What’s a Carbon Drive System
How does it make your ride better?
The biggest change to your ride since Dad took off the training wheels, the Carbon Drive System trades messy chains for a super strong polyurethane belt. If you love mountain biking, this puts the challenge back where it belongs—in the hill and not the bike. If you use your bike to commute, you’ll need new excuses for showing up late because there won’t be grease stains to back up your story. Either way, you can’t stop smiling because you just rode the bike that finally keeps up with you.
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Recent News + Events
Recent News
Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Rohloff announces compatibility with Gates Carbon Drive Systems.
18,000 miles; 3 weeks faster than previous world record
James Bowthorpe and his ride around the world on a CDS equipped Santos bike.
Couriers
Denver Boulder Couriers are test-riding two Carbon Drive equipped bikes - check the details on our blog.
Bike Biz Magazine: "Carbon drive usage to double in 2011"
This article outlines Gates Carbon Drive line up for 2010 and previews 2011.
Mountain Bike Events
18 hours of Fruita success
Read the muddy success story of the Carbon Drive System at 18 hours of Fruita.
Centurion Colorado
The event is July 18th - please visit Centurion's website for more details
Watch the Videos
Check out the Interbike demo on YouTube.
Fixie Inc, a German company, uses belt drive for fixed gear bikes.
Michael Bonney of Orange and the belt drive journey
Can a belt drive bicycle pull a car? Simpel Optimist says Yes!
Take 2 minutes and watch Joris Bigoni and his Carbon Drive-equipped Nicolai bike in action.
Schindelhauer Bikes Video of singlespeed and fixie models.
Where You Can Purchase
Whether you're upgrading or making a bike, here's how you can get it for yourself.
