Replacing the belt with a Tsubakimoto timing belt

So here’s some good news about belt life.

  1. On Harley motor bikes, the belt which replaced the chain extends life from 20,000 miles to 100,000 miles.
  2. When I bought my Bridgestone Lacrosse belt-drive commuter bike in Japan, the shop-keeper laughed when i asked about belt life. Through my trusty translator friend, he explained the belt will outlast the bike.
  3. Fast-forward to 2009 - I now have 5830 miles on that Bridgestone, riding every day to work, and the belt looks unworn!
  4. I now have a (Xmas pesent) Strida 5 with 0 miles on it, I’ll keep you posted…

cheers.
Chris.