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Follow on Google News | Buzz about Gates Carbon Drive™ System GrowsMore Models Debuting in 2010—from Trek to Specialized to Spot Brand as industry and consumers embrace drivetrain that never needs to be oiled.
By: Mark Riedy Carbon Drive System adopters include industry leaders Trek and Specialized, along with Norco, Raleigh, Civia, Co-Motion, Seven Cycles, Spot and more than 60 boutique builders from Fixi to Santos. More companies are jumping on the Carbon Drive System bandwagon every year because it never needs to be oiled or cleaned, delivers a lighter, smoother, quieter and sturdier solution to consumers seeking a hassle-free drivetrain. “The response from consumers has been outstanding,” Perfect for cyclists who prize simplicity, easy maintenance and reliability, the Carbon Drive System’s ingenious design sheds mud, grit, dust, sand and gunk and never requires lubrication, making it the cleanest, smoothest and longest-lasting drivetrain available. The sprockets are designed specifically for the belt which contains carbon cords that provide superior tensile strength and elasticity. Including the belt, cog and sprocket, the weight of a standard Carbon Drive System is a feathery 280 grams, less than a standard nine-speed chain. “Winning the confidence of industry leaders like Trek and Specialized has helped spread the word to the cycling public about the benefits of Carbon Drive,” says Greg Vigil, Director of Industrial Business Development at Gates. “We plan to become a household name in years to come.” Gates Corporation is already well-known in the automotive and motorcycle industries, where it is considered the most trusted name in belt technology. Now Gates is poised for growth in the cycling industry thanks to the popularity of singlespeed and practical commuter bikes. When combined with an internally geared hub, the Carbon Drive System provides a no fuss solution to everyday cyclists who no longer have to get their hands greasy fixing chains and derailleurs. Bicycles featuring the Carbon Drive System can be seen at www.carbondrivesystems.com and through bicycle retailers nationwide. # # # ABOUT GATES CARBON DRIVE The Carbon Drive System is an innovation of Gates Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of belt drive systems. For over 100 years, Gates has developed breakthrough products for industry leading customers in the United States and around the globe. The company’s dedication to advancing the science of motion performance is showcased in power transmission solutions such as the Carbon Drive System. End
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