The Denver-based Gates Corp.’s innovative belts changed car engines decades ago. Today, the century-old company’s carbon-fiber belts are transforming bikes. Like disc brakes and full suspension — ...

A belt drive is an alternative to the conventional bike chain. They have several advantages, particularly for riders who don’t have the time or inclination to keep a chain maintained. In contrast, a ...

What is the best transmission for a motorcycle: chain, belt or shaft drive? Some say motorcycle riders only wear black t-shirts and jackets because old chains used to cover them in oil. That could ...

Choosing between a chain drive and a belt drive for your e-bike can feel a bit overwhelming, but understanding their differences can make the decision easier. In this post, we’ll break down the key ...

If you’ve been following all the e-bike content we’ve been churning out on InsideEVs, you’re well aware that today’s e-bikes are so much more than bicycles with motors strapped onto them. Consumers ...

Belt drives are nothing new in the bike industry. Many have been tried in the distant past and, more recently, there have been rubber/Kevlar belt drives but none have had the efficiency of ye olde ...

If you’ve been considering buying your first ebike — or perhaps your second or third — chances are you’ve come across some models equipped with a belt drive instead of a traditional chain. But what ...

Electric bike technology has advanced leaps and bounds in recent years, so much so that the very foundations of the bicycle as we know it are being overhauled. Sure, even the most sophisticated ...