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Single speed and a chain that isn't a chain ...
No doubt I'm exposing my ignorance here, but someone in Wimbledon is parking a grey Trek single speed with what looks like a rubber chain on it: i.e. there are no links, and the teeth seem to be of the same material as the chain / belt.
I was just wondering if anyone's seen this before, and whether it offers significant advantages / disadvantages?
(For the record, I've decided I'll have to buy a geared road bike next time - I can't hack Wimbledon Hill without gears!)
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One of those Trek District carbon with a hub gear would be quite tasty for commuting
belt drive mtb eh? what kind?
I'm about to get a belt-drive mountain bike. I'll let you all know how it goes...
Its a belt drive trek Soho. Belt drives are becoming very popular for commuting bikes, as they dont need oiled and last a long time without wear.
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http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/
Road.cc review...
http://road.cc/content/news/12034-trek-district-carbon-belt-drive%E2%80%A6