i cant wrap my head around how they can make car belts so cheap and bike belts so expencive

@georgeforeman89

Жыл бұрын

Because they put "bike" at the beginning.

@tacticaltuna

Жыл бұрын

It's very simple supply and demand there are billions of cars out there that need belts and there's like maybe 10,000 bicycles that need belts Maybe more like a thousand lol

@_MrSnrub

Жыл бұрын

Economy of scale

@GD-gj6mn

Жыл бұрын

I've been through this with sewing machines only to realize that most belts are based around a universal standard. I imagine the same could be true for bike belts, it'd be worth researching through a larger belt distributor to find a reasonably priced match.

@cryingrocknathanaeledwards1828

Жыл бұрын

It’d be sweet to have a belt drive set up using a timing belt lol. HEAVY DUTY lol

😁 Thank you for this video! I realized after watching this how nice it would be to get some easier gearing on my roadster... now I'm thinkng about adding a derailleur though! I know it defeats the simplicity of the bike, but I use this as a commuter in the city and would love to have the best of both worlds with both high and low gearing.

Why didnt you just slide the chain out? Would have been ready to go when you swap back.

This video was so helpful. I didn't know about the separation spot in the frame. Thank you!!

I learnt something new today! Thanks Eric

Damn, I was hoping for a hacksaw & some conduit clamps. I guess the rest of us are still stuck with expensive couplers.

@92redferrari

Жыл бұрын

or angle grinder and cable ties!

@zoladkow

Жыл бұрын

yeah, not what was actually advertised since the frame was originally meant for a belt 🤷

Thank you for the video, it's very helpful. I would like to know when installed the belt drive cog, you replaced any spacer on the freewheel? How did you alinged the belt drive with the front wheel cog? I am on the processing of doing the same thing ....

Great content, brother! Thank you for dumbing it down for lay cyclists like myself.

For the love of sweet baby jeebus, would you not give the parts a bit of a clean before you put them on???!!!??? 😭😭

Been following since the beginning. Keep it up. 👍🏻

I dig your style man. Keep it up

Love Tinker Tuesday, so glad it's back! Happily kicking in a couple $ to help offset the added expenses.

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It really helps so much!!

Thank you guy!!!

There's a dutch brand that makes split belts for converting existing bikes. They use an overlapping joint and many many pins to hold them together.

Thanks! Always appreciated.

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Richard!

Can I ask, what brand storage/drawer units did you get for the work bench area?

The Gate Belt calculator requires only the chain stay length and will then allow you to select a combination of front, rear sprockets and belt length to suit your requirements ; low ratios for bike packing or high ratios for speed. Using the Gate calculator I recently changed my 8 speed IGH belt setup to give me a lower “granny” gear by getting a larger rear sprocket and a smaller front “chain” gear, and with careful gear selection, I was able to keep the same belt length - I bought a new belt so I have the old belt as a spare. Most bike manufactures seem to have too high gear ratios - so the bike goes fast but does not climb so well. If buying new I suggest the front and rear sprockets are changed before even taking the bike off the shop floor , if you prefer to climb easier and don’t care too much about going fast down hills.

I've had this bike for about a year and a half. Put almost 3000 miles on it. I like the simplicity of it. Single speed, belt drive and rim brakes. I use it for recovery rides.

@Kweku_Smart

Жыл бұрын

What's the model please, I would like to get the same 😊

What rim brake callipers are you running on there? And how wide are the gravel kings?

I saved a couple of old bikes from my work. A Rudge and a Raleigh, from about 1937/1938. I've thought about converting them to belt drive because back in the olden days the seat stays weren't welded or brazed in place, they bolted or riveted them on, so no frame cutting required

Rarely one can find a frame with elevated chainstay which doesn't require right rear triangle to split. Though these are steel frames and belt drive needs strong stiff mid-to-rear construction to minimize flex and don't make you suffering uneven belt wear and belt drop. Aluminum frame usually is just much common for use with belt and thus needs split triangle, but are produced in many flavors and sizes. Veer belt seems to me even more expensive than Gates stuff.

I love that you put the dirty crankset back on the dirty bike!

Thanks

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

So, did you change the gearing, or just go back to the too high for dirt original?

Which bike model is this? I will be happy to get same in the future 😊

Bro can I have the link of the rear tire complete set with hub.

neat dropouts well done ride1up

Thanks!

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Jacob

where can you find the rear cog other than the original?

Those drop outs could be retro fitted to a steel frame 🤯 Top grand tinkering

I love my Trek Lync Belt Drive. Its a favorite (after my old Bridgestones:)

cool!

My son recently modified a fat bike to take a belt drive. He bought a bike frame part that one would purchase if they were building a frame to do this. He then cut the seat stay, brazed in the part to "break" the frame, and put in a Rohloff hub with a Gates Carbon belt.

@WelcomeToClaires

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a very good setup

I heard that belts last much longer than chains… any idea of the longevity?

What happens when the battery runs out, isn't it very difficult to pedal with the motor resistance?

