technical manual - Gates Carbon Drive
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technical manual - Gates Carbon Drive
TECHNICAL MANUAL ® 2012 gatescarbondrive.com ® : introduction The Carbon Drive system is the brainchild of the Gates Corporation; an engineered products company with a legacy of creating long-lasting, superiorperforming power transmission products. From driving 6000 horsepower blower enhanced racing engines to working with industry leaders such as BMW, Harley-Davidson, and Bombardier, Gates has been offering its drive-train expertise to the automotive, industrial and engine powered world since 1911. Gates is proud to bring its unparalleled standards, unwavering product support and proven product development capacity to the bicycle market. CenterTrack The CenterTrack system provides maximum drivetrain performance for all environments and bike types. Higher tensile strength, a slimmer profile and improved dirt- and debris-shedding abilities. Dirt and grime simply fall away, making CenterTrack technology ideal for muddy or snowy conditions. The sprockets are the slimmest ever produced, and this slender profile allows for additional chainstay clearance - making it easier than ever to integrate with the latest generation of internally geared hubs and frame designs. • Front Sprockets - Forged/CNC Alloy • Rear Sprockets - Stainless Steel revision: 04 page. 2 CDX The original system that started it all. Lightweight, with exceptional durability in all environments including MTB, Trekking, Pavement and Urban. CDX provides the broadest line of sprocket and belt options currently avaliable. • • • • Patented Mud Port design Armour-GK tooth coating Front Sprocket - Forged/CNC Alloy Rear Sprocket - Forged/CNC Alloy For all MTB applications Gates recommends the use of 12mm wide Carbon Drive belts. revision: 04 page. 3 CDC Designed specifically to provide quiet, smooth, and durable performance for Pavement, and Commuter bikes. • • • • Patented Mud Ports design Hard Ano tooth coating - Front Front Sprocket - Forged/CNC Alloy Rear Sprocket - Steel Insert CDC specific product image revision: 04 page. 4 : contacts Gates has staff located around the world to provide integration support for engineers, custom frame builders and large scale manufacturers. Initial inquiries should be directed to one of the following contact locations. For North America: For Europe: For Asia: For South America: Gates Carbon Drive [email protected] Gates Carbon Drive [email protected] Gates Carbon Drive [email protected] Gates Carbon Drive [email protected] 331 Corporate Circle, Suite A Golden CO 80401 Tel: 720.524.7206 Külftalstr. 18 31093 Lübbrechtsen Germany Tel: +49.5185.60266-50 No. 6, Lane 105 Shiangshang North Rd. West District, Taichung City Taiwan, 403 Tel: +886.4.2301.6876 Rua Florida, 1703-11° andar São Paulo - SP Tel: +5511.5105.8100 revision: 04 page. 5 //: Table of Contents sect. 1 Anatomy of the Belt CDX/CDC-Alfine 8 CDX/CDC-Nexus 8 sect. 2 Belt Line Drawings CDX/CDC-Nexus 7 CenterTrack sect. 3 Sprocket Drawings Rear-Shimano 9 Spline Rear-Nexus / Alfine Front sect. 4 sect. 5 Belt Installation + Alignment Belt Tensioning Rear Triangle Stiffness sect. 6 Frame Engineering Dropout Design Alignment Specification sect. 7 sect. 8 sect. 9 revision: 04 page. 6 Belt Handling Glossary of Terms Troubleshooting Guide Belt Anatomy //: Reference Ribbed Back Belt reduces bending resistance, maximizing system efficiency Carbon Fiber Tensile Cords provides the incredible core strength of the belt Curvilinear Tooth Profile specifically designed to maximize engagement between belt and cog with minimum amount of friction. Nylon Tooth Jacket tough flexible fabric layer that adds strength and wear resistance to the teeth Core Compound advanced polyurethane chemistry enables resistance to weather, oxidation, and wear revision: 04 page. 7 SHIMANO ALFINE 8 SG-S500/SG-S501 //: Belt Line Specification MODEL NUMBER SHEET 1 OF 2 REV 05 10.5 MM FLANGE-TO-FLANGE DISTANCE FROM REAR SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE TO FRONT SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE 48.7±0.5 FRONT SPROCKET MOUNTING DISTANCE DISTANCE FROM FRAME CENTERLINE TO CRANK ARM+SPROCKET MOUNTING SURFACE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE 44.85MM BELT LINE 44.85mm BELT LINE 5.25 mm BELT LINE LOCATION MEASURED AT CENTER OF BELT FROM INNER EDGE OF FLANGE WHEN ASSEMBLED AND ALIGNED 24.3 67.5 135 (O.L.D) 187 NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 41.8MM (FOR ALFINE CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM) revision: 04 page. 8 SHIMANO ALFINE 8 SG-S500/SG-S501 //: Belt Line Specification MODEL NUMBER SHEET 2 OF 2 REV 05 CL 44.85 MM BELT LINE 5.250 4.60 (EDGE OF 68MM BB SHELL TO INSIDE EDGE OF SPROCKET) 68 104.10 (60T SPROCKET) 95.35 (55T SPROCKET) 86.60 (50T SPROCKET) 79.65 (46T SPROCKET) 66.19 (39T SPROCKET) 