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1. Gear_ratios

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   Transmission Systems
   In multi-speed transmissions (such as those found in automobiles or bicycles), a set of discrete gear ratios is selected to match the available power band of the engine or pedal input to the required road speed and resistance. The selection process involves shifting the engagement points between sets of gears on parallel shafts. The [transition ra…

2. Two Wheeled Transport

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   The Safety Bicycle and Modernization
   The advent of the "Safety Bicycle" in the 1880s, characterized by two wheels of nearly equal size and a chain drive connected to the rear wheel, revolutionized personal mobility. This design achieved a lower center of gravity and enhanced stability, making cycling accessible to broader demographics, particularly women, despite initial social resistance related to contemporaneous [sartorial restri…