Electric bikes with belt drives offer a wide range of benefits, from being delightfully low maintenance to extremely quiet to ride. Shifting is smooth and near-silent, and as belts don't rust or require lubrication, cleanliness is not a concern. Another benefit of belt drives is their longevity--a belt will typically last longer than a chain. If you're looking for an electric bike that is easy to maintain, consider one with a belt drive.

Quality, heritage, and innovation are at the core of the Gazelle brand, so naturally, we chose the highest quality belt drive on the market from a 100+ year-old company to spec on our electric bikes, the Gates Carbon Drive. A weather-resistant polyurethane exterior protects a network of strong, stretch-free carbon fiber tensile cords, to create a durable and dependable drive to power every shift. Experience equals excellence! 

We have several belt drive ebikes in our fleet, the Gazelle Ultimate C8, Ultimate C380, and Ultimate C380+. All bikes feature the Gates Carbon Drive paired with an internal hub shifter. The Ultimate C8 is specced with a Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub, while the Ultimate C380s have the Enviolo CVT trekking hub with a 380% ratio range. The combination of the belt drive with the internal hub makes for exceptionally smooth and quiet shifting.