Crownring: Any bike stronger
Crownring is the world's most
powerful, unassisted bicycle drive!
The Crownring’s performance is a matter of mechanical and biomechanical alignment. While other non-circular rings attempt to 'smooth out' the pedal stroke into a single, static ratio, the Crownring leverages dual radii to dynamically shift the gear ratio throughout the downstroke. This transforms a static circular motion into a high-performance power pulse that aligns the mechanical load with the rider's natural power curve.
When a biological engine is integrated into a mechanical system, static physics are superseded by Kinetic Dynamics. On flat terrain, a 40T Crownring can match the real-world velocity of a 48T round ring by maximizing torque during the peak power phase and utilizing the resulting momentum to 'glide' through the recovery phase. It is a fundamental optimization of the entire rider-machine system.
The
crown at the top becomes active as the pedal falls past halfway.
Crownring lowers the demand where force is limited; the top of the
stroke. Its second radius
maximizes the greater power of
the lower stroke. Crownring provides two ratios that work with you
to best power through the resistances.
- More torque for uphill climb
- Higher radius for added speed
- Increases kinetic energy to subsequent strokes
Crownring is the only bicycle chainring that gives you
maximum
torque and
greatest speed within the
same stoke,
all seamlessly without rider intervention or awareness.
- Lowers ratio to coincide with leverage decline.
- Reduces dead zone duration
- Maintains a usable ratio to the end of the stroke
The proof of Crownring's superiority is evident in its 40T version
that matches speed and cadence with a 48T chainring. Crownring is
smoother, and easier than any other unassisted bicycle drive.
- Smoother
- Easier
- faster
- Unassisted
Crownring can improve any bicycle that uses a direct drive crankset.
- Provides better performance for electric bikes
- Prolongs battery life for greater distance
- Fewer charge cycles increases battery lifespan
Crownring is faster, easier, with more natural comfort than
any
other available bicycle drive. It's not hard to prove. Riding
is believing.
Combating climate change: The cheapest way to increase
global bicycle participation is to make cycling more rewarding. By
optimizing the rider's power, Crownring removes the physical
barriers to daily cycling. More bicycles means fewer cars. The
infrastructure is in place; the bikes are available. A Crownring in
the box is all we need to get rolling.
Text updated February 22, 2026.