While looking for something else entirely, I just came across
an old article on the constant-mesh spline-shifted
transmission that Lotus tried on formula cars. (Road & Track
Aug '59) The article alludes to it being an old design,
having been used as a truck transmission back in the 20s. It
is the same principle as the 5 speed in my little Hodaka Ace
100 trail bike. I'm curious and I wonder if it is has been
a commonly used transmission design in other
motorbikes/cycles? Can some two-wheeler guy elaborate?
Tony
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