For the past couple of years, the number of belt-driven bikes have been increasing. Trek has just released a couple of bikes with this new set up for the new season and they don't look too bad. The upside is that it's lighter, supposedly won't stretch, cleaner, and quieter.
It looks like it substantially increases the cost of the new models, but as with any new tech it will get cheaper over the next couple of years.
I guess my concern would be durability. I have no experience with this new set up, has anyone else used it? What are your thoughts?
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Belt drives on motorcycles have been common for a few years now. They come standard on most new Harleys. The upside is they are lighter, maintenance free, grease free, and typically last about 10 times as long as drive chains. The downside is they cost more and they're harder to get because they aren't as common, and that the length cannot be adjusted after manufacture so they have to come in lots of sizes. I would love to have a belt on my bike.