[The Avenger]

From Chris Herting of 3D Racing. Not my bike. Heard about it in one of the shops, then this pic was sent to me. Rumored to be quite light.

 

[Drew Diller]

HA! That doesn't look so bad. I had the same idea about elevated chainstays accomodating a belt (as did Velobike), and here's a fat one.

Cool.

 

[benwitt11]

Really nice bike. IGH? Stupid belt though. I'm working on one now, there's a ton of compromises and it's just a road SS. I can't imagine trying to actually use one in true winter or mtb use.

 

[cbrossman]

JChasse rides the other one, but it is a whole different look from Chris's bike.
He has the Fatback carbon fork (which is beautiful) and does not have elevated chain stays.
And I guess it to be around 30lbs, med. sized.

JC where are the pics???

 

[miles e]

Interesting. It looks like the chainstays are still low enough to require cranks with a wider stance? Guess they'd have to be way up there (>7") to help in that regard.

 

[Guitar Ted]

Interesting. It looks like the chainstays are still low enough to require cranks with a wider stance? Guess they'd have to be way up there (>7") to help in that regard.

You also have to position the belt/chain to clear the tire and have correct chain line with the hub, so by removing the chain stay, you get a little lattitude, but nothing dramatic which would allow for a narrower, conventional bottom bracket width.