A Belt Drive Makes it Better

Kiss greasy bike chains goodbye with Gates Carbon Drive™ System.

Low maintenance & long lasting

At the heart of our low-maintenance promise is a high-performance, carbon fiber-reinforced belt manufactured by Gates Carbon Drive. As an innovator and industry leader, Gates has offered its drivetrain expertise to the automotive, industrial, and engine-powered world for over 100 years.

The carbon belts featured on all of our bicycles last longer than standard chains, don’t rust or require lube, run smoother, and are more robust, more reliable, and quieter. Belt drives make it better!

WHICH PRIORITY Belt Drive BICYCLE IS BEST FOR YOU?

CDN Belts

Designed for casual urban cyclists and city cyclists, the Gates Carbon Drive CDN line is for people who like to ride to work in jeans or a skirt.

CDX Belts

Global trekking, high-mileage touring, competitive racing, or rugged off-roading: Gates CDX™ line performs in the harshest conditions.

ST Belts

Sidetrack belts deliver a smooth solution for lower-mileage bicycles and e-bikes with hub-drive motors.

Strong | clean | Reliable

Belt Drive Features

The carbon belts featured on all of our bicycles last longer than standard chains, don’t rust or require lube, run smoother, and are stronger, more reliable, and quieter. Belt drives make it better!