Originally Posted by
sweeks
I had a Strida 2 which I rode through the winter here in Chicago. The front pulley (or whatever it's called) would pack up with slush and the belt would pop off. This didn't happen often, but it was a major pain when it did.
In better weather, I never noticed extra drag from the belt. I'd prefer a belt drive over chain on a commuter bike any time.
Steve
My experience is similar. I don't notice any efficiency loss compared to a chain. But I did have the belt pop off twice last winter, both times in slush under uphill load. I just rotated it back on, no problem. Not bad in 100+ days of riding though. I am definitely a fan of belt drive and want it on my next bike too - one minor thing is I hope to see more hub options coming.