Nexus IGH reluctant to shift after applying load
I ride a belt drive bike with a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8D IGH. I'm aware of the normal cable adjustment procedure (aligning yellow marks on the hub), I've done this.When I ride normally, shifting is...
View ArticleDoes anyone know how to adjust belt tension for Cube Travel Exc?
I have just bought my Cube Travel Exc with Thun Zumba Bottom Bracket and Alfine 8 speed. I noticed that just after a few days of ride the belt has slacked and measured at under 30 Hz.I have viewed...
View ArticleWhat crankset works with Gates Belt Drive?
I’m building a split-frame touring bike from scratch and want to use a belt-driven internal gear hub (no engine) using one of these front sprockets from Gates.Main question: What crankset still exists...
View ArticleCan 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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