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Choosing between modern bicycle drivetrains, Part three- The Gearbox

In parts one and two, we explained that on a bicycle “transmission” literally means a way to transmit your power from the pedaling motion of your legs to the rotation of the rear wheel, propelling you forward. In other words, even a single speed bicycle has a simple transmission. Part one took an in-depth look… Continue reading Choosing between modern bicycle drivetrains, Part three- The Gearbox

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Choosing your Drivetrain – part two Internal Hub Transmissions

In part one, we talked about how every bicycle has a transmission.  On a bicycle “transmission” literally means a way to transmit your power from your pedaling to the rotation of the rear wheel, propelling you forward. Even a single speed bicycle has a simple transmission. Today we have more viable bicycle transmission options than ever… Continue reading Choosing your Drivetrain – part two Internal Hub Transmissions

Gravel, Happenings, Racing

Co-Motion staffers on The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, or How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Weekend and Keep Smiling

We bike people could be smarter.  Inexplicably, we keep signing up for these things. Shouldn't we Oregonians know that a mid-April day in the coast range isn't likely to be pretty? Um, yes. Another Oregon Coast Gravel Epic is in the books. This year, it lived up to its title as it always does, but… Continue reading Co-Motion staffers on The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, or How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Weekend and Keep Smiling