 The low-slung frame, front suspension, hub-center steering, and long wheelbase contributed to the cycle's exceptional stability.The friction drive transmission was similar in concept to a continuously variable transmission, and had five fixed indents on the shift lever, that corresponding to pre-set drive ratios.The driven friction wheel was moved between the center and outer rim of the flywheel to effect a change in drive ratio; nearer the center was a 'lower' speed, farther towards the rim of the flywheel was the 'higher' speed.