Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Belt drive is no "solution" at all if the cyclist wants to use a derailler bike.
No, but not all bikes are derailleur bikes and I think gear hubs, single speeds and fixed gear represent a growing market.
Personally, I don't use a derailleur bike in the winter for some of the same reasons I'd like to find an alternative to chains, - so for me that's a non-issue.
Does a new option have to be the best in all cases in order for it to have a place?