These are some of the reasons why we think that belt drive commuter bikes are the ultimate and best commuter bikes for anyone who loves form function and a fantastic ride.
Belt drive disk brake bike.
Cargo bikes with belt.
The ac atto is a performance bike that just happens to fold.
There s no doubt that gates carbon belt drive is an excellent drivetrain solution for long distance touring bikes.
What elevates this bike beyond others on this list is the pedelec system supplied by bafang.
Another big player now offering belt drive is focus with their planet.
Focus bikes focus planet.
The bike is to assemble though the instructions are a little vague.
To put that into perspective a standard derailleur drivetrain will rarely shift well after 10 000km.
I ve got a belt drive touring bike and a belt drive tandem sitting in my garage which both have 30 000km on their original belts.
The belts made by gates carbon drive will generally give you 3000 5000 miles vs a standard bike chain and casssette that will usually need to be replaced every 500.
The marin fairfax is a simple and affordable urban commuter coming in options ranging from 500 for a basic gate drive commuter with rim brakes to 1 900 with pannier racks self charging lights and disc brakes.
The most expensive bike on this list the alpenchallenge 01 is a sophisticated belt drive bike that features clean lines that are complemented by a sleek phantom grey colorway.
This belt drive bike by vilano is one of the few that actually looks good.
It also comes with a good spec including shimano breaks hydraulic disc brakes and not too heavy at 41 lbs.
The gates carbon belt drive system is used along with shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 45mm wide puncture proof kenda tyres.
Belsize 16 inch luxury belt drive kid s bike for boys and girls 12 57 lbs lightweight aluminium alloy bicycle with dual hand v brakes and adjustable height seat silver blue pink 4 8 out of 5 stars 28.
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes are also paired with montague s rackstand a rear cargo rack with built in mud guard that rotates under the rear wheel to double as a kickstand and stand for the folded bike.
Another simple and affordable.
Montague allston 11 speed belt drive folding bike.
Single speed bamboo bicycle with belt drive disc brakes 44cm frame complete.
Built for speed the full carbon frame forks and wheels are matched to a completely oil free carbon belt drive and hydraulic disc brakes.
The allston is equipped with 700c wheels a gates carbon belt drive and a shimano alfine 11 speed internal gear hub.