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Old 06-11-2011, 03:13 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
No, it's less efficient, even at fixed rpm when cruising.
It is a friction-based system, rather than a direct mechanical linkage, so you'll have some slippage.
The comet is a spring/weight cvt with a drive and driven pulley, like snowmobiles use...in fact, identical to snow mobile drives, not a friction drive.

Did I misunderstand?
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