Gates Belt Drive Bikes

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In the late 1980s the founder of strida folding bikes approached gates about using a gates belt. I ve got a belt drive touring bike and a belt drive tandem sitting in my garage which both have 30 000km on their original belts. Bridgestone manufactured belt drive bikes in japan through the 1980s. 3 speed shifter shifter unit.

There s no doubt that gates carbon belt drive is an excellent drivetrain solution for long distance touring bikes. Gates carbon drive replacement belts. Created by gates corporation a global leader in belt drive technologies gates carbon drive is the best high mileage bicycle drive on the market. The premiere all road bicycle with a 600 pinion 12 speed gearbox and 650b road plus.

To put that into perspective a standard derailleur drivetrain will rarely shift well after 10 000km. The history of belt drive bikes. Whether you re an urban commuter rugged mountain biker ebike rider or casual cruiser gates carbon drive has a solution. The frame is light agile and the belt drive is smooth clean.

A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle. The final entrant in our list of 11 of the best carbon belt drive bikes. Gates has announced a series of new belt drive products for two wheelers this summer attempting to get more riders than ever on belt drive bikes. So whether you want a reliable road bike a rugged mountain bike or a graceful touring bike many of the world s top bike brands sport the gates carbon drive system.

Say goodbye to high maintenance bike chains. Was inspired to design a better way to commute. There s no grease no rust and no worries. We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together.

Low maintenance rust free belt drive bicycles at unmatched quality and prices. They were used on bikes at the turn of the century but the first commercial bicycle with a drive belt was the infamous bridgestone picina in 1980 the bridgestone picina was a folding bike popular in japan but never really sold. Mechanical belt drives were used as pully systems as far back as 15 bc and started being used in heavy machinery in the 19th century. With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride.

Efforts to use belt drives on bikes date to the 1980s and earlier. The bike of course comes with gates belt drive coupled with the shimano nexus 8 speed drive train. The new products include options that could. A heavier and more robust option than many others in this line up but worth a look as an alternative to an e bike for anyone looking.

Strida have since gone on to commercial success and have gained a niche in the marketplace. Say hello to simplicity and fun.