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Anecdote++ I bought a nice belt-drive commuter bike to avoid the risk of getting grease on my pants when going to work. I knew it was probably a mistake, but I
by ecf 5y ago
Anecdote++
I bought a nice belt-drive commuter bike to avoid the risk of getting grease on my pants when going to work. I knew it was probably a mistake, but I did it anyway.
I kid you not the very first time I lock it up and head into a store to buy a single shirt, 20 minutes tops, and I come outside to see deep gashes in the lock where someone tried to cut it open with bolt cutters.
Solidified in my mind that the place is a shit hole.
- Doxin 5y agoChain guards that cover the entire chain exist[0] but seem to be hard to find in some countries for unclear reasons. Figured you might want to know about those given the chain grease comment. [0] https://i.imgur.com/NKUqMvV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NKUqMvV.jpg
- foxyv 5y agoI bought a belt drive Priority Apollo a while back. They are honestly the best thing since sliced bread. Between the internally geared hub and the completely silent operation, it is a pleasure to ride. The only issue I have had so far is it's a little rear heavy so when I load it down with groceries it tends to pop wheelies. https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/priority-apollo https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/priority-apollo I ended up switching to an internally geared hub on my other bike and with a chain it is okay, but the feeling is completely different. There is zero stretch to a belt that gives a feeling of almost instant response. I imagine a Pinion geared bike would be even better. https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/the600 https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/the600