My name is Ted Van Zanten and I am representing a group of students at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US) working on a project to reengineer bicycle transmissions. We are seeking bicyclist input before we complete our alpha prototype. We are interested in finding out what the common perceptions of alternative transmissions are and also get user input in the way of desired features into our design.  I have already approached many bike clubs with these surveys and we have received feedback which has already helped reshape our prototype.

Would you mind assisting us?  Your input would be greatly appreciated in making our project happen. We believe that often times the end-user and the engineers lack communication and we hope that this survey will allow cyclists to put forth their ideas.

For some reason, sometimes the links will not immediately go to the respective survey.  If the browser window comes up blank, simply try a few times in a fresh browser window.

On-Road Bicycle Survey for Chainless (Shaft drive) Bicycle Transmission - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=f_2fRB3yTZVA_2bd3Ej7j9B8ag_3d_3d

Off-Road Bicycle Survey for Chainless (Shaft drive) Bicycle Transmission - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Gqj0xccKWT4R1w4I7R4nig_3d_3d

Best Regards,

Ted Van Zanten