PRESS RELEASE: Zerode BikesWe are very excited to inform you about our latest offering and the next step forward for the best possible riding experience, the
Gates Carbon Drive System available for all
Taniwha and
Katipo platforms.
The Carbon Drive system replaces a standard chain and chainring systems, using a belt and specifically designed sprockets, that heightens the experience of riding a
Zerode to new levels.
The belt itself is made from high modulus polymer, nylon and carbon fibre and requires no lube. It’s built to go the distance with testing showing the Carbon Drive belts will last more than twice the lifespan of a chain and will not stretch over time. The belts come with a 2 year warranty. The Carbon Drive system in conjunction with our frames literally redefines what it is like to ride a quiet bike. The low mass of the belt means there is no 'slap,' it’s just the sound of your tires and the dirt. Removing the metal on metal contact of a chain and chainring, the belt delivers unparalleled smoothness and also has consistent efficiency throughout its entire life, unlike a chain which efficiency degrades as it wears out. The patented CenterTrack and MudPort profiles or the Carbon Drive sprockets have been specifically designed to shed mud, dirt, snow and other debris. The belt is also much lighter than a chain and virtually impossible to derail.
The Carbon Drive is unaffected by mud and dirt. The system's efficiency does not degrade overtime unlike a chain.
Lighter, quieter and longer lasting than a conventional chain, the Gates Carbon Drive heightens the experience of riding a Zerode to new levels.The Carbon Drive System will be available as a retrofittable kit to all existing
Taniwha and
Katipo and also as an option when you buy a frameset or complete bike. The Carbon Drive System requires a different tensioner and chainstay due to radius in which the belt can bend.
“Free yourself from oily, rusty chains, and join the Gates Carbon Drive revolution. Clean. Smooth. Strong. These are the advantages of the Gates Carbon Drive™ System. Our carbon reinforced belts last longer than chains, never need grease and are nearly maintenance-free. Say goodbye to high-maintenance bike chains. Say hello to simplicity and fun.
Created by Gates Corporation, a global leader in belt drive technologies, Gates Carbon Drive is the best high-mileage bicycle drive on the market.” -
GatesZerode Taniwha equipped with the Carbon Drive System
The Carbon Drive system for the
Taniwha and
Katipo will be ready to ship early April. The system includes chainstay, tensioner, belt, front & rear sprockets and scupper and will cost $610 USD as a retrofit-able kit for existing bikes .
Make your riding experience, the best riding experience possible
For more information and to pre-order the Carbon Drive click
here.
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