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 5.250 CL 44.85 MM BELT LINE NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 41.8MM (FOR ALFINE CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM) revision: 04 page. 9 SHIMANO NEXUS 8 SG-8R31 //: Belt Line Specification MODEL NUMBER SHEET 1 OF 2 REV 02 10.5 MM FLANGE-TO-FLANGE DISTANCE FROM REAR SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE TO FRONT SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE 49.2±0.5 FRONT SPROCKET MOUNTING DISTANCE DISTANCE FROM FRAME CENTERLINE TO CRANK ARM+SPROCKET MOUNTING SURFACE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE 45.35MM BELT LINE 45.35mm BELT LINE 5.25 mm BELT LINE LOCATION MEASURED AT CENTER OF BELT FROM INNER EDGE OF FLANGE WHEN ASSEMBLED AND ALIGNED 22.3 66 132 (O.L.D) 184 NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 42.7MM (FOR NEXUS SG-8R31 CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM) revision: 04 page. 10 SHIMANO NEXUS 8 SG-8R31 //: Belt Line Specification MODEL NUMBER SHEET 2 OF 2 REV 02 CL 45.35 MM BELT LINE 5.250 5.10 (EDGE OF 68MM BB SHELL TO INSIDE EDGE OF SPROCKET) 68 104.10 (60T SPROCKET) 95.35 (55T SPROCKET) 86.60 (50T SPROCKET) 79.65 (46T SPROCKET) 66.19 (39T SPROCKET) 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 5.250 CL 45.35 MM BELT LINE NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 42.7MM (FOR NEXUS SG-8R31 CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM) revision: 04 page. 11 SHIMANO NEXUS 7 //: Belt Line Specification SG-7R46 MODEL NUMBER SHEET 1 OF 2 REV 02 10.5 MM FLANGE-TO-FLANGE DISTANCE FROM REAR SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE TO FRONT SPROCKET INNER FLANGE SURFACE 46.9 FRONT SPROCKET MOUNTING DISTANCE DISTANCE FROM FRAME CENTERLINE TO CRANK ARM+SPROCKET MOUNTING SURFACE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE 45.35MM BELT LINE 5.25 43.05 BELT LINE 5.25 BELT LINE LOCATION MEASURED AT CENTER OF BELT FROM INNER EDGE OF FLANGE WHEN ASSEMBLED AND ALIGNED 23.6 65 130(O.L.D.) 182 NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 40.3MM FOR NEXUS SG-7R46 CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM (WITH 18-23T REAR) revision: 04 page. 12 SHIMANO NEXUS 7 SG-7R46 //: Belt Line Specification MODEL NUMBER SHEET 2 OF 2 REV 02 CL 43.05 MM BELT LINE 5.25 BELT LINE LOCATION 2.80 (EDGE OF 68MM BB SHELL TO INSIDE EDGE OF SPROCKET) 68 104.10 (60T SPROCKET) 95.35 (55T SPROCKET) 86.60 (50T SPROCKET) 79.65 (46T SPROCKET) 66.19 (39T SPROCKET) 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 2MM MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH FRAME 5.25 BELT LINE LOCATION CL 43.05 MM BELT LINE NOTES: 1. SHIMANO CHAINLINE SPEC: 40.3MM FOR NEXUS SG-7R46 CHAIN DRIVEN SYSTEM (WITH 18-23T REAR) revision: 04 page. 13 CenterTrack //: Belt Line Specification CL DIM “B” FRONT SPROCKET MOUNTING DISTANCE DISTANCE FROM FRAME CENTERLINE TO OUTSIDE OF CRANK ARM MOUNTING SURFACE, REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE LISTED BELT LINE FRAME CENTERLINE Graphic Logo Position Belt Line specifications, as listed in the table below, defined with product logos/ graphics on front and rear sprockets facing outward, away from frame centerline DIM “A” BELT LINE O.L.D CenterTrack //: INTERNAL GEAR HUB BELTLINE revision: 04 page. 14 Manufacturer Hub Description Hub Model Number O.L.D. DIM “A” Belt Line DIM “B” Sprocket Mount Distance Shimano Alfine 11 SG-S700 135 43.65 43.65 Shimano Alfine 8 SG-S501 135 43.65 43.65 Shimano Nexus 8 SG-8R36/8R31 132 44.55 44.55 Shimano Nexus 7 SG-7R46 130 42.15 42.15 Shimano Nexus 3 SG-3D55 135 43.85 43.85 Shimano Nexus 3 SG-3C41 120 43.05 43.05 NuVinci CVP N360 135 45.53 45.53 FRONT //: Sprocket Dimensions CenterTrack Mount Tab Width BCD Inner Arm Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Flange Offset: Mount Surface Flange Offset: Centerline Sprocket Width CenterTrack //: FRONT Teeth # of Bolt Mounting Inner Arm Tooth Mounting Web Sprocket Flange Offset: Flange Offset: Tooth Holes Part Number Arm Width BCD Diameter O.D. Thickness Width Mount Surface Centerline Pitch 39 4 CT11394AA 23 104 88.0 134.8 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 42 4 CT11424AA TBD 104 88.0 TBD 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 46 4 CT11464AA 16.2 104 88.0 159.3 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 50 4 CT11504AA 21 104 88.0 173.2 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 55 4 CT11554AA 18 104 88.0 190.7 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 46 5 CT11465AA 16.2 130 114.5 159.3 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 50 5 CT11505AA 17.3 130 114.5 173.2 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 55 5 CT11555AA 17.3 130 114.5 190.7 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 60 5 CT11605AA 18 130 114.5 208.2 3.1 11 3.1 1.55 11 revision: 04 page. 15 9-SPLINE //: Sprocket Dimensions CenterTrack Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Flange Offset: Mount Surface Flange Offset: Sprocket Width Centerline CenterTrack //: 9 SPLINE Teeth Part Number Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Sprocket Width Flange Offset: Flange Offset: 20 CT1120SMN 68.