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.
Single speed belt drive mountain bike.
Belt drive bikes will feature specially designed frames referred to as a split frame so that the belt can be installed.
They make it easier to haul easier to commute easier to look great while doing it.
A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle.
With only one gear the bike has much less resistance when moving through the air.
The reason why single speed bikes are fast is because of the relatively lightweight.
With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride.
We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together.
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Single speed carbon belt drive train runs smoothly with this bike using the gates carbon system throughout.
Our urban and commuter bikes are built for the daily routine and city scene.
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.
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.
They re the best way to soak up the sights sounds and vibe of the city.
Whether you re an urban commuter rugged mountain biker ebike rider or casual cruiser gates carbon drive has a solution.
Created by gates corporation a global leader in belt drive technologies gates carbon drive is the best high mileage bicycle drive on the market.
There s no grease no rust and no worries.
In addition the bike runs very quietly.
Single speed bikes are fast and can be as fast as you like if you pedal fast enough.
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.
Then drop by your favorite bike shop and take a carbon drive bike for a ride.
The mountain bike styling flows continues with the wide flat handlebars that ensure excellent control over your steering.
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 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.
