There s no doubt that gates carbon belt drive is an excellent drivetrain solution for long distance touring bikes.
Split bike frame belt drive.
Our dropouts are designed to take belt driven systems rohloff hub or traditional derailleur chain.
You ll also need to be using 130bcd cranks.
Belt drive is great for timing belts on tandem bikes.
In order for belt drive to work on your tandem your frames boom tube must be 724mm between bottom brackets.
Instead of splitting the bicycle s frame to slip a drive belt through the rear triangle the veer belt drive does the splitting then reconnects with rivets.
With the beltline there are no more excuses.
A belt drive is the smart replacement for a chain on your bicycle.
It is compatible with any bike parts you have clinging in your garage.
With no metal on metal contact you get a smooth responsive pedal feel that puts new life into your ride.
Split frames are fully customizable for you to use any parts you like.
I ve got a belt drive touring bike and a belt drive tandem sitting in my garage which both have 30 000km on their original belts.
Whether you like belt drive chain cassette single gear 26 27 5 or 700c.
This saves you about 250 grams over the equivalent chain and chainrings.
To put that into perspective a standard derailleur drivetrain will rarely shift well after 10 000km.
We designed the frame to suit you.
We make the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames and riveted back together.
Whether you are a mountain biker cyclo cross fanatic or single speed flower shop commuter the splitbikes frame kit will fit into your lifestyle.
Cycling should be smooth responsive and worry free.
There s no grease no rust and no worries.
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.
Use our bike finder below to select your bicycle type brand and region.
Then drop by your favorite bike shop and take a carbon drive bike for a ride.
One frame fits all.
Pinion p1 12 12 speed gearbox first.