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 22 CT1122SMN 75.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 24 CT1124SMN 82.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 26 CT1126SMN 89.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 28 CT1128SMN 96.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 30 CT1130SMN 103.3 2.5 11.0 3.0 1.75 revision: 04 page. 16 Mount Surface Centerline SHIMANO NEXUS/ALFINE //: Sprocket Dimensions CenterTrack Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Flange Offset: Mount Surface Flange Offset: Sprocket Width Centerline CenterTrack //: SHIMANO ALFINE/NEXUS Teeth Part Number Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Sprocket Width Flange Offset: Flange Offset: 22 CT1122NMN 75.3 2.85 11.0 2.0 .575 24 CT1124NMN 82.3 2.85 11.0 2.0 .575 Mount Surface Centerline revision: 04 page. 17 9-SPLINE //: Sprocket Dimensions CDX Flange Inner Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Flange Outer Diameter Flange Thickness Sprocket Width Mounting Web Thickness CDX //: 9 SPLINE Teeth Part Number Flange Outer Diameter Flange Inner Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Sprocket Width Belt Ride Area Flange Thickness Tooth Pitch 20 CDX1120SAF10 74 57 68.3 5.3 15.2 11.5 1.85 11 22 CDX1122SAF10 80 64 75.3 5.3 15.2 11.5 1.85 11 24 CDX1124SAF10 86 68 82.3 5.3 15.2 11.5 25 CDX1125SAF10 89.5 68 85.8 5.3 15.2 11.5 1.85 11 28 CDX1128SAF10 100 78 96.3 5.3 15.2 11.5 1.85 11 32 CDX1132SAF10 115 93 110.3 5.3 15.2 11.5 1.85 11 discontinued model 1.85 11 discontinued model *For all MTB applications Gates recommends the use of 12mm wide Carbon Drive belts. revision: 04 page. 18 SHIMANO NEXUS/ALFINE //: Sprocket Dimensions CDX / CDC CDX CDX Flange Inner Diameter Flange Outer Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Web Offset From Flange Mounting Web Thickness Flange Thickness Belt Ride Area Sprocket Width CDX / CDC //: SHIMANO NEXUS/ALFINE Teeth Part Number Flange Outer Diameter Flange Inner Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Mounting Web Thickness Sprocket Belt Ride Width Area Flange Thickness Web Offset From Flange 24 CDX1124NAF10 86 71 82.3 3.0 13.35 11.5 1.85 5.45 24 CDC1124NPN10 86 71 82.3 3.0 13.35 11.5 1.85 5.45 24 CDC1124NPN10-SNO 86 71 82.3 3.0 13.35 11.5 1.85 5.45 24 CDC1124NPN10-2.5 86 71 82.3 3.0 13.35 11.5 1.85 2.95 CDC CDC NOTE: Inner sprocket engagement features (shown in RED) found on CDC rear sprocket are visually different from CDX rear sprocket. All functional geometry is identical. revision: 04 page. 19 FRONT //: Sprocket Dimensions CDX Mounting Arm Width BCD Inner Arm Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Flange Outer Diameter Flange Thickness Sprocket Width Mounting Web Thickness CDX //: FRONT Mounting Arm Width BCD Inner Arm Diameter Flange O.D. Tooth O.D. Mounting Web Thickness Sprocket Belt Ride Flange Width Area Thickness Teeth Part Number # of Bolt Holes Tooth Pitch 39 CDX11394AF10 4 16.2 104 88.0 138.4 134.8 3.1 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 46 CDX11464AF10 4 16.2 104 88.0 164.0 159.3 3.1 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 50 CDX11504AF10 4 16.2 104 88.0 178.4 173.2 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 55 CDX11554AF10 4 17.3 104 88.0 196.0 190.7 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 46 CDX11465AF10 5 17.3 130 114.5 164.0 159.3 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 50 CDX11505AF10 5 17.3 130 115.6 178.4 173.2 3.1 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 55 CDX11555AF10 5 17.3 130 115.6 196.0 190.7 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 60 CDX11605AF10 5 17.3 130 115.6 213.8 208.2 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 For all MTB applications Gates recommends the use of 12mm wide Carbon Drive belts. revision: 04 page. 20 FRONT //: Sprocket Dimensions CDC Mounting Arm Width BCD Inner Arm Diameter Tooth Outer Diameter Flange Outer Diameter Flange Thickness Sprocket Width Mounting Web Thickness CDC //: FRONT Teeth Part Number # of Bolt Holes Mounting Arm Width BCD Inner Arm Diameter Flange O.D. Tooth O.D. Mounting Web Sprocket Thickness Width Belt Ride Area Flange Thickness Tooth Pitch 46 CDC11464AA10 4 16.2 104 88.0 164.0 159.3 3.1 50 CDC11504AA10 4 16.2 104 88.0 178.4 173.2 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 50 CDC11505AA10 5 17.3 130 115.6 178.4 173.2 55 CDC11555AA10 5 17.3 130 115.6 196.0 190.7 3.1 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 60 CDC11605AA10 5 17.3 130 115.6 213.8 208.2 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 