Tosspot wrote:
D.M. Procida wrote:

Tosspot wrote:


Perusing the LBS in search of rims, hubs and spokes I spotted a little
folder with a Nexave 7-speed hub and a belt drive.

Sooo...why don't we see more belt drives? Maintenance free, tough as
tarmac, used on motorcycles and cars so proven technology.

Ok, I note it's going to be tricky with a Campag-10 setup, but still.



I was going to ask exactly the same question. Just think, no moving
parts.


No chain lube, no powerlinks, no cleaning!

No efficiency either. Plus tend to slip under power unless you use a
heavy belt under high tension. Best left to local errand bikes or
vehicles with motors.

Like shaft drive, they are not common on bikes for a reason.

--
Tony

"I did make a mistake once - I thought I'd made a mistake but I hadn't"
Anon