Best Belt-Drive Bikes: Top 7 Belt Bicycles for Commuters

But if you’re working on tighter financial constraints, fear not – the Priority Classic Plus should still have all you need and more.

An incredibly light model at just 25lbs, it’s easy to ride, with enhanced wheels and pedals for that extra bit of durability, too.

And it’s another to offer the services of the Gates Carbon Drive Belt, keeping it free of grease and rust, and providing a longer shelf life than your everyday bike chain.

Looking for internal gear hub bikes for sale which look as great as they feel? The District 4 Equipped could be the bike for you.

Tailor-made for trips around urban towns and cities, it boasts a quiet, low-maintenance Gates CDN belt drive system and an eight-speed Shimano Alfine internal hub for easy gear shifting.

If you’re keen, but find it’s out of your price range, check out their previous model, the District 3, which is £350 cheaper, here.

While this is a terrific commuter bike, the Priority Brilliant L Train is equally ‘brilliant’ if you just fancy touring the city, or are strapping yourself in for a longer, more adventurous ride.

What makes this bike great? Well, its lightweight Chromoly frame is a big plus, as is its grease and rust-free Gates Carbon belt drive.

And with a seven-gear internal hub to add a speedy touch, the Brilliant L Train could hardly offer more for cyclists of any sort.

Into hybrid bikes with internal hub gears? This is a great choice for a belt drive bike, commuter or not.

The District 1 Equipped offers low maintenance, seven-speed internal gearing, a road-smoothing suspension fork and great speed thanks to its 3.0-watt Dynamo hub.

What’s more, its Shimano roller brakes will deliver firm stopping power, no matter how treacherous the weather conditions may be during your cycle.

If a single-figure range of gears just isn’t enough for you, you might be tempted by the Apollo Gravel instead; the first gravel grinder with an internally-geared 11-speed hub and drop bar shifters.

It’s Priority’s lightest model at 24lbs, yet also their fastest, offering stability on looser surfaces and reliable gear shifting and braking no matter what the elements throw your way.

Of course, it’s not the cheapest of its range at $1,699, but if you want the optimum experience of all-road cycling with a belt-drive bike, the Apollo is your first port of call.

Alternatively, if you’re not fussy about a wide array of gears, the Ace is the only single-speed belt to boast the Gates Carbon Drive.

Its flip-flor rear hub offers great flexibility in how you: either The Ace of Clubs, for more recreational riders, or The Ace of Spades, for performance riders who want to eke every last drop out of their model.

Whichever you prefer, you’ll be safe in knowledge that the Ace can be ‘geared’ to your style of cycling, even with just the one actual gear in its arsenal.

Brilliant Cooper’s belt-driven drivetrain stands out as a major advantage, offering a clean and oil-free cycling experience.

Additionally, the Cooper features a Gates carbon belt and cranks of respectable quality, ensuring durability and reliability in its performance. The combination of these features makes for a low-maintenance and hassle-free riding experience, particularly well-suited for commuters looking to avoid the mess of traditional chains.

The Cooper offers extreme comfort with a lightweight build, and high-quality V-brakes, emphasizing its suitability for everyday riding.

The Marin Presidio 3 is a premium commuter bike designed to elevate your daily urban riding experience. Its lightweight Series 2 aluminum frame, equipped with sliding dropouts, internal cable routing, and belt drive compatibility, ensures a smooth and efficient ride.

With a Shimano Nexus 8-speed internally geared hub and Gates Carbon Drive belt, this bike delivers reliability and low maintenance, making it an ideal choice for city commuting.

This bike doesn’t compromise on stopping power, thanks to Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, ensuring controlled braking in all weather conditions. The Vee Tire Co.

Baldy tires offer puncture protection and added visibility with reflective sidewalls. Its ergonomic design, Marin Fitness saddle, and Commute Platform pedals prioritize rider comfort and convenience.

Last but not least, if you’re an electric bike fan, no problem – there’s a belt-driven bicycle for that, too.

This limited edition Café Moto Go! possesses all you could ever want from this kind of bike, including a Bosch Performance CX Speed motor, a Gates belt drive, and Enviolo rear hub – indeed, it can reach top assisted speeds as high as 25 km/h.

Or if you fancy something slightly simpler, less flashy and (slightly) cheaper, be sure to have look at Trek’s District +9 model, another high-end city e-bike, here.