Cool Vídeo! 📹

Bro where to buy belt drive

I've seen belt drive in a bike shop. It looks as though it's been a commercial failure. Part of me wants it for my track bike, until I think about bucking a strong headwind for miles and miles. It's that and the fact that all the parts are always sold out along with the thought of a puncture. Slightly less efficient, but on a bike that never will be fast, it would be OK. Just more challenging! No flipping the wheel around on that!

that thing is cool

Dang so much space. You come a long way Bro lol.

Eric, I thought the gearing was too tall and that's why you changed it to a chain in the first place. What's changed?

Are you doing Trasher Bash this year?! I got a good idea I wanna make into reality!

Ryan van duzer uses a priority 600 x for adventure cycling. This bike has a pinion gearbox with gates drive. It makes his journeys much easier no derailer tuning and oiling and cleaning etc. Seems a good alternative although pricey. Road bikers will avoid this setup as too heavy and you lose some efficiency.

@SimonBrowneNZ

Жыл бұрын

See CyclingAbout for proper research results on chain v belt efficiency. A belt is much lighter than a chain, but a belt requires an internal gear hub which is slightly heavier than a derailleur. However, a belt requires minimal maintenance - they are self cleaning - good for bike-packing - and require only a quick hose down if you want super clean. The internal gear hub requires annual oil change at most; more often every 2 - 3 years. Without the need for a derailleur hanger, internal gear hub are more suited to single track and trails. Derailleurs were invented to allow racers - Tour de France - the change gears and when a bike had a puncture, to allow road crews to pop out the whole wheel - using quick release skewers - and replace it with a new wheel instead of repairing the puncture on the side of the road, as we mortals have to do. Most of us don’t ride TdeF, and most of us don’t have bike crews following us with spare wheels, so having a derailleur and quick release skewers does not make sense, except if you are a bike shop selling and servicing these items - and selling chains and sprockets that attract dirt and so wear out quickly. I suggest more cyclists should buy what they need for their personal situations and resist buying what most bike shops have on the floor and what most bike shop salespeople would encourage the cyclist to buy even though it is not the most appropriate set up for that personal situation. CyclingAbout discusses all the options re internal hubs - they come in 3 5 7 8 11 and 14 speed - without gear overlap.

wait so it's possible to change that into something more than a single speed?

@polska905

10 ай бұрын

You have to use a inefficient gear hub... Belt drive bicycle are a hipster novelty, chains are way better...

Tak!

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!

Damn, It's been a while since the last time youtube recommended me your channel.

Have had a belt on my cargo bike for five years. Zero issues and maintenance. Even through salty winter roads. Just give it a gentle water rinse when it get really sandy. But the chainline needs to be immaculate or it will eat itself in no time. And those belts are stupidly expensive.

Yo! Something different in this one. Can’t put my finger on it. I’d buy that shirt if it’s available. And I almost pooped thinking about a belt drive conversion. Didn’t know there was a pinned belt available. Thanks!!!

@EriebyCycle

Жыл бұрын

I see the shirt store below. That’s new. Cool!

I’m not gonna join the belt/chain argument and just say this seems like a pretty cool ass bike. Seems like a great commuter/random ride/fun machine. Is it a down tube battery or did I miss something?

A metal frame must be easy to modifie. it's the video i whant to see.

I love your work, communication and style but that new lens simply focus hunts too much. Please consider f4.0 of f5.6.

Of COURSE the unused belt crankset is dirty. I would expect nothing else. => When I clicked on this, I didn't know the bike came specc-ed for belt drive, and I was, like, "Is he gonna cut the chainstay?" Also, now I gotta do some homework into freewheel tools.

cog ring lol

To pay for a chain when you switch back after a month or two.

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

LOL the chain is going on the one in the mail. Thank you for the support!

Learned something and been entertained. I like my tinker tuesday. :) i mean, your tinker tuesday.

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I remember the first time I learned how belts had to go on and was like WHAT Thanks got the support

Nice enough video I guess. But it seems like there would be very few people out there with a belt drive bike converted to a chain looking for advice to convert it back to belt. Kind of limited usefulness. Also, pro tip: clean your parts before you put them on the bike.

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

This show doesn’t exist to give anyone pointers. It’s just me tinkering in the garage lol

So brave to tinker with drivetrain while wearing a white t-shirt.

The huge crank is like a pecker pimple

Clickbaittttt already a belt drive frame no conversion necessary

Whoa! First time ever I'm here first...

@timleborgne

Жыл бұрын

And looking forward to the training update:)!

@timleborgne

Жыл бұрын

Haha ok I was not first;)

So, are you just going to keep teasing new merch and never mention it on the channel, or...

@Spindatt

Жыл бұрын

LOL I feel weird pushing it, BUT it is in the little merchandise shelf under the videos. Thank you for the contribution! Immense help

First 😃

dude you without.a beard is strange

Ripoff of Bridgestone's Alberto bicycle

@bruceclark5627

8 ай бұрын

It's a bicycle.just like a hammer, they're technically all rip-offs.

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