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So originally I sent my brother a photo of a Shand Stoater and he was smitten on that type of build with a belt drive for his bike. He had no idea of the ramifications of requesting a belt drive, but since then has looked it over and wants to stick to it.
There isn't a massive market for belt drive compatibility, but it has slowly increased over the past couple of years and I expect curiosity and demand will grow. I know Velorution in London are certainly pushing belt drive bikes and people that I've met that have had / tried belt drives love them, so we shall see.
The best thing about the build is the versatility of the frame. I know that later down the line if my brother decides the belt drive isn't for him it'll be easy to change the drivetrain. Admittedly there would have been plenty of frame choices if the belt drive wasn't a consideration, but it has led to trying to attain one of the most adaptable bike frames I've ever known.
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Why the decision to go belt drive? Heard differing opinions about them, currently doesn't seem to be that much of a market for them?
Would you have had more choices of frame available to you if you'd gone conventional chain and cog?