Belt-Drive System...Beuler
08-20-09, 02:50 PM
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Belt-Drive System...Beuler
https://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us
This seams like a great idea. I've been thinking about how I could incorporate this into my future Schwinn Le Tour III singlespeed conversion. Has anyone ridden a bike with this system on it.
This seams like a great idea. I've been thinking about how I could incorporate this into my future Schwinn Le Tour III singlespeed conversion. Has anyone ridden a bike with this system on it.
08-20-09, 03:06 PM
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https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes...rict/district/
i rode one of these for a brief period. it felt kind of odd. very quiet tho
i rode one of these for a brief period. it felt kind of odd. very quiet tho
08-20-09, 03:10 PM
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I took a test ride on one of those Treks myself, I kinda liked it. Quiet and smooth. Basically did exactly what they said it would. I'd like to get one if there were more options for the parts.
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Sorry, no conversions allowed with a belt drive. You need a special dropout to get the belt through the rear triangle.
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Yea that's what I assumed, but idk how it could feel more "carbony".
IDK if I ever built up a single speed I would want to check this out... hmm my gf kind of wants a single speed maybe I can test it out on her.
IDK if I ever built up a single speed I would want to check this out... hmm my gf kind of wants a single speed maybe I can test it out on her.
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been riding a belt drive motorcycle for a decade....love the no maintenance well except when the belt fails then your screwed because it isn't something your average shop keeps on hand. However I did 30,000 miles on my belt or about 6x what a chain could handle so factor that into your thinking.
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08-20-09, 05:19 PM
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I don't think it is either, but that wasn't the question.
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I looked through the site I kinda like it!
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one thing to note is that you would probably need a custom belt, which could prove to be pricey.
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Belt drive: solution looking for a problem IMO. Chain drives are very efficient, low cost and can be field repaired. You also don't need to have a special frame. Tell me, why would I need a belt drive?
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i think they could be a big plus on a winter ice/snow bike. that reeks havoc on my chain. i think the bigger reason is to diversify. in order to make something that will sell, it either needs to be a) better, b) cheaper, or c) different... preferably 2 of those.
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Not having to clean my chain after every rain/snow would be nice. Though I wonder how these would hold up to skidding, i.e. if they'd have the 'rigidity' to lock the rear wheel up.
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well they give their answers to that question right on the site... https://www.carbondrivesystems.com/whycds.php?lang=us
i think they could be a big plus on a winter ice/snow bike. that reeks havoc on my chain. i think the bigger reason is to diversify. in order to make something that will sell, it either needs to be a) better, b) cheaper, or c) different... preferably 2 of those.
i think they could be a big plus on a winter ice/snow bike. that reeks havoc on my chain. i think the bigger reason is to diversify. in order to make something that will sell, it either needs to be a) better, b) cheaper, or c) different... preferably 2 of those.
One of the big places they are trying to market these is to the MTB world and feedback seems to be that if your set up isn't spot on you'll have issues (dig around MTBR.com for reports). The other thing I've heard is the noise when riding in dry, dusty conditions. Solution: "lube" with a squirt from your water bottle. I prefer to save my water for drinking when I'm out on the trail.
All that said, I haven't ridden one so take my opinions for what they are worth. If people want to buy into it, great, but I'm not convinced there's a need for me to make the switch and I suspect many others will feel the same.
BTW, I ride in snow and ice all the time and have no problems with my chain. A KMC Rustbuster runs about $12 and is great for those conditions
