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Anyone here have experience with belt drive bicycles?

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  • Is it a Gates drive? Maybe, Veer - or even lesser known brand? Have you already experienced replacing the belt (by yourself or at a bike service)?

    Is there substantial difference in simplicity (usage and/or maintenance) if compared to a singlespeed bike, for example?

    • Anyone here have experience with belt drive bicycles?

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  • Quite intrigued by the drive belt as well, and have been comparing different bikes (both electric and not) to get a new city commuter.

    Really want a simple lightweight bike with no greasy chain, no multitude of gears and shifters (nor even disc brakes), but again, afraid the (too nice? novelty?) bike will draw unneeded attention. Which will prevent me from using it without concerns (of being stolen or vandalised)...

    • POC Cytal Road Helmet Costs Less and Tops the Virginia Tech Rankings

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  • A commuter doesn't need a 300€ helmet: safety should be affordable to everyone. Not sure about if "road cyclists" are a special breed, though. 💁
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    \ Personally, i would never buy any carbon fiber product either (as being overpriced and non-recyclable), there are better alternatives.

    • Should e-bikes be allowed on traditional bike trails?

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  • What would be any reasons to come up with an idea to prohibit (?!) e-bikes (which are still, ekhm, bikes) from bike trails?