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Gates belt drive
In the case of the Gates belt drive a carbon drive belt (Fig. 120 and 121)
replaces the usual chain. Gates belts can only be combined with internal
gear hubs, however not with derailleur gears.
Fig. 121
Fig. 120
Maintenance and care
Thanks to the carbon fibre surface, the belt remains free of dirt. Therefore,
it will do to clean the belt with water, if necessary. The carbon drive belt
must or may not be lubricated or oiled.
For more information see the instructions for the Gates belt drive at
www.cagobike.com/en/manuals
Checking the belt tension
The optimum operation of the Gates belt drive requires the proper ten-
sion of the belt. An unusually low tension can make the belt skip and thus
affect the performance. Too high a tension of the belt will render the drive
system sluggish and unnecessarily increase the wear of the belt and the
bearings.
