Hello everybody!

I have been bike commuting for many years, and since I’m getting older, I’m getting sick of lubing my chain, adjusting my derailleur etc, so I’m seriously thinking about getting a bike with a belt drive and a gear hub.

i want zero maintenance.

The problem is that there are not many bikes like this sold at a reasonable price.

So here is what I found:

Alternative solutions:

  • Veer drive conversion kit

    • price: 540€, but I need to add at least a shimano hub (200 €) and someone to mount everything!

  • a bike with internal gear hub and a proper chain guard (thanks to @AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world)

    • since the chain guard protects the chain from rain and dirt, the lube should last much longer

If you know other companies and models that sell belt drive bikes below 2000 $/€ let me know, I will add them to this list. Bonus point if they are available in Europe!

Thank you!

  • maculata@aussie.zone
    3·
    3 months ago

    I’m happy to run behind you, attempting to whip you with a belt, if you like.

    But it’ll cost you,

    Especially because I’m not usually that sort of girl.

    • lgsp@feddit.itOP
      3·
      3 months ago

      Thank you for the kind offer, but I would rather spend my money on a belt used on the drive system on my next bike.

      But I’m sure you can find around plenty of people who would be happy to accept your proposal

      • maculata@aussie.zone
        1·
        3 months ago

        Oh well. The offer is there. What kind of belt? Like a sparkly one with a super-cute buckle?