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General components of the bicycle
Belt drive
Gates CDX belt drive
The Premium MN380 has been equipped with a belt
drive. Belt drive is an excellent choice for high powered
mid-drive motors such as the Brose model. The belt
drive is surprisingly silent and almost maintenance free.
Belt drives do not need lubrication, which makes it a
lot cleaner than regular chain drive. For this reason the
Premium MN380 is not equipped with a chaincase. You
can clean the belt with plain water.
Belt tension
Proper belt tension is key to optimal performance.
If the belt is too tight, it can cause drag and damage
the hub. If the belt is too loose, the belt can skip teeth
and slip. If you notice either one of those two, the belt
tension should be improved. Contact your dealer.
Replacing the belt
The Gates CDX belt on your QWIC e-bike has a
recognizable blue top layer. Besides an element of style
this is also a useful tool to notice wear early. If the top
layer is worn out it could be a sign that the belt is ready
for replacement. This will be carefully observed by your
dealer during maintenance checks.
* Attention!
It is important to properly align the belt.
If the alignment is not perfect, the belt can wear more
quickly and cause noise. The belt can not be pried or
pushed of the chainwheel like regular chains. Only let
an accredited dealer service your belt drive.
