For the overwhelming majority of bicycles out there that feature multiple gears, switching between these is done purely mechanically, with a cable. Generally this uses a derailleur, which forms part ...

For the overwhelming majority of bicycles out there that feature multiple gears, switching between these is done purely mechanically, with a cable. Generally this uses a derailleur, which forms part ...

Earlence Fernandes is a computer science professor at UC San Diego. He’s also a cycling geek. He stands next to his bike at UCSD’s computer science building and tells how he commutes to work on his ...

As much as I love manual transmissions, I'm not convinced every single vehicle would be better with a third pedal. I mean, what would you really get out of a Chevrolet Suburban with a stick? Clearly, ...

It’s part shifter, part drive mode selector, and 100% digital. There’s no physical connection to any component of the drivetrain here. It’s all computers—and sometimes that makes us sad. Ford even ...

Many modern cars have replaced the usual PRNDL gear shifter with fancier designs. But technology isn't the only reason for ...