There are other more modern systems with a crank mounted freewheel for enduro and DH bikes, allowing the rider to change gear while coasting in anticipation of

There are other more modern systems with a crank mounted freewheel for enduro and DH bikes, allowing the rider to change gear while coasting in anticipation of a pedaling section. Similar to gearboxes, the idea comes back once in a while but never really takes off massively. There was a french company named HXR components which used to produce that, I think they went bankrupt. Nowadays there is the Rocksteady Magic from boutique euro brand Intend: https://www.intend-bc.com/products/rocksteady-magic/ https://www.intend-bc.com/products/rocksteady-magic/