Gates Carbon Belt Drive CDX long term (21.000KM) review
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![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)
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![New brake pads installed](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_06_New-brake-pads-installed_500px.jpg)
![Investigating my rear brake](/blog/2021-01-10_commuter-bike-checkup/images/i_02_Investigating-my-rear-brake_500px.jpg)
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