An automatic transmission for a bicycle

Automatic transmission - on the one hand good, on the other hand does not help to save fuel. But now, think how nice it would be if she was on a bike! No need to worry about where to press the lever to switch the speed, everything happens by itself and is always comfortable ride. This sort of thing, meanwhile, is, and it is called NuVinci N360 .

First, it focuses on the "Electric Bicycle" (electric motor in them helps the rider to climb the steep slopes). N360 automatically adjusts speed to the load on the leg cycling was minimal.

To manage the system, there are two controllers, attached to the handlebars. "The base Controller" allows you to select one of three behaviors gear - they are put into the system initially. "Advanced Controller" is designed for users who want to choose their own speed - that is, manual control.

The entire complex weighs 250 grams. Soon the N360 will be available with some models of bikes. Not with the cheap of course - the cost will start at $ 2,000.