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6000KM in 12 months with Gates CDN/CDX and Shimano Alfine

Feb. 27, 2019 -

A year ago I tried to create the ultimate commuter bike, a modified Sensa Cintura with the Gates CDN/CDX carbon belt drive. I received lots of messages from cyclists and commuters from all over the world. From the Swiss alps, France, Italy, Germany, United States and even "down under", Australia! You all wanted to know: how does the upgraded bike hold up?

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Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour - designed to be unplattable (so far, its holding up!)
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour - designed to be unplattable (so far, its holding up!)
Broken spoke on my rear tire after a sudden encounter with a hole...
Broken spoke on my rear tire after a sudden encounter with a hole...
My bike in Winter
My bike in Winter
Hard conditions for the Gates Carbon Drive
Hard conditions for the Gates Carbon Drive
Faulty Gates Carbon Drive CDN rear sprocket left, shiny and stronger CDX sprocket right.
Faulty Gates Carbon Drive CDN rear sprocket left, shiny and stronger CDX sprocket right.
Differences in tire profile between Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour (left) and Schwalbe Durano (right)
Differences in tire profile between Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour (left) and Schwalbe Durano (right)

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