two-speed

adjective

(of a transmission system) having two settings

(of an economic system) allowing one sector to grow at a faster rate than another

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Examples from the Web for two-speed

Two-speed and three-speed gears are now very commonly fitted to cycles.
How it Works|Archibald Williams
For the full enjoyment of tandem riding, therefore, a two-speed gear is a necessity, while a three-speed gear is better.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various
In some two-speed gears the normal is the high speed, in others the low.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various
This arrangement gives six spindle speeds, and double this number is obtained by using a two-speed countershaft overhead.
Turning and Boring|Franklin D. Jones

Fig. 14 is a sectional view of the “Hub” two-speed gear, the chain-wheel or free-wheel clutch being omitted.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various