The power of hydraulics has always fascinated Teclit. He saw how fluid mechanics could lead to incredible engineering feats while studying at university, and it inspired him to base his final-year project on hydraulic systems.

It was a formative experience. He could now apply hydraulics to a wide range of areas, including wind and sea power, earth-moving vehicles and, of course, the innovative chainless bicycles. 

The hydraulic drive system was born.