On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:40:51 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 11/14/2017 8:01 AM, wrote:
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.

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hmmmm how much noise different ? depends on what tires, no ? the belt draws even. does the belt last longer ? Jute suggests Gates is more responsive poss destroying the Rollnot ! and from a Volvo Estate guy