The UPS man popped by this morning and dropped off another apparently empty cardboard box. The box was from Universal Transmissions, the European agents for the Gates Carbon Drive system. For those who don't know, Carbon Drive is the relatively new bike drive concept that replaces the oily, mucky chain with a clean, lube free carbon fibre reinforced belt.
From the start we decided that Such Bikes are all about technology that makes sense, and this is reflected not only in our approach to design, but also selection of technology. Part of this philosophy is the Gates Carbon Drive.
I hope to get this installed this weekend (there are just a few small bits and bobs I still need to do the job properly); can't wait to try it out! I will definitely post my impressions of the belt drive as I gain experience of it and put it through its paces.
Is that the same stuff as they have on the trek bike, forgot the name but its the grey and orange one. If so I rode that bike and it felt like a dream
ReplyDeleteand on the fixie inc peacemaker... i want one...
ReplyDeleteYep, that be the same belt drive. I'll be fitting it this weekend, pics to follow. I've actually never ridden a belt drive bike so can't wait.
ReplyDeleteps. Peacemaker is lovely! Good taste!
so where do you break your rear triangle?
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with the fit. You will love the ride, very smooth. Made me actually like single speed
ReplyDeleteJust above the drive side dropout - simple flange join, not much unlike "articulated dropouts" common on on many carbon-tailed alu road frames.
ReplyDeleteof course ! i see now...
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