Do carbon belts stretch?
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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
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It seems like some have the same visceral reaction to belt drive as others do to disk brakes, 1x or tubeless. Maybe they are the same people. Either way they think only in binary and refuse to see that there is a time and a place for each of these technologies. No one is suggesting that we change the world.
This is a Trek District Carbon belt drive bike. It is based on a modified Madone 5 frame and owned by user @Aka_ricerocket. The bike weighs 12 lbs.
I would ride the crap out of this thing.
-Tim-
This is a Trek District Carbon belt drive bike. It is based on a modified Madone 5 frame and owned by user @Aka_ricerocket. The bike weighs 12 lbs.
I would ride the crap out of this thing.
-Tim-
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As I thought when I saw them the Ideal use for a drive like the Gates is inside a "chain-case"..
Seeing as the fully enclosed chains get ignored and rarely thought of, in like Dutch Oma/Opas , grand ma/pa bikes
the not needing oil but wearing still from grit slurry with water, out of sight would be good..
But the niche market for $1500 + bikes has a need to show that feature off and compete on a weight basis..
Typical 1st question in bike shops...How much does it weigh?
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Seeing as the fully enclosed chains get ignored and rarely thought of, in like Dutch Oma/Opas , grand ma/pa bikes
the not needing oil but wearing still from grit slurry with water, out of sight would be good..
But the niche market for $1500 + bikes has a need to show that feature off and compete on a weight basis..
Typical 1st question in bike shops...How much does it weigh?
...
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My friend replaced his drive train after riding last winter. Granted, he could have taken better care of it. But my belt drive came through fine without any care at all.
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It seems like some have the same visceral reaction to belt drive as others do to disk brakes, 1x or tubeless. Maybe they are the same people. Either way they think only in binary and refuse to see that there is a time and a place for each of these technologies. No one is suggesting that we change the world.
This is a Trek District Carbon belt drive bike. It is based on a modified Madone 5 frame and owned by user @Aka_ricerocket. The bike weighs 12 lbs.
I would ride the crap out of this thing.
-Tim-
This is a Trek District Carbon belt drive bike. It is based on a modified Madone 5 frame and owned by user @Aka_ricerocket. The bike weighs 12 lbs.
I would ride the crap out of this thing.
-Tim-
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To me, the biggest shortcoming of a belt drive is the chronic lack of grease tattoo on your right calf. People won't believe that you rode to work.
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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
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
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I bought a BF Pakit with carbon drive & 4 speed hub. I love it so far, but the belt started creaking. What usually causes that - too loose? Misalignment?