Abstract: The present invention provides a means for powered, programmable transformation of a bicycle to fit a given cyclist for a given condition while riding. It comprises a computer/app and actuators to perform all adjustments while riding, that is programmable to recall fit information and/or to follow a fit algorithm that will transform a bicycle to match a particular rider's best fit for a particular condition such as climbing, descending, sprinting, etc. It also may adjust fit in response to “on-the-fly” rider commands, sensor inputs, and/or data from other devices.

Abstract: A manipulation cart system for manipulating a tool described herein includes a chassis subsystem, a locomotion subsystem, at least one manipulation subsystem, at least one attachment subsystem, and at least one control subsystem. The locomotion subsystem may include a turn pivot. The at least one manipulation subsystem may include at least one tilting subsystem. Preferably the cart system at least partially relieves the physical demands of manipulating the tool and at least partially protects from stress-induced injuries associated with manipulating the tool.