摘要 |
A pedal-force chain-shifting apparatus senses a rider's peak force within each half revolution of a pedal set. A shift-down pedal pressure is set to match a rider's weight, strength and stamina objectives. A displacement mechanism compares the peak force with the pressure setting, and uses a portion of chain energy to actuate derailleur chain-shifting mechanisms to guide chain onto larger rear wheel sprocket size. A digital force-averaging mechanism measures a series of less than full pressure cycles to sense a cycle in which a portion of chain energy pulses the derailleur to shift-up by guiding the chain onto a smaller sprocket. This apparatus replaces need for a bicycle rider to anticipate and select appropriate sprockets at front and rear derailleur apparatus.
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