Gates Carbon Belt Drive CDX durability long term
How is my commuter bike doing after 21.000KM?
Jan. 10, 2021 - Willem L. Middelkoop
This week my trustworthy commuter bike started making strange squeaking noises when braking. It has been just over three years since I started cycling on it. People frequently ask me how the bike is performing and how the Gates Carbon CDX belt drive is doing? Time to have a look at the bike after 21.000KM!
Continue reading![My hydraulic brake pads were worn out! Note the damaged fork in the upper right (which is supposed to keep the pads in place)](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_04_My-hydraulic-brake-pads-were-worn-out-Note-the-damaged-fork-in-the-upper-right-which-is-supposed-to-_500px.jpg)
![Removing my wheel to investigate the rear brake - note all the dirt!](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_03_Removing-my-wheel-to-investigate-the-rear-brake-note-all-the-dirt_500px.jpg)
![Only some signs of wear after 11.000KM - and not a single puncture!](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_11_Only-some-signs-of-wear-after-11-000KM-and-not-a-single-puncture_500px.jpg)
![After some cleaning you can clearly see how 21.000KM look on a set of brake pads!](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_05_After-some-cleaning-you-can-clearly-see-how-21-000KM-look-on-a-set-of-brake-pads_500px.jpg)
![New brake pads installed](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_06_New-brake-pads-installed_500px.jpg)
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