[Rangel]

The belt driven kitbots that have been available for the last two years have been the best drivetrains our team has ever had. For most teams especially rookies, I would definitely stick to the kit-bot chassis with maybe a gearbox change to two speed depending on the game. Having the drive train built and running during week 1 is the reason why we've been using it every year. It gives us a lot more time to focus on our manipulators which are really the key element to playing most games very well. An average drivetrain with an awesome manipulator and scoring device is better than an awesome drivetrain and average manipulator and scoring device in my opinion. Honestly too, the kit bot and vex alternative are above average anyways.