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The chain goes on one side of the bike.
by oconnore 16y ago
The chain goes on one side of the bike.
- rsbrown 16y agoSorry, my question was unclear. Why do traditional chain designs only have the chain on one side? If symmetrical designs are more efficient (as the article claims) why couldn't the same thing be accomplished with a chain/belt design? EDIT: as to the article -- more analysis of why symmetrical designs are superior would have been nice.
- silentbicycle 16y agoThe added weight from a second complete drivetrains (chains, gears, derailleur) and/or extra mechanical complexity would probably negate the efficiency gained by better transmission of force.