11 69 CDC08695AA10 5 17.3 130 115.6 178.4 174.1 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.60 8 74 CDC08745AA10 5 19.5 130 115.6 190.9 186.8 3.0 13.1 11.5 1.6 8 revision: 04 page. 21 //: Design - General Belt and Sprocket Selection Sprocket selection is impacted by the target gear ratio, frame chain stay length and available belt lengths. To simplify the selection process, refer to the drive calculator on the Carbon Drive website (http://www. gates.com/Carbondrivesystem/Calculator/) or click on the belt drive calculator image. Center Distance Adjustment To allow for belt installation and tensioning, adjustment in the chainstay length or “Center Distance” is required. To install a belt, there must be enough room so the belt can slip over the sprockets, achieved by decreasing the Center Distance between sprockets. See page 30 Figure C for a visual example of Center Distance slackening. It is important to note that the belt must be installed loose, not rolled or pried onto the sprockets while under tension. Once the belt is installed onto the sprockets, there must be a way to take up the slack in the drive. If only one ratio is desired for the application, a minimum range of movement of 12mm is needed – 10mm shorter than nominal for installation room, and 2mm longer than nominal for tensioning and tolerance take-up. More Center Distance range may be desired to enable the bike to use different sprockets enabling multiple gear ratio combinations. Center distance adjustments are typically made through rear axle movement with a sliding dropout, horizontal dropout or bb axle movement with an eccentric bottom bracket. When using an eccentric bottom bracket pay close attention to both the sprocket selection, chainstay length and Center Distance due to the limited range of adjustment typical eccentric bb shells provide. Suspension Frame Considerations In the earliest possible stages of designing a Carbon Drive rear suspension frame there are critical engineering factors which must be taken into consideration. In general, full suspension frame designs result in some form of chain growth. Chain growth being defined as a change in the resting distance between the axis of the bottom bracket axle and the axis of the rear hub axle. Because the belt does not have the ability to stretch and the tension in the belt must remain constant, even the smallest amount of chain growth during suspension travel would be detrimental to the system integrity. Devices which compensate for drive train slack such as spring loaded idlers or chain guides are not approved for use with the belt drive. If a full suspension frame design which utilizes the Carbon Drive system is desired, please contact Carbon Drive Systems ([email protected]) for engineering and development assistance. Brakes Gates recommends that hand brakes are used as the primary braking system. Gates does not recommend the use of brake systems that incorporate the use of the belt drive as the only brake system, such as coaster brakes and fixed gears. If belt drive brake systems are installed, Gates recommends a hand brake as a secondary braking system. revision: 04 page. 22 //: Frame Design Rear Triangle Stiffness Rear Triangle Stiffness The stiffness of a frame’s rear triangle plays a major role in the ride quality of the frame as well as the performance of the belt drive system. If the rear triangle of a frame is too flexible, it is possible the chainstays/seatstays may deflect far enough to enable tooth jumping, accelerated wear, drivetrain noise, or in extreme cases, belt derailment. Excessively high rear triangle stiffness can result in an uncomfortable ride quality therefore a balance must be struck between comfort and adequate stiffness required to deliver optimum drivetrain performance. BELT PULLING FORCE Gates engineers have developed a method for directly measuring and quanitifying rear triangle stiffness as it relates to belt drive performance. This frame stiffness evaluation service is offered by Gates to all frame engineers as a product development tool. It is highly recommended to submit frames for evaluation as early in the frame development process as possible. In order to provide accurate monitoring and evaluation of the frame stiffness data at all stages of the development process, Gates offers testing of prototype, pilot production and mass production frames. Frame testing requires submission of two complete framesets to one of our three engineering development centers located in Taiwan, USA and Germany. Please feel free to contact Carbon Drive Systems for details on how to submit frames for stiffness engineering evaluations. Email: [email protected] REAR TRIANGLE DEFLECTION direction & magnitude will vary revision: 04 page. 23 //: Frame Design There are many different styles of dropouts available but most generally fall into two categories – horizontal and vertical. Horizontal Dropouts almost always have some sort of center distance adjustment, allowing the use of various belt lengths and sprocket combinations. A key factor to consider is the need to realign and tension the belt every time you take the belt off or need to remove the rear wheel. Component selection is also important when using horizontal dropouts and may be more limited. For example, a standard 5mm quick release does not produce the necessary clamping force to keep the rear wheel from moving under heavy loading, therefore features such as positive tensioning stops must be built into the dropouts or secondary axle tension devices may be required. Vertical Dropouts do not possess, by themselves, a center distance change, or tension adjustment capability. This means a secondary tension mechanism is required (eccentric bottom bracket, eccentric hub, or dropout slider). The benefit to a vertical dropout is that once tension and alignment of the belt have been set (assuming the mounting hardware has been properly tightened), the rear wheel can be released, and reinstalled without having to start over with the alignment and tensioning process. Furthermore, quick release type skewers can be used, because the clamping force of the skewer is not holding the belt tension. revision: 04 page. 24 Dropouts Alignment //: Frame Design There are 3 primary types of rear triangle alignment which directly impact the performance of the belt drive system. Centerline Offset The distance between the center plane of the frame and the inside face of the dropout. Axis Alignment - Vertical Plane Refers to the parallel relationship between the axis of the bottom bracket and the axis of the rear hub in the vertical plane. Axis Alignment - Horizontal Plane Refers to the parallel relationship between the axis of the bottom bracket and the axis of the rear hub in the horizontal plane. reference feature: centerline offset frame centerline 1/2 dropout spacing distance +/- 1.0mm revision: 04 page. 25 Alignment //: Frame Design ver tica l pl ane l horizonta plane axis: bottom bracket axis: rear axle Axis Alignment - Horizontal Plane Horizontal Plane-Axis Rotation: +/- 0.3 Degrees revision: 04 page. 26 reference feature: bottom bracket axis Alignment //: Frame Design ver tica l pl ane l horizonta plane axis: bottom bracket axis: rear axle Axis Alignment - Vertical Plane Vertical Plane-Axis Rotation: +/- 0.3 Degrees parallel axis reference feature: bottom bracket axis revision: 04 page. 27 //: Belt Handling + Compatibility Gates Carbon Drive™ Belts are extremely durable and offer long life when properly handled. However, caution must be used before and during installation to avoid damaging the carbon tensile cords that make up the backbone of the belt’s strength. Excessive bending and twisting creates crimps which can lead to belt breakage under high load. Do not back bend Do not crimp Do not use as a chainwhip Do not twist Always use Gates Carbon Drive belts with authentic Gates Carbon Drive sprockets. Gates engineers have invested significant time designing, developing and testing the belt and sprocket tooth profiles to perform optimally together. The unique design of Gates Carbon Drive sprocket profile is patent pending. Gates will not warranty the belts or sprockets if used with a substitute part from another manufacturer. Always use Gates Carbon Drive belts with authentic Gates Carbon Drive sprockets. revision: 04 page. 28 Do not bundle Do not invert //: Belt Installation + Alignment NOTE: These instructions are for a frame with horizontal dropouts. The concept applies to all belt drive frame types but specific steps of the setup may vary. Please consult your frame manufacturer’s instructions for additional belt installation and alignment directions that are specific to your particular frame. To achieve correct belt alignment, proper spacing of rear sprocket is required to align the centerplane of the rear sprocket with the center plane of the front sprocket. For more information please refer to the Belt Line Specification section. Procedure: 1. Install belt through frame break (Figure: A) . The frame break is the separation feature in the frame that allows for belt installation. This process will vary between manufacturers. Refer to bike manufacturer’s instruction manual for specific details on your frame’s separation features. 2. Place belt over the crankset and rest on the bottom bracket shell of the frame. This will allow enough belt slack to bring the belt behind the rear wheel sprocket during wheel installation. (Figure: B) Figure: A 3. Place wheel into dropouts. Minimize center-to-center distance between axle and bottom bracket by sliding wheel as far forward in the dropout as possible. Figure: B revision: 04 page. 29 //: Belt Installation + Alignment 4. 5. 6. 