GCN Tech | Why Is The Drivetrain Always On The Right? @gcntech | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 4 minutes ago.
Ever wondered why the drivetrain of your bicycle is always on the right side?
We at GCN Megabase had the same thought and decided to do a bit of research as to why our bicycles are set up predominantly in that way!
Connor seems to have got to the bottom of that question!
00:00 Why is the drivetrain on the right side?
00:27 99% of all bikes have their drivetrain on the right side
00:59 Newton’s Third Law
01:51 The gear sprockets
02:23 Pedals and bottom bracket
03:24 The historical reasons
05:02 The Archimedean screw
06:10 The human brain
07:01 Conclusion
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Ever wondered why the drivetrain of your bicycle is always on the right side?
We at GCN Megabase had the same thought and decided to do a bit of research as to why our bicycles are set up predominantly in that way!
Connor seems to have got to the bottom of that question!
00:00 Why is the drivetrain on the right side?
00:27 99% of all bikes have their drivetrain on the right side
00:59 Newton’s Third Law
01:51 The gear sprockets
02:23 Pedals and bottom bracket
03:24 The historical reasons
05:02 The Archimedean screw
06:10 The human brain
07:01 Conclusion
Useful Links:
GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader
Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance
Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop
GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp
GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast
What reason do you think is the most plausible?
Watch more on GCN Tech...
📹 Why This Will Never Happen! 👉 youtu.be/5lmDhq74Hw8
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 gcntech.co/EditorsChoice
📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 gcntech.co/GCNTechShow
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Low Key Funk - RaFa Orchestra
hjortron - bomull
Lend a Hand - Ryan James Carr
#gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #drivetrain #crank #pedal #history #archimedes #newton #physics
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency
Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future.
Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology.
We’ve got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show!
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGU
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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