Although Schaeffler admits that Free Drive is about 5% less efficient than a chain drive at converting pedaling power into forward motion, the system also allows for much greater freedom when it comes ...

While today's ebikes may not be identical to one another, their form factor is limited by the fact that their pedals have to be mechanically linked to the rear wheel. Schaeffler's new Free Drive ...

The concept of drive-by-wire has taken over the automotive and motorcycle worlds in the last decade. The idea that there need not be a mechanical connection between the throttle and engine allowed the ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 116, SECTION 6: JOURNAL OF PASSENGER CARS: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS JOURNAL (2007), pp. 2037-2044 (8 pages) The work presented in this paper outlines the design and development of a ...

As electric bicycles continue to advance in technology, we’re seeing more and more manufacturers veer away from the traditional way of building bikes. Ever since the first bicycles hit the road nearly ...

German company Schaeffler has just revealed an innovative new drive system for electric bicycles that eschews traditional bike chains and belts for an entirely electrical-driven system. The new system ...

Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications, involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report, the editors of Motion System Design polled belt ...

What is the best transmission for a motorcycle: chain, belt or shaft drive? Some say motorcycle riders only wear black t-shirts and jackets because old chains used to cover them in oil. That could ...