I’m probably buying a new bike in the next couple weeks or so, and am intrigued by belt drives, but I don’t know that much about them. Anyone got experience with them?

  • peacefool@lemmy.studioEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Is it a Gates drive? Maybe, Veer - or even lesser known brand? Have you already experienced replacing the belt (by yourself or at a bike service)?

    Is there substantial difference in simplicity (usage and/or maintenance) if compared to a singlespeed bike, for example?

    • juliebean@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      9 days ago

      my bike is a used Priority. i haven’t needed to replace the belt yet, but it should be fairly simple. the frame has a little piece to remove to get it out. as for comparing with a single speed, i can’t really say, as i haven’t had a single speed bike since i was a wee lass, and that was ages ago.

      edit: it looks like a new version of my bike uses a gates drive, but idk the difference.