@hozn 101772 wrote:
Isn’t that only lime 2500 miles? The belt didn’t even last as long as a chain?
2745 Miles with ~ 200k of climbing on a 35 lb bike through snow, rain, mud, and lots of dirt. Think this guy averaged 160 miles /day. While not speaking to longevity, he also placed in the top 10 of the 2010 single speed worlds on a belt drive.
From the article : Eds Note: Typically, a Gates Carbon Drive belt will last twice as long as a chain, which proved true through the Tour Divide as other competitors had to do multiple chain replacements.
Gates: Do you think your belt drive was a factor in your victory?
Ollie: Definitely. The big time saving is the lack of lube. Craig would have to stop and lube his chain three or four times per day. Craig also changed his chain twice. It’s a psychological boost as well, knowing that you can keep riding without having to stop.
