You've no doubt ridden a bike driven by a chain. But have you tried one that's powered by a carbon-fibre belt?

Both power a bike using the same principles, but there are some fundamental differences between them, including the fact that most bikes in the world -- in fact, nearly all of them -- are driven by chains. Yet, there remains a small and (maybe) growing subset of people who swear by belts these days.

So here, I examine the differences between the two types and offer some advice for your bike commute.

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