Belt drive e-bike: the best options
Are you looking for a bicycle with belt drive or in other words a ‘belt drive bicycle’? You increasingly see that a bicycle has a belt drive instead of a chain, but what exactly are the advantages of this? And which model is the best choice? We have listed the benefits and the best models for you!
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What is Belt Drive?
Belt drive is a drive where the belt is made of a plastic instead of a ‘traditional’ metal chain. However, a belt can only be combined with a gearbox or hub gear. This does not occur with bicycles with a derailleur. Nowadays, various brands have belt drive e-bikes in their range.
The best belt drive e-bikes
Do you want to know which e-bikes with belt drive are a good choice? We have listed the 3 new popular models including specifications for you. This way you can easily compare these models. Would you like to see the complete range of e-bikes with belt drive?
#1 Koga E-Nova EVO 2023
The Koga E-Nova EVO is one of the latest e-bikes of the moment with belt drive. The Bosch mid-engine ensures that you get powerful and silent support with which you can cycle wonderfully light and comfortably. The belt drive further reinforces that light bicycles. The battery is neatly located under the luggage carrier and thanks to the straps on the luggage carriers you can easily take your belongings with you. You can order three different batteries with this bike so that you always have the right range at your disposal.
The most important specifications at a glance:
| Type of ride | Recreational use |
| Battery capacity | 300wh |
| Range | 40-80km |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Engine technique | Bosch ActivePlus |
#2 Gazelle Ultimate C8 Plus HMB Belt 2023
This bicycle, which is equipped with a belt drive system, is one of the newest and most modern bicycles of the moment. This sporty bike is suitable for a daily ride to work, but also for long trips through beautiful nature reserves. Thanks to the powerful battery of this e-bike, you can cover about 60 to 120 kilometers with a fully charged battery. The bicycle is equipped with 8 gears, making it extra comfortable to cycle long distances through different landscapes. With the wide tires you can also cycle on sandy paths with this e-bike.
The most important specifications at a glance:
| Type of ride | Recreational use |
| Battery capacity | 500wh |
| Range | 60-120km |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Engine technique | Bosch ActivePlus |
#3 Cube Supreme Hybrid SLT 625Wh SE 2023
This belt-driven e-bike is a unique city bike. Despite the fact that this Cube is still fairly new, many cycling enthusiasts already have this bike in their shed. The bike is equipped with a 625Wh battery and a Bosch Performance mid-engine. Thanks to its sporty appearance and wide frame, you have a powerful e-bike that still cycles light. The Cube Supreme Hybrid SLT is perfect if you want to get from A to B quickly and smoothly.
The most important specifications at a glance:
| Type of ride | Recreational use |
| Battery capacity | 625 WH |
| Range | 70-140km |
| Number of gear | 8 |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Engine technique | Bosch performance |
Benefits belt drive
It can sometimes be difficult to determine which bike suits you best. Not only the specifications can be decisive, but also the price is an important factor. Belt-driven e-bikes have a higher purchase price, but a belt-driven bicycle, on the other hand, has a much longer lifespan than a chain-driven bicycle. In addition, a belt drive has even more advantages!
A bicycle with a belt drive makes much less noise than a bicycle with a chain. This is because a chain is made of metal and a belt is made of rubber. With a belt drive you can cycle for hours and enjoy the peace.
If you opt for a bicycle with a belt drive, you opt for less maintenance. This is because a belt drive does not require oil lubrication and does not need to be tensioned. A belt is made of rubber, so it does not rust and wears less quickly than a chain.
Because a belt drive is made of rubber, virtually no dirt adheres to it. This is because a belt never needs lubrication. This keeps it dry and clean and so does your clothes and hands!
Did you know that a belt can last up to four times longer than a chain? This is because a belt wears less quickly. A chain wears out much faster because the metal rubs against each other. Because it rubs against each other, it becomes a bit smaller every time and it has to be replaced at some point. You don’t have this problem with the belt.
You also cycle with less resistance if you opt for a belt drive! The gears are processed in the bottom bracket or hub. This means you experience less resistance when shifting gears and less friction when cycling. In addition, it makes the bike lighter. On average, a bicycle with a belt drive is 100 grams lighter than a bicycle with a chain.
Take a test drive
Do you want to experience for yourself whether an e-bike with belt drive is right for you? This is best done by taking a test drive. At Fietsvoordeelshop.nl you can make an appointment for a test ride without obligation and completely free of charge. You are not committed to anything after this and you have all the time to decide which bike suits you best.
