[JRogers]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2007/news/08-28

This seems pretty neat to me. If they can figure out a way to get around the major downsides (special dropots needed, no way to change the length of the belt), then it'd be awesome. Sure, you probably wouldn't be able to drive down to the LBS and grab a spare carbon reinforced rubber belt, but I still think it's a good idea. The weight, simplicity and durability are all good and the price, given what it is, doesn't seem too bad.

 

[peter6061]

I've been waiting for these to come to market since Jericho started making them a few years back.

I'd retrofit a small S&S coupler to my right stay to create an opening simply to have the ability to run a belt.

No noise, no lube, lighter, longer lifespan, better efficiency. I'm all for this on my SS bikes.

 

[w00dy]

I've been waiting for these to come to market since Jericho started making them a few years back.

I'd retrofit a small S&S coupler to my right stay to create an opening simply to have the ability to run a belt.

No noise, no lube, lighter, longer lifespan, better efficiency. I'm all for this on my SS bikes.

My thoughts exactly. This seems a bit more refined than the Jericho system. I think they used an off-the-shelf belt. That may have been a touch cheaper.

 

[w00dy]

I've been waiting for these to come to market since Jericho started making them a few years back.

I'd retrofit a small S&S coupler to my right stay to create an opening simply to have the ability to run a belt.

No noise, no lube, lighter, longer lifespan, better efficiency. I'm all for this on my SS bikes.

My thoughts exactly. This seems a bit more refined than the Jericho system. I think they used an off-the-shelf belt, though, which may have been a touch cheaper than this system will be.

 

[MMcG]

Isn't this the same setup that Orange bikes are/were toying with?

 

[BikeGeek]

So, the special dropout is the means for getting belts on and off? I'm guessing that's what the gray bit is for.

 

[DRB]

One question left currently unanswered, though, is that of drivetrain efficiency. Conventional roller pin chains are also among the most efficient drive systems on earth, and it's difficult to imagine that a polyurethane belt and its seemingly obvious hysteresis effects can improve on that. CDS is optimistic nonetheless, however, and is currently undergoing third party tests to confirm (or refute) its claims.

It will be interesting to see the results of their tests.

 

[Horror Business]

I can't wait. This is long overdue. I just broke a chain this weekend while riding, I can't wait for that to be a thing of the past.

 

[urbaindk]

You all think this will have off-road applications?

What happens when you get mud and dirt between the teeth and cogs? The logical conclusion is that you would shred teeth off the belt or that the belt would slip. I see it working in relatively clean road conditions but I don't know about dirt and mud.

 

[Evil4bc]

So, the special dropout is the means for getting belts on and off? I'm guessing that's what the gray bit is for.

I had the opportunity to work with a set of the prototype Carbon drive dropouts .. Very cool system better than the split stay design Jerico was working on before their demise !
The frame I built might be the one pictured ...not 100% sure ?

 

[BikeGeek]

You all think this will have off-road applications?

What happens when you get mud and dirt between the teeth and cogs?

They attempt to mitigate the problem with "gaping ports in the troughs of the cog and chain ring teeth."

 

[ito]

But what'll happen to the chainring stamp?

Sweet! I want one, send it over now please. I'll do all the testing you want.

 

[Leethal]

Some motorcycles use Rubber belts but the racing bikes use chains....any correlation? Maybe/ Maybe not...

 

[jtdcg]

Took me a minute to remember why this was required....easy to forget that your chain is threaded through your rear triangle.

 

[mcgowanc]

The Spot Brand Single Speed powered by the Carbon Drive System performed like a charm at the Worlds 24 hour solo championships this weekend! 24 hours of heat and dust - no lube .. cha ching

 

[peter6061]

The Spot Brand Single Speed powered by the Carbon Drive System performed like a charm at the Worlds 24 hour solo championships this weekend! 24 hours of heat and dust - no lube .. cha ching

Sounds like it would have been great for me during the SM100 this past weekend. I think I relubed my chain 4-5 times during the race. (Carried a small bottle of White Lightning in my pack)

 

[mcgowanc]

As well me (I was sharing a pit with my teammate who was on the Single Speed) - I had to clean and lube my chain almost every lap with the normal geared bike. Next year - I am all over the carbon drive!