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November 15th 17, 04:57 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
John B.[_3_]
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Opinions of Gates Carbon Drive system?
On Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:40:44 -0600, AMuzi wrote:
On 11/14/2017 8:01 AM,
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I searched dutifully, but couldn't find a thread on this. (I believe Andre might have a bike with Carbon Drive; not sure.) Has this been discussed here?
I would be very interested to hear how the Carbon Drive system's friction losses compare to those of a chain, and how it holds up in heavy use by a serious rider.
I can't answer your question directly but the largest
difference between a belt and a chain is noise. Assuming
noise is audible inefficiency may imply an answer.
That said, both systems work and although riders swear by
and at both, I don't find either compellingly 'best', just
different.
From what I read the efficiency of both toothed belts and roller
chains can be as high as 98% so there doesn't appear to be a
disadvantage to either system if used on a single sprocket/toothed
pulley system. An internal geared hub and a belt drive might be a very
effective system.
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