When Does The Gates Carbon Drive Belt Need To Be Replaced, When Do The Sprockets Need To Be Replaced; Replacing The Belt After It Has Been Damaged - Rohloff Gates SPEEDHUB 500/14 Manuel D'utilisation

When does the Gates Carbon Drive Belt need to be replaced, When does the Gates Carbon Drive Belt need to be replaced,
when do the sprockets need to be replaced? when do the sprockets need to be replaced?
The durability of Carbon Drive System components depends on a number of exterior The durability of Carbon Drive System components depends on a number of exterior
influences and conditions. The life expectancy of belt drive systems or common bike influences and conditions. The life expectancy of belt drive systems or common bike
chains is always shorter in rough and muddy conditions, than when they are used in a dry chains is always shorter in rough and muddy conditions, than when they are used in a dry
environment. While the bike chain gets clogged with mud, the Gates Carbon Drive System environment. While the bike chain gets clogged with mud, the Gates Carbon Drive System
generally stays clean. If a traditional chain is not lubricated correctly it will have a shorter generally stays clean. If a traditional chain is not lubricated correctly it will have a shorter
lifespan. This is not the case with a belt, since it does not need any additional lubrication. lifespan. This is not the case with a belt, since it does not need any additional lubrication.
Please note Please note:
When you first use your new Gates Carbon Drive System, the blue layer on the inside of the
When you first use your new Gates Carbon Drive System, the blue layer on the inside of the
belt will wear off quickly.This is no abrasion of the belt.The blue layer is only for production-
belt will wear off quickly. This is no abrasion of the belt. The blue layer is only for production-
related purposes. It is a form release agent, used to make it easier to take the belt out of its form related purposes. It is a form release agent, used to make it easier to take the belt out of its form
during the manufacturing process. It does not influence the function of the belt in any way. during the manufacturing process. It does not influence the function of the belt in any way.

Replacing the belt after it has been damaged

Replacing the belt after it has been damaged
The Gates Carbon Drive Belt should always be replaced if it has been damaged through The Gates Carbon Drive Belt should always be replaced if it has been damaged through
improper handling (see examples for improper handling), or if it has been damaged improper handling (see examples for improper handling), or if it has been damaged
through severe exterior conditions. For example, if a stone, a root, or a piece of clothing through severe exterior conditions. For example, if a stone, a root, or a piece of clothing
has been caught in the belt and has been pulled between belt and sprocket. This can has been caught in the belt and has been pulled between belt and sprocket. This
cause damage to the sensitive carbon fiber cords inside the belt, even if there is no can cause damage to the sensitive carbon fibers inside the belt, even if there is no
damage visible from the outside. If a belt is damaged in this way or if you assume that damage visible from the outside. If a belt is damaged in this way or if you assume that
there might be damage to the belt, you should always replace it, as it might suddenly there might be damage to the belt, you should always replace it, as it might suddenly
break when the bike is being used, and this can cause an accident or severe injury. rip when the bike is being used, and this can cause an accident or severe injury.
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