Bicycle drivetrain systems

Bicycle drivetrain systems are used to transmit power on bicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, unicycles, or other human-powered vehicles from the riders to the drive wheels. Most also include some type of a mechanism to convert speed and torque via gear ratios.

A chain drive and rear derailleur gear change, the most popular system in use today
A shaft-drive with crankset and rear gear hub
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