New commuter bike spec: Belt drive, disc?
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Been commuting on bike for over 5 years now on a 80s single speed conversion. About 16miles per leg, average of 30-60miles/week. Winter times the bike gets covered in all sorts of road sh!t (single track back roads). Got the Swytch ebike conversion kit last summer and it's been such a huge help.
My 80s bike has hit 10,000miles and I don't expect to go forever. So I'm on a look out for what sort of spec I want for the next commuter.
What's the hype with belt drivetrain? I like the sound of "theoretically" zero maintenance.
Is there such a bike with good mudguard clearance with disc and belt drive?
Any experience with both?
My 80s bike has hit 10,000miles and I don't expect to go forever. So I'm on a look out for what sort of spec I want for the next commuter.
- Mudguard fitting and clearance a must
- Single speed for simplicity and low maintenance
- Horizontal drop out or track ford end
- Weight not really an issue as it'll be converted to an e-bike with the Swytch kit.
- Marathon + 28C or wider for occasional use with seatpost child seat (2 years old kid)
- Disc breaks?
- Gates Carbon Belt drive?
What's the hype with belt drivetrain? I like the sound of "theoretically" zero maintenance.
Is there such a bike with good mudguard clearance with disc and belt drive?
Any experience with both?
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