Gates Carbon Drive Conversion Kit

Instead to install a belt you need to open the frame itself.

Gates carbon drive conversion kit.

We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together. Carbon belt drive has been developed over the last 30 years. We do not recommend retrofitting gates carbon drive onto a non belt drive compatible bike frame for safety and warranty reasons. While some bike manufacturers make frames for gates belt drive the available range is still fairly small.

Whether you re an urban commuter rugged mountain biker ebike rider or casual cruiser gates carbon drive has a solution. Providing the gates for life peace of mind for technicians service advisers shop owners and customers means results returns and rewards worth a lifetime. Gates carbon drive belt drive bicycles require a specialized frame. Created by gates corporation a global leader in belt drive technologies gates carbon drive is the best high mileage bicycle drive on the market.

Gates carbon drive provides a powerful reliable ride across any terrain and a range of product lines from high performance urban ebikes and tandem bikes. Once you ve found your dream bike get belted. Above all we want you to be safe and have fun. With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride.

Gates carbon drive frame conversion. The belt is a 8mm pitch 1280mm gates poly chain carbon as per the gates poly chain gt carbon tension calculator the proper tension for a stock x or mx sur ron is 100hz 120hz for the r but anything 90 125hz is fine if your bike is modified please refer to the gates calculator to tune the belt to your power level. Gates carbon drive system is offered on over 400 amazing bike models across leading brands and in many styles. It s a power transmission technology used to run the blowers on 10 000 horsepower racing engines the powertrains of 150 horsepower motorbikes and more recently the drivetrains of many bicycles.

Ideal for tandem racing or long distance touring gates carbon drive for tandem bikes connects two riders to gain all the benefits of a light smooth clean ride. Cdx high performance discover gates cdx high performance product line of premium sprockets belts and cranksets. So whether you want a reliable road bike a rugged mountain bike or a graceful touring bike many of the world s top bike brands sport the gates carbon drive system. There s no grease no rust and no worries.

Unlike with a chain it is not possible to open and rejoin a belt around the chain stay for installation. A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle. Our tandem stoker drive is significantly lighter and lasts three times longer than an equivalent chain stoker drive. We recommend purchasing your carbon drive components from your local bike shop and having them professionally installed.