TOOLS FOR A SMOOTH RIDE
Proper belt tension is important. Too little tension can lead to tooth jump or "skipping." Too much tension can cause wear and damage. Here are several tools to ensure the best tension and the smoothest ride.
GATES CARBON DRIVE™ MOBILE APP
Convenient, concise, and accurate, that's what Gates Carbon Drive™ Mobile App is all about. Just pluck the belt like a guitar string and the meter will take a reading and provide an accurate tension measurement using your phone's microphone.
GATES DRIVE CALCULATOR
You’ve got the frame, how do you find the best Carbon Drive System for it? Use Gates Drive Calculator. Sprocket selection is impacted by the target gear ratio, the frame chain stay length, and available belt lengths. Let the Gates Carbon Drive Calculator do the work for you.