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How many of you have something with a belt drive? What do you think of it? Any regrets? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 6 months ago by _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/18597997

Been considering a belt driven commuter and wanted to see what you all thought. Thanks!

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[โ€“] Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't own one, but in Madrid where I was from, the public city bikes are belt driven and motor-assisted. They get insanely rough and heavy use, but I don't think I ever saw one where the belt was an issue. So as far as durability alone goes, I've seen belts work well and for a long time even on bikes shares by tons of folks and that are left outside 24/7

[โ€“] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

Yeah, after watching a bunch of touring videos from Ryan Van Duzer and Dave+Mirra, I'm pretty interested in belt drives. Plus, I'm sick of my pant leg catching on the front derailleur.