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06-24-2009, 12:02 PM
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Chain vs Belt vs Shaft
Two days ago I visited a store to browse before I settle on my first bike.
Should the final drive on a bike be a deciding factor? Do any of these has advantages over the other? |
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06-24-2009, 12:22 PM
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"Should the final drive on a bike be a deciding factor?"
No.
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06-24-2009, 01:56 PM
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It depends on the bike and how it's used, but as LR said, no.
Buy the bike that you will use and enjoy. However, if you don't want to clean your rear wheel and lube and adjust the chain on a regular basis, don't buy a chain-driven bike.
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06-24-2009, 02:10 PM
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06-24-2009, 03:25 PM
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I found that a hydrostatic drive, like the wheels on an irrigation system work bestus. Also, those belts, chains, buckles, clasps and other nonsense don't hold a candle to a nice hydrostatic drive like a Pinzgauer or Unimog use. GO HYDRO HOMESES!
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06-24-2009, 04:33 PM
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I think belts provide the best combination of simplicity, durability, and low hp loss, but like LR, I wouldn't pick a bike based on the final drive.
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06-25-2009, 09:23 AM
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Shaft sounds fine- until something breaks
Chains sound find- except for the issue is slightly more noise and the fact that you must consider replacement of chain and sprockets in your budget. Belt- less to maintain than Chain. Smoother. Limited bike selection. Look, maintaining your bike is going to cost you in any case. It's really a matter of what you want. Pick based on want and intended purpose. To pick based on driveline would simply be silly.
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06-25-2009, 10:19 AM
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06-25-2009, 11:47 AM
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I was thinking about getting a belt conversion kit for my Sprint, but my funds were directed elsewhere. Then I learned that belt drives need a substantial amount of tension. The output shaft bearing on a chain bike was not designed for that, and thus would probably fail in rather short order.
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06-25-2009, 11:59 AM
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Chain = the most maintenance with the least amount of power loss
Shaft = The most loss of power but cheaper than a chain drive to maintain. Belt= Best of both worlds, very little maintenance most direct power. Finally drive should never be the end all of a purchase, but it does cost more or less depending on which one you choose.
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