Originally Posted by
NormanF
I think the drive belt technology looks promising. It offers everything that a conventional chain does. And it could be adapted to existing bikes.
With current materials technology it is wide enough so not going to see it on a derailleur bike. To adapt to current bikes would require a joint in the belt for installation and removal which would almost certainly be the weakest point, risking failure.
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