The deadline to enter is March 31, 2021. One lucky Blockhead will be drawn randomly from the list of correct answers to win a Blockheads Dry Bag and Brandana.

👉 Question:

To change gear, America’s Cup grinders used to pause, shake their handles or reverse direction. Now, they just keep going at a constant cadence, maintaining the optimal 80rpm. There’s a new technology that enables them to keep grinding without pauses; what is it called?

👉 Answer: 

It’s called the True-Clutch! Learn more about it here.

 

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