Hi,
I've been looking for a mtb with Gates Carbon Drive for a while was almost ready to settle for a SS when i found this little gem from Pipedream with 11 speed Alfine hub on the rear wheel.
I have the 8 speed version on my Scott Sub 10 and it has worked really good so far. I don't like the maintenance or noice that comes with a chain.
Link:
Gates Carbon Drive Alfine | Reynolds 853 29er
This is how it looks:
This are the specifications:
It comes at a price of GBP 1800, about USD 3000, so it is quite pricey.
What are your thoughts about it?
I've been looking for a mtb with Gates Carbon Drive for a while was almost ready to settle for a SS when i found this little gem from Pipedream with 11 speed Alfine hub on the rear wheel.
I have the 8 speed version on my Scott Sub 10 and it has worked really good so far. I don't like the maintenance or noice that comes with a chain.
Link:
Gates Carbon Drive Alfine | Reynolds 853 29er
This is how it looks:

This are the specifications:
FRAME | Skookum R853 29er | |
FORK | X-Fusion Slide 29er 80 - 120mm Travel 15mm Bolt Thru Axle | |
CRANKS | Gusset TAF-24 Single Speed Crank 175mm | |
BELT | Gates Carbon Drive Center Track 115T | |
FRONT SPROCKET | Gates Carbon Drive Center Track 39T / 42T | |
REAR SPROCKET | Gates Carbon Drive Center Track 22T / 24T | |
REAR WHEEL | Shimano Alfine 11 IGH / Sun Ringle SR25 Pinned 29er rim | |
FRONT WHEEL | WTB Speed TCS / Sun Ringle SR25 Pinned 29er rim | |
BRAKES | Tektro Orion 160mm Black Hydraulic Disc | |
WHEELS | Sun Ringle SR25 Pinned 29er rims | |
TYRES | WTB Bronson 2.2 | |
SADDLE | WTB Volt Sport | |
SEATPOST | BBB Skyscraper 30.9mm | |
STEM | FSA OS 190, 31.8, 90mm | |
BARS | FSA V-Drive 685mm Low Rise | |
GRIPS | WTB Weir Wolf | |
HEADSET | Gusset Tapered | |
SEATCLAMP | DKG QR 33.0mm |
It comes at a price of GBP 1800, about USD 3000, so it is quite pricey.
What are your thoughts about it?