I like my e-bike a lot, but cleaning the gears and keeping them calibrated can be a PITA. The wheel hub motor is nice because my chain just keeps on giving even after 2300 miles, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an internal gear hub combined with a a wheel hub electric motor.

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    1 year ago

    Totally forgot that belt drives were a thing honestly lol but that sounds pretty sick! I have heard that belt drives are not quite as efficient as chains at delivering power which can be important if you’re low on battery or something. Is there a noticeable difference for you between the effort you give on a belt drive vs a chain drive?

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      1 year ago

      Yeah if you run out of battery it kind of sucks, but it will still get you home. Unlike a broken chain.