7. Slip belt onto rear sprocket. Slip belt onto front sprocket. Belt should now be loose but engaging both sprockets. (Figure: C) If needed, loosen disc brake caliper mounting hardware. Tighten tensioner bolt(s) on drive side until belt approaches proper tension. 8. Adjust tensioner bolt(s) on non-drive side until wheel is roughly centered between stays. 9. Back pedal and forward pedal 10-15 times and check alignment of belt on rear sprocket. Edge of belt should slightly touch or come just short of touching inside flange of sprocket (within 1mm) as seen in Figure D. Adjust tensioner bolt(s) as needed. Figure E shows incorrect belt alignment. Correct Alignment Figure: D Incorrect Alignment Figure: E NOTE : wheel may not be perfectly centered between stays after correct belt alignment is achieved. Some variance is possible due to frame alignment, wheel dish or incorrect crank/bb length combination. revision: 04 page. 30 //: Belt Installation + Alignment * WARNING: when installing the belt, do not pry the belt onto sprocket or “roll” the belt on by rotating cranks. Doing so could damage the belt and lead to failure. Belt must be installed loosely and then tension when in place. Do not pry Do not roll //: Retaining Ring Specification - Internal Gear Hubs Only Gates requires a retaining ring replacement for the standard Shimano® Retaining Ring part #FW7030 for some Alfine® and Nexus® applications due to the dimensional differences between rear sprockets. The replacement Gates retaining ring is part #SR144 and can be ordered directly from Gates. See the table below to determine when to use the Gates Carbon Drive retaining ring vs. the stock Shimano retaining ring. Shimano Part # FW7030 Gates Part # SR144 Thickness: 2.0mm End Detail: Flat, w/o Gap Thickness: 1.44mm End Detail: Angled, w/ Gap INTERNAL GEAR HUB MODEL Sprocket Part Number ALFINE 11 ALFINE 8 NEXUS 8 NEXUS 7 NEXUS 3 CDX1124NAF10 N/A Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 CDC1124NPN10 N/A Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 Gates: SR144 CT1124NMN Shimano: FW7030 Shimano: FW7030 Shimano: FW7030 Shimano: FW7030 Shimano: FW7030 revision: 04 page. 31 Carbon Drive Krikit //: Belt Tensioning The Gates Carbon Drive Krikit gauge is used to measure belt tension. Indicator Arm Finger Strap KG Scale kilograms LBS Scale Click Pad pounds Krikit Gauge Procedure Proper belt tension is critical to maintain optimum drive operation. The following instructions explain how to properly use the Carbon Drive Krikit Tension Gauge 1 . Place index finger in the rubber Finger Strap, on top of the Click Pad, as shown. 2. Verify Indicator Arm is positioned completely down revision: 04 page. 32 Carbon Drive Krikit //: Belt Tensioning 3. Place the bottom of the gauge onto the backside of the belt in the middle of the total belt span, making sure that the Gauge Lip is positioned against the outside edge of the belt, as shown. Gauge Lip 4. Press down on tester click pad slowly and steadily with one finger until the tester clicks. Notice that the Indicator Arm should move upward as the pressure is applied downward. When the gauge clicks, release the pressure. It is critical that only one finger is used to apply pressure to the gauge. * WARNING: Do not touch the Krikit gauge with a second finger. This process is a one finger operation. revision: 04 page. 33 Carbon Drive Krikit //: Belt Tensioning 5. Carefully remove tester from belt. Use caution to not move the Indicator Arm after lifting the tool away from the belt. measurement point the intersection of lines A and B A B Tension Reading: 20 KG Tension Reading: 40 KG Tension Reading: 60 KG 6. Rotate crank one-quarter turn and repeat previous steps 1-6. Due to tolerances of supporting drivetrain components it is likely that different tensions will be measured at different positions in the crank revolution. Repeat rotation and measurement no less than 3 times. Average the measurements and follow drive setup tension recommendations. Note: These guidelines are a Gates Recommended Procedure for adjustment of belt tension. In all cases please refer to your individual bicycle manufacturer’s instructions for confirmation of recommended tensions specific to your specific bicycle’s drivetrain design. revision: 04 page. 34 //: Belt Tensioning Sonic Tension Meter 507C The Gates Sonic Tension Meter measures belt tension by analyzing the harmonic characteristics of a vibrating belt. Simply strum the belt like a guitar string and the meter will take a reading and provide a highly accuracy tension measurement. Compact Size About the size of a cellular telephone, the Sonic Tension Meter can easily be operated by one person for fast, accurate readings Straightforward operation Belts vibrate at a particular natural frequency based on mass and span length. To operate the 507C meter: 1. Enter the belt width, span length and a belt mass constant using the built-in keypad. 