Originally Posted by
jimc101
The idea of a belt drive for a replacement to a chain is a pointless suggestion in in this case......Although the belt drive is a great idea, you need to have a frame which can be split on the chain / seat stay drive side; or e-stays, which in the OP's case, does not have this feature; so can not be used.....
Apparently the concept of thread drift isn't well known to you.
Sure, a belt drive isn't an option for the OP right now but it is an option for someone looking for a bike suitable for all-weather and bad weather use who want to minimize maintenance time and hassles. Maybe there is one in his future.