Observed arrival · 2026-10-03
Avenue Shifters wants bikes to downshift before the stop
A prelaunch automatic-shifting system for regular bikes, e-bikes, recumbents, and trikes.
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- Cyclists seeking automatic shifting, including recumbent and trike riders
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- The servo spool pulls 2.9 mm of cable per step across six steps; firmware bars shifts while the bike is stationary.
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The page describes a microcontroller combining cadence, wheel speed, and motion-sensor readings to choose gears on the bike, without cloud processing or a phone. Its stated cable travel is 17.4 mm across six steps, and the firmware is described as blocking shifts at a standstill. The listed Kickstarter and store prices are presented as forthcoming, not as evidence of a currently available product.
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