Thread: Single or Dual Speed Transmissions
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Unread 09-01-2012, 11:17
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Re: Single or Dual Speed Transmissions
The low gear ratio might help if you decide to cross the bump. Since hitting the bump at speed and using the momentum to carry you over might be rather disastrous for your wheels/frame, low gear could give you the torque to crawl over.
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