2. Hold the meter sensor next to the belt span and lightly strum the belt to make it vibrate. 3. Press the “MEASURE” button and the meter quickly converts the vibration into belt tension. Readings are displayed on a backlight LCD screen. Intelligent Features This small, lightweight and user friendly meter features: 1. LCD screen with backlight 2. 20 memory registers for belt constants 3. Auto gain control automatically adjusts meter sensitivity 4. Variable frequency range filters 5. Frequency range from 10 - 5000 hertz 6. Output readings measurable in hertz, pounds, kilograms and newtons Sonic Tension Meter 507C with Standard Cord Sensor Available Option Flexible Sensor - a semi-rigid sensor arm that can be bent and repositioned for convenient one-handed operation. 507C Sonic Tension Meters can be purchased direct from Gates. revision: 04 page. 35 //: Glossary of Terms Axial Crank Run-Out the amount of right to left crank arm tab movement relative to the centerline of the frame when rotating the cranks. Also referred to as wobble. Belt Alignment refers to the parallel (side to side) and angular (toe in - toe out) alignment of the belt between the front and rear sprocket positions. Proper aligment is critical in order to maintain proper system performance. Belt Frequency a term used in tensioning the belt. The natural frequency of a belt depends on the tension inside of the belt and distance between sprockets; the higher the tension the higher the frequency. Measurement of the belt frequency requires the Sonic Tension Meter. Belt Installation Distance the minimum distance between center of the front sprocket and rear sprocket needed to install the belt on the sprockets loosely. Initial installation of the belt loosely on the sprockets is required in order to avoid damaging the belt. Belt Line defined as the distance of a point on the belt in relation to the centerline of the frame. The point on the belt is typically a defined distance from the inside edge of the sprocket flange. Belt pitch the distance from the center of one tooth to the center of the next tooth. This measurement is typically different than a chain. Belt tension the amount of tension experienced inside of a loaded belt. Belts require a higher installation tension than chains and are sensitive to incorrect tensioning. Proper installation tension keeps the belt from skipping teeth and increases the life of the belt. Diameter Over Teeth the outer most diameter (OD) of the sprocket teeth Force-Deflection Measurement a term used to explain a type of tension measurement process. This process involves deflecting the belt a specific distance for a given amount of force applied. Frame Break feature of the frame enabling a “break” in the frame structure allowing belt installation into the rear triangle. Unlike a chain a belt is continuous and cannot be separated therefore a separation in the frame is required for belt installation. Frame Stiffness refers to a frame’s resistance to flex for a given load applied. Stiffness plays a vital role in the operation of a belt drive. Too much flex can cause skipping mis-alignment noise and wear. Gear inches a system of measurement used to compare gear ratios based on the distance a bike travels during one pedal revolution. Krikit gauge Profile revision: 04 page. listed alphabetically 36 a handheld tool used to set proper belt tension. refers to the shape of the belt tooth and sprocket groove. //:Glossary of Terms //: Radial Crank Run-Out the amount of “out-of-roundness” of crank arm tabs when rotating the cranks. Also referred to as Eccentricity. This type of run out is usually detected through tension readings in the belt Rear 9-spline Flange a flange component that is assembled on the hub cassette body next to the unflanged side of the rear sprocket to keep the belt running between two flange surfaces. Skipping occurs when the belt tooth misses an engagement with a sprocket tooth resulting in a “skipped” tooth engagement. Snubber a device typically used on Rohloff drivetrains to increase belt wrap on the rear sprocket to help prevent the belt from skipping. A typical place for a snubber would be on the entry point of the belt into the rear sprocket (slack side) Sonic tension meter high precision electronic tool used to set proper belt tension Sprocket using belt drive terminology the term sprocket is used in place of rear cog and front chainring. Sprocket Clearance distance from the closest edge of a front or rear sprocket to the frame. Belt drive sprockets are wider than chain rings so clearance requirements must be considered. Sprocket diameter There are a few diameters associated with front and rear sprockets. The first is flange diameter which is the largest diameter of the sprocket body. The second is diameter over teeth which is measured over the tips of the sprocket teeth. If trying to identify an unmarked sprocket the best way is to count the number of