Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 23
Gates Launches 3 Bicycle Sprocket Lines, Expanding Belt Drives to 75 Nm eBikes
Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 23

Gates Launches 3 Bicycle Sprocket Lines, Expanding Belt Drives to 75 Nm eBikes

3 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 23

Summary

  • Gates rolled out three new bicycle sprocket families—CRUISE, CRUISE PLUS and COMMUTE—to widen its Belt Drive lineup across more OEM applications and price points.
  • COMMUTE targets urban eBikes with mid-motor systems up to 75 Nm, while CRUISE is positioned as a lower-cost entry option and CRUISE PLUS adds durability and broader compatibility for mid-range use.
  • The overmolded thermoplastic sprockets are meant to help bike makers replace chain-based drivetrains with cleaner, quieter and lower-maintenance belt systems across broader model ranges.
  • Gates said the expanded portfolio is now available globally, backed by engineering and production support intended to help OEMs specify and scale belt-drive bikes from concept to market.

Insights

Will Gates' new affordable belt drives finally dethrone the traditional bicycle chain on mainstream bikes?
What hidden performance trade-offs might cyclists face with Gates' new low-maintenance belt drives?
Are plastic sprockets truly ready to replace metal in the high-torque world of modern e-bikes?