on simpel's website:
http://www.simpel.ch/fileadmin/spezt...arInchCard.pdf
edit3: seems overly complex without offering much more of a gearing range. do I really need more than 8 or 11 or a typical 27-speed system? like I said, it doesn't seem to offer much. maybe it offers longevity, but it's not so cheap at €317 for a kit.