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[Closed] Gates Carbon Belt Drive - Frequency?

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What frequency should the Gates carbon drive resonate at if it's at the correct tension?
They have a little tuner app but it doesn't work on any of the phones I have, but I do have a guitar tuner......


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 6:05 am
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For internal gear hubs 45-50 Hz should be the target....this was when I was looking at a nexus hub on a build.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 6:51 am
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Hmmm
Mine is a single speed so maybe could go a little tighter.


 
Posted : 07/05/2015 7:42 am
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Dunno. Mine is comparable to a chain-tension. If you run it as tight as suggested, you increase bearing wear (IME)


 
Posted : 07/05/2015 7:51 am
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Its meant to be a lot tighter than a chain, which shouldn't have any tension (from what I've been told)


 
Posted : 07/05/2015 7:54 am

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