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		thrill 53 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike That’s going to separate force-applied from force-required while riding - a much more comfortable pedal action.

bluGill 53 days ago [–]

That is what gears are for. The only time gears fail is when you want to pedal harder without going faster - charge the battery. Downhill with a tailwind the cautious can reach this situation, but most just go faster.

gears with a chain is more energy efficient.

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