teeth. Strap wrench a tool used to hold the rear sprocket in order to remove the rear cassette lockring. A strap wrench is the equivalent of a chain whip used for removing cogs on standard chain drive systems. Synchronous refers to drive systems using toothed belts in mesh with grooved sprockets. Tensioned Center Distance the distance between the center of the front sprocket and rear sprocket at proper belt tension for a given drive ratio. revision: 04 page. 37 //:Troubleshooting Guide //: If a problem occurs with the drive system, please use the following troubleshooting chart to help determine a symptom, possible cause and corrective action. Of course if you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected] [email protected] SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES Belt squeaking Mis-alignment of the drive system Improper belt tension Belt running off sprockets Worn sprocket Replace sprocket Chainring bolts coming loose Tighten chainring bolts Mis alignment of the drive system - Check to see if the rear wheel has moved. - Check to see if the tensioning device has been effected. - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts. - Re-tension the belt - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts - Re-tension the belt Tighten crankset bolts Cassette lock ring coming loose Tighten cassette lock ring Belt system has lost its tension Worn sprocket 38 - Check to make sure sprockets are properly aligned - Verify the correct amount of spacers been used for the rear sprocket. - Check to make sure the belt is not being pinched between sprocket flanges. - Realign drive system and tension belt Crankset coming loose Rear wheel has moved in dropout page. - Check to see if the rear wheel has moved. - Check to see if the tensioning device has been effected. - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts. - Re-tension the belt Replace sprocket Rear wheel has moved in dropout revision: 04 - Check to make sure sprockets are properly aligned. - Verify the correct amount of spacers been used for the rear sprocket - Check to make sure the belt is not being pinched between sprocket flange. - Realign drive system and tension belt Bent sprocket flange Improper belt tension Belt tooth jumping on sprockets CORRECTIVE ACTION - Check to see if the rear wheel has moved - Check to see if the tensioning device has been effected - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts - Re-tension the belt - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts - Re-tension the belt Replace sprocket //:Troubleshooting Guide //: Broken belt Improper belt handling, storage or installation Debris or object in drive system Belt ran off rear sprocket Tension loss in drive system Change in distance between sprockets Excessive variation of tension readings in the belt after proper installation (std 55 +/-15 Hz) Non-concentric assembly of sprocket/crank arm Crank arm run out Belt tooth wear Improper belt tension Belt running off non-flanged side of sprocket/mis alignment Excessive belt edge wear - Follow belt handling instructions and installation tips - Never roll or pry belt onto sprockets - Replace belt - Clean any debris from sprocket - Replace belt - Check to make sure sprockets are properly aligned. - Verify the correct amount of spacers have been used for the rear sprocket. k t - Realign drive system and tension belt. - Check to see if the rear wheel has moved. - Check to see if the tensioning device has been affected. - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts. - Re-tension the belt. - Loosen chainring bolts and Reposition sprocket on crank arm tabs - Re-tighten chainring bolts Replace crank arm set - Check to make sure the tension is not too high. - Check to see if the tensioning device has been affected. - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts. - Re-tension the belt - Check to make sure sprockets are properly aligned. - Verify the correct amount of spacers have been used for the rear sprocket. - Check Ch k to t make k sure the th belt b lt is i nott being b i pinched i h d between b t sprocket flanges. - Realign drive system and tension belt. Worn sprocket Replace sprocket Damaged sprocket teeth Replace sprocket Excessive debris in drive system Clean any debris from sprocket Mis alignment of the drive system Improper belt tension Sprocket flange damage - Check to make sure sprockets are properly aligned. - Verify the correct amount of spacers been used for the rear sprocket. - Check to make sure the belt is not being pinched between sprocket flanges. - Realign drive system and tension belt. - Check to see if the rear wheel has moved - Check to see if the tensioning device has been effected - Reposition rear wheel in dropouts - Re-tension the belt Replace sprocket revision: 04 page. 39 ® gatescarbondrive.com GATES CORPORATION [email protected] 720-524-7206 17572 February 2012