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In an attempt to make cruising with the family even easier, Buddy Bike is now offering a special edition Buddy Bike Family complete with a Nuvinci N360 CVP rear hub. If you’re not familiar with the Buddy Bike, it is an interesting alternative to a tandem where the shorter stoker actually sits in the front of the bike. This set up is particularly handy for those who wish to ride with kids or small adults with special needs.
Now, for the first time the Buddy Bike is offered with a Nuvinci hub to make riding even easier. The captain can simply rotate the twist shifter to any one of infinite positions in it’s 360% gear range. In addition to making shifting easier, the lack of a derailleur should decreased needed maintenance, make transporting the Buddy Bike easier, and keep the chain from falling off the gears. Basically, making a family outing as easy as possible, which is a good thing.
Wide Ratio Range N360 offers an “infinite” number of ratios within its 360% range. Finding the perfect ratio is easy and spontaneous.
Continuously Variable If you adjust the volume on a radio you can continuously and seamlessly shift the N360 to maintain the perfect cadence throughout the ride.
Enjoyable With the N360 continuously variable drivetrain, you’re always in control in a way no other fixed gear system can match. Smoother, simpler and more enjoyable for all. Never fear shifting again.
Less Strain Your body will thank you. Gone are jolts to your knees, hips and back. You’ll tire less, ride longer and feel better when you get there.
My Own Gear Never be compromised by “fixed gear” systems again. Choose from an “infinite” number of ratios to fit the conditions and your exact riding style.
Maintenance-Free Sealed for dependable, maintenance-free performance.
Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.
Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.
Not sure who set this bike up for the photo but I think the handlebars for the front position are 180 degrees from where the should be … unless the stoker will be a chimp with ridiculously long arms.
Kovas
13 years ago
@ABQ Steve – thought the exact same thing when I saw those bars, but check the website: http://buddybike.com/SpecsBB102-AL-NU.html
Looks like it makes sense to have the smaller front bars forward.
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