Belt tension is something so vague to figure it out. Should I add bit more tense?
Gates Carbon Drive Belt Tension : Good enough?
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Belt tension is something so vague to figure it out. Should I add bit more tense?
Gates Carbon Drive Belt Tension : Good enough?
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by SL0WRID3R
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There is a gates app you can download to check the belt tension acoustically. Give that a try hope it works out well.
Thats way way way loose.
If you are barely able to twist the belt 180°, not super precise though
Looks a bit loose but use their app. It makes a different note depending on tension.
It looks a bit loose to me. My bike shop sells a lot of rohloff builds and they tension mine more than that. I’ve tried the app but it sends inconsistent because I can strum the belt harder sometimes. 🙃
Rotate your drive train, tension won’t be uniform, tension it at the most tightest position. App is OK but you get a feel for it easily. I don’t like too loose, but not overly tight that it doesn’t spin freely.