There s no grease no rust and no worries.
Single speed belt drive mountain bike.
In addition the bike runs very quietly.
They were used on bikes at the turn of the century but the first commercial bicycle with a drive belt was the infamous bridgestone picina in 1980 the bridgestone picina was a folding bike popular in japan but never really sold.
The only bicycle category gates carbon drive is not speced on is competition road race bikes due to the added weight of internally geared hubs versus derailleurs.
We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together.
They make it easier to haul easier to commute easier to look great while doing it.
Mechanical belt drives were used as pully systems as far back as 15 bc and started being used in heavy machinery in the 19th century.
A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle.
Belt drives are also limited to single cog out back to run in a straight line which limits drivetrain options to either single speed or an internally geared hub.
These chain free and derailleur free bikes are a low maintenance and a clean solution that keeps the look of a single speed bike but with the practicality of gears inside the rear hub.
The history of belt drive bikes.
Cassette belt drive and crankset full gates system.
The reason why single speed bikes are fast is because of the relatively lightweight.
The mountain bike styling flows continues with the wide flat handlebars that ensure excellent control over your steering.
Single speed bikes are fast and can be as fast as you like if you pedal fast enough.
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With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride.
Then drop by your favorite bike shop and take a carbon drive bike for a ride.
The steel spot rocker ss 29 singlespeed trail bike with gates centertrack belt drive in red clearance for 2 8 inch tires and sliding dropouts makes the most of your momentum.
Whether you re an urban commuter rugged mountain biker ebike rider or casual cruiser gates carbon drive has a solution.
With only one gear the bike has much less resistance when moving through the air.
Single speed carbon belt drive train runs smoothly with this bike using the gates carbon system throughout.
Belt drive bikes will feature specially designed frames referred to as a split frame so that the belt can be installed.
So whether you want a reliable road bike a rugged mountain bike or a graceful touring bike many of the world s top bike brands sport the gates carbon drive system.
