Originally Posted by
twocicle
Smaller timing rings (plus chain) instead of Gates belt setup due to clearance preference?
Also, if concerned with abusing the front timing ring, why not put on a bash guard ring too?
The frame is belt length, but we find on dusty rides that the tight belt induces quick wear on the sprockets. The chain and sprockets seems to do better in a dusty environment. I'd looked at bash guards but did not find anything I like for a 39t ring. THey seem to be made for smaller diameters.Ultimately I decided the odds of hitting it were low for the gravel road we target, and only sometimes getting stuck on bad trails.