Cycling is enjoyable. Except when shifting, that is! Always looking for the right ratio. Constant cadence interruptions with every change in the road or terrain. Missed gears. Jolts to your knees and lower back. How many times have you thought… there’s got to be a better way!

Now there is! With the revolutionary NuVinci® Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) drivetrain. The problems with conventional shifting are history!

Because the NuVinci CVP is a continuously variable transmission, shifting through its wide 350% ratio range is as seamless and easy as adjusting the volume on a radio. Smooth. Quiet. Always in the right ratio. With the NuVinci CVP, it’s easy to maintain the perfect cadence. So it’s less tiring, easier on your body and more what bicycling was meant to be… enjoyable.

		Wide Ratio Range The NuVinci CVP provides an infinite number of ratios between its wide 350% range. Finding the perfect ratio for the situation is easy and spontaneous. Check the gear inch chart below to see how the NuVinci ratio range compares to conventional fixed-gear derailleur and internal hub drivetrains
		Continuously Variable Catches, gaps and power interruptions are a thing of the past. If you can adjust the volume on a radio you can continuously and seamlessly adjust the NuVinci drivetrain to maintain the perfect cadence throughout the ride.
		Enjoyable Cycling with NuVinci is what cycling was meant to be…enjoyable. With the help of this innovative continuously variable drivetrain, you’re always in control in a way no other bike can match. Smooth, enjoyable and perfect for riders of all ages and experience levels… that’s NuVinci!
		Less Strain Your body will also welcome the NuVinci drivetrain. Knees, hips and back are less affected. Gone are jolts to your body from missed gears and dropped chains. You’ll tire less, ride longer and feel better when you reach your destination.
		My Own Gear With the NuVinci CVP, you’ll never be compromised by fixed gear ratios again. You’ll have an infinite number of ratios within its range to seamlessly transition to exactly the right ratio for you and your personal riding style.
		Maintenance Free The NuVinci CVP is a sealed system to provide maintenance-free, dependable performance, unaffected by weather, dirt and mud. Should you ever have a problem with a NuVinci CVP, you’ll have the comfort of knowing it comes with an industry-leading, “Six-Year” Limited Drivetrain Warranty (some restrictions apply; click here for warranty statement).

Durability ... click to see NuVinci testing and durability information.

The NuVinci Experience ... see what experts and riders say about riding NuVinci.

NuVinci vs Conventional Drivetrains…

The gear inch chart here compares the NuVinci ratio range to a variety of conventional, fixed-gear derailleur and internally geared drivetrains. There are an infinite number of ratios within the NuVinci ratio range compared to a fixed number of discrete gear ratios in all others.

Click anywhere on the chart to view a larger version (PDF)

NuVinci CruiseController™ features:

		Simple twist control makes adjusting power as easy as adjusting the volume on a radio
		You never have to remember what gear you’re in or how to get to the next one again
		Easy to read display makes it simple to find your range and perfect cadence “sweet-spot”
		Faster, seamless adjustments for the smoothest, easiest ride
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	The Batavus B.V. Adagio-NuVinci was named 2007 Bike of the Year at the FietsVak bike show in the Netherlands. The NuVinci drivetrain also received the 2007 Technology Innovation Award.			Stunning design and revolutionary NuVinci CVP lead to the 2007 Popular Science Grand Award for “Best of What’s New – Recreation” for The Ride™ by Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles.

See the NuVinci Gallery for bicycle brands implementing NuVinci technology.

A NuVinci Conversion Kit is available to make an existing bicycle NuVinci-smooth.

A NuVinci Developer Kit is available to create autoshifting, electric-assist, and other light vehicle applications.

 Specification sheets and support documents

 See also Bicycle FAQs

NuVinci^® Support Forum

A support forum for NuVinci transmissions is monitored by Fallbrook staff members. Click here to go to the forum.

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