I don't think belt drive qualifies as porn at this point... did you notice they never actually show the coupler in that youtube video?
see the shiny thing on the rear triangle where the brake hole usually are?;
Sounds like an interesting concept for certain uses... but I have my doubts it will go far outside of the hybrid/utility/commuter market.
it already exist, there have been a dozen (especially custom made bike) that are already being sold to the public.
I'm curious how well the belt works in terms of stopping on a fixed if it loses tension (due to wheel slippage for instance).
like I said, if it can withstand the sheer torque (even a mere 60bhp) of a motorised vehicle engine, it shouldn't be a problem with human.
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see the shiny thing on the rear triangle where the brake hole usually are?;
it already exist, there have been a dozen (especially custom made bike) that are already being sold to the public.
like I said, if it can withstand the sheer torque (even a mere 60bhp) of a motorised vehicle engine, it shouldn't be a problem with human.