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In 2014 my team was using a 9mm belt setup on the outside of the our aluminum tubing. That year we managed to snap almost a dozen belts. I couldn't imagine having to re run the belts through the tuning each time they snapped.

Additionally the flying toasters (3641) did a similar design to what you explained, they were only able to compete because they had extra modular wheel assemblies. I'd recommend 15mm belts for anything related to your drive train.
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