Thread: Belt vs Chain drive efficiency
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Re: Belt vs Chain drive efficiency
I assume the testing was done on new/clean drive systems. Synchronous belts start having an efficiency advantage as chains & sprockets become worn & dirty.

A couple years ago at an off-road bicycle race the Gates-sponsored team was doing okay until it started raining and the course became muddy. Then the Gates team started passing the chain drive bikes & eventually won the race.