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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Having multiple gears isn't a necessity. The transmission transmits power from the engine to wheels.

Chain and sprocket is a type of transmission.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But then aren't wheels a transmission as they change the torque and rpm of the axle?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A wheel has the same rpm as it's axle

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Sorry I mean faster speed, you're right