Gates Introduces Next-Gen Belt Drives For E-Bike Applications
These new carbon belt-drives offer increased longevity, efficiency, and power delivery.
Gates Industrial Corporation, a pioneer in belt-drive technology commonly seen in motorcycle, electric motorcycle, and e-bike applications, has released massive updates to its Carbon Drive product range. To allow advancements in bicycle drivetrain design and fulfill expanding worldwide demand, the business is offering new belts and other components which make its already industry-leading products even better.
CDX The premium CDX range from Gates surpasses the most stringent requirements, including extended distances in severe environments, and provides unmatched quality and performance. The silent and almost maintenance-free CDX technology outlasts standard chain drives by up to three times, according to Gates, making it ideal for long bike and e-bike rides. Gates announces a new CDX:BLACK sprocket line specific for high-performance applications, such as the expanding sector of geared mid-drive electric bikes, to its flagship product range. The sprocket line will include a variety of rear and front sprockets to fit a number of hubs and motors.
CDN
The CDN system is designed for mid-range applications such as seasonal on-road riding and occasional commuting, balancing value and performance for urban and city bikes and hub-drive e-bikes. The CDN technology also introduces an enhanced belt for leisure riders, which has up to double the life duration of a standard chain drive. This next-generation CDN belt has carbon tensile cords, a new ethylene elastomer compound, and debris-shedding center track design for increased longevity and a broader working temperature range than the first-generation belt. In addition, the CDN series includes complete redesigned Center track rear sprocket set to give a comprehensive system solution.
CDC
The Gates CDC product range now includes a brand-new belt built exclusively for mid-drive ebike often used for commuting. It has a revolutionary mix of highly developed tensile carbon-fiber cord, rigid and robust ethylene elastomer materials, and nylon tooth fabric that provides all benefits of belt drives, plus two to three times the service life of typical chain drives. Gates' application range and potential market in premium utility-focused electric bicycles has greatly increased with the introduction of this new belt line.
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Finally, the Sidetrack portfolio also incorporates next-generation ethylene elastomer and carbon cable technologies, delivering a solution aimed at the mainstream cycling industry as well as ebikes with hub-drive motors.
New Tensioner
Gates also introduces a new tensioner that is compatible with the CDX and CDC product lines, enouncing the benefits of belt drives include it easier for manufacturers to transition from chain to belt. The tensioner has a straightforward, attractive design that simplifies assembly and adjustment while needing little to no maintenance.
New Tensioner
Gates also introduces a new tensioner that is compatible with the CDX and CDC product lines, enouncing the benefits of belt drives include it easier for manufacturers to transition from chain to belt. The tensioner has a straightforward, attractive design that simplifies assembly and adjustment while needing little to no maintenance.
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