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GATES BELT DRIVE
With the Gates belt drive (e) a carbon drive belt replaces the usual chain. This works only in connection with a gear hub. The carbon drive belt is made of carbon fibres which reduces the weight significantly and requires less maintenance by offering smoother running and comfort than a chain. In addition, the belt is more resistant to corrosion and the influence of direct sunlight.
Maintenance and care
Thanks to the carbon fibre surface, the belt remains free of dirt. Therefore, it will do to clean the belt with water, if necessary. The carbon drive belt needs neither lubrication nor oiling.
Checking the belt tension
The optimum operation of the Gates belt drive requires the proper tension of the belt (f). An unusually low tension can make the belt skip and thus affect the performance. A too high tension of the belt will render the drive sluggish and unnecessarily increase the wear of the belt and the bearings.
On URBAN JUNGLE bikes with vertical drop-outs re-tensioning the belt is not necessary, in case you need to replace a flat tyre.
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