Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Gates drive train parts are expensive. bikes direct stuff aims to be cheaper.
And the Frame has to open up to let the belt pass through , then be tensioned to a greater amount than any chain drive.
No, I am not expecting to find a belt drive bike at BD. However, if I dont find a belt drive bike I like then BD may be the way I will go (however, the REI looks like a good choice; but both are mail order bikes for me). I also included the picture so to show how I consider a commuter bike to look. racks, fenders, and the like.
I was just surprised to see so few belt drives on the market. It seems that the number of belt drive models are declining.