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From: Effects of the Nonlinear Elastic Behavior of Bicycle Chain on Transmission Efficiency
J. Appl. Mech. 2013;80(2): doi: /
Figure Legend:
Chain transmission efficiency as a function of the reciprocal of the chain tension. Data points represent actual measurements performed on a derailleur-type chain drive operating in the offset condition for the sprocket combinations noted, and (number of teeth on the proximal-distal sprockets) [7]. Solid curves represent calculations of efficiency using Eq. (13) along with chain stiffnesses based on the hyperbolic chain extension model.