Customers ask a lot of questions about the Gates Carbon Belt Drive system, which you can order on a Silk or Carbon Drive tikit.
Here is an independent review of it, with gobs of information.
And yes, the Gates Belts are Made in the USA, in Kentucky.
Advocate, Adventurer and Traveler: Hans Stoops takes on Europe by train and All-Packa
July 2, 2026
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I’d like a 20” wheel for touring and adventure. I prefer the dual top tube of the All packs versus the single NWT. I’d also like the gates carbon belt drive.
I see myself wanting rear rack and ultralight panniers, but an ultralight (DCF or ultra) top tube or handlebar bag.
Can you build this or make a recommendation?
Susan, a NWT with a belt drive would be ideal for you.