Veer Cycle is an American manufacturer of drive belts for bicycles and light electric vehicles.[1] The company introduced Split Belt as their first product in 2018, which is a belt that can be spliced with rivets, and therefore can be installed on bicycle frames with ordinary rear triangles (chainstay and seatstay).[2][3] Veer claims their split belt is as strong as a chain, but with a higher efficiency.[4][5] The belts are made of nitrile reinforced with carbon fibre,[6] and can be used on vertical droputs or full suspension bikes by using a belt tensioner.[5]
The split belt differs from non-splittable belts (for example those bicycle belts known from Gates Corporation) which require the use of specially designed bicycle frames for belt drive,[7] for example having an opening at the fork end or an elevated chainstay to enable assembly of the belt-drive. In 2023, Veer also launched non-splittable belts aimed at high-torque e-bikes.[2]
Veer has also shown a concept where the rear cog can change size (and thus gearing),[2] a concept that is reminiscent of derailleurs and implies that a hub gear with planetary gears may not be necessary in order to implement multi-speed gears on a belt-driven bike.
References
edit- ^ Schaik, Jan-Willem van (2021-05-28). "Veer split belt drive saves costs for manufacturing and maintenance". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ a b c Denham, Alee (2023-06-28). "3 Promising New Bicycle Belt Drivetrains From Eurobike 2023". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Add a belt drive to any bike with Veer's belt drive". 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Morley, Rebecca (2021-03-29). "Veer Cycle geared up to disrupt light EV drivetrain segment". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ a b Byron (2018-06-29). "Veer Split Belt". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "FAQ". VEER. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Oortwijn, Jack (2018-06-25). "Veer's Split Belt Makes Belt Drives Accessible to All". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
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