Originally Posted by Maconi

Congrats on your prototype! If you don't already have a patent for it I'd look into it.

As for why automatic shifting for bicycles hasn't completely caught on yet, I'm not sure. It reminds me of Honda's DCT for motorcycles (which has its fair share of controversy). Honestly I think it's pretty neat, but I guess since cycling/motorcycling is already pretty niche that it's hard to introduce change.

Honda | DCT | Dual Clutch Transmission