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 ...

Choosing between a chain drive and a belt drive for your e-bike can feel a bit overwhelming, but understanding their differences can make the decision easier. In this post, we’ll break down the key ...

If you’ve been following all the e-bike content we’ve been churning out on InsideEVs, you’re well aware that today’s e-bikes are so much more than bicycles with motors strapped onto them. Consumers ...

Schaeffler’s Free Drive system dispenses with belts and messy chains Schaeffler’s Free Drive system dispenses with belts and messy chains is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for ...

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 ...

"Power Transmission Components" provides an overview of various components used to transmit energy through mechanical systems. Many systems use gear trains, belt drive systems, chain drives systems, ...