Belts Are Now BETTER Than Chains On Bicycles!

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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - What is Bicycle Belt Drive?
2:09 - Why is Belt Drive Better Than Chain Drive?
3:59 - Why Don’t We See Belts on More Bikes?
6:26 - How Do Belts Feel To Ride?
6:43 - Why Don’t Tour De France Bikes Use Belt Drive?
7:03 - Don’t Automotive Timing Chains Last Longer Than Belts?
7:20 - How Expensive Are Belt Drive Bikes?
7:39 - Can You Use Belt Drive With E-Bikes?
8:02 - Can You Use Belt Drive in the Mud and Snow?
8:23 - Can You Use Belt Drive on Fixed Gear Bikes?
8:30 - Can You Use Belt Drive on Full Suspension Bikes?
8:51 - Do Belts Ever Snap?
9:05 - Do Vandals Cut Belts?
9:12 - How Expensive Are Belt Drive Components?
9:53 - What Does A Belt Drivetrain Look Like After 35,000km?
10:12 - Aren’t There Limited Gear Ratios Available?
10:28 - Can You Modify A Frame For Belt Drive?
11:03 - What’s The Belt Maintenance Like?
11:24 - Do Belts Ever Make Noise?
11:55 - How Do You Set The Belt Tension?
12:45 - How Do You Find The Right Belt Length?
13:04 - Do Belt Drive Bikes Destroy Bearings?
13:21 - Are There Any Other Belt Manufacturers Than Gates?
14:17 - What’s The Difference Between Gates Models?
15:39 - Are There Any Known Gates Problems?
16:09 - Why Do Some Belts Wear Prematurely?
17:15 - Why Do Belts Break?
18:19 - Are Chains or Belts More Efficient?
21:48 - Summary