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I've had the bike for 3 years and put at least a thousand miles on a year...so I understand the wear...esp because of the low humidity in the winter.
The low humidity may be a factor, but I know that belts need to be properly tensioned, and lubed (just like chains) to prevent premature wear. So, maybe check/address both if you haven't in a while/ever.
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A string around the belt while it's on the bike? Or are they measured from the inside?
Yeah, I am guessing outer circumference length, and tooth-count might help narrow it down.
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I tried google...doesn't show anything for bikes/vilano/alfine belt bike.
May or may not be helpful:

https://www.gatescarbondrive.com/products/belts

https://www.gatescarbondrive.com/~/media/files/gcd/oemfactoryresources/gatesshimanomanualen.pdf

https://www.cyclingabout.com/carbon-belt-drive-everything-you-ever-need-to-know/

https://www.modernbike.com/belt-drive-belts
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