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Originally Posted by jspatz1

To rehash a very over-discussed topic.....I never quite understand the desire to eliminate chains. They are one of the simplest, most economical, and most proven and reliable drive methods available. Properly assembled, they provide flexible shaft locations, adjustable length, easy repair, readily available sprockets and components, and guaranteed non-slip service. How many trillions of reliable bicycle-hours have run on roller chains? I suspect most of the "troubles" teams experience with chains are due to improper alignment, tensioning, or other implementation errors. Learning to use them well is often easier, and cheaper, than switching to a more exotic drive method.

QFT, by the way if you have a hard time aligning chains and getting them to work, forget about exotic drives, especially belt systems.