Gates’ newest belt drive system is known as the Carbon Drive Moto X9. The new belt and sprocket design uses a novel setup that combines the Gates ultra-high tensile carbon fiber cord construction with ...

Gates, a leading belt transmission manufacturer that creates chain-replacing belt drives for bicycles, motorcycles and other power transmission needs, has just unveiled the newest update to its Carbon ...

For many of its contemporary motorcycles, Harley-Davidson has mostly turned to belt drive systems — a design choice that often begs questions among riders accustomed to the conventional clatter of ...

It’s hard to say when inspiration will strike, or what form it’ll take. But we do know that when you get that itch, it’s a good idea to scratch it, because you might just end up with something like ...

If you’ve been considering buying your first ebike — or perhaps your second or third — chances are you’ve come across some models equipped with a belt drive instead of a traditional chain. But what ...

[Proper Printing] clearly enjoys pushing the boundaries of 3D printed materials, and sometimes this requires building custom 3D printers or at least the business end of them. Flexible filaments can be ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.