Timeline for How does a chain get filthy and how can you stop it from getting filthy?
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| Feb 2 at 21:39 | comment | added | Oscar Smith | Belt drives do not work with derailers. That said, Shimano Alfine are pretty good (8 or 11 speed, relatively high effiency, and pretty cheap). | |
| S Feb 2 at 18:58 | history | suggested | Michael come lately | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Jan 19, 2021 at 11:00 | comment | added | Weiwen Ng | Possibly worth clarifying: I think belt drives won't work with derailleurs, so a belt drive bike should need an IGH, or a gearbox, or it will be single speed. Is that right? Also, I am pretty sure belts are very durable compared to chains. | |
| Mar 30, 2020 at 18:01 | comment | added | Weiwen Ng | At the time of viewing the question, I count two answers that directly address the original question. I've upvoted both this answer and @mikes for doing so. This answer also correctly gives alternatives to traditional chain drives. I don't necessarily agree with the contention that people are either obsessive or neglectful of their chains, but that's just me being highly pedantic. | |
| Jul 15, 2018 at 5:46 | comment | added | Brian | According to Jan Heine, Honjo fenders worked well enough that he didn't need a rain bike. They were designed so that water exits at the bottom and not drip to the drivetrain, and the flap was within 5cm from the ground so the drivetrain doesn't get sprayed by the front wheel. janheine.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/… | |
| Dec 23, 2016 at 19:09 | history | edited | RoboKaren | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Dec 23, 2016 at 19:05 | comment | added | RoboKaren | Even with a full fender + fender flap (mud guard), if you look at the angles from the front wheel to the chain, it'll be hard to avoid some kick up. But it'll help. I'll put that in the answer as well. Thanks. And if you like the answer, be sure to "accept" it. :-) | |
| Dec 23, 2016 at 17:34 | comment | added | AzulShiva | Camp A for the training bike and Camp B for the racing bike it is then. I will still try and apply a fender going all the way down at the front wheel. When the chain gunk gets really bad it negatively affects shifting so cleaning it sporadically is inevitable. | |
| Dec 22, 2016 at 17:17 | history | edited | RoboKaren | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Dec 22, 2016 at 7:07 | history | answered | RoboKaren | CC BY-SA 3.0 |