What causes the greater resistance, the belt itself, or the internal-gear hub? I went with the full chain case (which also requires an IGH) several years ago, because the belt drive required a special frame. (In short, it cost too much.) Now that the split-belt systems have come around, it’s tempting again.
I don’t know what causes more resistance, but both the belt and the internal gear hub have some, speaking from experience with those hubs with regular chains. I don’t mind much because I figure the tradeoff is worth it for me, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind if efficiency / speed is more important to you
What causes the greater resistance, the belt itself, or the internal-gear hub? I went with the full chain case (which also requires an IGH) several years ago, because the belt drive required a special frame. (In short, it cost too much.) Now that the split-belt systems have come around, it’s tempting again.
I don’t know what causes more resistance, but both the belt and the internal gear hub have some, speaking from experience with those hubs with regular chains. I don’t mind much because I figure the tradeoff is worth it for me, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind if efficiency / speed is more important to you