So incredibly stoked to find this Trek District Carbon / Belt drive!
It’s setup with 55×22 gearing and 25c tires currently. It’s a 2011, so designed before the larger tire sizes became popular.
In an effort to fit at least 28c or larger, I’m trying to determine if I can either get a slightly longer Gates belt and/or get a smaller front chainring to pull the wheel to its rearmost position.
Currently, 28c will rub the frame but I can get about 2cm clearance if I pull the wheel back.
The tire width doesn’t seem to be an issue, it’s more the vertical height.
If anyone has tried this, please let me know! Thanks.
by Ultrailz
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No idea, because I’ve never seen this bike before, but that’s a sweet bike! I bet it’s silent and smooth – enjoy!
There’s a few calculators on the gates site that might help you figure out exactl belt size and what ring options you can run.
I ended up keeping the 55×22 and adjusting to SS riding. Gates was great, even sent another chainring but holding off as I seem to be doing pretty well with this ratio.
The 25c isn’t terrible, although some 28s would be great, I’m really enjoying it.