Originally Posted by
providencebikes
so the internal hubs with the chain drive are better
Not as simple. "Different" rather than "better". Choice depends on usage profile and user preferences.
Originally Posted by
providencebikes
faster
"Faster" doesn't make sense. It'd depend mainly on the overall gearing ratio/rider ability, secondly on which internal losses there are in that gear.
Originally Posted by
providencebikes
lighter
No. But details depends on overall drivetrain setup.
Originally Posted by
providencebikes
i have read that belt drives are not better they just give a different options ,
Belt drives are great if you're a chainophobe.
If you're able to deal with chains and lubes every now an then, belt drives are functionally comparable, but no better than chains.
Originally Posted by
providencebikes
. i think if someone really tried they could make a better drive shaft system you might need two really skinny wheels in the back so it could mimic a car set up hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Bad idea. Well, at least very mechanically challenging. Doesn't solve the issue of a long and slender drive axle and the lossy bevel gears.
(tight)Dual rear setups ride and corner funnily.