Single Speed Belt Drive Bike

It features the low maintenance of a single speed but sports the versatility of a sturdy pinion gearbox paired to a gates belt drive.

Single speed belt drive bike.

One of our 11 of the best carbon belt drive bikes that you might not recognise. There s no grease no rust and no worries. Say hello to simplicity and fun. The reason why single speed bikes are fast is because of the relatively lightweight.

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. The history of belt drive bikes. In addition the bike runs very quietly.

The rondo booz is a real gem and unlikely to be a bike you see twice while on a ride. 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. Buy the replacement amsterdam elite nuvinci series m2 for 1198. We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together.

Trek does not sell trade or rent your personal data to third parties. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle its subsidiaries its affiliate trek travel llc and your local dealers. Buy it now single speed elite 5 48 00 at time of writing and only last few remaining. Say goodbye to high maintenance bike chains.

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. Then drop by your favorite bike shop and take a carbon drive bike for a ride. With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride. By submitting this form you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle which will be stored in the united states.

Single speed bikes are fast and can be as fast as you like if you pedal fast enough. Created by gates corporation a global leader in belt drive technologies gates carbon drive is the best high mileage bicycle drive on the market. To make this extravagant titanium commuter fast and light we equipped it with a responsive yet comfortable carbon fork and a stealth black pair of crank brothers cobalt wheels. Use our bike finder below to select your bicycle type brand and region.

With only one gear the bike has much less resistance when moving through the air. Whether you re an urban commuter rugged mountain biker ebike rider or casual cruiser gates carbon drive has a solution. A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle.