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Old 02-07-18 | 10:19 AM
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Bikes: Jamis Nova, Bike Friday triplet, Bike Friday NWT, STRIDA, Austro Daimler Vent Noir, Hollands Tourer

Mu Uno Chain = 9.9 kg (22 lbs)
Mu Uno Belt = 11.4 kg (25 lbs)
Speed Uno = 10.8 kg (24.0 lbs)
I expect the belt drive model to be lighter than the chain drive.

Is the above correct? If so, can someone explain why a chain drive bike would be so much lighter? They're both single speeds.
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