Can a Pinion bike work with an indoor direct drive trainer?
I have a Priority 600 bike with a pinion c.12 gearbox and a Gates belt drive, and I'm currently contemplating winter training plans. Will this work with a Tacx NEO 2T trainer, provided that I buy a...
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Clicking sound when pedalling hard
EDIT: Dropped it off at my local bike shop and the mechanic had the following to say about it:Bottom bracket very low quality, also worn bearings. Due to open frame type was a lot of dirt inside that...
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Do split frames for belt drive bikes need special screws?
I have a belt drive Cube bike, and the frame is Aluminium.The rear triangle has a split to accommodate the belt, there's a screw right above the rear sprocket, on the right side of the bike - see...
View ArticleIs there something wrong with my belt drive?
I have a 2017 Trek Dublin BLX bicycle, which has a Gates belt drivetrain (mix of CDX and CDN) and a Shimano Alfine 8 hub. I use this as my commuter bike and so far I don't have any reasons to complain....
View ArticleConvert Dahon Mariner D7 to belt drive and internal hub?
Is it feasible to convert a Dahon Mariner D7 to use a belt drive and an internal 7 speed hub? Any ballpark estimates for cost of parts?I ask because I am rehabilitating my Dahon sailing bike of 15...
View ArticleCan the belt drive on a Trek 1st District be replaced with a chain drive?
I have a Trek 1st District bike that was given to me.The belt drive is not very satisfactory. I have asked here about upgrading it to a newer version, but perhaps it would be better to set it up with a...
View ArticleIn practical terms, how often do you have to adjust the belt tension of a...
Gates claims their belts do not stretch over their life, so theoretically speaking you should not have to adjust the tension (which appears finicky).I'm interested in anyone with real world experience....
View ArticleGates carbon drive on carbon frame
It is hard to prove non-existence, but as far as my research goes, there is no carbon frame available for belt drive systems like Gates. My guess is that this is due to the requirement to be able to...
View ArticleConvert the number of teeth in a chain-based drive train to the number of...
If I'd convert my drivetrain from a chain-based drivetrain into a belt-based drivetrain and I'd want to keep the exact same transmission, how do I know the required number of teeth for the front belt...
View ArticleIs it normal to need to re-tension drive belt (Gates CDN) after few days?
I'm brand new to the world of belt-drive bikes so trying to understand what's normal and googling isn't helping with this specific question.One of the selling points of belt drives is low maintenance...
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Gates CDN - frequent belt failures
update at the bottomI ride a belt drive bike fitted with a Gates CDN front sprocket (on the crank), a CDN belt and a CDX rear sprocket. Around the 2200km/1400mi mark, the CDN belt failed and teeth...
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Abnormal wear on Gates Belt Drive CDX rear sprocket
I'm using a Gates Belt drive CDX setup with a Shimano Alfine 8 hub on a SOMA Wolverine frame. Over about 6000 km, I've worn out 3 stainless steel rear sprockets; the last one lasted only about 600km....
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Recommended torque for belt port in rear triangle?
Last week while doing a bleed and rotor replacement on my Spot Acme, my bike accidentally fell from the stand with the wheels removed, causing a little damage to the pulley:I didn't notice this warping...
View ArticleWeight and distension length of the "Gates Carbon Drive Eco Tension Tester"
I own a bike with a gates CDX belt drive. I noticed that my belt tension was way too low and tightened it, but I have no belt tension tester. I find that measuring the frequency of the belt "swinging"...
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Early Rider Belter hub maintenance
My son has had an Early Rider Belter for around 14 months. Recently, I've noticed the free-wheel sounds "gritty", and there is quite a bit of friction if you move the cranks backwards while the rear...
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Adjusting chain line by mounting the chain ring inside the crank spider
Background: Sugino RD2 single-speed cranks call for a 103mm bottom bracket which gives a chain line of 45mm, which is what I need, but there aren't suitable square-taper BBs in this size....
View ArticleAdvice on switching from a Continental belt drive to a Gates one
For context this bike is fitted with a Continental CDS drive belt, but the belt broken and as far as I can tell Continental stopped producing these belts so I can't get a replacement and they're also...
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Replacing crank/spider on belt drive bike (stripped pedal hole)
Edit: The bike is in a place with good mechanics but few shops. As I'm visiting the USA soon, I was thinking perhaps of getting the parts there and having someone competent locally do the repair. I...
View ArticleIs cog ratio the only relevant factor
I’m planning on changing my drive from chain to Gates belt drive.My current drive is 30t front and rear giving 1:1The available Gates sprockets for me are practically 32T front/rear.Instinctively I...
View ArticleAre there compatible longer cranks available for Gates CDX CenterTrack (5-bolt)?
I've just purchased a Cube Editor bike that uses the Gates CDX drivetrain. I was in between sizes and decided to go with the smaller one, but it looks like I may have made the wrong choice.I'm using...
View ArticleWrong beltline with Gates S550 on Cannondale BadBoy
I need to rebuild the drivetrain on a secondhand BadBoy 1 with 8-speed Alfine and Gates belt I got last year. To move house I had to disassemble the crankset because the pedals had seized, and the...
View ArticleGates Carbon Drive vs single-speed chain, long term lifespan and maintenance
I'm looking to get a new bike which will require the smallest amount of maintenance.The bike will have an internally-geared hub and I have the choice of single speed chain or belt drive.I have been...
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How to replace internal BB with external BB on belt drive bike?
My Rohloff touring bike has an internal bottom bracket (BB). I would like to replace this with an external BB.Current componentsFront Sprocket: Gates Carbon Drive, CDX, 4 bolt 104mm BCD, 50...
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Shimano Nexus 8 internal hub skip/clacking noise when under torque
IntroJust 2 months ago, I bought a new Cube Hyde Pro 2020 bicycle with belt drive (Gates, rear cassette out of metal, CDC with 22 teeth) Shimano Nexus 8 internal hub (model SG-C6001-8D). I mostly ride...
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Is the Shimano Bottom Bracket UN300 D-EL 127mm or 127.5mm?
I have this bottom bracket on my belt drive bicycle.Shimano UN300 68 UJ BC137x24 D-ELThe person who sold me the bike said the BB's length is 127mm, width 68mm, and square type. (I cannot get hold of...
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How bad is an internal bottom bracket with a body that is 2mm longer than the...
My belt drive bicycle came with a Shimano internal bottom bracket. Shimano BB UN300, 127 mm length, 68 mm width, square taper. Below a picture. On the part is writtenBB UN30068 UJBC137x24D-ELI bought a...
View ArticleMoving beltline for Rohloff conversion
After my Shimano Nexus 8 IGH broke prematurely, I've been thinking of converting to a Rohloff, to salvage a mostly new bike (Cube Travel Pro).The Shimano Nexus 8 runs with a beltline (chainline for...
View ArticleGates belt drive front sprocket replacement
My Scott Sub 10 (2012) got damaged during transit and requires the front sprocket replaced. I have ordered the part which has since arrived but would like some advice on how to replace this.From my...
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Gates belt drive front sprocket slowly being eaten
The front sprocket of my Gates belt drive bike is being slowly being eaten away by the belt. This leaves a layer of grey gunk all over the back half of the bike and the belt. I've checked the tension...
View ArticleEmergency belt repair
I recently met a guy who'd just broken his belt drive, with no spare, and no bike shops anywhere near. He ended up hitchhiking and doing a 15 km walk with his bike to a railway station.This made me...
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