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Old 10-10-11 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Wills
Note that a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is different from an automatic transmission. Here's the latest iteration of the bicycle CVT: http://www.fallbrooktech.com/08_bicycle_home.asp
Very true, but they're being marketed to the same sort of folks. I was just referring to both as gimmicks in the same area of the bike. To be honest, the CVT makes far more sense to me than an automatic.
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