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Originally Posted by stevej37

I really like this bike..the Shimano/Alfine shifter is silent...no greasy chain...completely quiet when pedaling. Some say there is a loss of power with a belt...I can't see that. I have a 24 speed road bike that takes the same amount of effort for me. Maybe doing a competitive race would be different..but I don't participate.

I've never lubed the belt...but that makes sense. Just spray it with chain lube..or maybe wd-40? I tried counting the teeth..will have to take the belt off to do that. I've done that before, to change/fix tires..not real easy because of where the belt passes through.

I just got off the phone with Vilano..ordered the belt. They said it would arrive next week..not bad.
When it arrives, I'll take the old one in to the auto parts store and try to match it up for the next replacement.
Thanks for the answers.

I think you're going to have multiple issues with using automotive belts. 1 automotive belts come in different lengths and widths, so you need to get the width right 2 different belts (auto, mower, dryer) have a different V-angle, I believe, so you'll want one that matches your sprockets, and I'm guessing your belt is closer to parallel on the sides vs being V shaped. 3 automotive belts that look like they have teeth, are I think, just to make the belt bend around a tight radius. They are less like a sine wave and more like a V-notch, but what you have looks like a tight sine wave. If the sprockets have teeth that go into the notches, then you probably need the notches to be the appropriate size.

It's worth a shot, and might work if the belt broke to get you home, but I suspect you're going to be SOL if trying to use an automotive belt.