Gates Carbon Drive

Simplify Your Life

Free yourself from oily, rusty chains, and join the Gates Carbon Drive revolution. Clean. Smooth. Strong. These are the advantages of the Gates Carbon Drive™ System. Our carbon reinforced belts last longer than chains, never need grease and are nearly maintenance-free. Say goodbye to high-maintenance bike chains. Say hello to simplicity and fun. 

Created by Gates Corporation, a global leader in belt drive technologies, Gates Carbon Drive is the best high-mileage bicycle drive on the market. Whether you’re an urban commuter, rugged mountain biker, eBike rider, or casual cruiser, Gates Carbon Drive has a solution. Choose from our CDX™ High-Performance or our CDN™ Urban products—each offering specialized sprockets, belts, and cranksets. Grease-free, rust-free, and hassle-free. Revolutionary indeed.

Products
eBikes
eBikes

Gates Carbon Drive outperforms and outlasts chains on motorized eBikes.

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Bike Brands
Bike Brands

Gates Carbon Drive is offered on more than 400 bike models and counting!

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Manuals
Manuals

Access your Owner's Manual for proper care, maintenance, and tensioning.

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Amidst Global Surge in Bicycle Demand, Gates Carbon Drive Launches New Sprockets and Carbon-Fiber Be ...

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How To Buy

Whether you’re a bike enthusiast, a bike shop owner, or a bike designer, Gates can help you find the perfect Carbon Drive bike(s). Need help?

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