French bicycle maker Cavalerie is launching its line of full-suspension mountain bikes in North America. These mountain bikes have a Gates Carbon belt drive and Effigear gearbox in place of the dirty, noise chains and greasy rear dereailleurs commonly seen in most regular mountain bikes.
The Gates Carbon belt drive is much smoother and quieter than regular chains and doesn't require regular lubrication, cleaning and other maintenance. It cannot be used with regular derailleurs but works well in conjunction with the Effigear gearbox.
There will be three models of Cavalerie bikes -- the Falcon downhill bike (with either a six- or seven-speed gearbox), Squirrel freeride (with nine speeds) and the Anakine enduro. The Falcon downhill and Squirrel freeride mountain bikes have been made available to American and Canadian buyers for $5,750, while the Anakine enduro is yet to be released.
Rattle-Free Mountain Bicycles
The Cavalerie Bikes Feature a Belt Drive Instead of Regular Chains
Trend Themes
1. Belt Drive Mountain Bikes - The use of Gates Carbon belt drives in mountain bikes is disrupting the traditional use of chains and derailleurs.
2. Efficient Mountain Bike Maintenance - The implementation of Gates Carbon belt drives and Effigear gearboxes in mountain bikes reduces the need for frequent maintenance.
3. Specialized Mountain Bike Models - The introduction of specialized models catered to specific mountain biking disciplines, such as downhill and freeride, provides opportunities for targeted marketing and sales strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bike manufacturers can innovate by incorporating new technologies into their designs, such as Gates Carbon belt drives, to offer consumers higher performance and convenience.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The use of advanced gearing systems and maintenance-free belt drives in mountain bikes can create opportunities within the outdoor recreation industry, as bike enthusiasts seek out new and improved equipment for their adventures.
3. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the growing popularity of specialized mountain bike models by targeting marketing efforts and developing sales strategies to reach specific customer demographics, such as downhill or freeride enthusiasts.