Written by Brian O'Connor on 08 October 2010
The Gates Carbon Drive system debuted back in 2008 based on 25 years motorcycle and dragster CDS technology. The Gates Carbon Drive System was developed to offer cyclists a lighter weight, lower maintenance, quieter ride and cleaner drive system than the current chain system on the market. The no-stretch Carbon Drive belt is embedded with carbon fiber cords and requires no lubrication, but the system does require a frame designed around the CDS.
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Tags: bicycles, CDS, chain, chainring, cog, Cycling, frame builders, Gates Carbon Drive System, SPEEDHUB 500/14
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Written by Peter Suciu on 26 August 2010
- Montague’s Boston Single Speed Folding Bicycle
Folding bicycle manufacturer Montague Cycles has announced a new line of 700c road bikes, including its first ever full-sized single speed. The Boston model includes a flip-flop hub, allowing to transform the bike from a traditional free-wheel single speed to a track ready “fixie.”
It features a 42x16t drivetrain, which is considered ideal gearing for city riding. Designed more for the urban canyons than off-road, this bike still offers the durability that has become a Montague signature. The Boston model features the Cliz quick release and the company’s patented folding system, which allows for a conversion from full-sized ride to trunk-worthy bike in just about 20 seconds.
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Tags: bicycles, Boston, Cliz, Crosstown, Cycling, Fit, folding bikes, Jonathan Vandenberg, Montague, Navigator, Single Speed
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